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Brianna Cherkas

Brianna Cherkas

Business Development
Old Forge,PA

Summary

Demonstrated rapid learning of program operations and referral processes, successfully building trust-based relationships that supported census growth. Prioritized ethical decision-making in referral placements to ensure appropriate care for families and individuals. As a Business Development Associate, played a pivotal role in enhancing facility capacity by establishing new referral pipelines and strengthening partnerships. Honored as Rookie of the Year and Rookie of the Quarter at Banker’s Life for exceptional relationship-driven sales performance.

Work History

Business Development Associate

Mountain’s Edge Recovery
05.2025 - 11.2025
  • Drive referral growth and census development through strategic outreach and relationship building with hospitals, detox centers, treatment providers, employers, and community partners.
  • Conduct compassionate outreach and follow-up with potential referrals and families, providing education and support throughout the admissions process.
  • Track and manage referral sources to evaluate outreach effectiveness and demonstrate working knowledge of commercial and Medicaid insurance networks to support appropriate placement.
  • Represent the organization at community events, contribute to social media marketing efforts, and collaborate with admissions and clinical teams to ensure ethical, patient-centered care.

Financial Professional

Bankers Life
11.2022 - 04.2025
  • Forge enduring trust relationships with clients and new business prospects.
  • Specialized in crafting comprehensive life, health, and retirement insurance options for individuals and families. Orchestrated needs-based consultations to create individualized insurance and financial strategies.
  • Developed and managed extensive client network through cold calling, networking, and referrals.
  • Advised clients on Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial policies, long-term care, and annuity products to confirm optimal coverage
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently, promoting team expansion and boosting revenue.
  • Offered sustained client service by coordinating policy updates, claims, and renewals
  • Sustain compliance with state insurance regulations alongside company standards

Correctional Officer

Lackawanna County Prison
08.2018 - 02.2021
  • Ensured safety of inmates, staff, and public within secure correctional facility.
  • Conducted continuous monitoring and documentation of inmate activities and incidents.
  • Performed crisis intervention while enforcing facility policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate logs and records to support operational integrity.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills in high-stress, fast-paced environment.

Young Toddler Teacher

Wee Care Daycare
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • While I worked at Wee care I started off as an assistant teacher and move my way up to having my own classroom with young toddlers.
  • I was asked to come back and help in February of 2021 during the pandemic to work with older toddlers.
  • I had built so many relationships with families. I was always very professional and friendly.
  • Keeping a clean and safe environment
  • Keep children and teachers in ratio
  • Made a lesson plan weekly on the Hi Mama app and Bright Wheel app
  • Monitored lessons and free play
  • Communicated with parents through Hi Mama and Bright Wheel apps
  • Organized and decorated the classroom
  • Corrected behavior
  • Created a report card for each semester to show strengths and weaknesses
  • Worked on different tablets (apple and android)
  • Supported social and emotional development
  • Communicated with the director of the center about each children’s development
  • Changed diapers and cleansed hands
  • Served lunch and snacks
  • Directed nap time and monitored children while sleeping
  • Participated in after work meeting and attended group classes
  • Cared for sick children and informed parents
  • Checked temperatures daily through pandemic
  • Followed all covid-19 protocols
  • Communicated with staff when children’s parents arrived to pick them up
  • Filled out a daily paper for each child about activities, behavior, and any special notes for parents
  • Held parties for families on special occasional at the center and created activities
  • Used Frog Street curriculum
  • Received classroom of the month and teacher of the month

Gymnastics Teacher

AMR Gymnastics
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • Safe and clean area
  • First aid
  • Basic gymnastic
  • Communicating with family
  • Encourage children 1-10 to be successful athletes
  • Engage and work with other teachers

Bella Bambini’s Day Care
07.2015 - 06.2016

Starbucks
05.2013 - 07.2015
  • Taking customer’s orders
  • Money handling
  • Completing customer’s transactions
  • Cleaning equipment
  • Preparing hot and cold drinks
  • Greeting customers and answering questions about menu items
  • Memorizing the menu and how to make each drink
  • Great knowledge about merchandise
  • Used Starbucks computer program to clock in and out
  • Greeted customers through drive-thru
  • Remembered every day customer’s orders and built great relationships
  • Worked in a very fast and busy environment
  • Gave detailed about different coffees and where it came from
  • Attended lessons about pairing food with coffee
  • Communicated with coworkers to create a positive work space
  • Received employee of the month

Panera Bread
01.2012 - 05.2013
  • Received employee of the month

Education

GED - undefined

Lackawanna Collage

Skills

  • Networking
  • Effective communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data collection
  • Analytical thinking
  • Customer support
  • Customer relationship management
  • Cold calling

Activities

  • I have volunteered at Griffin pound animal shelter. I would give the dogs some space to themselves. We would go for long walks and have fun play dates. It has always made my day to see the dogs brighten up after some alone time.
  • I have also worked at Saint Joseph’s Center. At Saint Joseph’s I helped take care of four mental disabled women. The women always made my day a little better. Each had great personalities and had an amazing sense of humor.

Timeline

Business Development Associate

Mountain’s Edge Recovery
05.2025 - 11.2025

Financial Professional

Bankers Life
11.2022 - 04.2025

Correctional Officer

Lackawanna County Prison
08.2018 - 02.2021

Young Toddler Teacher

Wee Care Daycare
06.2016 - 08.2018

Gymnastics Teacher

AMR Gymnastics
05.2016 - 08.2018

Bella Bambini’s Day Care
07.2015 - 06.2016

Starbucks
05.2013 - 07.2015

Panera Bread
01.2012 - 05.2013

GED - undefined

Lackawanna Collage

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