Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
References
Training
Timeline
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Dawn Reppond

Olathe,KS

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Access Representative

Integrity Spine Surgery Clinic UKHS
05.2021 - Current
  • Stayed calm under pressure and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
  • Ensured seamless operation of front office, efficiently handling multiple administrative tasks simultaneously.
  • Increased patient trust and satisfaction, delivering empathetic support and guidance throughout their visit.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, suggesting process enhancements that were implemented clinic-wide.
  • Adapted quickly to changing demands within the healthcare environment, demonstrating flexibility and a strong commitment to quality patient care.
  • Streamlined patient registration processes by implementing efficient data collection methods and reducing wait times.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by actively addressing concerns and providing prompt assistance during the check-in process.
  • Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills by identifying potential bottlenecks within the registration process and implementing effective solutions to address them.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure timely appointment scheduling and coordinated follow-up care for patients'' needs.
  • Handle customer concerns and complaints with empathy and professionalism
  • Complete administrative duties accurately and in a timely manner.

Owner/Photographer/Creator

First light Photography and Design
01.2011 - Current

Consult with potential clients about their desires and expectations of the photography I will provide

  • Work with clients aged infant through adults with professionalism and ease
  • Establish a relaxed and trusting relationship with clients
  • Provide professional photography session and images that meet or exceed the customers' expectations
  • Create original craft projects both from my vision as well as those of the clients
  • Market and promote my creations through various outlets including networking and social media.

Customer Service Representative III

City of Olathe Parks and Recreation
12.2015 - 02.2021
  • Assume a leadership role among the front desk staff
  • Assist guests with membership as well as registration for all Parks & Rec activities
  • Provide detailed and enticing facility tours to visitors to promote membership growth
  • Assist with training and directing of part –time staff
  • Work directly with Program Specialist to be fully knowledgeable about each program offered through parks and recreation
  • Handle customer concerns and complaints with empathy and professionalism
  • Complete administrative duties accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.

Community Center Front Desk Attendant

City of Gladstone
04.2012 - 12.2015


  • Communicated information clearly and accurately
  • Built rapport with customers through effective and precise communication
  • Assist customers with inquiries and provided all pertinent information
  • Remain knowledgeable about current classes and other activities offered to relay accurate information to customers.
  • Greeted members and guests upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.

Theatre Manager

Cinemark Theatres
08.2001 - 12.2003
  • Managed day-to-day movie theatre operations
  • Responsible for profit attainment, financial and operational planning, payroll and employee performance
  • Hired, trained, and supervised a staff of 12 managers and up to 100 employees
  • Responsible for ordering and maintaining a profitable inventory
  • Interacted with customers to insure 100% satisfaction.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of staff performance identifying strengths weaknesses providing feedback professional development opportunities.
  • Improved overall theatre performance by implementing effective management techniques and strategies.

Store Manager

Movie Gallery/Hollywood Video
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Effectively operated the most successful video store in the district
  • Managed day-to-day operations for video rental services
  • Personally addressed customer complaints to create satisfaction in service
  • Handled budget management functions
  • Managed cash flow, prepared bank deposits and handled bookkeeping; authorized payments
  • Hired, trained, scheduled and motivated customer service staff
  • Interacted with customers and controlled customer service initiatives
  • Motivated personnel to perform at top efficiency levels
  • Performed effective monthly physical inventory, proving to keep loss at less than 1%.

Theatre Manager

Dickinson Theatres
01.1989 - 01.1998
  • Well-developed management skills
  • Utilize all assets and resources available, maximizing employee productivity and performance to achieve corporate goals and objectives
  • Hired, trained, and supervised a staff of 10-25 front line employees
  • Directed daily operations of a movie theatre
  • Earned respect with a proven ability to obtain high performance levels from employees while maintaining a pleasant working atmosphere.

Education

Fine Arts -

University of Kansas

Skills

  • Quickly establish a friendly yet professional relationship with people
  • Reliable and dedicated
  • Creative
  • Detail oriented
  • Multitask driven

Leadership Experience

I was a dedicated Girl Scout leader for six years, earning 'Leader of the Year Award' twice. I thrive using my creativity and skills to help young girls become confident and courageous citizens in our community. Through my leadership, we have supported many local charity organizations with service projects.

References

References upon request

Training

  • Fred Pryor - Dealing with Difficult People
  • Fred Pryor - Workplace Violence/Active Shooter
  • Women in Government
  • Women's Leadership Summit

Timeline

Patient Access Representative

Integrity Spine Surgery Clinic UKHS
05.2021 - Current

Customer Service Representative III

City of Olathe Parks and Recreation
12.2015 - 02.2021

Community Center Front Desk Attendant

City of Gladstone
04.2012 - 12.2015

Owner/Photographer/Creator

First light Photography and Design
01.2011 - Current

Theatre Manager

Cinemark Theatres
08.2001 - 12.2003

Store Manager

Movie Gallery/Hollywood Video
01.1998 - 01.2001

Theatre Manager

Dickinson Theatres
01.1989 - 01.1998

Fine Arts -

University of Kansas
Dawn Reppond