Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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AdministrativeAssistant

Jennifer Whitman

Summerset,USA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Stagebarn Middle School
10.2022 - Current


  • Coordinated communication between teachers, parents, and administration to enhance information flow.
  • Oversaw student attendance records, maintaining accuracy and compliance with district policies.
  • Trained new administrative staff on office procedures.
  • Developed and maintained digital databases for student records, improving data retrieval efficiency.
  • Managed financial transactions for the school by processing fees, maintaining accurate records of expenditures, and generating budget reports.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to coordinate field trips, extracurricular activities, and special events for enhanced student experiences.
  • Assisted in the development of a positive school environment by greeting parents, students, and staff with professionalism and enthusiasm.
  • Supported school safety initiatives by assisting with emergency planning, drills, and updating relevant staff contact information.
  • Coordinated substitute teacher arrangements to ensure minimal disruption to classroom instruction during teacher absences.
  • Provided a welcoming environment for prospective students and their families during school tours and open house events.
  • Assisted in maintaining an up-to-date school calendar by inputting important dates and events into the electronic scheduling system and sending out weekly newsletters to families.
  • Maintained and regularly updated the Commons television display, organizational Facebook page, and Student of the Month recognitions to ensure timely and accurate communication.

Preschool Teacher

Friendship Preschool
08.2017 - 05.2021
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.

Babysitting

Molly Salter
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Read Books.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Provided a safe, nurturing environment.

Medical Receptionist

MedCenter One
04.2009 - 09.2009
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash and cleaning glass.
  • Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.

Patient Liaison

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
02.2007 - 03.2009
  • Assisted patients in understanding individual rights and responsibilities in regards to care, coverage and payment.
  • Utilized knowledge of available resources to help patients select appropriate courses and obtain relevant support.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.

Data Entry

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
11.2006 - 02.2007
  • Accurately handled data entry for patients into company-based software.
  • Added documents to file records and created new records to support filing needs.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Clothing Dept Manager

MC Sports
08.2003 - 11.2006
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and overall sales set-up.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Formulated pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities and determining additional needed sales promotions.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.

Education

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

Western Technical School
La Crosse, WI
05.2004

High School Diploma - undefined

La Crescent High School
La Crescent, MN
06.2003

Skills

  • Planning and Coordination
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Computer skills
  • Office administration

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Stagebarn Middle School
10.2022 - Current

Babysitting

Molly Salter
08.2019 - 03.2020

Preschool Teacher

Friendship Preschool
08.2017 - 05.2021

Medical Receptionist

MedCenter One
04.2009 - 09.2009

Patient Liaison

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
02.2007 - 03.2009

Data Entry

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
11.2006 - 02.2007

Clothing Dept Manager

MC Sports
08.2003 - 11.2006

High School Diploma - undefined

La Crescent High School

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

Western Technical School
Jennifer Whitman