Celia Balko
Tyler,TX
Summary
Administrative and hospitality leader with extensive medical office management experience and hands-on support in event planning, volunteer scheduling, and client service. Known for keeping offices organized, managing financial records, and coordinating people and resources with care.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Tyler, TX
01.2014 - Current
- Catering special events for individuals, teaching in organized cooking classes, and private cooking lessons
Volunteer Coordinator
Salvation Army Auxiliary
Tyler, TX
01.2022 - 10.2025
- Directed marketplace operations, overseeing daily supervision to ensure mission alignment. Planned and led fundraising events, driving community engagement and revenue support. Collaborated with volunteers and the public during sales, enhancing event experience and operational flow.
- Attracted dedicated volunteers to support fundraising initiatives and community service. for fundraising events and seasonal service drives
- Trained volunteers on client support, donation handling, and service standards
- Directed marketplace operations, overseeing daily supervision to ensure mission alignment.Planned and led fundraising events, driving community engagement and revenue support.Collaborated with volunteers and public during sales, enhancing event experience and operational flow.
Manager & Event Coordinator
Old Omen House Wedding Venue
Tyler, TX
03.2015 - 11.2017
Cook, Prep-cook (Paid internship)
Hilton Anatole/Banquet Kitchen
Dallas, TX
04.2013 - 11.2013
Business Office Manager
Thomas W. Lyles, M.D.
Tyler, TX
09.2001 - 11.2011
- Maintained and organized an active medical practice composed of six employees and one doctor. Supervised the business office staff.
- Prepared and analyzed accounts receivables and payables across multiple accounts (professional, personal & trust) for accurate financial oversight.
- Executed three distinct office roles to streamline operations.
- Improved appointment scheduling by implementing computer software.
- Corresponded with doctor weekly to provide updates on financial status.
- Supervised the ordering of all equipment and supplies.
- Accomplished specific business objectives through strategic planning and execution..
Front Office
Dr. Charles A. Primer, M.D.
Tyler, TX
05.1991 - 07.2001
- Handled phones and scheduled patient appointments for surgeries and tests, managed filing, correspondence, transcription, and dictation.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The International Culinary School At The Art Institute
Dallas, TX06-2013
Tyler Junior College
Skills
- Event planning
- Budget Management, Microsoft Word, Excel
- Leadership
- Time management
Timeline
Volunteer Coordinator
Salvation Army Auxiliary
01.2022 - 10.2025
Manager & Event Coordinator
Old Omen House Wedding Venue
03.2015 - 11.2017
01.2014 - Current
Cook, Prep-cook (Paid internship)
Hilton Anatole/Banquet Kitchen
04.2013 - 11.2013
Business Office Manager
Thomas W. Lyles, M.D.
09.2001 - 11.2011
Front Office
Dr. Charles A. Primer, M.D.
05.1991 - 07.2001
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The International Culinary School At The Art Institute
Tyler Junior College