Elaine Smith
Senior Steward
Vista,CA
Summary
Dedicated to maintaining full stocks of clean dishes and utensils to meet expected customer needs. Safety- and team-oriented with organized and efficient approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Seek challenging new role with opportunity to advance in fast-paced hotel environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Vista Unified School District
Vista, CA
12.2018 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
Seasonal Leasing Agent
Giving Tree Property Management
Carlsbad, CA
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Toured property with prospective tenants and provided wealth of information in regards to its key features.
- Handled tenant communications by quickly responding to requests for maintenance and answering any questions or concerns.
- Performed background, reference and credit checks as part of screening process of prospective tenants.
- Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions and redirect concerns to close contracts.
- Invited prospects to fill out application upon completion of property tour.
- Used Appfolio to keep record of financial transactions and rental applications.
- Ensured keys and supplies were shopped for and ready when needed
Billing Representative
Advanced Diabetes Supplies
Carlsbad, CA
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Reviewed and solved account and billing discrepancies.
- Assessed accounts for payment status and reached out to insurance and companies.
- Received incoming information and entered into database system.
- Coordinated with intermediate parties to obtain payments and resolve issues.
- Managed efficient collections and independently addressing and resolving issues.
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Worked effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances to obtain timely and accurate payments.
- Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
- Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Pasqual High School
Escondido, CACertificate in Medical Terminology And Billing - Medical Billing
Vista Adult School
Vista,CA2014
Skills
- Professional
- Organizational Skills
- Flexible
- Takes Ownership
- Responsible
- Friendly and Positive
Additional Information
I currently manage the kitchen and coffee cart at my church in Carlsbad.
I recruit members, schedule the team, communicate changes and updates, buy the products, manage delivery, prepare the beverages and serve them frequently while ensuring cleanliness.
It is my absolute joy to work in this environment and I have a good time doing it.
Hobbies
I have recently started skating again and I love it! I skate weekly with a group of like minded individuals.
I love walking my dogs and making memories with my family.
Timeline
Seasonal Leasing Agent
Giving Tree Property Management
06.2020 - 09.2020
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Vista Unified School District
12.2018 - Current
Billing Representative
Advanced Diabetes Supplies
03.2014 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
San Pasqual High School
Certificate in Medical Terminology And Billing - Medical Billing
Vista Adult School
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