Highly driven advocate with a proven track record of implementing strategic approaches to provide educational and empathetic care. Recognized for consistently delivering performance excellence in these areas, skilled at motivating, training, and developing team members. Excels at creating a positive and nurturing environment that fosters growth and development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
360 Communities
08.2024 - Current
Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and assisting with projects to improve the flow of service.
Gained valuable experience working with a variety of people in the community, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Assisted with the food shelf.
Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Started and led a community task project running multiple donation drives at once.
Daycare Teacher
Children's Discovery Academy
05.2023 - Current
Responsible for the care and wellbeing of 16 children
Worked to teach children manners, sign language, and reach age appropriate milestones
Assisted with the schedule of 16 children for naps and feeding
Assisted with cleaning tasks in classroom
Was responsible for overseeing 3 teacher aides during shifts
Patient Access Representative
Essentia Health
05.2022 - 08.2022
Collect patient demographics, answer multiple phone lines, register patients for urgent care and emergency room visits, register patients for appointments, check patients in, schedule appointments, transfer calls, collect copays, adhere to safety standards, keep lobby clean, knowledge of insurance information
Owner/Baker
Lil Momma Cakes
11.2014 - 08.2018
Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning
Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands
Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends
Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue
Sold various goods at farmers markets in Minnesota as well as provided cakes, cupcakes and other goods for various weddings and events
Certified in Food Safety and Cottage Food Licensure according to MN State guidelines
Certified Medical Assistant
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
10.2013 - 06.2016
Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses as well as performing various diagnostic tests
Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and routine vaccinations
Assisted with surgical procedures such as circumcisions
Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions
Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records
Performed preliminary physical tests, such as blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary
Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion
Certified Medical Assistant
OB/GYN West
09.2013 - 10.2013
Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses
Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process
Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit
Program Counselor
ACR Homes
04.2011 - 08.2013
Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes
Assisted residents with daily cares
Administered medications and assisted with physical therapy programs
Transported residents to and from various appointments and activities
Maintained appropriate certifications and followed specific guidelines as required by Department of Health and MN State Guidelines
Debt Collector
CollectCorp
04.2009 - 02.2011
Reviewed accounts to determine payment plan compliance
Located debtors by utilizing skip tracking and other strategies
Interviewed customers to determine reasons for delinquency, source of income and next pay date to build solutions for financial issues
Processed payments over phone and set up recurring drafts
Overcame objections by applying advanced training and persuasion techniques
Gathered required information from customers for settlement reviews to help negotiate down debt with creditors
Met demands of busy collections group by performing high volume of daily calls
Remained calm, stayed professional and provided exceptional service on all calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals
Debt Collector
Wells Fargo
01.2009 - 04.2009
Interviewed customers to determine reasons for delinquency, source of income and next pay date to build solutions for financial issues
Met demands of busy collections group by performing high volume of daily calls
Conveyed current account information and obtained payments by using pre-scripted statements
Fielded incoming phone calls from customers and directed to corresponding department or individual for assistance
Remained calm, stayed professional and provided exceptional service on all calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals
Accepted and processed customer payments and applied toward account balances
Nanny
Private Family
04.2005 - 12.2008
Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books
Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action
Cleaned and tidied living room and kitchen after activities to maintain safe, accessible area
Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment
Calculated amount owed for services and collected payment from parents
Supervised children during parental absences
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods
Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away
Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day
Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children
Shift Manager/Key Holder
Starbucks
02.2005 - 09.2008
Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations
Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies
Maintained high merchandising standards by building attractive displays and monitoring inventory levels
Addressed employee issues and conflicts to provide input, feedback and coaching
Delegated tasks appropriate to individual employees to provide development opportunities
Maintained store in clean and neat manner
Responsible for preparing and delivering cash deposits for daily store sales
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA
10.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Minnesota School Of Business
Brooklyn Center, MN
08.2013
General educational development -
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN
08.2007
Skills
Interpersonal communication
Child care
Training & development
Medical Records
Patient Care
Social Work
Multitasking and Organization
Creative and Resourceful
Client Relationships
Initiative
Conflict Resolution
Certification
First Aid Certification
ServSafe
Food Safety Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
CPR Certification
Assessments
Work motivation, Proficient, 03/22, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 03/22, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
Awards
Phi Alpha Honor Society, 04/22, Earned Phi Alpha Honor Society award for grades
Phi Kappa Phi, 05/24, Honor Society for GPA
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Intern
360 Communities
08.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Children's Discovery Academy
05.2023 - Current
Patient Access Representative
Essentia Health
05.2022 - 08.2022
Owner/Baker
Lil Momma Cakes
11.2014 - 08.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
10.2013 - 06.2016
Certified Medical Assistant
OB/GYN West
09.2013 - 10.2013
Program Counselor
ACR Homes
04.2011 - 08.2013
Debt Collector
CollectCorp
04.2009 - 02.2011
Debt Collector
Wells Fargo
01.2009 - 04.2009
Nanny
Private Family
04.2005 - 12.2008
Shift Manager/Key Holder
Starbucks
02.2005 - 09.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Minnesota School Of Business
General educational development -
Normandale Community College
First Aid Certification
ServSafe
Food Safety Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
CPR Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Northwestern State University
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