Cherie Schmitt
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Demonstrated promptness and loyalty through extensive experience across diverse fields.
Managed multiple roles simultaneously, gaining diverse field experience.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Receptionist
Founder/CEO/President
Cher Cares
Buffalo, NY
01.2015 - Current
- Place employees in private homecare situations. Work with families and agencies in order to provide the best possible care for their loved ones.
- We also care for the other family members pets, since they are important in the healing process.
Dispatch manager/paramedic/fireman
Integrity EMS
Nashville, TN
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Management and dispatch of an ambulance service.
- Starting the dispatch and ground crews from a fleet of two, and built it to a fleet of 7ambulances in a matter of one year.
- Also created the Dispatch program that could grow with the company, organization, built relationships with hospitals and families for transports, managed crews, equipment. Certifications, and damage control.
Reception/Medical assistant
Immediate care
Buffalo, NY
08.2017 - 02.2021
- MMR, Patient care, Excel, Accounting, Customer service, Phones.
Paramedic/Safety Supervisor
Gowanda Ambulance
Gowanda, NY
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Working paramedic, responsible for safety, inspections of equipment used for company, OSHA standards, DOH standards, DOT standards, training.
Owner/Manager/Operator
Pagano and Sons
Orchard Park, NY
06.2008 - 05.2012
- Assisted in the construction of residential and commercial buildings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and building codes
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within specified timelines while maintaining quality standards
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote efficiency and safety on the construction site
- Followed blueprints, drawings, and instructions from supervisors to accurately execute construction plans
- Assisted skilled tradespeople such as carpenters or electricians by providing necessary support during installations or repairs
- Managed inventory of construction materials and supplies, ensuring availability for ongoing projects
- Implemented proper waste management practices on the job site to maintain cleanliness and comply with environmental regulations
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and team members regarding project progress, challenges, and potential solutions
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by identifying issues on-site and proposing effective resolutions in a timely manner
- Adhered to all safety guidelines including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
- Executed landscaping tasks such as planting trees/shrubs/flowers, laying sod/grass seed, installing irrigation systems etc
- Assisted construction supervisor in overseeing daily operations and ensuring adherence to project timelines
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate work schedules, allocate resources, and prioritize tasks
- Conducted regular inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
- Managed inventory of construction materials, tracking usage and reordering supplies as needed
- Coordinated with subcontractors and vendors to schedule deliveries and resolve any issues or delays
- Assisted in the preparation of project budgets by providing cost estimates for labor, equipment, and materials
- Monitored progress of construction projects, identifying potential risks or obstacles and implementing corrective actions
Dispatcher/Flight and Ground Medic
Mercy Flight
Buffalo, NY
01.2009 - 01.2011
Paramedic/Dispatcher
Rural Metro
Buffalo, NY
01.1999 - 01.2011
- Dispatch
- Rotomold operator/Supervisor
Safety officer
Fisher Price
Medina, NY
05.1994 - 09.1997
- Medina, NY - May 1994 to September 1997
- Working Shift supervision (Overnights), of a 24 hr plant that made large plastic play sets.. Safety officer keeping compliance as per OSHA regulations. Rotomold operation, lifting standards..
HHA
HHA
Buffalo, NY
01.1989 - 05.1994
- Homecare. Caring for all ages with disabilities in their homes.
Education
Sciences (Dual associates) - undefined
Niagara Community College
Sanborn, NY01.1999
justice (A.S.) - Criminal
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY01.1999
Skills
- Interviewing
- Food preparation
- Financial data reconciliation
- Record keeping
- Supply chain transportation management
- POS
- Analysis skills
- Revenue cycle management
- Sales support
- Safety management experience within construction industry
- Algebra
- Attention to detail
- Data management
- Workers' compensation
- Vital signs
- QuickBooks
- Appointment scheduling
- Hazard analysis
- Public health
- Employee relationship building
- Warehouse experience
- Workers' compensation law
- Working with people with disabilities
- Invoice processing
- Payroll
- Client interaction via phone calls
- Fiscal management
- Construction schedule coordination
- Home health
- Precision measuring instruments
- Root cause analysis
- Account management
- Practice management
- Procurement contract negotiation
- Knowledge management
- API integrations
- Handling patient inquiries
- IT
- Recruiting
- Training
- Laboratory experience
- Basic math
- Experience in non-profits
- Customer communication
- Vendor relationship building
- Experience with children
- State healthcare regulations
- Pharmacy technician experience
- Fleet management
- Delivery optimization distribution operations
- Multi-line phone systems
- Conflict management
- Flexible scheduling
- Compliance audits & assessments
- Event marketing
- ICD coding
- Employment & labor law
- Problem-solving
- Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance
- Construction budget management
- Credit card payment processing
- Regulatory compliance
- Restaurant experience
- Environmental permitting
- HR sourcing
- Customer support
- English
- Intake
- Accounting systems (technically supported)
