Karen Burkett - Virtual Assistant
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Karen Burkett - Virtual Assistant

Tennessee
in United States

Karen Burkett

Member Since: July 2004

Short Description:

Desire challenging telecommute position using my skills in writing, editing, proofreading, research, development, and organization. I am a highly motivated person who thrives on challenges, meets deadlines, and is always willing to go the extra mile.

Long Description:

Career Objective

Desire challenging position that can be done for the most part from my home office. Willing to travel as needed. Prefer to use my background and skills in the areas of writing, editing, proofreading, research, ministry development, and organization.

Professional Profile

Published writer with seven years' experience including trade magazine articles and a variety of Christian writing -- books, articles, syllabi, study guides, web site features, daily devotionals, brochures, video scripts and television spots. Extensive experience in ministry program development and administration.

Well-equipped home office includes custom built PC, high-speed cable connection, Canon i860 inkjet printer, Compaq A3000 printer-scanner-copier, Zip drive, CD burner, Norton AntiVirus 2003, IE 6, Microsoft Office 2000 Premium, Telex headset, foot pedal, 17 flat screen monitor.

EXPERIENCE

1988-present

Freelance writer

Contributing Editor to Party & Paper Retailer (national trade magazine) Regular contributor since
1998. Several of the articles on their web site as answers to FAQ.

Five articles published in Evangel, Church of God magazine.

Ghostwriter. Collaborated on four Christian non-fiction books self-published by client.

Currently developing my Web site at www.ChristianConnectionsUnlimited.com. Also publishing Tips and Tools, bi-weekly e-newsletter for Christian writers.

2000-2003

Executive Director and Staff writer for Don Clowers Ministries

Development, oversight and coordination of ministry administration. Trained administrative personnel in US and Manila offices. Worked from home office in Tennessee, traveled to Dallas and Manila offices.

Developed database and entered comprehensive data.

Developed and trained office staff in US and Philippines.

Study guides. Magazine articles, scripts, copy for television product spots, direct mail letters. Design brochures.

Selected and coordinated projects with self-publishing companies. Final editing and proofreading.

Initiation and on-going development of e-ministry. Web site--created concepts, worked with webmaster for continued development, wrote copy. Created four monthly opt-in teaching letters. Wrote copy (some collaboratively with Don Clowers) and posted. Initiated daily devotionals (Nuggets) which are posted on Web site and e-mailed daily to subscribers. Developed and served as editor for monthly e-newsletter.

1990-2000

Owner-Operator of the Party Palace

Designed and developed 5400 square foot party and wedding supply store. In 1996 moved to 10,100 square foot location in major mall area. Developed cutting-edge merchandising concepts. Designed unique manual inventory control system. Involved in all aspects of the business, focusing the last few years on training and overseeing management team, development and buying. Attended markets in Atlanta, Chicago and New York. Managed up to 25-person staff.

1985-1988

Assistant to the Pastor, The Church of Today, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Responsible for development and oversight of all ministry departments.

Wrote ministry descriptions for over fifty volunteer positions. Designed Motive Gift Evaluation. Tested and interviewed volunteers to determine placement. Worked closely with Department Heads in developing and overseeing the various church ministries. Initiated and chaired Church Growth Task Force.

Wrote ministry plans and initiated the programs.

Initiated and maintained system of statistical records, including analysis and application to church planning.

1979-1985

Owner-Operator of Karen's Hallmark Plus (Dalton and Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia)

Opened Ft.Oglethorpe store in 1979 and operated it until sale in 1984. Purchased Dalton store in 1981, totally revamped it and operated it until sale in 1985. Ft. Oglethorpe store one of three top strip center Hallmark shops in the South.

Selected by Hallmark to participate in an advisory meeting in Atlanta attended by 12 store owners-managers and key Hallmark personnel to discuss future product planning. Selected to participate in similar group in Kansas City comprised of 20 store owners-managers from across the country and Hallmark personnel.

1976 and 1978

Political Campaign Worker

In 1976, responsible for organizing and overseeing all precinct work in judiciary campaign. In 1978, Co-Campaign Manager in District Attorney race. Both were volunteer positions.

1966-1977

General Manager and Co-Owner, Santa Barbara, CA
Pepper Tree Motor Inn (1969-1977); Encina Lodge (1966-1977)

Active in all operational aspects of both motels, totaling 215 units.

1965-1966

Resident Manager, Motel Medallion, Santa Barbara, California

1964-1965

Desk Clerk, Pepper Tree Motor Inn, Santa Barbara, California

1961-1963

Clerk-Typist, U. S. Navy Pacific Missile Range, Pt. Mugu, California

1959-1961

Library Assistant, Visalia City Library, Visalia, California

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies, 1990, Baptist Christian College Shreveport, Louisiana

AA Degree in Social Sciences, College of the Sequoias, Visalia, California. Graduated with honors in 1961

American Christian Writers Annual Atlanta Conference, 2001 and 2003

Church Growth I, Fuller Theological Seminary, Instructor Peter Wagner, 1989

How To Be a Church Growth Consultant, Parts 2 and 3, Fuller Institute, 1989

Church Growth Associate Leadership Training, Church Growth (Win Arn, Charles Arn and Bob Orr), 1989

Christian Writers Institute, Christian Writing Techniques, 1988

Breaking the 200 Barrier, 1987

SKILLS

Writing, proofreading, copy editing, and research. Experienced in non-fiction books, study guides, magazine articles, daily devotionals, mass correspondence, brochures, copy for video and television spots. Also web site copy writing and e-newsletters. Emphasis on Christian teaching and exhortation and specialty trade articles.

Human relations and interpersonal skills. Developed by years of leading volunteers, managing staff, serving clients, working with sales reps and negotiating with vendors.

Leadership and organizational skills. Strong natural ability in these areas further developed by using them in business, political work and church work.

Developmental skills. An entrepreneur at heart. Always developing, looking for the new and better way.

Office skills. Type 80 wpm. Touch 10key. Proficient at MS Word, Internet research, e-mail. Excel and GoToMyPC experience. Over five years data entry.

Services and Skills offered by this Virtual Assistant

Secretarial/Administration

• Articles
• Business Administration
• Business Plans
• Conventions
• Copy Typing
• Correspondence
• Data Input
• Editor
• Email Administration

Contact Details

Name:
Karen Burkett

Visit my Website : www.ChristianConnectionsUnlimited.com