Dedicated professional with a strong skill set seeking to contribute to organizational objectives in a collaborative team environment. Committed to aligning knowledge and capabilities with company mission and values to drive success and growth. Passionate about making a meaningful impact through teamwork and collective effort.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Insurance Broker
Independent Contractor
Queens, NY
05.2022 - Current
Provided exceptional customer service by responding quickly to inquiries, resolving issues, and anticipating client needs.
Educated clients on various insurance products, enabling informed decisions regarding their coverage options.
Maintained thorough knowledge of insurance regulations, staying up-to-date on changes that could impact clients or business operations.
Developed strong relationships with insurance carriers, allowing for more efficient claim resolution processes.
Mobile Outreach Representative
NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
New York, NY
01.2019 - 01.2022
Drive mobile unit to and from events and various locations around the five boroughs
Conduct and participate in community events; in conjunction with other team members, alone or in coordination with internal and external partners in various settings to bring housing-related resources and services to the general NYC population
Perform follow up with constituents, city officials and community organizations; make note of direct inquiries and issues to the appropriate HPD department(s) for follow-up
Conduct outreach to promote services offered on the van and coordinate with appropriate Agencies, community-based staff and host sites for maximum delivery of services
Perform various other tasks for the Division when not in the field
Always ensure the van it’s fully stock with pertinent materials, and in advance of scheduled events
Set up and break down of HPD exhibits, materials and equipment prior to and after an event
Maintain mobile unit; must keep van’s interior and exterior clean, neat and organized always
Report any mechanical problems with the van; updating Unit coordinator and Director on repairs needed and replacement of supplies
Prepare monthly vehicle reports
City Services Navigator
Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
Queens, NY
01.2018 - 01.2019
Helped immigrants understand and obtain City services by referring them to government agencies and community organizations that provide needed services.
Referring constituents in a warm and helpful way to selected services regardless of immigration status.
Conducted Outreach to the public at the Flushing library site.
Utilized over-the-phone interpretation through Language Line to ensure that all constituents can be helped in their primary language
Informed for the following areas and more: immigration legal services, social services/case management, housing, workers’ issues, health care, education, food help, childcare, child protective services, seniors, small businesses, financial services, domestic violence, crime victims, and international consulates.
Kept daily log for conducted outreach through the site
Worked in one of the three most productive sites of the program making me the navigator who has shared information with the greatest number of people - nearly 1150 since we started
Assisted in implementing various alternative management programs.
Enrollment Specialist
HRA Department of Social Services – IDNYC Program
New York, NY
01.2014 - 01.2018
Reviewed applicants’ documents for completeness, ensuring the applicant has all necessary paperwork and documentation as they go through the enrollment process
Navigated the enrollment database, scanning documents into the database, and entering in all necessary information for applicants
Maintained the scanners, computers, and other technology used during the enrollment process
Processed one thousand applicants per month
Responsible of ordering site materials, supplies and inventory
Worked in special projects as the Homebound Project as directed by management
Supervised pop-up set ups and breakdowns on site, and trouble shoot any issues that might arise
Liaise with the host partner during set ups to make sure we have everything that we need to have a successful launch
Conducted pop up site visits as needed
Assisted the homebound/mobile unit team as needed. Scheduling homebound visits as requested by customers
Be present on site throughout set up to ensure all equipment is set up correctly and functional
Field Enrollment Counselor
Maximus, Corporation
New York, NY
01.2012 - 01.2014
Conducted face-to-face outreach and enrollment services, including education on Managed Care options and public health programs, to clients at Medicaid offices, provider sites and community-based organizations
Responsible to order and distribute program and administrative materials/supplies to the team
Directed enrollment/transfer/disenrollment services, including responding to mail information in Response to requests and referred clients in the event of problems or concerns
Performed on site and webinar training presentations to providers about Managed Long Term Care program (MLTC)
Processed and distributed Auto-Assignments projects to staff daily
Supervised a group of six staff members, and new staff training on the New York Medicaid Choice Project
Interfaced with HRA or LDSS county staff and maintain professional and positive relationship with all HRA, LDSS staff, community groups, and clients
Handled duties and responsibilities to the Outreach supervisor on their behalf
Performed responsible office, supervisory and administrative functions utilizing automated and manual office systems on behalf of Outreach supervisor
Child-Care Provider
Self-Employed
College Point, NY
01.2009 - 01.2012
Instructed academically children between the ages of three to five years
Responsible for the care of two children aged six months to five years
Prepared calendar for daily meals
Planned and supervised activities
Administrative Assistant
Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans
New York, NY
01.2007 - 01.2009
Collected and entered confidential data into centralize fundraising Raiser's Edge Database
Received and assisted walk-ins’ clients with donations
Maintained fundraising database, processed reports, created queries, and gift batches
Processed lockbox credit cards donations
Controlled monthly Charity Box and credit cards online donations
Managed and mail out honor and memorial cards
CUNY Office Assistant
CUNY Queensborough Community College
Bayside, NY
01.2004 - 01.2007
Processed donor gifts and acknowledgement letters in the Raiser's Edge database
Oversaw Alumni memberships and renewals in the Raiser's Edge database
Coordinated disbursements and credit card charges
Acted as liaison between the QCC Alumni Association and the QCC Alumni Cabinet
Assisted in coordinating special alumni and donor events
Provided receptionist services: set up appointments, kept calendar, and referred students, faculty, other University employees and the general public to proper areas/person
Furnished purchase orders and supply orders; verified deliveries
Managed work assignments and timesheets for student aides
Education
Accident & Health License - Health Insurance
New York State Department of Financial Services
New York
05.2023
Certified Application Counselor (CAC) - undefined
New York State Department of Health
New York, NY
01.2013
Associate Applied Science - Business Administration
Plaza College
Forest Hills, NY
01.2012
Equivalent High School Diploma GED - undefined
New York State Department of Education
New York, NY
01.1997
Skills
Experience conducting Field group presentations
Hands on experience in ensuring that appropriate changes are made to resolve customers’ problems
Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills
Fluent in Spanish-Certified
Experience working in different enrollment centers including the highest processing applications within New York City
Achieved commendation from HRA commissioner Steve Banks for best Customer Service team
Keep a zero-error accuracy on the DAR monthly report
Keyboarding 60 WPM
Responsible, Ethical, Reliable and Hardworking Individual
Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; and the ability to work as a team member, as well as independently
Proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Lexis Nexis, and Raiser's Edge
Interact well with clients and demonstrate enjoyment on face to face communication
Proficient in HPD application programs such as PROS, & HPD info
Timeline
Health Insurance Broker
Independent Contractor
05.2022 - Current
Mobile Outreach Representative
NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
01.2019 - 01.2022
City Services Navigator
Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
01.2018 - 01.2019
Enrollment Specialist
HRA Department of Social Services – IDNYC Program
01.2014 - 01.2018
Field Enrollment Counselor
Maximus, Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2014
Child-Care Provider
Self-Employed
01.2009 - 01.2012
Administrative Assistant
Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans
01.2007 - 01.2009
CUNY Office Assistant
CUNY Queensborough Community College
01.2004 - 01.2007
Certified Application Counselor (CAC) - undefined
New York State Department of Health
Associate Applied Science - Business Administration