Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Kara Harrison

Self Employed
Mt. Vernon,IL
11
years of professional experience

I possess a solid background in managing front desk operations and ensuring smooth visitor experiences. Successfully handled high-volume call management and appointment scheduling, contributing to efficient office operations. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills to foster welcoming environment.

Work History

Licensed Massage Therapist

2 Years 1 Month
Self Employed | 02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Effectively managed time to ensure all appointments ran smoothly without compromising the quality of service provided to clients.
  • Improved overall wellness for clients by performing various massage techniques, including deep tissue, Swedish, and hot stone massages.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Cultivated a calm atmosphere within the massage space using soft lighting, tranquil music, or other desired elements that enhanced the therapeutic experience for clients.
  • Participated in continuous education to master latest techniques in massage therapy.

Receptionist

3 Years 10 Months
Skin Care Center Of Southern Illinois | 08.2011 - 06.2015
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.

Medical Billing

2 Years 6 Months
Kaushal Pediatrics | 02.2009 - 08.2011
  • Enhanced patient experience by accurately processing medical billing information in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced accuracy of medical billing by meticulously reviewing and updating patient insurance information.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by streamlining the medical billing process and reducing errors.

Education

- Associate of Arts

Rend Lake College | Ina, Il

Graduated in 1994 with a full scholarship to Rend Lake College. I have completed over half the courses necessary. I have aspirations of completing the remaining courses.

- Therapeutic Massage

Rend Lake College | Ina, Il | 05.2016

Graduated with a 4.0 GPA

- Medical Terminology

Rend Lake College | Ina, Il | 05.2015

This course was taken in preparation for the Therapeutic Massage program.

Skills

Social skills
Problem-solving abilities
Time management
Multitasking Abilities
Adaptability
Interpersonal communication
Professional ethics

Timeline

Licensed Massage Therapist

Self Employed
02.2018 - 03.2020Read More

Receptionist

Skin Care Center Of Southern Illinois
08.2011 - 06.2015Read More

Medical Billing

Kaushal Pediatrics
02.2009 - 08.2011Read More

Rend Lake College

from Associate of Arts
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Rend Lake College

from Therapeutic Massage
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Rend Lake College

from Medical Terminology
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Kara Harrison