Dynamic administrative professional with over 15 years of leadership and operational support experience in healthcare, higher education, and entertainment industries. Proven expertise in provider credentialing and compliance coordination, executive-level calendar and travel management, and cross-functional project oversight. Adept at streamlining workflows to drive efficiencies and delivering polished communications. Recognized for attention to detail, discretion, and a proactive approach that ensures seamless operations and strategic alignment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Credentialing Specialist
Tulane University School of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics
05.2025 - Current
Serve as the primary administrative liaison for physician credentialing and executive support within the Department of Pediatrics, ensuring seamless operations.
Efficiently coordinate initial appointments, reappointments, and ongoing credential maintenance, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory and hospital-specific protocols.
Discreetly and accurately manage confidential documentation, including DEA certificates, malpractice insurance, CME records, and licensure, safeguarding sensitive information.
Proactively track expiration dates and credentialing timelines, ensuring uninterrupted provider access and clinical service for over 100 physicians.
Orchestrated comprehensive travel logistics for faculty, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation, resulting in seamless itineraries for over 50 trips annually and maximizing productivity.
Provided critical support to department leadership through expert calendar management, streamlined internal communications, and meticulous meeting coordination.
Generated comprehensive reports, meticulously maintained credentialing databases, and streamlined workflows using Microsoft Office Suite and internal platforms, improving data accuracy by 15%.
Collaborated effectively with medical staff offices and department heads, ensuring timely and complete credentialing submissions for all new hires and reappointments.
Independent Travel Agent
Gateway Travel
02.2019 - Current
Negotiated vendor contracts and crafted personalized travel itineraries, saving clients an average of 15% on trip expenses.
Executive Assistant / Extras Casting Director
Caballero Casting
09.2011 - 05.2025
Served as a pivotal Executive Assistant to the Casting Director, adeptly managing a broad range of executive-level administrative and operational functions.
Strategically managed intricate calendars, orchestrating over 100 high-level meetings, production calls, and casting sessions with directors, producers, and studio executives, optimizing executive time and reducing scheduling conflicts.
Executed comprehensive domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and detailed itineraries for executives, ensuring seamless logistics for over 30 trips annually.
Analyzed production schedules and scripts to proactively anticipate needs, adjusting staff workflows and resource allocation to meet tight deadlines.
Managed all payroll and financial operations for staff and freelancers, including accurate expense tracking, efficient invoice processing, and timely monthly reporting, ensuring financial compliance.
Authored and distributed critical internal and external communications and coordinated complex logistics for large-scale casting events and on-set operations, supporting successful project execution.
Developed compelling briefings, presentations, and meeting materials; meticulously tracked action items and ensured timely follow-through, enhancing team accountability.
Spearheaded onboarding for new hires, efficiently managing NDAs, system access, and comprehensive training, facilitating smooth integration.
Maintained confidential records, intricate casting databases, and critical production documentation with utmost discretion and accuracy, ensuring data integrity.
Supervised and mentored support staff, effectively delegating tasks to ensure seamless daily operations in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, improving team efficiency.
Served as a key liaison across departments, expertly resolving last-minute challenges with professionalism, adaptability, and strong problem-solving acumen, minimizing disruptions.
Optimized office inventory and procurement processes, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
Licensed Realtor
NOLA Living Realty
06.2017 - 01.2024
Delivered market analyses, negotiated contracts, and marketed properties; facilitated $4M in annual sales while ensuring regulatory compliance and ethical standards.
Access to Services Assistant
The Guidance Center
01.2009 - 12.2010
Streamlined new client intake and onboarding, improving processing efficiency.
Handled high call volumes and supported operations with administrative tasks and documentation.
Trained new staff on intake procedures and confidentiality protocols.
Commercial Collector
Coface Collections North America
06.2006 - 08.2009
Negotiated payment plans and recovered overdue balances, averaging a 20% reduction in aged receivables.
Maintained detailed AR records, resolved billing disputes, and ensured compliance with collection regulations.
Conducted thorough research on debtor financial status, assessing their ability to pay back outstanding debts before initiating negotiations.
Credit Collections Supervisor
The Law Office of D. Michael Dendy
08.2003 - 02.2006
Supervised a team of five collectors, providing targeted coaching and
ensuring FDCPA compliance
Developed and implemented strategies, tracked performance metrics, and resolved escalated cases, achieving a 30% improvement in recovery rates.
Media Specialist
Best Buy
07.2001 - 07.2003
Assisted customers with media product selection
Maintained merchandise displays
Supported inventory tracking
Set up promotional materials for new releases.
Data Entry Clerk
Castano Plaintiffs Legal Committee
05.1998 - 05.1999
Performed high-volume, accurate data entry for mass tort litigation.
Maintained confidentiality and organized legal documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
01.2029
Skills
Executive & Administrative Support
Complex Calendar Coordination
Travel Coordination
Confidential Document Management
Workflow Optimization & Project Coordination
Financial Tracking, Reporting & Budget Oversight
Cross-functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Communication
Adaptability, Problem Solving & Process Improvement
Timeline
Credentialing Specialist
Tulane University School of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics
PCIT THERAPIST at Pediatrics Department at the University of Miami, Miller School of MedicinePCIT THERAPIST at Pediatrics Department at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine