Debra Allen
Blakely
Summary
Proficient Assistant Secretary with expertise in community engagement and administrative management. Enhances team dynamics by integrating new members and fostering participation. Excels in fast-paced environments, adapting quickly to changing demands. Strengths include multitasking, problem-solving, and delivering high-level executive support, resulting in improved office efficiency and organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Secretary
Glorious Community Church
Blakely
01.2017 - Current
- Coordinated communication between church leadership and congregation members to ensure alignment on activities and initiatives.
- Facilitated new member orientation and integration, enhancing participation in church activities.
- Assisted in developing departmental budgets and monitored expenditures to support financial accountability.
- Performed general clerical duties such as sorting mail, photocopying documents, ordering supplies.
- Provided administrative support to the Secretary, including managing calendars and scheduling meetings.
Assistant Teacher
Early County Head Start
Blakely
10.2010 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans for diverse learners.
- Prepared educational materials and resources to support daily classroom activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance individual student learning experiences.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and classroom events.
- Trained new staff on classroom procedures and best teaching practices to ensure consistency in student learning.
- Maintained a secure and structured learning environment to foster student engagement and safety.
2nd Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
Colquitt
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Managed daily operations, focusing on effective scheduling and customer service.
- Coordinated daily store operations and staff schedules to ensure smooth functioning.
- Ensured sales floor compliance with corporate policies and procedures through regular monitoring.
- Collaborated with management to ensure inventory accuracy and stock levels.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and appeal.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Established procedures for receiving, stocking, and displaying merchandise.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA05-2011
Skills
- Budget development
- Meeting coordination
- Document management
- Member integration
- Staff training
- Time management
- Communication strategy
- Classroom leadership
- Lesson planning
Certification
- CPR certified
- Serve Safe
Accomplishments
- Peer Reviewer
Timeline
Assistant Secretary
Glorious Community Church
01.2017 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Early County Head Start
10.2010 - Current
2nd Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
01.2006 - 01.2010
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Albany Technical College