Karri Gurren
Danville,IN
Summary
Dynamic individual with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments and strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Recognized for proactive approaches to identifying and addressing issues. Eager to contribute to student success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to any team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter
Be Heard Communications
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitated clear and accurate communication between teachers and deaf/HOH students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve language skills of the student while keeping the language barriers as low as possible.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to enhance trust and comfortability.
- Continued education as situations and class topics changed, as well as attended training seminars.
Office Administrative Assistant
Creekside Health and Wellness Center
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient patient check-in/out, appointment scheduling, and billing/payments.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to coordinate communication between healthcare providers and patients, pharmacies, or insurance companies to enhance care and lower response times.
- Trained new administrative staff on office protocols and software systems.
- Provided clerical support to providers- including faxing, filing, uploading, and copying documents.
- Volunteered with special projects
Specimen Processor II
Deaconess Midtown Hospital
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Processed and prepared biological specimens for testing, ensuring accuracy in labeling and documentation.
- Implemented quality control measures and preventative maintenance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements during specimen processing.
- Managed the collection, organization, and shipping of samples for outside testing laboratories.
- Trained and assisted new specimen processors in learning protocols for equipment, software, and safety with varying degrees of difficulty.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Chemistry
Indiana University Bloomington
05.2017
Skills
- Project planning, coordination, and implementation
- Managing paperwork and records
- Clear and concise communication with active listening
- Language and Cultural Competence for the Deaf/HOH students
- Multitasking, Adaptability, and Flexibility
- Critical thinking and problem solving
Timeline
Interpreter
Be Heard Communications
11.2023 - Current
Office Administrative Assistant
Creekside Health and Wellness Center
02.2022 - 12.2023
Specimen Processor II
Deaconess Midtown Hospital
03.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelors of Science - Chemistry
Indiana University Bloomington
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