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Laurie Valdez

Laurie Valdez

Grand Junction,CO

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef/Owner

Self Employed
Grand Junction, CO
03.2018 - 12.2020
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Improved records management systems for leases and contracts to boost renewals timeliness.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
  • Won Blue Ribbon Peach Fest
  • 1 and 2nd place Salsa winner
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.

Medical Receptionist

Western Valley Family Practice
Fruita , CO
09.2013 - 03.2014
  • Safeguarded medical records and patient data in accordance with HIPAA protocols.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Received over 60 calls per day

Office Manager

Titan Communications
Show Low, AZ
02.2007 - 04.2008
  • Budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
  • Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Managed office operations
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
  • Payroll
  • Submit as-built billing to corporate office in Albuquerque.
  • Assisted Project Manager oversee, managed 15 man crew.

Market Director

American Diabetes Association
Albuquerque, NM
07.2001 - 01.2007
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications and social media posts.
  • Adapted marketing plans to specific audiences based on special events and programs.
  • Coordinated with social media, public relations and other teams to execute product introductions.
  • Directed and coordinated America's Walk for Diabetes, Celebrity Art Auction.
  • Recruited and managed 100 plus volunteers for various events and programs.
  • Complied financials and other new business to the board of directors

Special Events Director

Greater Pueblo Chamber Of Commerce
Pubelo, CO
03.1997 - 06.2001
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
  • Generated client retention by accurately organizing and executing Business to Business EXPO trade shows and events.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Directed 4 major city events to bring in lodging revenue thru 1/2 cents tax. Two of events attracted 100K in attendance.
  • Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.

Debt Collection Specialist

Check Rite
Pueblo, CO
11.1996 - 03.1997
  • Advised customers of alternative actions and strategies for debt repayment and attempted to avoid adversarial communications.
  • Worked with customer to create debt repayment plan based on current financial condition.
  • Processed debtor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balance.
  • Located customers with overdue accounts and solicited payment in compliance with fair debt collection practices.
  • Able to collect old accounts. Able to skip trace and collect
  • Listened to customers and negotiated solutions that met creditor and debtor needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School, Pueblo CO
06.1985

Biology

Otero Jr College, La Junta CO

Biology

University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo, CO

Timeline

Chef/Owner - Self Employed
03.2018 - 12.2020
Medical Receptionist - Western Valley Family Practice
09.2013 - 03.2014
Office Manager - Titan Communications
02.2007 - 04.2008
Market Director - American Diabetes Association
07.2001 - 01.2007
Special Events Director - Greater Pueblo Chamber Of Commerce
03.1997 - 06.2001
Debt Collection Specialist - Check Rite
11.1996 - 03.1997
Centennial High School - High School Diploma,
Otero Jr College - , Biology
University of Southern Colorado - , Biology

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