Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrator
Independent Living Resource Center
Wichita, Kansas
06.2020 - Current
Supported office manager with proactive correspondence management, document coordination and customer relations.
Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
Kept accounts and records current by actively pursuing error resolutions and independently correcting problems.
Researched accounts and contracts and emailed compiled information upon completion.
Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events.
Collections Specialist
ADT Security
Wichita, Kansas
12.2017 - 05.2020
Counseled debtors on payment options and arranged installment agreements.
Monitored accounts for compliance with established payment plans and flagged non-compliances.
Used probing techniques to determine debtors' reasons for delinquency.
Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
Processed payments and contracts on accounts.
Trained new team members on scripts, company services and collection strategies.
AVID Tutor/Paraeducator
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, KS
08.2010 - 12.2017
Guided students through skillset self-discovery to navigate career and college decision processes.
Encouraged students to develop perseverance mindset while teaching long-term visualization of success.
Developed positive reinforcement techniques to provide feedback to students while building individual confidence levels.
Conducted private and group instruction to improve academic performance, enhance occupational skills and prepare for standardized tests.
Served as academic and social resource for high school and middle school students, leading writing process improvements, study skills, note-taking, test-taking skills and overall stress management.
Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
Youth Development Professional
Boys And Girls Club
Wichita, KS
08.2011 - 09.2017
Helped set appropriate goals and plans to achieve targets.
Supervised youth and maintained security for each child under care.
Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence and structure.
Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
05.2022
Skills
Coaching and Mentoring
Regulatory Compliance
Quality Assurance
Team Building
Timeline
Office Administrator
Independent Living Resource Center
06.2020 - Current
Collections Specialist
ADT Security
12.2017 - 05.2020
Youth Development Professional
Boys And Girls Club
08.2011 - 09.2017
AVID Tutor/Paraeducator
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
08.2010 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature