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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
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
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
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
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
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