LATIA Vandiver
Office manager
Baltimore,MD
Summary
I am an innovative and purposeful professional with over 15+ years of leadership and management in medical and financial settings. Along with strong customer service skills, I have strong organizational skills, and concise communication skills verbally and through other communication outlets such as emails and portal entries. I am an intelligent team player equipped with comprehensive experience in diverse areas in the financial field including accounts payable, purchase order creation and maintenance, procurement purchases, working funds disbursement, strategic planning, decision making, and "out of the box" thinking. I am a highly efficient, dependable, energetic, self-motivated professional-seeking employment within an organization that will provide opportunities for personal growth and professional development. I successfully thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments. I am searching for a professional environment where I can exceed expectations by highlighting my talents and abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
University of Baltimore
12.2022 - Current
- Streamlined Department process for submitting Purchase Orders through State Procurement.
- Organized annual Health Care Workshop for Professor of Pathology and Division Director of Molecular Pathology.
- Oversee all orders for Department including clinical operations, research and administrative areas; balance and reconcile P-Card transactions to ensure compliance within the University while following State of Maryland Policy and Procedures.
- Submit all travel requests and travel reimbursements for Professors and Residents following general instructions and campus procedures.
- Submit all payment requests for compensation.
- Maintain accounting procedures while processing and paying invoices; maintain paper filing system, along with an electronic filing system to satisfy individual departmental needs and retention requirements; function as the point of contact for all Pathology labs and residents as well as University Strategic Sourcing; review documentations to ensure compliance is met; create and process invoices for UMPA.
Office Manager
University of Baltimore
12.2022 - Current
- Streamlined Department process for submitting Purchase Orders through State Procurement.
- Organized annual Health Care Workshop for Professor of Pathology and Division Director of Molecular Pathology.
- Oversee all orders for Department including clinical operations, research and administrative areas; balance and reconcile P-Card transactions to ensure compliance within the University while following State of Maryland Policy and Procedures.
- Submit all travel requests and travel reimbursements for Professors and Residents following general instructions and campus procedures.
- Submit all payment requests for compensation.
- Maintain accounting procedures while processing and paying invoices; maintain paper filing system, along with an electronic filing system to satisfy individual departmental needs and retention requirements; function as the point of contact for all Pathology labs and residents as well as University Strategic Sourcing; review documentations to ensure compliance is met; create and process invoices for UMPA.
Administrative Assistant
University of Baltimore
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Schedule and maintain the Director of Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory in the University of Maryland Medical Center; perform back up administrative duties for Department Professor's.
- Organized Site Visits from grant sponsors from international locations including coordination for travel, agenda and supplies.
Administrative Assistant
University of Baltimore
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Schedule and maintain the Director of Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory in the University of Maryland Medical Center; perform back up administrative duties for Department Professor's.
- Organized Site Visits from grant sponsors from international locations including coordination for travel, agenda and supplies.
Manager
Esther's Place Assisted Living
05.2006 - 01.2017
- Prepared staff schedules, scheduled client appointments, administered patient's medications, conducted patient vitals EKF's, and glucose monitoring while maintaining confidentiality; met daily with patient's physicians.
- Maintained medical management by reordering as needed.
- Conducted a check of invoices with items received prior to filing in a safe location as well as maintaining record keeping of invoices for medical items purchased and paid.
- Assisted patients who have multi-system issues while ensuring State of Maryland Policies and Procedures are being met.
- Provided staff with knowledge and skills necessary to apply quantitative and statistically base modeling techniques to have greater department understanding of patient's behavior; provided staff with guidance so they can provide proper care and management expertise to all patients.
- Always demonstrated a strong willingness to help in other areas outside of assigned job duties to help the overall progress of the company.
- Certificate for Outstanding Customer Service
- Certificate for Extraordinary Leadership
Manager
Esther's Place Assisted Living
05.2006 - 01.2017
- Prepared staff schedules, scheduled client appointments, administered patient's medications, conducted patient vitals EKF's, and glucose monitoring while maintaining confidentiality; met daily with patient's physicians.
- Maintained medical management by reordering as needed.
- Conducted a check of invoices with items received prior to filing in a safe location as well as maintaining record keeping of invoices for medical items purchased and paid.
- Assisted patients who have multi-system issues while ensuring State of Maryland Policies and Procedures are being met.
- Provided staff with knowledge and skills necessary to apply quantitative and statistically base modeling techniques to have greater department understanding of patient's behavior; provided staff with guidance so they can provide proper care and management expertise to all patients.
- Always demonstrated a strong willingness to help in other areas outside of assigned job duties to help the overall progress of the company.
- Certificate for Outstanding Customer Service
- Certificate for Extraordinary Leadership
Education
PHLEBOTOMY
Brown's Career Institution and Training Center
Baltimore, MDMANAGEMENT
Zion HealthCare
Baltimore, MDMEDICATION TECHNICIAN
Sojourner Douglas College
Baltimore, MDACCOUNTING/BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/NURSING
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MDSkills
Quantum Financial
Experience Years
16
Liaison Experience Years
14
Timeline
Office Manager
University of Baltimore
12.2022 - Current
Office Manager
University of Baltimore
12.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
University of Baltimore
01.2017 - 12.2022
Administrative Assistant
University of Baltimore
01.2017 - 12.2022
Manager
Esther's Place Assisted Living
05.2006 - 01.2017
Manager
Esther's Place Assisted Living
05.2006 - 01.2017
PHLEBOTOMY
Brown's Career Institution and Training Center
MANAGEMENT
Zion HealthCare
MEDICATION TECHNICIAN
Sojourner Douglas College
ACCOUNTING/BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/NURSING
Baltimore City Community College