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Laura Aiken

China Pearl Chinese To Go
Slidell,LA

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

Remote

Minimum Desired Compensation

$40000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefits
27
Years of experience

Diligent worker with solid background in managing restaurant operations, ensuring seamless daily activities and high-quality customer service. Successfully ran profitable restaurant, overseeing staff training and inventory management while maintaining a welcoming environment. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and operational efficiency.

Work History

Restaurant Owner/Operator

15 Years 11 Months
China Pearl Chinese To Go | 04.2010 - 03.2026
  • Managed daily operations of restaurant, ensuring high standards of food quality and customer service.
  • Developed and implemented menu offerings based on customer preferences and seasonal ingredients.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing supply chain processes for cost efficiency.
  • Trained and mentored staff, enhancing team performance and service delivery.
  • Hired, trained, and supervised staff

Patient Registration Associate

3 Years 7 Months
Southern Surgical Hospital | 07.2006 - 02.2010
  • Streamlined patient registration process, enhancing efficiency and reducing wait times.
  • Coordinated with medical staff to ensure accurate patient information collection and documentation.
  • Implemented electronic health record systems, improving data retrieval accuracy and accessibility.
  • Trained new team members on registration protocols and customer service standards.
  • Verified patients' insurance to ensure all scheduled procedures are covered and collaborated with doctors' offices to confirm schedules and obtain approvals.
  • Collected all necessary copays and deductibles

Title Transfer Associate

7 Months
Manheim Auto Auction | 10.2005 - 05.2006
  • Facilitated vehicle auctions by coordinating logistics and ensuring timely operations.
  • Responsible for entering vehicle title data to change over repo titles in order to ready vehicles for auction.

Registration Coordinator & Verification Specialist

6 Years 1 Month
Northshore Regional Medical Center | 08.1999 - 09.2005
  • Coordinated patient registration processes, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling, enhancing workflow efficiency for medical staff and patients.
  • Managed electronic health record systems, ensuring accurate data entry and retrieval for patient information.
  • Trained new staff on registration protocols, fostering a collaborative work environment and knowledge sharing.
  • Verified insurance for emergency room and scheduled outpatient procedures.
  • Supported patients with complaints and billing issues.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA

Completed courses in:

Anatomy and Physiology

Medical Terminology

Calculus

English

Psychology

Biology

Skills

Restaurant management
Team leadership
Team management
Recruitment
Workforce planning
Scheduling coordination
Customer service
Customer engagement
Problem-solving
Task prioritization
Operational consistency
Effective communication

Timeline

Restaurant Owner/Operator

China Pearl Chinese To Go
04.2010 - 03.2026Read More

Patient Registration Associate

Southern Surgical Hospital
07.2006 - 02.2010Read More

Title Transfer Associate

Manheim Auto Auction
10.2005 - 05.2006Read More

Registration Coordinator & Verification Specialist

Northshore Regional Medical Center
08.1999 - 09.2005Read More

Delgado Community College

Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
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Laura Aiken