Kris Simmons
Starkville,MS
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices. Conscientious professional with experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service. Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business. Caring Behavior Specialist eager to work with teachers and students to improve classroom interactions and academic success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Associate
Mississippi State Univeristy
2023.08 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing emotional distress or anxiety related to their medical conditions or treatment plans.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Established strong rapport with patients through thoughtful listening skills, empathetic communication, and professional demeanor.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours and minimize wait times for patients.
- Used Software to schedule appointments for doctor visits and procedures.
- Communicate and guide students / clients through the intake process as well as individual and group counseling sessions,coordination of business meetings, answering calls throughout the day and ensuring students that are looking to become clients at SCS have all their questions answered, and completing a wide array of clerical duties assigned by the Business Coordinator.
Medical Service and Sales Representative/Courier
LABCORP
2021.07 - 2022.06
- Received and Processed Medical Specimens from Clinics and Hospitals
- Provided Safe Transport of Specimens to Laboratory for Testing
- Received and Managed Inventory of Medical Testing Supplies
- Responsible for 6 Routes Covering Multiple Counties and Two States
- Delivered and picked up medical records, lab specimens and medications to and from hospitals and other medical facilities.
Inventory Control/ Delivery Clerk
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY - PROPERTY CONTROL
2019.09 - 2020.03
- Scanned and sorted packages according to destinations and service type using handheld scanner.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Logged packaging activities and filed reports in company databases.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
Education
Bachelor Of University Studies - University Studies
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2024
Skills
- Administrative Management
- Organizational Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Scheduling
- Patient Charting
- Medical Records Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Substance abuse awareness
- Patient Assessment
- HIPAA Requirements
Timeline
Office Associate
Mississippi State Univeristy
2023.08 - Current
Medical Service and Sales Representative/Courier
LABCORP
2021.07 - 2022.06
Inventory Control/ Delivery Clerk
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY - PROPERTY CONTROL
2019.09 - 2020.03
Bachelor Of University Studies - University Studies
Mississippi State University