CARLA J. FRIMODT

**** ***** ****** ******, ********* WA 99337 · 509-***-****

Highly-qualified office professional with over 25 years with relevant experience derived from various office roles. Recognized for professional and friendly telephone skills, working independently and as part of a team. SKILLS

Attention to details ~ Excellent communication skills ~ Excellent organizational skills ~ Dependable Excellent telephone skills ~ Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Publisher EXPERIENCE

February 2007 – January 2019

OFFICE MANAGER / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT First Lutheran Church Pasco 530 West Bonneville, Pasco, WA 99301 Phone 509-***-**** Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the church office, which included congregational record keeping and reporting; managing productions of publications of the church (i.e., bulletins and newsletters); and certain services relating to communications and worship.

Duties included:

• Being the first point of contact with visitors, and screening calls and responding to those within scope of knowledge; being available to staff and members of the congregation as a ministry/office resource, respecting confidential issues.

• Preparing bulletins for Sunday services, updating liturgy and announcements; preparing bulletins for special services,

(i.e., Christmas and Holy Week services).

• Maintaining and updating church membership database with worship attendance, communion, baptisms, member deaths and transfers, and weddings. Preparing Certificates of Baptism, Confirmation, and Membership.

• Preparing Annual Report for the Congregational Meeting and gathering information for reports to the Synod office and national office of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

• Preparing reports, agenda and council meeting minutes for council members.

• Monitoring and handling paper and electronic correspondence. Gathering information, event calendars, and other materials for monthly newsletter and website.

• Assisting pastor, church council and others of death or tragedies; assisting in arrangements for funeral services.

• Coordinating with the council treasurer the monthly billings, and investigating questions of incoming bills.

• Performing other duties for the pastor and other ministries of the church. Prior to my 12 years at First Lutheran Church, I held various clerical positions. For several years, beginning in 1998, I was employed by Kelly Services, Inc., providing temporary clerical help as requested at different businesses, including JMC Inc., Stavely Instruments (now Olympus), Fluor Daniels Hanford, and Sacred Heart Hospital (Spokane). Permanent office positions held included Cornerstone Chiropractic, Stavely Instruments, Mike Johnson, Inc. Construction, Pacific Northwest Laboratory, and in the radio industry.

EDUCATION

Columbia Basin College, Pasco, Washington

REFERENCES

Former Employer:

Pastor Helga Jansons

First Lutheran Church Pasco

530 W Bonneville, Pasco WA 99301

Church phone: 509-***-**** Cell phone: 509-***-**** Email: adl849@r.postjobfree.com

Linda Parkin

Pianist at First Lutheran Church Pasco

4415 Sedona Dr, Pasco WA 99301

Cell phone: 509-***-****

Email: adl849@r.postjobfree.com

Melissa Zerb

Administrative Assistant at First Lutheran Church Kennewick 418 N Yelm St, Kennewick WA 99336

Church phone: 509-***-****

Email: adl849@r.postjobfree.com

Home: 5324 Johnson Dr, Pasco WA 99301

Cell phone: 509-***-****