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Cindy Needham

Forest Ranch,CA

Summary

Professional and skilled in effective communication and meticulous organization. Skilled in data entry and medical transcription. Proven 20 year track record in managing quilting retreats and instructional engagements, leveraging attention to detail and problem-solving skills to enhance participant satisfaction and event success.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Quilting Retreats

Self Employed
Chico, CA
01.2006 - Current
  • Coordinated quilting retreats in McCloud and Chico, CA for 20 years, overseeing 20+ retreats annually with meticulous organization and data management.

Quilting Instructor/Lecturer

Self Employed
Chico
01.2003 - 01.2020
  • Left full-time job with Orthopedic Associates to travel the world teaching and lecturing about quilting, sharing expertise with diverse audiences. Featured in numerous major quilt shows, showcasing unique quilting techniques and fostering community engagement. Adapted to COVID-19 by shifting focus to local teaching engagements and retreats, maintaining connection with quilting community.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans tailored for diverse learning styles.
  • Facilitated interactive workshops to enhance student participation and collaboration.
  • (dates of employment are approximate)

Bookkeeper/Medical Transcriptionist

Orthopedic Associates
Chico
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • Completed data entry for patient visits, posted checks, balanced end-of-month and year-end reports, and performed medical transcription.
  • Managed accounts receivable for healthcare services.

Medical Transcriptionist/Medical Assistant

Lloyd Vogel, M.D.
Chico
01.1992 - 01.1998
  • Performed medical transcription, bookkeeping, and supported medical assistant duties in exam rooms. Conducted pre and post-op workups for cataract surgery patients. After Dr. Vogel retired, I continued my employment with a new job at Orthopedic Associates. (dates of employment are approximate)

Medical Transcriptionist

Rapid City Regional Hospital
Rapid City, SD
01.1985 - 06.1990
  • Transcribed emergency room reports, radiology, operative reports, history and physicals, and discharge summaries to ensure accurate patient records and facilitate effective communication among healthcare providers. (Dates of employment are approximate).

Office Manager/Transcriptionist

Dr. Geoff Slingsby
Rapid City, SD
01.1984 - 01.1990
  • Managed office operations for Dr. Slingsby, overseeing reception, transcription, and bookkeeping tasks. Performed medical transcription for Rapid City Regional Hospital during evenings and weekends. (dates of employment are approximate).

Education

High School Diploma -

Shasta High School
Redding, CA

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Data management
  • Organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer engagement
  • Effective communication
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Written communication
  • Time management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Data Entry

Timeline

Quilting Retreats

Self Employed
01.2006 - Current

Quilting Instructor/Lecturer

Self Employed
01.2003 - 01.2020

Bookkeeper/Medical Transcriptionist

Orthopedic Associates
01.1998 - 01.2003

Medical Transcriptionist/Medical Assistant

Lloyd Vogel, M.D.
01.1992 - 01.1998

Medical Transcriptionist

Rapid City Regional Hospital
01.1985 - 06.1990

Office Manager/Transcriptionist

Dr. Geoff Slingsby
01.1984 - 01.1990

High School Diploma -

Shasta High School

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