Karen Harris
Knorthstar Outreach Inc.
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Goal-driven strategic leader and decisive business professional brings track record of success in start-up companies. Outstanding background managing multiple products from ideation to market launch and profitable monetization. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind, and willingness to take on new challenges that require patience and perseverance.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/CEO
Knorthstar Outreach
Lithonia
12.2009 - Current
- Company Overview: www.knorthstaroutreach.com
- Conduct Board Meetings for the members of the Board of Directors of Knorthstar Outreach Inc.
- Act as a source of resource information for incarcerated individuals as well as those in the Transition Center by writing letters and making telephone calls on their behalf.
- Plan and Coordinate annual outreach activities such as a Etiquette Workshops and Seminars, High Noon Tea and Christmas celebrations for women in Metro State Transitional Center.
- Conduct bi weekly life skills and etiquette classes for women in the Transition Center.
- (Women of Excellence and Etiquette)(WEE)
- Solicit and acquire financial and other tangible donations or resources from donors and sponsors to assist Knorthstar with operating expenses and projects.
- Plan, coordinate and solicit resources for high school female and male graduates to attend their senior prom celebration. (Prom Dream Made True Initiative)(PDMTI)
- Coordinate monthly cards and letters of encouragement to male and female prisoners.(In Kare' Inspirations)
- Www.knorthstaroutreach.com
Leasing Consultant
Watson Management Company
02.2003 - 08.2008
- Find new prospective tenants, worked with them through application approval process to move- in, whether government assisted or fair market renters.
Insurance collection specialist
Medical City Dallas Hospital
11.1998 - 07.2000
- Follow up with commercial carriers, from bill drop to final payment.
- Get vital information to insurance company to guarantors.
- Assist patients and beneficiaries, work as liaison, audit claim for possible errors in billing high dollar claims.
Customer Service/Collector
Arkansas Children's Hospital
11.1995 - 05.1997
- Responsible for answering in-bound calls from guarantors, secure essential data group insurance carriers, making arrangements for account balances in self-pay status.
- Prepare liens and third party liability accounts.
Medical Assistant/ Medical Biller
Dr. Wendell Leach M.D
01.1990 - 04.1994
- Responsible for one on one patient care, scheduling appoints, Medicaid and Medicare billing, other commercial insurance, icd-9 coding, charge offs and back office functions.
Education
Bachelor's - Leadership
Beulah Heights University
Atlanta, GA01.2018
Associate - Leadership and Adminstration
Beulah Heights University
Atlanta, GA01.2014
G.E.D. -
DeKalb Technical College
12.2010
Skills
- Windows 2010
- MS Word
- Excel
- 10 Key by touch
- Medi-tech phone systems
- Typing 40-50 wpm
- Power point
- Retail and Real Estate Sales
- Customer Service
- Medical Billing and Collections
Awards
Transformation Leader and Community Development, 04/01/14, An award that comes from the work done in the community. Assisting women from incarceration back into society.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Founder/CEO
Knorthstar Outreach
12.2009 - Current
Leasing Consultant
Watson Management Company
02.2003 - 08.2008
Insurance collection specialist
Medical City Dallas Hospital
11.1998 - 07.2000
Customer Service/Collector
Arkansas Children's Hospital
11.1995 - 05.1997
Medical Assistant/ Medical Biller
Dr. Wendell Leach M.D
01.1990 - 04.1994
Bachelor's - Leadership
Beulah Heights University
Associate - Leadership and Adminstration
Beulah Heights University
G.E.D. -
DeKalb Technical College
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