Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Tracking Specialist
Management Information Systems
10.2021 - 09.2023
Expertly track electronic records and activities, enabling colleagues to focus on delivering superior customer services
Proficiently manage and monitor, for job matching, recruitment, data entry, and client requirements
Verify ongoing client eligibility, process work applications, record attendance, and create new client records
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance tracking methodologies
Participate in post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.
Disability Determination Examiner
Department of Children and Family Services
07.2021 - 10.2021
Analyze and evaluate the impact of injuries, illnesses, or diseases on functional abilities
Assess medical information related to physical and mental impairments and treatments
Develop medical and vocational evidence to determine clients' capability for substantial gainful activity
Review case documentation, resolve discrepancies in work activity and medical evidence, and secure necessary evidence
Consult with professionals, including physicians, psychologists, and vocational experts, to make disability determinations
Train in the preparation of legally defensible disability determinations and associated forms
Conduct vocational analyses to assess clients' ability to perform other work
Evaluated medical evidence and other documentation to determine eligibility for disability benefits
Assisted claimants in obtaining necessary records from medical providers or other sources.
Social Service Analyst
Department of Children and Family Services
03.2019 - 07.2021
Acted as a primary point of contact for high-risk populations, including psychiatric and geriatric patients, delivering remote and virtual support
Conducted client interviews with compassion, assessing employment, education, work abilities, and training interests to determine support service needs
Established trustful relationships with clients and fellow staff
Partnered with internal staff and external agencies to provide optimal service
Served as a case manager, maintaining accurate and timely client records
Identified resources and local community services to address client barriers
Ensured active client engagement and compliance with program obligations
Acted as an advocate for clients, especially the elderly and mentally challenged
Coordinated with other agencies to solve client needs telephonically
Provided clerical and administrative support for service continuity during natural disasters.
Financial Claims Reviewer
Brown Greer
04.2012 - 03.2016
Reviewed and verified data on insurance applications and policies
Calculated premiums, refunds, commissions, adjustments, and reserve requirements
Composed business correspondence and checked computations of interest
Utilized electronic tools for administrative duties
Reviewed and processed claims for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policy
Investigated claim discrepancies by analyzing medical records and other documentation
Assessed the validity of submitted claims based on established criteria
Maintained detailed notes regarding all claim reviews in a secure database system.
Assistant Property Manager
IRM
07.2008 - 03.2010
Managed collections, rental fees, deposits, and operating expenses
Maintained property records and budgets
Showed properties to prospective tenants and addressed their inquiries
Ensured community association members' needs were met
Assisted property manager in leasing and marketing activities
Monitored building maintenance and repairs, coordinated with contractors to ensure completion of tasks
Provided administrative support for the property manager including filing, typing correspondence, answering phone calls and scheduling meetings
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to fair housing practices
Initiated eviction proceedings when necessary according to state law guidelines.
Assistant Case Manager
Catholic Charities of
10.2006 - 09.2008
Developed and reviewed service plans, conducted follow-ups, and maintained case history records
Conducted client interviews, assessed needs, and responded to inquiries
Conducted intake assessments for new clients, gathering necessary information and entering it into the database
Performed outreach activities such as attending community events to promote services offered by the agency
Assisted Case Managers in coordinating and organizing case files, including inputting data into the computer system
Served as a point of contact for families seeking information about their cases
Advised clients on available community resources that could benefit them, such as housing assistance programs or job training opportunities
Participated in regular staff meetings with supervisors to discuss caseloads and program updates
Attended trainings related to case management topics in order to stay current on best practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
05.2023
Skills
Emergency Response
Customer Relations
Idea Development and Brainstorming
Data Analysis
Process Improvement
Claims Investigations
Documentation Review
Document Management
Accomplishments
Employee of the Year 2022
Timeline
Program Tracking Specialist
Management Information Systems
10.2021 - 09.2023
Disability Determination Examiner
Department of Children and Family Services
07.2021 - 10.2021
Social Service Analyst
Department of Children and Family Services
03.2019 - 07.2021
Financial Claims Reviewer
Brown Greer
04.2012 - 03.2016
Assistant Property Manager
IRM
07.2008 - 03.2010
Assistant Case Manager
Catholic Charities of
10.2006 - 09.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology