Hardworking and forward-thinking healthcare professional. Team player, good communicator and planner with excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail. Eager to work with and to help move the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi tribe forward to support the next seven generations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Representative
Nottawaseppi Huron Band Of The Potawatomi
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2021 - Current
Assisted individuals with navigating health care systems, appointments, and classes.
Delivered healthy living and disease management information to specific population groups.
Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
Notified individuals regarding appointment follow-ups and referrals, and provided transportation to appointments.
Helped clients enroll in programs, arrange transportation, and coordinate paperwork.
Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid, or housing.
Advised on policy development, and assisted in community program implementation.
Collaborated with medical committees and boards to support community medical service programs.
Worked with clinical staff and the quality management team to boost continuous quality improvement efforts.
Handled research and administrative tasks to support community outreach and program initiatives.
Conducted home visits to assess patient needs and provide information about available community resources.
Body Shop Assistant
Barber Ford
Holland, MI
02.2017 - 07.2019
Greeted customers in friendly, professional manner, taking time to answer questions.
Estimated automobile repair time accurately, scheduling jobs according to shop capacity.
Built and maintained strong relationships with customers to encourage loyalty and obtain recommendations.
Communicated effectively with insurance companies, documenting in detail each process of repair.
Oversaw ordering of repair parts to ensure effective work flow.
Engaged with customers to resolve escalated issues, discuss and arrange payment schedules, and support customer satisfaction objectives.
Administered AutoMate to ensure accuracy and completeness of service invoicing.
Office Manager, Director of Ticketing and Merch
Berlin Raceway
Marne, MI
12.2008 - 01.2017
Managed day-to-day operations of the department, including budgeting, scheduling, and staffing.
Identified areas for improvement within the organization and developed plans to address them.
Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism, and performance objectives.
Facilitated collaboration between departments to ensure projects ran smoothly.
Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by resolving any issues quickly and effectively.
Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Fostered strong leadership by mentoring departmental heads in effective management practices.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
12-2027
Master of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising and Public Relations
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
12.2007
High School Diploma -
Fennville High School
Skills
Excellent work ethic
Concise time management
Attentive to detail
Dependable and punctual
Event coordination
Data entry
Customer relations
Friendly, positive attitude
Quick learner
Relationship Building
Accomplishments
Organized inagural mobile mammogram event for Native American women in 2023, subsequently necessitating quality improvement processes across the health department
Recipient of 2023 Jean E. Chabut Public Health Advocate Award (Michigan Public Health Association)
Recipient of 2023 High Five Award (American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network)
Affiliations
Active member of the Kent County Health Equity Council.
Active member of the Kent County Health Equity Council Advisory Board.
Active member of the Living Beyond Breast Cancer's Psychosocial Advisory Council.
Active member of the Corewell Health CHNA Multi-Year Grant for Kent County Organizations decision committee.
Timeline
Community Health Representative
Nottawaseppi Huron Band Of The Potawatomi
11.2021 - Current
Body Shop Assistant
Barber Ford
02.2017 - 07.2019
Office Manager, Director of Ticketing and Merch
Berlin Raceway
12.2008 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising and Public Relations
Probation Officer at Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, Tribal CourtProbation Officer at Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, Tribal Court