Administrative Assistant & Support
Resume:
Adair Rains Flowers
Marietta, Georgia 30060
*********.***@*****.***
*****Education*****
Bachelor of Arts: English
•LaGrange College, LaGrange, GA March 1994
Diploma
•Rabun Gap Nacoochee School June 1989
oThe Westminster Schools 1976 - 1987
*****Professional Experience*****
Smyrna Black Belt Academy/All American Tae Kwon Do, Administrative Support June 2010 – present
•Responsibilities include but are not limited to helping to organize after a recent studio move and create administrative systems that will keep studio and business organized and student focused. I am responsible for keeping files active and accessible for Director and Instructors. Additional responsibilities in working at front desk when classes and camps are in session to help with payment and general inquiries.
The Gym at Peachtree, Front Desk Associate January 2009 – present
•Responsibilities include but are not limited to: First contact with members and potential members as well as visitors to The Gym and to Peachtree Presbyterian Church, answering phones, member services, staff assistance, merchandise sales, guest tours of facility, and various administrative tasks as needed by directors.
•www.peachtreepres.org/thegym
Bill Maness Outreach Center, Director of Administration/Special Assistant to the President November 2004 – January 2009
•Responsibilities included but were not limited to: Professional correspondence, helping in coordination and development of the Atlanta L.E.A.D. Institute, public relations and communications, preparations of materials for Board of Directors’ meetings, attendance in meetings and conferences representing President and BMOC, organization and implementation of Round Table discussions, planning and managing annual golf fund-raising event, assisting in the planning of the annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament, first line of communication and contact for community, research and documentation, helped in writing of Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation, helping in writing of Ministry/ Business Plan, strategic planning, connections with community partners, following current events and how they effect our programming and our partners’ programming, and basic administrative duties.
•www.tbmoc.org
•www.leadatl.org
Bill Maness Outreach Center, five22 Director July 2006 – August 2008
•Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Volunteer recruitment and retention, student participation and management, curriculum development and writing, program implementation, meal planning, small and large group leadership, liaison between BMOC and Fuqua Center Directors, event planning, speaker engagement, activity and special event coordination, and all other aspects of programming for preteen girls.
LaAmistad/BMOC (Atlanta), Academic Director: January 2002 – August 2007
•Responsibilities included: Volunteer management, classroom management, family communication, liaison to the Program Director, liaison to the schools, coordinator of supplies and available technology, calendar and curriculum coordinator, running the day to day programming, and main administrator of paperwork.
Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool: August 1997 – June 2006
•Classroom Assistant to Pre-Kindergarten teacher: Aided classroom lead in lesson plan and activity preparation. Helped lead students in activities, field trips, opportunities, and new experiences to prepare them for Kindergarten.
•Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher: Created and lead a class of four and five year old students through basic learning skills in order to help prepare them for Kindergarten. Using hands-on opportunities and free exploration offered them the opportunity to see things outside the box and to begin to think for themselves.
•Assistant Teacher for Additional Year 5/6 Program: Aided teacher and curriculum director of this “additional year” program to teach a class of students not yet ready for kindergarten. Class was designed for students with summer birthdays or other issues that for some reason identified them as not yet ready for Kindergarten even though they had successfully completed Pre-K. Created and implemented lessons plans and activities to re-enforce academic and social skills that are necessary for Kindergarten.
•Music Teacher: Created a multi-aged music curriculum designed to expose children to all types of music and rhythms. Used Music to teach academic skills, values, Bible Stories, and movement. Also responsible for Family Chapel programs at Christmas and Easter.
•www.peachtreepresbyterianpreschool.org
*****Service Experience*****
Circle of Friends, Inc – Administrative Volunteer February 2009 – June 2009
•Serving in a volunteer capacity, position entails team participation in the battle against the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children within Atlanta. Responsibilities include helping to reorganize and edit grant proposals and letters to potential donors and sponsors, logistics of planning for the next several months, and helping the Executive Director prepare for the opening of the safe-house for girls rescued from CSEC (Living Water for Girls).
•www.livingwaterforgirls.org
LaAmistad: July 2001 – January 2002
•Responsibilities included: Aiding in the establishment of an outreach to the Latino community at Warren T. Jackson. Early programming included sports, music, Bible Study, and homework help two afternoons a week.
Up With People: July 1994 – July 1995
•An organization represented by “casts” of international volunteers who travel, serve, and perform internationally. Along with performing the show, cast members participate in civic events and assist volunteer organizations as a way to give back to the communities that host them.
•Responsibilities included: Public relations; service opportunity coordination; ticket and merchandise sales; Cast C finance intern; organizational promotions; theatrical on and off stage participation; logistical planning; team building and participation; leadership development; and many other skill building opportunities.
•www.upwithpeople.org
*****Additional Experience*****
Front Desk Associate November 2004 – August 2008 (as needed) The Gym at Peachtree
Children’s Ministry Aide May 2004 – September 2004 Peachtree Presbyterian Church
Sales Associate November 1996 – August 1997 Casual Corner
Supervisor August 1996 – November 1996 Muse’s in Vinings, Ladies Dept.
Team Leader, Trainer August 1995 – July 1996 Caribou Coffee, Vinings
Nanny various full and part-time positions various
*****Certifications*****
•Developing Capable Young People - Trainer Certification, 2005
•FAAST Hands That Heal - Training of Trainers, Completion, 2008
•Various Preschool Professional Development courses and conferences
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