Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapts at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Office Manager
Alden Poplar Creek
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
08.2025 - Current
Facilitated hiring by recruiting, screening, interviewing, and verifying candidate qualifications.
Maintained organized confidential employee files to ensure compliance with licensing standards.
Executed payroll system edits and submitted documentation for processing to AMS Payroll Specialist.
Coordinated staff performance reviews to align competencies with departmental policies.
Served as benefit coordinator to ensure accurate completion of health and insurance enrollment forms.
Assisted department managers in tracking staff attendance and managing leave requests.
Oversaw COBRA and FMLA processes to maintain compliance with regulations.
Resident Financial Liaison
Alden Management Services
Chicago, Illinois
10.2024 - 08.2025
Facilitated meetings with residents, POAs, and guardians to gather payment and financial information as well as educate on financial responsibility.
Consistently surpassed expectations for Resident Agreements across two buildings.
Collected essential Medicaid forms for Public Aid Admit Packet prior to admissions.
Gathered income documentation, including Social Security award letters and bank statements, for Public Aid admissions.
Teacher
Legacy Academy of Excellence Charter School
Rockford, IL
10.2023 - 08.2024
Developed and maintained classroom environments conducive to student learning and development.
Prepared and presented lesson plans utilizing both traditional and modern instructional methods.
Assisted colleagues with assignment creation, special projects, grading, and administrative tasks.
Evaluated projects, exams, and assignments to monitor student progress.
Engaged with families to discuss student achievements and challenges.
Clinical Case Manager
National Youth Advocate Program
Rockford, IL
05.2023 - 10.2023
Community based program working with youth ages 6 to 18.
Communicated with schools, caseworkers, probation officers, and families involved in the client's life.
Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
Reported to courts on clients participation and engagement levels.
Managed a caseload of 50+ youth.
Housing Coordinator
National Youth Advocate Program
Rockford, IL
06.2022 - 05.2023
Provided in-home support services, community resource referrals, advocacy, and other social services.
Worked with Families and Youth involved with DCFS to find stable housing.
Communicated with caseworkers concerning mutual clients.
Managed a caseload of 20+ Families.
Worked with relative caregivers through the legal guardianship process and provided resources and support.
Provided crisis intervention.
Intern
Scott County Jail
Davenport, IA
01.2022 - 08.2022
Built rapport and guided discussion with patients using therapeutic communication techniques.
Counseled clients on mental health or personal achievement.
Led a Healthy Relationship Class with the female clients.
Co-facilitated Cognitive Reconstruction with the male clients.
Intern
One Eighty
Davenport, IA
08.2021 - 01.2022
Residential program for women coming out of poverty, crisis, addiction, or incarceration.
Assisted in group therapy with a licensed psychiatrist.
Provided the women with assistance in school, work, or social services.
Ensured women were completing their daily tasks.
Supervised visits and calls of the clients.
Intern
Shield HealthCare
Elmhurst, IL
05.2021 - 08.2021
Gained proficiency in customer service, sales support, and logistics.
Conducted audits of third party billers' documentation requirements as main responsibility.
Collaborated with healthcare providers and successfully gathered clinical notes.
Packed and picked medical supply orders to be sent out to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
05-2022
Associate of Arts -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
05-2019
Skills
Client advocacy and support
Referral management
Attention to detail
Financial literacy
Medicaid documentation
Curriculum development and lesson planning
Faculty collaboration
Financial documentation
Accomplishments
Dean's List (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
Graduated with Cum Laude
2024: Award for Lesson Presentation
2024: Award for Lesson Planning
Certification
Adverse Childhood Experiences - The Study and Beyond