- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like drawing with pencil, resin molding, and pastry chef, to expand skills and techniques
- Participate in local theater productions, enhancing my public speaking and teamwork skills
- Music
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Acting and Theater
- Creative Writing
Kathleen Dodd
Vancouver
Summary
Dynamic professional with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to manage operations effectively while fostering team collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated individual with over 10 years of experience in administrative coordination. Expertise in streamlining processes and enhancing team productivity, committed to continual improvement and driving operational excellence.
Adaptable professional with extensive experience in healthcare administration. Known for exceptional time management and critical thinking, contributing to improved operational workflows and team performance.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Legacy Go Health
CMA (AAMA)
Vancouver, WA
12.2015 - 01.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Took care of all medical assisting duties in a lead position for 3 years. This included all clinical and administrative dututes.
Senior Administrative Coordinator
OHSU Hospital
Portland, OR
01.1993 - 11.2015
- Coordinated departmental schedules, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and personnel.
- Streamlined administrative processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing turnaround times for requests.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing new software systems to improve workflow management.
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops to enhance staff proficiency in office protocols.
- Educated staff on best practices to enhance workplace efficiency.
- Distributed internal policies for OHSU to ensure compliance and understanding.
- Improved accuracy in tracking overall outcomes in bed control, admissions and hospital flow.
- Organized and led quarterly executive reviews that provided insight of operational progress
- Standardized agenda templates to facilitate structured meeting
- Ensured timely response and clear expectations among team members Implemented new concepts and successfully drove their adoption across organization.
- Evaluated existing procedures, identifying areas for improvement to optimize overall administrative operations.
- Managed company schedule and calendar.
- Drafted and wrote correspondence and documentation for office.
Education
High School Diploma -
GED
Gresham, ORAssociate of Arts - General (1 Math Class Away From Completing)
Portland Community College
Portland, OR01-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Bradford College
Portland, OR06-1996
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
- Organization and time management
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved bed tracking by introducing room management for patients.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant, OHSU and Legacy GoHealth
- Both clinical and administrative (my whole career)
Interests
Timeline
Legacy Go Health
CMA (AAMA)
12.2015 - 01.2025
Senior Administrative Coordinator
OHSU Hospital
01.1993 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
GED
Associate of Arts - General (1 Math Class Away From Completing)
Portland Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Bradford College
Deans List, BLS, AAMA
I have had the honor of being on the Deans list at Portland Community College for a couple years, I worked very hard had a goal and achieved it.
My BLS (CPR) and AAMA are geared towards medicine. I have been a medical employee for my whole career, starting from the bottom (CNA) to Lead Medical Assistant.