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Kaley Garza

New Braunfels

Summary

Dedicated professional well-versed in nonprofit operations processes and requirements. Well-versed in different types of donations and relationship-building strategies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Health & Development Coordinator, Data Specialist

Special Olympics Texas
01.2022 - Current
  • Obtained high proficiency with software including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Games Management System, and S.O Connect
  • Created invaluable relationships with sponsors, donors, grant providing foundations, and schools within the community
  • Recruit, coordinate and steward new and existing Healthy Athlete Clinicians in all disciplines
  • Efficiently trained and directed interns in various tasks while maintaining productivity in other areas.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Klein Road Elementary (New Braunfels ISD); Stockdale Elementary (Stockdale ISD)
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Developed exceptional skills in communication
  • Gained experience in adapting to unexpected situations
  • Assisted with inventory and care of equipment.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.

Special Education Teacher/ Administrative Assistant

Brain Balance Achievement Center
11.2016 - 05.2018
  • Guide and assist children with developmental and intellectual disabilities through various activities to achieve greater capabilities
  • Maintain records, bookkeeping, and updated data from student assessments
  • Maintained professional relationships with students, their families, and marketing connections through individual sessions and community events.

Insurance Authorizations Clerk and Billing Specialist

Nurses in Touch
03.2011 - 07.2013
  • Work with Allscripts and Kinnser computer software
  • Maintained strong working relationships with healthcare providers, fostering clear communication regarding billing-related matters.
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
  • Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
  • Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.

Education

All Level Special Education

Grand Canyon University, Texas State University

Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding

Kaplan College
San Antonio, TX
11.2010

High School Diploma -

Floresville High School
Floresville, TX
06.2009

Skills

  • Nonprofit experience
  • Relationship building and management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Data Entry
  • Relationship Building
  • Strategic planning

Timeline

Health & Development Coordinator, Data Specialist

Special Olympics Texas
01.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher/ Administrative Assistant

Brain Balance Achievement Center
11.2016 - 05.2018

Special Education Paraprofessional

Klein Road Elementary (New Braunfels ISD); Stockdale Elementary (Stockdale ISD)
01.2013 - 01.2019

Insurance Authorizations Clerk and Billing Specialist

Nurses in Touch
03.2011 - 07.2013

All Level Special Education

Grand Canyon University, Texas State University

Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding

Kaplan College

High School Diploma -

Floresville High School
Kaley Garza