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Makenzie Vlach

Fond Du Lac,WI

Summary

To work for a company that allows me to use the skills and knowledge I have learned in my previous endeavors, while gaining additional expertise to further benefit myself and the company.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Bid Coordinator

Michels Power Inc
Neenah, WI
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed detailed bid submission plans and timetables; monitored progress and reported on progress to project team.
  • Gathered and organized data required for successful completion of bids.
  • Reviewed, edited, and proofread all bids prior to submission.
  • Prepared presentations for review by senior management related to existing or prospective bids.
  • Created templates for use in developing new bids or responding to requests for proposals.
  • Analyzed RFPs to determine specifications, timeline commitments, deliverables, milestones. required by customers in order to develop appropriate responses.
  • Drafted responses to RFPs including technical solutions, cost estimates, delivery schedules, terms and conditions and other relevant information as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations pertaining to bid processes at both federal, state levels.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for planning, budgeting and scheduling work.
  • Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.

Procurement Administrative Assistant

Michels Corporations
Brownsville , WI
12.2021 - 04.2024
  • Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
  • Maintained accurate department and customer records.
  • Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  • Managed office duties, organized workspaces, answered emails and made phone calls.
  • Responded to client and vendor inquiries via email and telephone, providing updated and accurate information.
  • Created and revised systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping systems, office layout and budgetary requirements.
  • Double-checked account and application information provided by clients to assist in making accurate credit decisions.
  • Entered credit slips and return requests to issue authorizations and process returns documentation.

Medical Sales Specialist

Agnesian HealthCare
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assessed client needs and sold appropriate products.
  • Trained patients on how to properly operate medical equipment.
  • Demonstrated correct operation and preventive maintenance of medical equipment to personnel.
  • Reported data for maintenance, installations and inventory assessments.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Patient Access Representative

Agnesian HealthCare
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Organized and maintained records by updating and obtaining both personal and financial information from patients.
  • Obtained necessary signatures for privacy laws and consent for treatment.
  • Assembled registration paperwork and placed identification bands on patient.
  • Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
  • Applied knowledge of payer requirements and utilized on-line eligibility systems to verify patient coverage and policy limitations.
  • Updated reference materials with Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer requirements, guidelines, policies and list of accepted insurance plans.
  • Obtained health, financial and religious information from patients at time of admission.
  • Educated patients and caregivers in the use of at-home healthcare equipment.
  • Scheduled and implemented patient admissions and discharges.

Nanny

Care.com Inc
01.2011 - 03.2021
  • Provide care for children - infants to teenagers.
  • Transportation.
  • Cleaned and tidied living room and kitchen after activities to maintain safe spaces.
  • Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Engaged with children to create nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
  • Prepared simple snacks to feed children.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Helped children complete homework and special assignments daily to support academic performance.

Respite Care Provider

State of Wisconsin
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Made transportation arrangements and accompanied clients for appointments, errands and outings.
  • Maintained hygienic and safe environments through frequent sanitation and cleaning.
  • Provided home care and worked at care facilities.
  • Assisted ill, disabled and elderly clients by providing companionship, and comfort.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treated minor symptoms and wounds.
  • Utilized diverse activities to support social, emotional and recreational needs of individuals under care.
  • Kept home environments free of hazards.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients, including significant health changes.
  • Cared for wounds by changing bandages, dressings and binders to promote healing.
  • Worked with patients and families to design meal, rehabilitation and other plans for long-term success.

Licensed Esthetician

The Spa Retreat
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Educated clients on skin care procedures and products.
  • Maintained rigorous standards of sanitation and sterilization as directed by law and spa's policies and procedures.
  • Set up patient rooms and sterilized equipment.
  • Collected patient history to analyze patient-specific needs and determine proper skincare treatments.
  • Improved appearance of clients' skin through non-surgical processes.
  • Pursued continuing education to learn new advances in skin condition treatments.

Licensed Esthetician

The Osthoff Resort
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Provided excellent customer service and skin care treatments to all clients.
  • Educated clients on skin care procedures and products.
  • Maintained rigorous standards of sanitation and sterilization as directed by law and spa's policies and procedures.
  • Set up patient rooms and sterilized equipment.
  • Improved appearance of clients' skin through non-surgical processes.
  • Learned new techniques, including complete chemical peel process.
  • Instructed clients on how to apply make-up to achieve desired look.

Licensed Esthetician

Essence Salon & Day Spa
03.2017 - 09.2017
  • Provided excellent customer service and skin care treatments to all clients.
  • Educated clients on skin care procedures and products.
  • Maintained rigorous standards of sanitation and sterilization as directed by law and spa's policies and procedures.
  • Set up patient rooms and sterilized equipment.
  • Improved appearance of clients' skin through non-surgical processes.
  • Pursued continuing education to learn new advances in skin condition treatments.
  • Learned new techniques, including complete chemical peel process.

Beauty Advisor

Walgreens
06.2016 - 03.2017
  • Finalized purchases and processed payments.
  • Built and deepened productive and positive customer relationships with high-quality service and focus on gaining loyalty.
  • Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
  • Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing payments.
  • Showed customers how to apply makeup and other products to achieve desired looks.
  • Evaluated customer skin to determine unique conditions and skin type.

Assistant

West Bend Wellness Center
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Greeted clients, assisting operations by performing entrance interview tasks to determine need.
  • Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request services and deliver instructions from office management.
  • Handled data entry tasks with high levels of speed and accuracy.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Caregiver

Beech Assured Care
07.2015 - 12.2015
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.

Education

Licensed Esthetician - Esthetics

Academy of Beauty Professionals - Appleton
Appleton, WI
09.2017

High School Diploma -

Fond Du Lac High School
Fond Du Lac, WI
01.2015

Skills

  • Microsoft
  • Excel
  • Data entry documentation
  • Detail oriented
  • Report analysis
  • Administrative operations
  • Customer relations
  • Multitasking and prioritization

Timeline

Bid Coordinator

Michels Power Inc
04.2024 - Current

Procurement Administrative Assistant

Michels Corporations
12.2021 - 04.2024

Medical Sales Specialist

Agnesian HealthCare
07.2021 - 12.2021

Patient Access Representative

Agnesian HealthCare
07.2020 - 07.2021

Respite Care Provider

State of Wisconsin
11.2019 - 03.2020

Licensed Esthetician

The Spa Retreat
10.2019 - 03.2020

Licensed Esthetician

The Osthoff Resort
09.2017 - 03.2020

Licensed Esthetician

Essence Salon & Day Spa
03.2017 - 09.2017

Beauty Advisor

Walgreens
06.2016 - 03.2017

Assistant

West Bend Wellness Center
01.2016 - 04.2016

Caregiver

Beech Assured Care
07.2015 - 12.2015

Nanny

Care.com Inc
01.2011 - 03.2021

Licensed Esthetician - Esthetics

Academy of Beauty Professionals - Appleton

High School Diploma -

Fond Du Lac High School
Makenzie Vlach