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Desiree' Leaks

Carpinteria,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Department of Veterans Affairs
Biloxi, MS
07.2020 - Current
  • Streamlined administrative processes by implementing effective case management strategies and maintaining accurate client records.
  • Answered 10-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
  • Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Supported executive staff, coordinating travel arrangements, booking conferences, and managing calendars.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Assisted healthcare providers with administrative tasks, enabling them to focus on quality patient care.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling for improved patient flow and reduced wait times.

Program Analyst

Behavioral Health Service Line
Biloxi, MS
08.2012 - 06.2020
  • Provided direction in budgetary strategies, policies, and practices
  • Managed cross-functional 4 teams, resulting in successful completion of program objectives.
  • Prepared budgetary information and data summaries
  • Provided advice and guidance on budgetary matters.
  • Facilitated effective communication between team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to collaboration.
  • Monitored program performance against established benchmarks, taking corrective action as needed to realign with desired outcomes.
  • Trained team members on new software tools, improving overall productivity and efficiency.
  • Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement, resulting in increased operational efficiency across the organization.
  • Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
  • Coordinated closely with finance teams to manage budgets effectively throughout the lifecycle of each project or initiative.

Secretary to the Associated Chief of Staff

Department of Veteran Affairs
Biloxi, MS
04.2009 - 08.2012

Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.

  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Maintained well-organized filing system for easy document retrieval and improved office workflow.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion, protecting sensitive company data from unauthorized access.
  • Contributed to effective team management by maintaining open lines of communication with staff members across departments.
  • Increased accuracy in expense tracking by meticulously managing receipts and preparing monthly financial reports for review.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Answered 10-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.

Administrative Secretary

Department of Veteran Affairs
Biloxi, MS
08.2007 - 03.2009
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
  • Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
  • Developed relationships with patients and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
  • Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
  • Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered 10-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Utilized advanced software programs for data entry tasks that increased accuracy while minimizing errors.
  • Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
  • Booked airfare, hotel, and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

Release of Information Clerk

RS Staffing - Contract Employee for Department of Veteran Affairs
Biloxi, MS
08.2003 - 12.2006
  • Interviewed and processed new patients, retrieved medical records, collected and organized data, reviewed records, and performed records retirement
  • Adhered to HIPAA rules and guidelines.
  • Coordinated with other departments as necessary to fulfill requests that required additional input or resources from multiple teams within the organization.
  • Minimized errors in released information by conducting thorough quality assurance checks before sending out documents.
  • Expedited urgent requests for medical records needed for critical care situations or legal proceedings, prioritizing those cases accordingly.
  • Conducted regular audits of released patient information to identify areas for improvement and ensure consistency in quality across all requests.
  • Served as subject matter expert within the department, providing guidance and support to colleagues on complex cases or challenging situations involving release of information.
  • Improved efficiency in release of information process by streamlining workflows and documentation procedures.
  • Assisted in reducing turnaround time for record requests by efficiently prioritizing tasks and managing workload effectively.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations and privacy policies through meticulous attention to detail when releasing sensitive patient information.
  • Resolved medical record discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
  • Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bay High School
Bay St. Louis, MS

Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting

Bryman College
New Orleans, LA

Associate of Arts -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making
  • Task Prioritization
  • Self Motivation
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Individualized Planning
  • Documentation proficiency

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2020 - Current

Program Analyst

Behavioral Health Service Line
08.2012 - 06.2020

Secretary to the Associated Chief of Staff

Department of Veteran Affairs
04.2009 - 08.2012

Administrative Secretary

Department of Veteran Affairs
08.2007 - 03.2009

Release of Information Clerk

RS Staffing - Contract Employee for Department of Veteran Affairs
08.2003 - 12.2006

High School Diploma -

Bay High School

Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting

Bryman College

Associate of Arts -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Desiree' Leaks