SHENITA SYKES
ALACHUA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6021
6021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Non Profit Organization
President, 399 Sports & Recreation LLC
Alachua
03.2025 - Current
- Build and maintain partnerships with community stakeholders, donors, and board member
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Supervised staff and volunteers, improving team efficiency and engagement
- Oversee daily operations, including program development, financial management, and staff super vision
- Provide strategic leadership and vision to advance the organization’s mission and long-term goals
MEDICAL CLEARANCE MANGER
Next Of Florida
Gainesville
12.2021 - Current
- Operated 2 imaging Companies & Medical Clearance Company
- Obtained payments by negotiating balance due with attorneys.
- Secured patient information according to HIPAA protocols by following strict procedures.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to bolster strong relationships and build positive experiences.
- Provided and paid for transportation, X-Rays, Cardiac Clearance & DEXA scans
ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST- ADMISSIONS
nThrive
Gainesville
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Screened and applied non-insured Patients that come through the Hospital Emergency Room for different income-based programs
- Applied Patient's for Medicaid and the Hospital Charity Program
- Applied Patients for Social Security, Disability, and their home County Program
- Scheduled Social Security Appointments
- Submitted patient medical records to Social Security
- Tracked and follow up on the status of submitted applications
MEDICAL BILLER/COLLECTION
Abbott Laboratories
Gainesville
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Submitted medical claims to Commercial and Medicare insurance companies.
- Qualified applicants for Financial Assistance
- Processed A/R current and past due
- Reviewed patients' finances to prequalify for the Assistance Program
- Processed Sales Orders for payment in programs such as Sales Force, Availity, Ability
- Reviewed insurance policies with patients
- Collection Calls
- Obtained prior authorizations
Education
HS DIPLOMA -
A-Pass Weikle Real Estate School
Phlebotomy Certification
Helping Hearts Training Center
Skills
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft/Google Workspace
- Leadership
- Professionalism
Timeline
Non Profit Organization
President, 399 Sports & Recreation LLC
03.2025 - Current
MEDICAL CLEARANCE MANGER
Next Of Florida
12.2021 - Current
ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST- ADMISSIONS
nThrive
05.2019 - 11.2021
MEDICAL BILLER/COLLECTION
Abbott Laboratories
09.2017 - 05.2019
HS DIPLOMA -
A-Pass Weikle Real Estate School
Phlebotomy Certification
Helping Hearts Training Center