Nancy Brown

Seeking part-time office/administrative

employment

I am a well-seasoned worker, with considerable

experience in Microsoft programs and use of a wide variety of office machines. I am a quick learner, a good listener, and well able to work independently or as part of a team. I relate well with people of all descriptions. I have a heart for helping.

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WICHITA, KS 67206

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Work Experience

Pastor

Great Plains Conference, United Methodist Church

July 2020 - January 2022 • Topeka, KS

While under appointment to Howard United Methodist Church (Howard, KS), achievements included:

• Developed and presented cohesive, meaningful weekly worship services

• Managed or performed all administrative and office functions

• Updated and organized church office information and reporting functions

• Developed expertise in video production and editing (Filmora Go and Wondershare programs)

• Improved expertise in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher

• Improved the scope of pastoral outreach and care to include previously forgotten members

• Maintained church operations, including worship, during the pandemic, including two extended shutdowns Pastor

Great Plains Conference, United Methodist Church

July 2015 - June 2018 • Topeka, KS

While under appointment to Americus and Reading United Methodist Churches (KS), achievements included:

• Developed and presented cohesive, meaningful weekly worship services

• Managed or performed most administrative and office functions

• Updated and organized church office information and reporting functions

• Improved expertise in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher

• Improved the scope of pastoral outreach and care to include previously forgotten members and food pantry visitors

• Officiated or assisted at high-attendance events including weddings, baptisms, funerals, and fundraising meals Chaplain/Clinical Pastoral Education Resident/Intern Kansas City Veterans Administration Medical Center November 2013 - February 2015 • Kansas City, MO

While working part-time as an intern and full-time as a resident, achievements included:

• Provided pastoral care to residents/patients, their families, and staff

• As resident, served as hospice chaplain, providing end-of-life pastoral care to patients and their families, including bedside memorial services at time of death

• Developed and delivered worship services

• Offered support to lead chaplain and department.

• Received commendation for developing a standardized bedside memorial for use by all chaplains in the facility

• Developed expertise in utilization of electronic medical record system

• Demonstrated skill in graphic design, developing program and publicity materials Chaplain Intern

Kingswood Senior Living Community

October 2011 - May 2013 • Kansas City, MO

While working part-time as a student intern, achievements included:

• Provided pastoral care to residents, their families, and staff

• Developed and delivered worship services, and assisted with memorial services

• Offered support to lead chaplain, including unsupervised vacation relief, leading a weekly Bible study, and representing the department on the community’s safety committee

• Demonstrated skill in graphic design, developing program and publicity materials Independent Safety Consultant

Nancy Brown Safety Consulting

August 1999 - January 2012 • Baldwin City, KS

While working as an independent contractor in Industrial Safety, achievements included:

• Worked with private business clients and three insurance survey companies.

• Developed personalized training, materials, and safety policy manuals for private clients

• At the direction of survey companies, traveled a six-state territory to survey insurance company clients in Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, Property (business and commercial) and Commercial Vehicle lines

• Composed reports of survey findings and, eventually, worked as Quality Assurance for reports generated by other survey consultants

• Maintained all necessary records, including financial, database, and narrative reports

• Developed and improved expertise with MS Word, Excel, and Publisher, and Quickbooks

• Worked remotely, without supervision

Education

Saint Paul School of Theology

MASTERS, Divinity

September 2009 - May 2013 • Kansas City, MO

In this course work I developed skills in church management, pastoral care, and theological study, interpretation, writing, and speaking. I was also able to hone my research skills and learn about how to reach and teach different demographic groups.

University of Northern Colorado

MASTERS, Agency Counseling

January 1987 - August 1989 • Greeley, CO

Degree qualified me to work as a mental health therapist and social worker. Training included practical experience in therapeutic process and an externship with a pilot child abuse prevention project. In the externship I helped train daycare providers in child abuse recognition, prevention, and reporting. I also helped work with families experiencing abuse, educating them in recognizing what triggers abusive behavior and strategies for managing those triggers and their familial relationships.

Southern Oregon State College

BACHELORS, General Studies/Social Sciences

September 1979 - December 1982 • Ashland, OR

Studies included course work for a minor in Business Administration, including Business Law, Marketing, and Accounting. Major course work included Criminology, Psychology, History, and English. I developed skills in Industrial Safety and Loss Prevention, Criminal Law and Procedure, and written and oral communication. Santa Barbara City College

ASSOCIATES, Medical Assisting

January 1973 - June 1975 • Santa Barbara, CA

Graduated top of class with competencies in medical reception, billing, bookkeeping, patient preparation, record- keeping, assisting physician with exams and procedures. Skills

Decision Making Microsoft Office Multitasking Cash Management Data Entry Active Learning Verify Patient Data Exceptional Organizational Skills Improve File System/ Procedures Creative Self-Starter Skilled Public Speaking Skills Persuasive Speaking Writing Active Listening

Traits

Communicator

I am able to effectively and respectfully communicate with superiors, colleagues, and staff. Honest

I have a strong sense of integrity and I value authenticity. Proactive

I take initiative and find new ways to be productive, solve problems, and complete objectives. Dependable

I can be counted on to complete whatever task, objective, or job is needed. Accurate

I am exact and make sure my work is mistake-free.

Volunteering

Family Promise of Greater Wichita

Day house volunteer

January 2022 • Wichita, KS

Answer phones, greet visitors, assist paid staff with projects and ongoing tasks. Conduct client intake interviews with empathy and compassion. Offer support and encouragement to staff and clients. League of Women Voters, Wichita-Metro

Co-president, member of Voter Services committee

September 2019 • Wichita, KS

Currently co-lead local chapter, preparing and conducting meetings, writing for chapter newsletter, help manage correspondence. Work with various committees and community partners to develop and execute programs and events. As voter services volunteer, assist with voter education through public speaking, distribution of print materials, and staffing at tabling events.

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