- Crisis intervention
- Communication skills
- Cash register
- Contracts
- Marketing public relations
- Talent acquisition platforms
- Computer literacy
- Beer knowledge
- Press events
- Computer hardware
- Hospitality
- Filing patient billing claims
- Nightclub
- HR legal compliance
- Eaglesoft
- Patient flow optimization
- Manufacturing
- Hotel experience
- Accounts receivable
- Applied behavior analysis
- Transportation management systems
- Regulatory audits
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- SharePoint
- Phone etiquette
- Wine knowledge
- Organizational skills
- Construction documentation
- Relational databases
- Inside sales
- Marketing
- ICD-10
- Microsoft Outlook
- Process improvement
- Retail math
- Microsoft Excel
- Office experience
- Sales management
- Google Suite
- Logistics
- Product demos
- ATS
- Efficiency
- HR department experience
- Cash handling
- CRM software
- Training & development
- Typing
- Cold calling
- Working with people with developmental disabilities
- Sales management systems proficiency
- File organization
- Employment coaching client intake
- Sales technology adoption
- Home healthcare agency administrative experience
- Outbound calling
- Self-direction
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for children
- Serving
- Assistant manager experience
- Spirits experience
- Outdoor work
- Client communication
- Ability to follow instructions
- Document management systems
- Medical scheduling
- Maintaining an organized workspace
- Phone communication
- Event planning
- Cooking
- Supply chain management
- Research
- Medical coding
- Transportation management
- Problem Solving
- Sales
- Food safety
- MEDENT
- Branding
- Teaching
- Payroll processing
- Front desk
- Triage
- Mechanical knowledge
- Negotiation
- Patient care
- InVision
- NetSuite
- Patient service
- Infection Control
- Medical terminology
- Math
- Public speaking
- Office management
- Inventory control
- Financial planning
- Relationship management
- Grammar Experience
- Environmental regulatory compliance
- Microsoft Access
- Laboratory safety
- Statistics
- Accounting and finance experience
- Databases
- Pricing
- Quality assurance
- Physiology knowledge
- Safety management experience within manufacturing industry
- Insurance verification
- Client referrals
- Retail sales
- Financial concepts
- Cleaning
- 10 key typing
- Technical support
- Emergency scheduling
- Fine dining experience
- Clean workspace maintenance
- HRIS
- Customer relationship management
- Data reporting
- Geometry
- Electronic health records (EHR) management
- CRM system proficiency
- Technical Proficiency
- Climbing
- Report writing
- Guest services
- Statistical analysis
- Full cycle recruiting
- Hazard Communication Standard
- Occupational health expertise
- Food industry
- Talent acquisition
- Maintaining patient confidentiality
- Customer service
- Anatomy knowledge
- Construction administrative experience
- Computer skills
- Team development
- Writing skills
- Clinical research
- Menu planning
- Clerical experience
- Leadership
- Environmental compliance
- Dental assisting
- Customer relationship management (CRM) systems (technically supported)
- Crisis management
- Vendor relationship management
- Microsoft Word
- Medical records
- Debt collection
- CPR
- Security
- Patient monitoring
- ISO 9001
- Management
- Cocktail experience
- Client services
- Phlebotomy
- Home health agency experience
- Aloha POS
- Web applications
- Manager experience
- Safe work practices
- Nursing
- Windows
- Computer operation
- Vendor contract management
- Human resources
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office
- EMR systems
- Estimating construction project budgets
- Documentation
- Administrative experience
- Data entry
- Supervising experience
- Medical administrative support
- Adobe Acrobat
- Employee evaluation
- Food service
- Maintenance task scheduling
- Pharmacies (work setting)
- Achieving HIPAA compliance
- Spreadsheets
- Project management
- Staffing management
- Productivity software
- Financial report writing
- Working with seniors
- Leadership development programs
- Sales experience within healthcare
- Safety regulations
- Food handling
- Medical office experience
- Complaint handling
- Medical laboratory work
- Beverage preparation
- Data analysis skills
- Microsoft Teams
- CPT coding
- Documentation review
- Bartending
- AI
- Occupational safety risk assessments
- Face-to-face communication
- Word processing
- HIPAA
- Upselling
- Time management
- Employee orientation
- Adjusting patient balances
- Google Docs
- Accounting
- Public information events
- Phone answering
- Dispatching
- Freight
- Working with people with autism
- Fundraising events
- Construction document control
- DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
- Patient billing statement generation
- Warehouse management system
Certification
- Medical Technologist, Present
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Present
- Food Handler Certification, ServSafe
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- EMT Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- NREMT Paramedic
- PALS Certification
- EMT-B
- EMT License
- Paramedic License
- ACLS Certification
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Title: Reception/Medical assistant - Immediate care
- Driving License: Present
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Dispatch manager/paramedic/fireman
Integrity EMS
09.2020 - 02.2023
Reception/Medical assistant
Immediate care
08.2017 - 02.2021
Founder/CEO/President
Cher Cares
01.2015 - Current
Paramedic/Safety Supervisor
Gowanda Ambulance
01.2009 - 01.2014
Dispatcher/Flight and Ground Medic
Mercy Flight
01.2009 - 01.2011
Owner/Manager/Operator
Pagano and Sons
06.2008 - 05.2012
Paramedic/Dispatcher
Rural Metro
01.1999 - 01.2011
Safety officer
Fisher Price
05.1994 - 09.1997
HHA
HHA
01.1989 - 05.1994
Medical Receptionist
Sciences (Dual associates) - undefined
Niagara Community College
justice (A.S.) - Criminal
Niagara County Community College