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Karin McGuire

Port Jefferson Station,NY

Summary

Seasoned supervisor in office and administrative support with a solid background in overseeing daily operations and enhancing workflow efficiency. Skilled in team leadership, process optimization, and conflict resolution, ensuring smooth operational flow and staff productivity. Demonstrated ability to implement effective policies that significantly improve organizational procedures. Committed to fostering professional growth within teams while maintaining high levels of accuracy and compliance.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist Coordinator, Service Department

Smithtown Chevrolet
Smithtown, New York
01.2023 - Current
  • Answered phone calls and redirected them to appropriate staff members.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
  • Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
  • Organized and maintained reception area, including ordering office supplies.
  • Set up service appointments

Supervisor : Francene Lagasi , Service Manager

COTA Student, Fieldwork

St Charles Hospital
Port Jefferson , New York
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Implemented patient treatment plans as established by licensed occupational therapists in support of patient goals.
  • Provided proper ambulation support to patients in need of mobility assistance.
  • Documented assessments, treatment goals and patient's progress using standardized note writing format.
  • Evaluated patients' rehabilitative needs, developed treatment plans and goals and delivered appropriate therapy.
  • Taught patients to care for and use adaptive equipment.
  • Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
  • Partnered with rehabilitation team to develop programming addressing capabilities of each patient.
  • Implemented post-discharge plans and outpatient care plans.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and physicians to ensure best practice standards are met.
  • Facilitated group discussions related to safety awareness topics such as fire prevention or bicycle helmet use.
  • Demonstrated appropriate use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, braces. to maximize function levels.

COTA Student, Fieldwork

Skills Unlimited /Success Pros
Bohemia, New York
03.2017 - 05.2017
  • Ran group activities for mental health day treatment facility
  • Demonstrate the ability to grade tasks for group members
  • Plan, select and implement intervention effectively with clients and families to continue at home interventions

COTA Student, Fieldwork

Alternatives for Children
East Setauket, New York
05.2016 - 06.2016
  • Developed goals and objectives with measurable outcomes for each student's individual plan of care.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop comprehensive treatment plans for each student.
  • Educated family members about community resources available for individuals with disabilities or special needs.
  • Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
  • Encouraged positive behavior change through verbal praise or reinforcement techniques when working one-on-one with a student.
  • Promoted independence in activities of daily living by suggesting adaptions to activities.

Receptionist/Clerical Assistant

Davis Vision
Rocky Point, New York
10.1996 - 05.2000
  • Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
  • Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
  • Managed company database and ensured the accuracy of contact information.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
  • Kept updated records of office expenses and costs, assisting with budget tracking.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for management team.
  • Answered, screened, and forwarded incoming phone calls while managing multi-line telephone systems.
  • Maintained an organized filing system of confidential client information in accordance with company policy.

Claim Unit Clerk

Allstate Insurance , Claims Department
Farmingville, New York
07.1987 - 08.1996
  • Answered phones to transfer calls or relay messages to staff.
  • Monitored office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for customer records.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients and coordinated transportation services when necessary.

  • Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to streamline workflow.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
05-2017

Timeline

Receptionist Coordinator, Service Department

Smithtown Chevrolet
01.2023 - Current

COTA Student, Fieldwork

St Charles Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2017

COTA Student, Fieldwork

Skills Unlimited /Success Pros
03.2017 - 05.2017

COTA Student, Fieldwork

Alternatives for Children
05.2016 - 06.2016

Receptionist/Clerical Assistant

Davis Vision
10.1996 - 05.2000

Claim Unit Clerk

Allstate Insurance , Claims Department
07.1987 - 08.1996

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

Suffolk County Community College
Karin McGuire