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Brianna Young

North Little Rock,AR

Summary

Dedicated Administrative Assistant with over 15 years of experience elevating office operations and customer satisfaction. Expert at balancing high-volume administrative tasks with a people-first approach to service. Proven track record of streamlining workflows, managing complex schedules, and building strong professional relationships through exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Principals Secretary

North Little Rock School District
North Little Rock, AR
05.2023 - Current
  • Calendar & Meeting Management: Scheduling appointments for the principal, arranging conferences, and maintaining the school’s master calendar.
  • Correspondence: Drafting and proofreading letters, memos, and newsletters for parents and staff.
  • Records Maintenance: Managing confidential student and personnel files, including attendance, disciplinary records, and health information.
  • Personnel Coordination: Arranging for substitutes to ensure classroom coverage and maintaining staff absence logs.
  • Materials Preparation: Preparing student and staff handbooks, graduation programs, and schedules for the start and end of the school year
  • Budgeting & Bookkeeping: Assisting in budget preparation, reconciling accounts, and managing the school’s base budget.
  • Purchasing: Processing purchase orders for department supplies and equipment and maintaining an accurate inventory of school materials.
  • Facility Oversight: Managing building use requests and submitting work orders for necessary repairs or maintenance.
  • Receptionist Duties: Acting as the first point of contact by greeting visitors, screening phone calls, and providing information on school policies.
  • Crisis Liaison: Maintaining communication with district offices and other agencies during emergency situations.
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Serving as a resource for teachers, parents, and students to resolve conflicts or exchange sensitive information
  • Key Inventory: Controlling and tracking the distribution of school keys to authorized staff.

Showroom Consultant

Falk Plumbing Supply
North Little Rock, AR
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Design Guidance: Assisting homeowners and designers in selecting fixtures like faucets, sinks, tubs, and vanities that align with their project’s style and budget.
  • Project Lifecycle Management: Working with builders and architects from initial inspiration through final product delivery to ensure all plumbing components are compatible with the construction.
  • Technical Advising: Educating customers on product features, water efficiency standards, and installation requirements to ensure selections meet local building codes.
  • Suggestive Selling: Recommending related products, such as decorative hardware or specialized valves, to enhance the customer’s final design and experience.
  • Quoting and Estimating: Preparing detailed job quotations, specifications, and submittals for contractors and trade professionals.
  • Order Management: Meticulously processing sales orders and tracking them through delivery to ensure accuracy and timely arrival on job sites.
  • Relationship Building: Establishing long-term professional partnerships with plumbers, home builders, and interior designers to secure repeat business.
  • Inventory & Logistics: Coordinating with warehouse teams to manage stock levels, handle special orders, and resolve product return or warranty issues.
  • Visual Merchandising: Ensuring showroom displays are clean, functional, and reflective of current design trends.
  • Catalog Upkeep: Maintaining current pricing lists, product binders, and manufacturer catalogs to provide accurate information.
  • Industry Expertise: Continuously training on new product lines, luxury trends, and evolving plumbing technologies to provide "best-in-class" advice.

Loan Rehabilitation Specialist (Supervisor)

Mid South Adjustment Company
Little Rock, AR
12.2018 - 01.2022
  • Staff Oversight: Directly managing a team of rehabilitation specialists, including hiring, conducting performance evaluations, and providing ongoing coaching.
  • Training Development: Creating and facilitating training programs for staff on complex federal loan regulations, repayment options (such as Income-Driven Repayment), and debt counseling techniques.
  • Workload Management: Planning and assigning daily tasks to ensure the team meets production goals and service delivery requirements.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all rehabilitation agreements and loan servicing activities adhere to laws, standards, and Title IV statutes.
  • Quality Assurance: Conducting periodic reviews of disability claims, loan files, and repayment agreements to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
  • Policy Implementation: Interpreting and implementing changes in federal laws and procedures, then refining internal business processes accordingly.
  • Default Management: Overseeing the institution's default

prevention programs and developing strategies to lower cohort default rates

  • Escalated Problem Solving: Resolving complex student appeals or highly technical loan application issues that specialists cannot handle independently.
  • Strategic Liaison: Serving as the primary point of contact between the office and external stakeholders, including loan servicers, credit bureaus, and the Department of Education.
  • Outreach & Advocacy: Representing the organization at conferences and leading workshops on responsible borrowing and financial literacy.

Administrative Specialist III

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Workflow Coordination: Establishing priorities, setting deadlines, and overseeing general office functions to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Complex Scheduling: Managing intricate calendars for hospital leadership or clinical teams, including coordinating meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Researching and gathering data to prepare specialized reports, summaries, and presentations for management or regulatory review.
  • Policy Implementation: Assisting in the development, revision, and recommendation of administrative procedures to improve efficiency.
  • Record Management: Oversight of sensitive patient and personnel records, ensuring they are accurately maintained in both physical and electronic filing systems.
  • Budget Support: Monitoring and assisting in the preparation of departmental or program budgets, including tracking expenditures and reconciling financial records.
  • Purchasing & Inventory: Managing the procurement of office and medical supplies, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining equipment inventory.
  • Human Resources Support: Coordinating personnel functions such as onboarding new staff, managing leave records, and sometimes supervising clerical or technical support teams.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all administrative tasks align with federal and state healthcare laws, including strict adherence to HIPAA for patient privacy.

Shift Manager

Starbucks
Little Rock, AR
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Cash Handling: Counting in/out tills, managing the safe, preparing bank deposits, and ensuring strict adherence to cash management policies.
  • Inventory Oversight: Monitoring stock levels, placing orders for milk and supplies, and performing "pulls" (thawing food) to meet daily sales projections while minimizing waste.
  • Automated Systems: Using store software to track labor hours, inventory counts, and daily sales goals.
  • On-the-Spot Coaching: Providing real-time feedback to baristas on drink quality, customer connections, and speed of service.
  • Communication: Leading "huddles" to update the team on new promotions, seasonal launches, and store goals.
  • Problem Solving: Resolving customer complaints with "Make it Right" empowerment and handling internal team conflicts professionally.

