Dawana Patty
Ponchatoula,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
EOE Audit Specialist
Ochsner Home Health
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2019 - Current
- Conducted detailed financial analysis of clients' accounting records and internal controls to identify risks.
- Reviewed client's existing policies, procedures, and processes for compliance with applicable regulations.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls related to revenue recognition, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, and cash management.
- Identified potential fraud by analyzing data trends and anomalies in financial information.
- Prepared audit reports outlining findings and recommending corrective action plans to improve process efficiency.
- Developed recommendations for improvements in internal control systems and operational efficiencies.
- Performed comprehensive audit testing to ensure accuracy of financial statements and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Office Assistant
Ochsner Home Health
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2019 - Current
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
- Maintained business records by updating customer information.
- Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, managed correspondence, answered telephone calls and tracked documentation.
- Collected and coded various documents to prepare for filing, storage and processing.
- Proofread and corrected correspondence and reports for error-free documentation.
- Answered telephones, directed calls and took messages.
- Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
- Copied, sorted and filed records of office activities and business transactions.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
- Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents.
- Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
- Computed, recorded and proofread data or reports.
- Developed organizational filing systems for confidential customer records and reports.
- Trained staff members to perform work activities and use computer applications.
- Coordinated office activities to streamline operations and promote compliance with organizational policies.
Office Administrator
Primecare HomeHealth
Hammond , LA
03.2006 - 03.2013
- Coordinated and managed daily administrative operations of the office.
- Organized and maintained filing systems, including electronic databases and records.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner, directed callers to appropriate personnel or department, or took messages as needed.
- Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Greeted visitors warmly, handled inquiries and provided general information about the company.
- Composed correspondence such as letters, emails, memos, reports and other documents.
- Assisted with budget preparation by providing data entry support into financial tracking system.
- Maintained customer confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential.
- Prepared special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information from various sources.
- Provided assistance with the planning of events such as staff meetings or conferences.
- Performed clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing and scanning documents.
- Supported Human Resources activities by maintaining personnel files in accordance with legal requirements.
- Replenished office supplies, placing new orders for restocking to maintain inventory.
- Reviewed documents and obtained additional information to complete accurate paperwork and avoid delays.
- Created memos, letters and other documents, fostering internal and external communication.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osbourn High School
Manassas, VA05.1990
Skills
- Report Writing
- Records Review
- Risk Management
- Fraud Identification
- Audit Management
- Bookkeeping
- Quality Assessment
- Regulatory Filings
- Process Evaluations
- Microsoft Office
- Inventory Assessment
- Effective and Professional Communication
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Reporting and Documentation
- Employee Motivation
- Team Collaboration
- Resource Monitoring and Control
- Relationship Building
- Records Maintenance
- Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
- Results Orientation
- Goal Development
- Administrative Oversight
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Conflict Negotiation and Resolution
Timeline
EOE Audit Specialist
Ochsner Home Health
09.2019 - Current
Office Assistant
Ochsner Home Health
09.2019 - Current
Office Administrator
Primecare HomeHealth
03.2006 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Osbourn High School