CHUVONNE GARRETT
Administrative Asst
Toledo,OR
Summary
Dedicated professional with 20 years of experience in Medical and Social Services within the Native American community. Proven ability to deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision while managing competing priorities. Strong communication and time management skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and various software. Committed team player, consistently providing support to colleagues.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduation Student Success Coach
Lincoln County School District
Newport
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted weekly one-on-one Check & Connect meetings with students to set and discuss goals for behavior, attendance, and grades.
- Monitored student progress and provided timely feedback to stakeholders.
- Identified at-risk students early on by monitoring attendance, grades and behaviors. Also provided Home Visits for students that were identified as at risk.
- Participated in Tier II and Tier III meetings that focused on specific students that were identified as needing additional support.
- Coordinated with counselors to enhance support for students' social-emotional well-being.
- Managed Reset Room to provide students a space to regulate emotions and return to class ready to participate.
- Collaborated with teachers to address student needs and improve learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate services for students who are struggling academically or facing other challenges.
Family Time Coordinator (SSA)
State of Oregon DHS Child Welfare
Newport
11.2018 - 04.2024
- Facilitate and supervise family time with children who are in substitute care.
- Ensured child safety in uncomfortable, stressful situations through proactive monitoring and intervention.
- Maintain accurate detailed documentation of parent/child engagement which is to be used during court proceedings.
- Managed emotionally charged situations by intervening appropriately and maintaining strong boundaries.
- Customized engagement and communication skills to match clients, reducing barriers to effective interaction.
- Collaborated with a team and worked independently under minimal supervision.
- Organization and flexibility and being able to pivot at a moment's notice was vital to this position.
- Utilized various software applications and mobile devices for daily tasks.
- Maintained professional non-biased, non-judgmental attitude while interacting with individuals who were under the influence of substances or unmanaged mental health conditions.
Multiple Positions
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Siletz
07.1997 - 06.2017
- 07/1997-01/2000-Siletz Tribal Gaming Commission: Receptionist/Admin Asst.
- 01/2000-05/2001-Siletz Community Health Clinic: Patient Accts Rep. Trainee.
- 05/2001-01/2004-Siletz Tribal Administration: Social Services Programs Clerk: Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and answered phones, made travel arrangements for the manager. Supervised visitations between parents and their children that were actively involved Indian Child Welfare (ICW). Transported children to and from visits, documented the interaction between parents and children.
- Supervised children at the Youth Center and coordinated with Lincoln County to provide free sack lunches.
- 10/2004-02/2010-Siletz Community Health Clinic Patient Accts. Rep.
- Managed daily operations of Siletz Community Health Clinic's Business Office, overseeing seven employees to enhance service delivery.
Education
Certificate of Completion in Medical Coding -
Allied Business Schools
United States01-2011
Medical Coding/Billing -
Oregon Coast Community College
Newport, OR, USA01-2001
High School Diploma -
Toledo High School
Toledo, OR01-1996
Some College (No Degree) -
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSkills
- Case management
- Documentation accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Prioritization skills
- Team collaboration
- Deadline oriented
- Data entry
- Record keeping
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Document management
- Financial reconciliation
- AP/AR proficiency
- Accounting skills
- Account management
- Customer relations
- Excellent communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Resourcefulness
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Detail-oriented
- Computer proficient
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Cuff accounting (Rec Center Coordinator)
Hobbies and Interests
- Portrait photography
- Candle making
- Outdoor activities including camping, hiking, outdoor photography
- Watching documentaries
Passion
My true passion in life is living life to the fullest and having no regrets!!
Timeline
Graduation Student Success Coach
Lincoln County School District
08.2024 - Current
Family Time Coordinator (SSA)
State of Oregon DHS Child Welfare
11.2018 - 04.2024
Multiple Positions
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
07.1997 - 06.2017
Certificate of Completion in Medical Coding -
Allied Business Schools
Medical Coding/Billing -
Oregon Coast Community College
High School Diploma -
Toledo High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Portland Community College