Open To Work
Vanessa St.Onge
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
FAYETTEVILLE
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Church-volunteerCommunity Service VolunteerPhotography AssistantFamily Readiness Group VolunteerPersonnel Administrator
Work Type
Part Time
Important To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hours
26
years of professional experience
Dedicated and adaptable volunteer with extensive experience in community service. Known for strong organizational skills and effective communication, ready to use any of my expertise to enhance community engagement and support company initiatives.
Dependable retail sales professional with experience in high-performance environments. Skilled in processing transactions, handling cash, using registers and arranging merchandise. Maintains high-level customer satisfaction by smoothly resolving customer requests, needs, and problems.
Work History
Church-volunteer
7 Years 4 Months- Organized community outreach events to strengthen member engagement and support local initiatives.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules to ensure adequate staffing for church activities and services.
- Assisted in developing programs for youth and children, fostering spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Led training sessions for new volunteers, enhancing onboarding experience and operational efficiency.
- Maintained church grounds to upkeep clean, safe and tidy presentation.
- Taught Sunday school classes to impart values of faith.
- Prepared meals for church members and guests for funerals or special events.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading weekly youth groups.
Community Service Volunteer
4 Years 4 Months- Led training sessions for new volunteers, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Streamlined volunteer scheduling processes, improving efficiency and reducing conflicts.
- Mentored junior volunteers, promoting skill development and enhancing overall team performance.
- Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs.
- Exhibited excellent communications and customer service relations skills.
Photography Assistant
3 Years 9 Months- Assisted photographers in setting up equipment and adjusting lighting for optimal shoot conditions.
- Coordinated logistics for photo shoots, ensuring all necessary materials and props were prepared.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow, enhancing overall efficiency during shoots.
- Organized studio by putting away equipment and filing paperwork.
- Set up lighting, prepared sweeps and organized area for photography sessions.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Supported photography and video shoots by helping with equipment setup.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing and maintaining photography equipment, ensuring quick access during shoots.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines when handling equipment and managing studio spaces.
- Supported photographers in capturing high-quality images through precise positioning of subjects, props, and backgrounds.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Collaborated with photographer and art director to assist with daily tasks.
- Maximized photographer''s time investment through effective pre-shoot planning discussions that ensured all necessary resources were available at each session.
- Contributed to the creative process by suggesting innovative ideas for photoshoot concepts and themes.
- Managed scheduling requests efficiently to accommodate multiple clients while minimizing conflicts or delays.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Managed schedule by assessing daily assignments and coordinating duties.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing timely assistance in setting up and breaking down photo sessions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly responding to client inquiries and addressing any concerns throughout the project lifecycle.
- Enhanced photographer''s reputation as a collaborative professional by displaying excellent interpersonal skills and consistent professionalism in all interactions with clients and colleagues.
- Facilitated smooth communication between photographers, models, stylists, makeup artists throughout the production process.
- Contributed to successful marketing campaigns by providing visually compelling content for print materials, social media platforms, and websites.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Family Readiness Group Volunteer
4 Years 11 Months- Organized community events to enhance family support networks and promote camaraderie among military families.
- Developed informational resources to educate families on available benefits and services within the military community.
- Coordinated communication between service members and their families, ensuring timely updates during deployments.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a collaborative environment focused on effective family readiness initiatives.
- Facilitated workshops addressing family resilience and coping strategies during periods of separation from service members.
- Boosted morale for deployed service members through the organization of care package drives and letter-writing campaigns.
- Facilitated monthly meetings to maintain open lines of communication within the group while fostering trust among its members.
- Implemented strategies to disseminate critical information related to deployment, resources, and benefits effectively among FRG members.
- Promoted financial readiness within the community by hosting workshops on budgeting and financial planning specifically tailored to military life.
- Enhanced family support by organizing and coordinating events for military families.
- Streamlined administrative processes for efficient event planning, registration tracking, and reporting requirements compliance.
- Assisted in the preparation of resource materials for families experiencing deployment or relocation.
- Developed a strong sense of camaraderie among military spouses through regular social gatherings and support groups.
- Provided emotional support to military families, facilitating peer-to-peer counseling sessions.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness planning, ensuring that all families were equipped with essential knowledge and tools needed during crises situations.
- Collaborated with other unit FRGs to share best practices, resources, and ideas for supporting military families better together as one team.
Personnel Administrator
2 Years 2 Months- Managed personnel records and maintained data integrity within automated systems.
- Processed personnel actions and maintained accurate records in military personnel systems.
- Coordinated onboarding and separation procedures for military personnel, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Managed personnel documentation, including evaluations and awards, ensuring timely updates and accuracy.
- Conducted thorough research on policy changes or updates to remain knowledgeable about current military regulations affecting personnel administration duties.
- Organized and facilitated personnel briefings to keep service members informed about relevant policy changes or updates affecting their careers.
- Ensured accurate tracking of leave balances by regularly updating the electronic leave management system.
- Managed emergency contact information for service members, ensuring accurate records were maintained in case of crises.
- Provided exceptional customer service to military personnel, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
- Enhanced record keeping accuracy by meticulously updating and maintaining service members'' personnel files.
- Ensured timely processing of promotions and awards by diligently reviewing documentation and submitting required forms.
- Maintained the confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict security protocols when handling personnel records.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve complex issues related to pay, benefits, and entitlements for service members.
- Improved efficiency in processing requests for identification cards by implementing an organized appointment scheduling system.
- Assisted in conducting periodic audits of personnel records to ensure compliance with established regulations and policies.
- Initiated and maintained personnel and employee-related files and records and established archives to support internal audits.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Childcare experience
Flexible schedule
Event setup
Food preparation
Event planning
Children's ministry support
Activity coordination
Email and phone etiquette
Timeline
Community Service Volunteer
Georgia Food and Beverage Center
04.2021 - 08.2025Read More
Church-volunteer
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
09.2018 - 01.2026Read More
Photography Assistant
Cherry Blossoms Photography
09.2013 - 06.2017Read More
Family Readiness Group Volunteer
United States Marine Corps
07.2009 - 06.2014Read More
Personnel Administrator
United States Marine Corps
05.2000 - 07.2002Read More
Fayette County High School
High School Diploma
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