Customer Service Rep 9

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Little Rock, AR
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Member Support: Responding to inbound calls, emails, or chat messages regarding benefits, claims, and billing.
  • Provider Assistance: Verifying eligibility and explaining reimbursement details or contract language to medical offices and hospitals.
  • Coverage Education: Interpreting multiple insurance contracts to explain what services are covered, what a member's out-of-pocket costs will be, and how to find in-network providers.
  • Claims Investigation: Researching membership databases and billing history to resolve complex claim or enrollment issues.
  • Issue Escalation: Recognizing trends in customer complaints and escalating systemic problems or suspected fraudulent activities to leadership for resolution.
  • Collaboration: Working closely with departments like Enrollment and Claims Adjudication to provide thorough follow-up on unresolved inquiries.
  • Fast-Paced Productivity: Meeting departmental goals for volume, quality, and First Contact Resolution
  • Continuous Learning: Participating in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on ever-changing government regulations and seasonal health plan updates.

Collector II/Supervisor

Wells Fargo Dealer Services
Irving, TX
05.2015 - 05.2016
  • Delinquent Account Recovery: Contacting customers with past-due auto loans to understand the reasons for delinquency and secure payment commitments.
  • Negotiation & Workout: Evaluating a customer’s financial situation to negotiate full payments or create restructured repayment terms and workout plans.
  • Skip Tracing: Utilizing credit bureau data, public records, and internet search tools to locate "skips" (customers who have moved or changed contact info).
  • Collateral Evaluation: Reviewing account equity to determine potential loss projections and evaluating the need for repossession based on risk.
  • Comprehensive Documentation: Formally recording all conversations, payment arrangements, and collection activities within proprietary software to ensure a clear audit trail.
  • Daily Workflow Management: Planning activities, assigning daily workloads, and directing the team during high-volume inbound or outbound call shifts.
  • Coaching & Development: Leading "side-by-side" observations, conducting call listening sessions, and providing formal feedback to help collectors meet performance metrics.
  • Escalation Handling: Serving as the primary point of contact for complex disputes, non-routine questions, and disgruntled customers.
  • Performance Monitoring: Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as delinquency rates, charge-offs, and total dollars recovered.
  • Staff Training: Orienting new hires on policies, state/federal collection regulations, and specialized account resolution systems.

Customer Service Rep 2/ Collector 2

Ally Financial
Little Rock, AR
09.2013 - 01.2015
  • Delinquent Account Recovery: Contacting customers with past-due auto loans to understand the reasons for delinquency and secure payment commitments.
  • Negotiation & Workout: Evaluating a customer’s financial situation to negotiate full payments or create restructured repayment terms and workout plans.
  • Skip Tracing: Utilizing credit bureau data, public records, and internet search tools to locate "skips" (customers who have moved or changed contact info).
  • Collateral Evaluation: Reviewing account equity to determine potential loss projections and evaluating the need for repossession based on risk.
  • Comprehensive Documentation: Formally recording all conversations, payment arrangements, and collection activities within proprietary software to ensure a clear audit trail.
  • Daily Workflow Management: Planning activities, assigning daily workloads, and directing the team during high-volume inbound or outbound call shifts.
  • Coaching & Development: Leading "side-by-side" observations, conducting call listening sessions, and providing formal feedback to help collectors meet performance metrics.
  • Escalation Handling: Serving as the primary point of contact for complex disputes, non-routine questions, and disgruntled customers.
  • Performance Monitoring: Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as delinquency rates, charge-offs, and total dollars recovered.
  • Staff Training: Orienting new hires on policies, state/federal collection regulations, and specialized account resolution systems.

Customer Service Rep/ Team Leader

International Computer Services
Little Rock, AR
03.2009 - 06.2013
  • Payment Plans: Setting up budget-friendly installment plans for high-cost procedures or surgeries.
  • Charity Care Screening: Identifying patients who qualify for financial assistance or "hardship" programs offered by the hospital.
  • Coding Review: Checking for basic coding errors (ICD-10/CPT) that might have caused a claim denial
  • Insurance Coordination: Verifying if claims were properly filed with providers before pursuing the patient for the balance.
  • HIPAA Compliance: Ensuring all communications strictly protect sensitive patient health information.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR
05-2026

High school diploma -

North Little Rock High School
North Little Rock, AR
05-2008

Skills

  • Office Management
  • Calendar & Schedule Management
  • Executive Support
  • Records Management
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Data Entry & Reporting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Principals Secretary

North Little Rock School District
05.2023 - Current

Showroom Consultant

Falk Plumbing Supply
01.2022 - 05.2023

Loan Rehabilitation Specialist (Supervisor)

Mid South Adjustment Company
12.2018 - 01.2022

Administrative Specialist III

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
07.2018 - 12.2018

Shift Manager

Starbucks
02.2017 - 06.2018

Customer Service Rep 9

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
07.2016 - 01.2017

Collector II/Supervisor

Wells Fargo Dealer Services
05.2015 - 05.2016

Customer Service Rep 2/ Collector 2

Ally Financial
09.2013 - 01.2015

Customer Service Rep/ Team Leader

International Computer Services
03.2009 - 06.2013

Associate of Arts -

Pulaski Technical College

High school diploma -

North Little Rock High School

Additional Information

  • Skills
  • Creative problem solver
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • MS Windows proficient
  • Quick learner
  • Strong client relations
  • Proficient in cash management
  • Collections Law Knowledge
  • Multi-line phone talent