Experienced team leader and administrator with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player providing technical and administrative support to staff. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative & Office Specialist III
Virginia Department of Health Professions
04.2021 - Current
Engaged and focused team player assisting in call center
Provide assistance to Case Intake Analysts, Regional Managers, Investigators and Inspectors
Process cases in timely manner for investigations of alleged misconduct by health care practitioners who are licensed/certified/registered with Virginia Department of Health Professions
Receive and process 37% of cases in a 6 month period from Case Intake Analysts in BOX
Process cases received daily using MLO (My License Office), electronic records management system
Preparation of legal correspondence for complainants as noted on case worksheet
Receiving applicant cases via BOX and assigning each to investigators or inspectors via Box
Effective oral and written communication skills
Respond to multiple calls per day
Assist customers on procedures of how to file complaints with DHP or directing complainants to other boards or agencies for further information
Compile confidential information received from Case Intake Analysts
Maintain source confidentiality
Listen empathetically to source’s complaints while focusing them on pertinent details
Share important information with DHP staff when it comes to attention, including co-workers, Case Intake Analysts, Investigators, and management
Remain calm and professional with callers and refer certain issues to management as per instructions
Motivated and able to work independently and as team player
Experienced with SharePoint, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Box and Calendar using Outlook
Knowledge and experience with regulations pertaining to various health professions
Train new staff in procedures related to processing complaints in Box and receiving calls from sources
Facilitate request for FOIA by emailing director with pertinent information
Familiar with Administrative Process Act.
Administrative Assistant Part-Time Wage
Virginia Department of Health Professions
06.2020 - 04.2021
Attentive team player providing key administrative support for Virginia Department of Health Profession’s Enforcement Division, in accordance with DHP office procedures and protocols
Organize daily tasks; processing, sorting, and distribution of incoming mail to include date stamping and scanning complaints to enforcement email in accurate and timely manner
Login to UPS Campusship and create shipments for outgoing mail and for processing and shipping of subpoenas and other legal documents as needed.
Administrative Assistant
Edgewood Group Family Services
01.2020 - 04.2021
Performed front line assistance via telephone and email to clients seeking information and services
Carried out daily tasks include copying, filing, answering calls from clients
Assist clients with certification through online registration
Develop and update policies and procedures for clients to be licensed by Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
Administrative Assistant
ThriveRVA
08.2019 - 12.2019
Worked as team member to launch new business
Daily tasks included keeping spa clean and in working order, ensuring proper food service per protocol and regulations, stocking supplies, and other non-routine duties as needed
Marketed business by going door-to-door to local businesses, as well as making phone calls and developing relationships with many other business owners
Assisted in developing social media posts
Developed excel spreadsheet to document all businesses contacted, brochures that were distributed, and follow-up dates to meet
Served as night manager to ensure employees thoroughly cleaned premises and secured building.
Substitute
Henrico County Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2019
Worked as substitute in elementary, middle and high schools, covering multiple educational and administrative positions including Instructional Assistant, Alternative Education Technician, Counseling Registrar, and front office staff
Positions require ability to learn and apply procedures quickly, build effective relationships with adults and children, use teamwork in classroom and office settings, and exhibit strong customer service skills through various types of interactions with public, staff, and students.
Police, Fire, Rescue Dispatcher
Norfolk International Airport
01.1986 - 01.1990
Responded to emergency calls calmly and efficiently, including alarms from TSA screening area, airlines, rental car counters, Airport Tower, Airport Fire and Rescue and any outside agencies needing assistance
Prioritized calls on multiple phone lines and dispatched appropriate units
Processed incident reports pursuant to protocol and completed daily call log
Participated in multiple state and federal aviation hijacking exercises.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA
01.1994
Certificate in Business Administration -
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA
01.1987
Skills
Data Entry Documentation
Records Management Systems
Customer Service
PC Proficiency
Administrative office operations
Awards Certifications Training
Crush-Stern Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service, American Red Cross, Exceptional Chapter leadership and dedication, May 2010
Certified by the Virginia State Police, To access the Virginia Criminal Information Network and the National Crime Information Center to assist officers in the field, 1986, 2019
911 Dispatcher Academy, 2019
Volunteer Experience
American Red Cross, 15 year Captain of Disaster Action Team
Exec Director - Boards of Barbers & Cosmetology, and Hearing Aid Specialist & Opticians at Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational RegulationExec Director - Boards of Barbers & Cosmetology, and Hearing Aid Specialist & Opticians at Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
US Government, Division of Allied, Dental and Public Health Professions at Bureau of Health Professions, Department of Health and Human ServicesUS Government, Division of Allied, Dental and Public Health Professions at Bureau of Health Professions, Department of Health and Human Services