Cynthia Burris
Lake Charles,United States
Summary
Astute administrative professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Offering exceptional communication, time management and the ability to adapt to challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Housing Authority Of The Town Of Vinton
Vinton , Louisiana
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions.
- Selected all agency employees.
- Administered and controlled conditions outlined in Annual Contribution Contracts and Annual Budget.
- Received bids for board approval and executed contract with contractor and monitored progress for compliance.
- Supervised management of agency's payables and receivables .
- Compiled budget for board review.
- Provided general oversight to tenant selection, execution and enforcement of leases, and collection of rent.
- Ran semi-monthly payroll and was plan administrator for retirement and insurance.
Assistant Director
Housing Authority Of The City Of Sulphur
Sulphur, Louisiana
01.2010 - 06.2020
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Interpreted and implemented regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Prepared monthly reports.
- Determined eligibility and rent calculation based on applicant's income.
- Performed tenant Annual and Interim Recertification.
- Maintained high performer occupancy rate for Public Housing.
- Attended board meetings and recorded detailed minutes and resolutions.
In School Isolation
Calacasieu Parish School Board
Lake Charles, LA
08.2007 - 01.2010
- Implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assigned Minor Infraction worksheets and Conflict Resolution Packets.
Outpatient Coder
Women And Children's Hospital
Lake Charles, Louisiana
01.2004 - 08.2007
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Assigned ICD codes to patient records for emergency room, laboratory, radiology, and labor and delivery departments with 98% accuracy.
- Verified patient eligibility and benefit information.
- Obtained insurance information necessary for various clinical and inpatient procedures.
- Informed and collected patient payments.
- Ensured any release of information was HIPPA compliant.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05.2015
Skills
- Integrity and Transparency
- Strong attention to detail
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Program Monitoring
- Excellent organizational skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Team player
Timeline
Executive Director
Housing Authority Of The Town Of Vinton
07.2020 - 01.2021
Assistant Director
Housing Authority Of The City Of Sulphur
01.2010 - 06.2020
In School Isolation
Calacasieu Parish School Board
08.2007 - 01.2010
Outpatient Coder
Women And Children's Hospital
01.2004 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
McNeese State University
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