DEBBIE NIEMI-ESCALERA
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Monrovia,CA
Summary
Looking to work for a team that allows me to excel and grow with my knowledge and experience. BASIC SKILL SET: Type 55-60 WPM Strong Computer Skills Including MS-Office products Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Ability to meet deadlines Client focused Flexible and Adaptable with work assignments as well as daily changes Excellent Time Management Quick Learn Systematic Administrative Assistant with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team-player with expertise completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, CA
10.2011 - Current
- Other department faculty.
- Coordinate and assist in the areas of contract and grant administration.
- Meeting Preparation.
- Travel Management; both domestic and international for all department faculty as well as Corporate Guests.
- Expense Report preparation and submission.
- Prepare and submission of all Purchase Orders and Invoices for Department.
- Maintain and troubleshoot office equipment (copiers, printers, fax).
Office Supervisor
The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation
Downey, CA
10.2010 - 10.2011
- Oversaw office operations (front office, back office, lab).
- Clinic scheduling.
- Financial reporting.
- Purchasing of Office Supplies.
- Training/Orienting new hires.
- Maintaining company web site.
- Determine financial resolutions with patients.
Administrative Coordinator
B.S. Chandrasekhar
Arcadia, CA
09.2008 - 10.2010
- Managed daily office activities.
- Handled and resolved patient questions and complaints.
- Obtained authorizations for office visits as well as surgical procedures.
- Scheduled office visits and surgical procedures.
- Composition and typing of all office correspondence.
- Transcribed letters, notes, memos, meeting minutes.
- Etc.
Executive Assistant
San Diego Youth Services
San Diego, CA
02.2007 - 09.2008
- Managed front office staff and volunteers.
- Managed calendar for CEO.
- Arranged domestic travel.
- Company liaison for constituents and prospective clients.
- Back-up technical support person.
- Back-up to Marketing & Development Department.
- Assisted with fund raising events.
- Maintained Board of Director and Committee member files.
- Took and transcribed all meeting minutes for Board of Director and committee meetings.
- Handling of special projects.
- Answered all client /constituent questions pertaining to the organization.
Administrative Assistant
American Diabetes Association
San Diego, CA
03.2004 - 01.2007
Office Manager
Joel Siegel
La Mesa, CA
08.2001 - 03.2004
- Managed staff of 6-8 counselors for drug & alcohol treatment center.
- Managed daily activities of private practice.
- Weekly management of clients in drug/alcohol treatment facility.
- All billing and collection functions for private insurance companies as well as medicare and medi-cal.
- Calendaring for all patient appointments, meetings and luncheons.
- Handled all banking needs for the office and rehabilitation center.
- Managed and ordered all supplies for the office and rehabilitation center.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision as well as in a group setting.
- Worked with diverse group of personalities.
- Arranged all domestic travel.
Executive Director
USC School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
03.1992 - 03.2001
- Managing daily office activities.
- Managed all office Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Volunteer Training.
- Flyer, postcard mailer & newsletter designing.
- Fundraising meeting coordination.
- Composition and typing of all fundraising documents as needed.
- Assisted with fundraising event planning.
- Liaison to all donors and constituents.
- Prepared and submitted mass mailings for fundraising events.
- Updated Division web site, Billing and collection functions for several specialty MD's.
- Obtained authorizations for all needed services.
- Month end financial reporting.
- Front office responsibilities.
- Appointment scheduling.
- Insurance verification.
- Surgery scheduling.
Education
BS - Business Management
Colorado Technical University
Skills
Process optimization
undefinedTimeline
Administrative Assistant
City of Hope National Medical Center
10.2011 - Current
Office Supervisor
The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation
10.2010 - 10.2011
Administrative Coordinator
B.S. Chandrasekhar
09.2008 - 10.2010
Executive Assistant
San Diego Youth Services
02.2007 - 09.2008
Administrative Assistant
American Diabetes Association
03.2004 - 01.2007
Office Manager
Joel Siegel
08.2001 - 03.2004
Executive Director
USC School of Medicine
03.1992 - 03.2001
BS - Business Management
Colorado Technical University
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