Kristin Ward
Ridgefield Little League
Kissimmee,FL
34
years of professional experience
Highly organized professional with over 20 years of experience in high-volume Scheduling, Coordination, and Administrative Support. Proven ability to manage complex calendar management tasks and juggle last-minute changes in fast-paced environments. Expert in data Entry, and multi-platform communication to support efficient administrative services.
Work History
League Information Officer
5 Years 9 Months- Developed and distributed all content and communication from the Ridgefield Little League board of directors, divisional managers, and staff to Little League families each day, as well as managed the registration disbursement for Spring, Summer, and Fall baseball.
- Create all divisions and teams on the League Athletics platform and assign all players to their respective team rosters.
- Answers over 120 emails from current and prospective parents in a three month period, providing them with information and assistance to remediate issues they may have.
- Collaborated with sponsorship director to secure and retain sponsors through field banners, team names, and website placements, ensuring timely payment for advertisements.
- Answers over 120 emails from current and prospective parents in a three-month period, providing them with information and assistance to remediate issues they may have.
- Managed league communications, publishing schedules, announcements, and policy updates across member channels.
- Maintained accurate website and registration content, ensuring families accessed current program information.
Interventional Radiology Scheduleer
2 Years 2 Months- Scheduled radiology appointments across multiple modalities, balancing urgency, provider availability, and patient readiness.
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained prior authorizations for imaging services.
- Coordinated physician orders, demographics, and referral details to ensure accurate appointment placement.
- Communicated prep instructions, arrival expectations, and exam requirements to patients clearly and professionally.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance while handling sensitive patient information and appointment documentation.
- Increased overall department efficiency by identifying areas for improvement in the scheduling process, proposing solutions, and implementing changes as needed.
- Improved patient satisfaction with timely and accurate appointment confirmations and reminders.
Patient Access Liaison
2 Years- Facilitated flow through hospital system from scheduling to registration check-in, ensuring smooth and efficient 'one touch' registration for patients.
- Obtained demographic and financial information to support accurate patient identification in fast-paced, acute trauma emergency situations.
- Performs registration functions in the system and enters accurate and complete demographic and financial information to aid in securing payment for services rendered
- Coordinated with medical staff to ensure timely transfer, admission, or discharge of patients, providing necessary records to enhance health outcomes.
VP Curriculum
8 Years- Assembled, coordinated and led parent teams on all projects pertaining to school curriculum such as book swap, school photos, mystery reader, book fair, math and science nights, and visiting authors.
- Managed the online school platform, school PTA memberships, finances, and activities. Created and distributed the printed student directory annually to all school parents and staff while also maintaining and updating the online version.
- Facilitated board meetings and supported agenda development for school parent organization.
- Coordinated volunteers across committees to support events, programs, and family engagement initiatives.
- Collaborated with school leadership to align activities with student and community priorities.
Board President
3 Years 1 Month- President of the Board of Directors of a non-profit preschool overseeing approximately 10 members.
- Oversaw all functions of a non-profit entity, including fundraising, teacher contract negotiations, lease negotiations, budget, and operations. The school served approximately 100 students.
- Secured over $20k in funding through diverse fundraising initiatives, including walk-a-thons, ziti dinners, and school supply drives.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop a mutually beneficial pay scale that addressed their needs while aligning with school budgetary constraints.
Advertising and PR Coordinator
10 Months- Coordinated creation of print advertising campaign for Enterprise, serving as liaison to advertising company, compliance, sales, and marketing to ensure accurate information, effective audience targeting, and adherence to budget.
- Consulted on creation of television ad, overseeing filming at remote location and collaborating with creative team on distribution strategy to effectively reach target investors.
- Wrote the company's press releases and distributed them on a timely basis to the financial community through the Bloomberg system.
- Worked closely with the compliance department and the SEC to ensure that all information going out was accurate and met the SEC's requirements.
Investor Relations Coordinator
2 Years 4 Months- Facilitated shareholder relations by handling inquiries, organizing annual meetings, and developing presentations for those meetings.
- Collaborated with Company Treasurer to develop and refine financial content for the company's annual report distributed to all shareholders.
- Produced and delivered presentations for the Chairman, enhancing communication with stakeholders.
Merchandising Assistant
2 Years 1 Month- Supported head merchandisers for Sara Lee Intimates in design office for brands including Bali Bras, Hanes Her Way, and Wonderbra.
- Developed quarterly merchandising decks, averaging 50 pages, detailing new styles, colors, and sales predictions for presentations to representatives from major retailers like Macy's, Nordstrom, and Target.
- Coordinated logistics for quarterly sales meetings in design office, managing flight schedules, securing models, organizing space for sales force members, and collaborating with designers to ensure sufficient product availability for the show.
Entertainment Specialist
2 Years 6 Months- Auditioned and secured (from a group of over 400 candidates) a role as a performer and entertainer in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
- Performed as a character entertainer during breakfast events and park visits at Walt Disney World.
- Coordinated live entertainment operations, ensuring seamless guest experiences across daily venue schedules.
- Managed crowd flow and audience readiness for performances, maintaining safe and orderly movement.
- Supported performers with backstage logistics, including costume, prop, and equipment preparation.
Education
BS - Psychology
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Soarian Financials
- Cerner, First Net
- Payment Bridge
- Powerchart
- Sports Connect system
- Epic
Skills
Content management
League management software
Healthcare scheduling tools
Fundraising management
Event coordination
Community engagement
Data management
Digital marketing
Content creation
Community outreach
Accomplishments
Was promoted from Registrar to. new position created for me, League Information Officer
Timeline
Interventional Radiology Scheduleer
Northwell Health System
03.2024 - 05.2026Read More
Patient Access Liaison
Nuvance Health
05.2022 - 05.2024Read More
League Information Officer
Ridgefield Little League
01.2021 - 10.2026Read More
VP Curriculum
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
08.2011 - 08.2019Read More
Board President
RCK Preschool
08.2008 - 09.2011Read More
Advertising and PR Coordinator
Enterprise Group of Funds
11.1999 - 09.2000Read More
Investor Relations Coordinator
Alliance Capital Management
06.1997 - 10.1999Read More
Merchandising Assistant
Sara Lee
05.1995 - 06.1997Read More
Entertainment Specialist
Walt Disney World Resort
09.1992 - 03.1995Read More
Fordham University
BS from Psychology
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