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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Theresa C. Hoffman

Ghent,NY

Summary

Dedicated government employee bringing 20 years of experience in confidential settings. Methodical, detail-oriented and highly organized. Focused on keeping clerical tasks moving smoothly. Experienced in creating and filing court petitions. Exceptional speed and accuracy of records. Adept at working quickly to process paperwork, type documents and mail correspondence. Proficient in managing multi-line telephone systems, using Microsoft and Excel and adapting to new processes. Punctual, reliable and attentive to business and customer needs.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Support Specialist

Columbia County Department of Social Services
HUDSON, NY
12.2022 - Current

Researched legal, financial and other records to obtain data needed to secure and enforce child support cases.
Performed case management tasks to enforce court-ordered child support obligations.
Explained policies, procedures and instructions to parents.
Monitored cases for support order compliance and made adjustments.
Executed collection calls and written or in-person interactions to solicit child support payments on overdue accounts.
Use ASSETS and Welfare Management System (WMS) to manage and update electronic case files.
Attending child support court for proceedings, testifying on record, and filing court petitions
Interstate correspondence for related cases.

Clerk/typist

Columbia County Department Of Social Services
Hudson, NY
02.2003 - 12.2022
  • In a confidential local government agency that complies with confidentiality, HIPPA, and cultural diversity standards.
  • I have volunteered for fifteen years to extensively assist the Director of Services in streamlining the efficiency of day to day and long-term procedures and operations of the Director's office.
  • Some of the tasks include extensive typing; maintaining and scheduling meetings and appointments; creating and distributing letters, memos, mailers; compiling, creating, and distributing large County projects relating to the Department of Social Services, such as, County budgets, the County Disaster Plan, Consolidated Service Plan, and the Child Fatality Review Team
  • I have assisted the Legal Department in creating petitions for Court and assisted in the routing of legal document to be filed
  • I have experience in working with Windows 10, Windows Professional 2000, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Word Perfect 10, Microsoft Outlook, Internet searches, Dictaphone, Connections, numerous telephone systems, fax machines, copiers and printers and mail machines.
  • Reviewed records, paperwork and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.
  • Answered and routed incoming calls and took messages when personnel were unavailable.
  • Provided diverse clerical support to business personnel.
  • Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
  • Attended training associated with role to improve skills and boost speed.
  • Interacted with public on phone and at reception desk to answer questions and resolve issues.
  • Verified data entered into database by reviewing, correcting and deleting data.
  • Prepared data by compiling and sorting information.
  • Maintained computer filing system to store, retrieve and update completed documents.

Pharmacy Technician

Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy
Valatie, NY
12.2021 - Current
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Count and measure medications following standard procedures.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.

Pharmacy Technician

Rite Aid/Walgreens
Hudson, NY
12.2017 - 12.2021
  • (25 + hrs/wk) – training as a pharmacy technician
  • Customer service
  • Handling prescriptions in accordance to state regulations.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Counted and measured medications following standard procedures.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NY
12.2021

Paralegal Certification Diploma - Paralegal

Professional Career Development Institute
At Home Study Course

Associate of Applied Science - Network System Administration

ITT Technical Institute Albany NY
Albany, NY
09.2016

A. A. S - Criminal Justice

Columbia Greene Community College
1991

Business and Sciences

Graduate Hudson High School, Harry Howard Ave
1987

Skills

  • Letter typing
  • Windows 10, Windows Professional 2000, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Word Perfect 10, Microsoft Outlook, Internet searches, Dictaphone, Connections, numerous telephone systems, fax machines, copiers and printers and mail machines expertise
  • Multi-line telephone system management
  • Paperwork processing
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Data entry background
  • Excellent grammar
  • Accurate
  • Strong reading talents
  • Proofreading and editing
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Excellent Communication

Accomplishments

Assisted in creating County budgets, the Columbia County Disaster Plan, Consolidated Service Plan, and the Child Fatality Review Team

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Child Support Specialist

Columbia County Department of Social Services
12.2022 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy
12.2021 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Rite Aid/Walgreens
12.2017 - 12.2021

Clerk/typist

Columbia County Department Of Social Services
02.2003 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

SUNY Delhi

Paralegal Certification Diploma - Paralegal

Professional Career Development Institute

Associate of Applied Science - Network System Administration

ITT Technical Institute Albany NY

A. A. S - Criminal Justice

Columbia Greene Community College

Business and Sciences

Graduate Hudson High School, Harry Howard Ave
Theresa C. Hoffman