KARRY COATS
North Las Vegas
Summary
Experienced Community Liaison with a proven track record of impactful event planning and community engagement. Leveraging a strong academic background in Audio & Media Creation, successfully honed skills as a Broadcast Engineer at a local community church. Recognized for building strong relationships and coordinating events, this proactive and goal-oriented professional possesses exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities. Known for reliability and adaptability, quickly acquires and applies new skills. Committed to driving team success and contributing to organizational growth, dedicated to utilizing these qualities to make a difference.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Biller and Coder
Veterans Affairs
03.2024 - Current
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for veteran hospital and nursing facilities.
- Reduced claim denials through meticulous verification of patient eligibility and coverage benefits.
- Accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and diagnostic codes for optimal reimbursement rates from insurance companies.
- Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures, and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
- Collaborated with other billing professionals during team meetings to exchange best practices and strategies for overcoming common challenges in the industry.
- Enhanced compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on changes to medical billing and coding guidelines.
Logistics Specialist
United States NAVY
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Government Purchase Card holder for Naval Base San Diego and Naval Medical Center Balboa
- Created and maintained quarterly budgets of $2.2 million dollars and personally overseen the Procurement, receiving, storage, and issuing of all orders both onsite and in specified locations
- Managed the ordering, shipping, and tracking parts of work center and administrative material valued at $19.2 million for 18 helicopters and 363 command personnel
- Supervised, organize and account for government materials, prepare and maintain required forms, records, correspondence, reports, file
- Perform Location Audits encompassing 2,180 items of mission essential aircraft parts valued at $60.9 million dollar
- Managed the night operation of Maintenance Stores, maintaining 100% accountability of 8,756 line items
- Coordinated the inventory of 271 shelf life materials
- Dedicated numerous hours for training 7 junior personnel on work center procedures and proper material handling
- Selected out of 23 other candidates for early promotion to Third Class Petty Officer Aviation Logistics Specialist
- Knowledgeable and seasoned Transportation and Logistics Specialist with many years of professional experience in global logistics.
- Specialized in overseeing large scale movements, maintenance and supplies for massive groups of personnel
- Provide hands on leadership and oversee operations while ensuring all requirements are met in a timely fashion
- Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports
Warehouse Manager
Johnstone Supply
08.2006 - 11.2008
- Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards
- Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors
- Drive trucks in order to pick up incoming stock or to deliver parts to designated locations
- Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued
Education
Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering
Art Institute Of California
San Diego, CA01.2017
Completed coursework towards Associates of Mechanical Science - General Studies
Wayne County Community College
Belleville, MI12.2008
Completed coursework towards HVAC & Refrigeration - Associates Program for Mechanical Science HVAC Industrial Refrigeration
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI05.2008
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
Westland, MI06.2006
No Degree - HVAC
William D. Ford Vocational Center
Westland, MI06.2006
Skills
- Audio for music & video production
- Foley and sound effects
- Client relationship building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Networking and community outreach
- Community outreach and engagement
- Training and mentoring
- Media relations
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
Affiliations
- Armed Forces Chamber
- Southern Nevada Veteran Providers
Certificate of Recognition
Recognized by the city of Las Vegas for volunteer work and contributions in collaboration with the Armed Forces Chamber. Presented by Henderson Councilwoman Carrie Cox on September 13th, 2024
Timeline
Medical Biller and Coder
Veterans Affairs
03.2024 - Current
Logistics Specialist
United States NAVY
01.2009 - 01.2017
Warehouse Manager
Johnstone Supply
08.2006 - 11.2008
Completed coursework towards Associates of Mechanical Science - General Studies
Wayne County Community College
Completed coursework towards HVAC & Refrigeration - Associates Program for Mechanical Science HVAC Industrial Refrigeration
Henry Ford Community College
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering
Art Institute Of California
No Degree - HVAC
William D. Ford Vocational Center
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