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Desarae Howard

Altus

Summary

Proven Business Development Executive with a track record of enhancing the customer base and fostering robust business networks, notably at Brentwood Senior Living Inc. Excelled in budgetary planning and leveraged proficiency in office management software to streamline operations. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a self-driven approach, achieving significant advancements in client engagement and operational efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Support Inventory Retail Management

Nutrien Ag Solutions
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Lead successful store audits by maintaining accurate inventory records and documentation.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Soley in charge of the shipping and receiving of million dollar chemical loads into the warehouse.
  • Enhanced employee productivity, implementing effective scheduling and task delegation strategies.
  • Forecasted sales of seed and chemical for future ordering to ensure company rebates and timely delivery of chemical for the planting season.
  • Prepared reports of sales and numbers from previous years for the Branch manager to aid with Agricultural Sales forecasting for the branch.
  • Assisted Operations Manager with delivery driver schedules and fleet management.


Business Development Executive

Brentwood Senior Living Inc.
07.2021 - 09.2023
  • Was in charge of all social media marketing and website management.
  • Assessed possible referrals, made the decision as to what company would benefit them, coordinated with the DON, and followed through with tours and contract closings.
  • Worked as a health care liaison through out the community while representing the company and directing business to services such as our ALFs, our Home Care, DME companies etc.
  • Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
  • Communicated directly with customers and partners such as physicians, other ALFs, SNF facilities, Home Cares, etc to build strong business networks and relationships through out the community..
  • Assisted the financial corporate office with building and receiving vendor invoicing, worked within the customer side of quickbooks for resident billing and payments received.
  • Assisted the corporate office on a management level with the onboarding of new employees, reviewing employee policy and procedure. Created scheduling. Served as an in house HR admin for instances such as disciplinary actions, conflict, concerns, etc.


Administrative Manager

Forrest Ray Enterprises
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database. derived equations for establishing sales tax, property tax, and other quarterly payments through Excel.
  • Met department budgets by monitoring and reporting on office expenses.
  • Interviewed, recruited and onboarded new staff for high-performing administration teams.
  • Managed payroll through excel and QuickBooks for upwards of 300 plus employees between all businesses.
  • responsible for obtaining all licensing and certifications that businesses needed.
  • Acted as HR and took care of all employee related grievances, new hires, disciplinary action, garnishments, etc.
  • preformed audits, created and paid invoices, and tracked all companies finances.
  • only left position due to relocation.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.

Agricultural & Commercial Loan Document Specialist

BancFirst
08.2017 - 07.2019
  • Enforced use of standardized forms and templates to achieve uniformity of communications across departments and functions.
  • Stayed up to date on commercial and agricultural loan regulation changes, processing loan applications in compliance with current laws.
  • Prepared loan documents and explained terms to clarify loan conditions and requirements with applicants.
  • Tracked loan status and updated applicant information to inform lenders of changes to applicants' financial situation.
  • Worked closely with loan officers to communicate rules and regulations to ensure loans were within guidelines. Problem solved with loan processors and loan officers to correct any discrepancies with agricultural and commerical loans.
  • Monitored due dates and deadlines and worked to submit all documents on time or early.
  • Collected and compiled paperwork such as title abstracts, insurance paperwork, loan files and tax histories.

Medical DME Billing Coordinator III

Jackson County Hospital
05.2014 - 08.2017
  • Referred past due payments to collections department.
  • Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
  • Maintained detailed understanding of insurance plans and company requirements.
  • Oversaw daily operations for billing department handling cash flow, payments, sending insurance claims, working insurance denials and over due accounts receivable.
  • Prepared all monthly and quarterly sales reports and A/R accounts to supervisor.
  • Completed appeals of denied claims on patient bills.
  • Assisted with retail sales when needed.

Education

Agricultural Business

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK
2013

Agricultural Science

Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OK
2012

Skills

  • Budgetary Planning
  • Billing and accounting
  • Operations management
  • Expense Reporting
  • organized planner and delegator
  • senior leadership support
  • detail oriented
  • self driven
  • Years of Sales and marketing experience
  • experience handling difficult or confrontational situations
  • computer literate, works well in fast paced demanding environment,
  • knowledge in quickbooks, Excel, 10 key, Word, powerpoint

Timeline

Operations Support Inventory Retail Management

Nutrien Ag Solutions
09.2023 - 12.2024

Business Development Executive

Brentwood Senior Living Inc.
07.2021 - 09.2023

Administrative Manager

Forrest Ray Enterprises
08.2019 - 07.2021

Agricultural & Commercial Loan Document Specialist

BancFirst
08.2017 - 07.2019

Medical DME Billing Coordinator III

Jackson County Hospital
05.2014 - 08.2017

Agricultural Business

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Agricultural Science

Western Oklahoma State College

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