Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Hairstylist
Independent Work
Cicero/Aurora, IL
01.2010 - 06.2025
Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
Advised clients on how to maintain their haircuts between visits.
Applied highlights, lowlights or other coloring techniques.
Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair according to client's instructions.
Colored, cut and installed extensions according to style photos and client specifications.
Trimmed and styled hair for weddings and special occasions to help clients look and feel best on big day.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Advanced Pain Consultants
Oakbrook, IL
09.2023 - 02.2025
Supported physician in examination and treatment of patients, ensuring efficient workflows.
Assisted in patient assessment and setup for procedures and examinations.
Guided patients pre-op and post-op, monitoring vital signs during recovery.
Managed patient flow during office visits and surgeries to enhance operational efficiency.
Maintained knowledge of medications and controlled substances for chronic pain management.
Coordinated front office operations, greeting patients and processing paperwork efficiently.
Scheduled follow-up appointments while providing essential information to various entities.
Handled incoming/outgoing calls and managed faxes to ensure timely communication.
Receptionist/Surgical Technologist
Nani/RMS Lifeline/Davita
Woodridge, IL
09.2017 - 01.2021
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing tools.
Assist Clinical team with patient and procedure room preparation and post-procedure clean-up, C-Arm where applicable, scrub-in for procedures, clean and sterilize tools and equipment.
Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies.
Responsible for follow up on claim details for all insurance carriers.
Accessing multiple insurance portals to obtain claim details.
Resolve denials or partially paid claims through interaction with insurance carriers, patients, hospitals, dialysis units or physicians.
Extensive customer service at high volume pace while multi-tasking other duties such as filing, faxing, scheduling and checking in patients with new protocol standards due to Covid-19.
BLS Certified (currently need to review)
Optician/Retail Customer Service Associate
Pearle Vision
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
01.2014 - 08.2016
Upsold and cross sold customers on available products and services, consistently exceeding sales targets with proactive strategies.
Assembled completed orders and processed accurate payments to minimize accounting errors.
Distributed information to in-store guests and answered questions to serve needs and drive sales.
Coordinated efficient product deliveries to meet customers demands.
Attended to customer complaints and processed product return or replacement requests.
Tracked stock availability.
verify insurance.
Mac Artist/Retail Sales Associate
MAC Cosmetics
Aurora, IL
12.2013 - 07.2016
Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Answered customer questions regarding product knowledge ingredients, tools and proper care for merchandise.
Attended update training classes once every four months downtown Chicago for Fashion and product knowledge.
Education
Diploma - Hair Profession
Hair Professional
Oswego, IL
06-2007
High School Diploma -
East Aurora High School
Aurora, IL
05-1998
Skills
Infection and safety protocol
Patient confidentiality
Customer service friendly
Problem solving
Quick and efficient learner to multiple positions
Spanish speaking
Custom
Between the gaps of my work ethic, I have indicated above my independent work status as a Hairstylist for my self employment.