Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. A dedicated public servant with a heart for improving the lives of those around her.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Records Assistant/Legal Assistant 1/ Acting City Clerk
City of Bremerton
08.2024 - Current
Organized and maintained city records in compliance with state law.
Maintained digital City Records repository.
Facilitated document retrieval and fulfilled public record requests for staff and public entities, enhancing access to city information.
Conducted routine audits of records for retention, destruction, or archival transfer, ensuring compliance with WA Secretary of State retention schedules.
Collaborated with team members to streamline record-keeping procedures, strengthening compliance with state law.
Provided support in training new employees on record management processes.
Ensured confidentiality of sensitive information throughout record handling procedures.
Assumed City Clerk responsibilities during absences.
Assisted staff in constructing and uploading Agenda Bills for City Council meetings.
Emergency Health Unit Coordinator
Covington Medical Ctr
04.2024 - 08.2024
Collaborated with healthcare team to address and meet patient care needs effectively.
Coordinated communication between various departments within the facility regarding patient care needs.
Assisted patients with inquiries and concerns regarding care plans to enhance their understanding and satisfaction.
Processed hospital admissions, discharges, and transfers paperwork to facilitate smooth patient transitions.
Updated electronic health records with patient information accurately.
Handled phone inquiries and directed calls to appropriate departments swiftly.
Assisted in preparing medical charts for physician review promptly.
Police Dispatcher
Issaquah Police Department
09.2023 - 12.2023
Managed emergency calls and dispatched units to incidents, ensuring timely response to critical situations.
Operated communication systems for accurate information relay, enhancing coordination among responders.
Coordinated with first responders during critical situations.
Monitored radio communications for updates, providing situational awareness to support effective decision-making.
Provided support to officers on the field through real-time information sharing.
Maintained detailed logs of all incoming calls and dispatch activities.
Researched vehicular registration, driving records and warrant information to support officers with traffic stops.
Ensured compliance with departmental policies and operational standards.
Patient Care Coordinator
Northwest Family Medicine
05.2023 - 08.2023
Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling to optimize provider availability.
Assisted patients with insurance inquiries and verified eligibility for services.
Facilitated communication between patients and medical staff to ensure clarity on treatment plans.
Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with privacy regulations.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient care processes.
Resolved patient inquiries and issues promptly to improve overall patient satisfaction.
Emergency Communications Supervisor
Antarctic Fire Dept.
01.2021 - 01.2023
Developed and implemented internal communications strategies for timely delivery of key messages to stakeholders.
Trained team members on effective communication practices and protocols.
Oversaw evaluations of team members to ensure adherence to standards for communication, service quality, and work performance.
Created reports on communication performance metrics to assess progress towards goals.
Evaluated existing procedures and recommended changes or improvements.
Managed the development of communication materials such as brochures, emails, videos, webpages and social media posts.
Oversaw budget planning for projects related to communication efforts.
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Timberlake Fire Protection Dist.
01.2018 - 01.2023
Responded promptly to emergency calls for fire, medical, and rescue operations.
Operated firefighting and medical equipment to ensure effective response during training and emergency scenarios.
Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
Engaged professionally with victims, witnesses, and personnel to provide support and facilitate incident resolution.
Led community outreach programs to enhance fire safety and emergency awareness among residents.
Emergency Communications Supervisor
Kootenai Co. Sheriff’s
01.2012 - 01.2023
Supervised a team of dispatchers and call takers to provide prompt, appropriate response to emergency incidents.
Trained team members on effective communication practices and protocols, enhancing overall team readiness and response effectiveness.
Evaluated existing procedures, recommending changes that improved operational efficiency and response times.
Created reports on communication performance metrics to track success against goals.
Coordinated 24-hour scheduling of personnel to ensure continuous coverage while accommodating training and time off requests.
Conducted research on emerging issues to inform strategic policy development.
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Spirit Lake Fire Protection Dist.
01.2011 - 01.2018
Responded promptly to emergency calls, ensuring rapid assistance during fire, medical, and rescue operations.
Operated firefighting and medical equipment in high-pressure training and emergency scenarios, enhancing team readiness.
Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses and other personnel associated with an incident.
Participated in community outreach programs, educating residents on fire safety and emergency preparedness.
Claims Processor
Peak 1 Administration
10.2011 - 07.2012
Evaluated claims against policy guidelines and determined eligibility for approval.
Reviewed documentation for accuracy and completeness to process claims efficiently.
Gathered necessary information from clients to evaluate claims effectively.
Organized claims and supporting documents in database to ensure easy access and retrieval.
Collaborated with team members to address complex claims and resolve issues.
Debt Collector
Mountain West Bank
02.2006 - 10.2011
Communicated effectively with clients to resolve outstanding debts.
Educated customers on financial solutions to facilitate timely payments.
Collaborated with team members to develop and implement enhanced collection strategies, improving overall team effectiveness.
Documented interactions and agreements to maintain compliance with company policies and support effective follow-up.
Updated customer account information in internal database to ensure accuracy and facilitate timely collections.
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Northern Lakes Fire Protection Dist.
01.2009 - 01.2011
Responded promptly to emergency calls for fire, medical, and rescue operations.
Operated firefighting and medical equipment during training and emergency scenarios to ensure readiness and effective response.
Led community outreach programs to enhance fire safety awareness and educate the public on emergency preparedness.
Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses, and personnel to provide support and gather vital information for incident response.
Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
Customer Service Manager
Big Lots
06.2003 - 02.2006
Provided exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
Managed customer inquiries and resolved issues to enhance customer satisfaction.
Coordinated with store teams to streamline shopping experience for customers.
Analyzed customer feedback to pinpoint service delivery improvements.
Maintained knowledge of product lines to assist customers with inquiries.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
North Idaho College
Coeur D'Alene, ID
01-2005
Diploma -
Mullan High School
Mullan, ID
01-2003
Skills
Record Management
Public Records Fulfillment & Release
Correspondence
Customer Service
Documentation
Conflict Resolution
Organization
Scheduling
Data Entry
Record Retention
Redaction
Editing
Proofreading
Research
Prioritization
Communication
Training
Project Coordination
Team Collaboration
Software Proficiency: Word
Software Proficiency: PowerPoint
Software Proficiency: Excel
Software Proficiency: Adobe
Software Proficiency: Municode
Software Proficiency: Code Publishing
Software Proficiency: Laserfiche
Spillman CAD
Motorola radio systems
Accomplishments
Mullan High School Valedictorian
National Honor Society
North Idaho College Dean’s List 04/01/04
Top Student Idaho P.O.S.T Dispatcher Academy #58
EMT of the Year 2014 – Spirit Lake Fire Protection District
Firefighter of the Year 2015 – Spirit Lake Fire Protection District
Volunteer of the Year 2019 – Timberlake Fire Protection District
IAED Fire and Medical certification with Honors
Development
IFSAC Firefighter I & II
Previous Idaho EMT Basic
IFSAC Hazmat Awareness/Operations
Previous AHA CPR/AED Instructor
NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 700, 800
Idaho P.O.S.T. Supervisor Certificate
IAED EMD/EPD/EFD Experience
Timeline
Public Records Assistant/Legal Assistant 1/ Acting City Clerk
Records Clerk/Secretary/Tittle 1 Assistant/Health Care Assistant at David Douglas School DistrictRecords Clerk/Secretary/Tittle 1 Assistant/Health Care Assistant at David Douglas School District