Marissa McCrary
Indianapolis
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Evangelical Methodist Church International HQ
Indianapolis
10.2021 - Current
- Greeted visitors warmly and directed them to appropriate personnel.
- Managed multi-line phone system and routed calls efficiently.
- Entered data, both statistical and financial, accurately into database systems for record-keeping.
- Maintained organized financial files for easy access and retrieval for donations and charitable giving.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.
- Managed a small-scale book store through the denomination.
- Organized and maintained project documentation for easy access and reference.
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
Associate Pastor of Worship and Youth
Indianapolis Southside Church of the Nazarene
Indianapolis
12.2020 - Current
- Led weekly worship services, engaging congregation through music and teaching.
- Developed and coordinated worship music selections based on the preaching calendar.
- Assisted the senior pastor in various areas of need.
- Developed sermon content, ensuring relevance to contemporary issues faced by members, preaching approximately one third of the year.
- Led youth group activities and discussions to foster community engagement.
- Developed youth curriculum focused on biblical teachings and life skills.
- Mentored youth leaders to enhance their leadership abilities and confidence.
Marketing Director
Indianapolis Southside Church of the Nazarene
Indianapolis
10.2018 - Current
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance community engagement and outreach programs.
- Guided the church through a rebranding project, including designing the new logo as well as creating the new website.
- Supported special events and campaigns with coordinated social media engagement.
- Developed and managed social media content calendars for multiple platforms.
- Monitored social media trends and adjusted strategies accordingly.
E-Learning Site Monitor
Shepherd Community Center
Indianapolis
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Monitored program activities and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted students with their homework and technology needs.
- Supervised students during before and after school activities.
- Organized recreational activities to promote teamwork and social skills.
Student Development Intern
Ohio Christian University
Circleville
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinated student engagement activities and events on campus.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and goals.
- Took and transcribed notes from weekly departmental meetings, which were then disseminated to all team members.
- Planned and executed two major student body events in the fall semester, managing the budget and hiring vendors.
- Assisted in planning and coordinating chapel worship services and events.
Social Media Manager
Ohio Christian University Bridge Tutoring Center
Circleville
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed daily social media posts across various platforms to engage students.
- Collaborated with faculty to create promotional materials for tutoring services.
- Monitored social media trends to enhance online presence and engagement strategies.
- Developed social media content calendars for tutoring programs and events.
Religion Tutor
Ohio Christian University Bridge Tutoring Center
Circleville
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Facilitated individualized learning sessions with students in religion courses ranging from biblical studies, philosophy, and theology.
- Collaborated with faculty to align tutoring strategies with curriculum goals.
- Planned and hosted two collective review sessions with 50+ students for the midterm and final examinations.
- Coordinated lesson plans with the other religion tutors and trained up and coming tutors.
Writing Center Peer Editor
Ohio Christian University Writing Center
Circleville
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Edited student essays for clarity, structure, grammar, and style consistency.
- Provided feedback on writing assignments to enhance student understanding.
- Assisted students in developing strong thesis statements and arguments.
- Reviewed academic papers for adherence to citation styles and formatting guidelines.
Student Intern
Grace Bible Church
Nampa
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Shadowed the executive pastor and marketing director at a church of over a thousand people.
- Assisted in planning and organizing community outreach programs and events.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss current ministry initiatives.
- Aided in the day to day operations of the church's administrative office.
- Provided administrative support to the office staff by taking notes, filing documents, and data entry.
- Assisted in creating engaging social media content for various platforms.
- Monitored social media channels for trends and audience feedback.
- Collaborated with team members to brainstorm campaign ideas and strategies.
- Scheduled posts using social media management tools for consistent outreach.
Education
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Worship Leadership
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH12-2020
Skills
- Team leadership
- Public speaking
- Administrative support
- Social media management
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Evangelical Methodist Church International HQ
10.2021 - Current
E-Learning Site Monitor
Shepherd Community Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
Associate Pastor of Worship and Youth
Indianapolis Southside Church of the Nazarene
12.2020 - Current
Student Development Intern
Ohio Christian University
08.2020 - 12.2020
Social Media Manager
Ohio Christian University Bridge Tutoring Center
08.2019 - 12.2020
Marketing Director
Indianapolis Southside Church of the Nazarene
10.2018 - Current
Religion Tutor
Ohio Christian University Bridge Tutoring Center
04.2018 - 12.2020
Writing Center Peer Editor
Ohio Christian University Writing Center
01.2017 - 04.2018
Student Intern
Grace Bible Church
06.2016 - 07.2016
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Asbury Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Worship Leadership
Ohio Christian University