Meagan Banks
Edinburg,USA
Summary
Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Program Coordinator
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
08.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: School of Nursing
- Responsible for the coordination, development, and implementation of the Nursing program
- Manage graduate admissions process, including tracking new applications, verifying requirements, and coordinating applicant interviews
- Oversee student onboarding for each cohort, preparing individualized programs of study, tracking progress, and maintaining compliance records
- Support academic progression through degree plan updates, licensure verification, and clinical placements
- Coordinate and execute events including orientations and mixers, overseeing logistics, materials preparation, and guest communications
- Facilitate graduation and credentialing processes, completing state and national forms, verifying transcripts, and guiding students through certification requirements
- School of Nursing
- Established robust alumni networks that facilitated ongoing mentorship opportunities and connections between current students and successful graduates.
- Streamlined administrative processes by implementing efficient systems for tracking student progress and maintaining accurate records.
- Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation.
- Monitored accreditation requirements closely, ensuring all graduate programs consistently met or exceeded the necessary standards for recognition by relevant governing bodies.
- Served as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration, ensuring clear communication of expectations and policies across all parties involved in the graduate program experience.
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: School of Nursing
- Gather and interpret transcript and test score for prospective students, and rank order them to assemble incoming cohorts, according to School of Nursing policies
- Work closely with the Dean of Nursing, Undergraduate Director, 2nd Degree Program Coordinator, and Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs on the progression and implementation of the Nursing Program
- Host and schedule Nursing Orientation and White Coat Ceremony
- Assist with degree auditing in order to prepare student for graduation
- Serve as Recording Secretary for Undergraduate Admission, Progression and Graduation Committee
- Create and deliver presentations to prospective and incoming students
- Gather immunization and other required items for admission
- Coordinate, schedule, and serve a liaison for clinical site assignments
- Assist students seeking with general information on nursing program
- Initial point of contact for student concerns, questions, and other potential issues that may arise
- Serve as ATI champion
- Lead contact in setup and orientation of CastleBranch software
- Assist in the professional development of peers
- School of Nursing
- Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
Office Manager
MASTERMIND CONSULTING
07.2017 - 05.2022
- Integrated logistic systems into company processes to improve operations and manage work orders and price changes
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications
- Produced high‐quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer‐facing needs using Excel and PowerPoint
- Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current, and compliant financial records
- Handled all incoming business and client requests for information
Operations Specialist
REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS (MED‐PASS)
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses
- Prepared month‐end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping
- Used advanced software skills to produce high‐quality documents, reports, and presentations
- Oversaw payroll and accounting systems and enter data into systems accurately
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates
Purchasing Coordinator
REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS (MED‐PASS)
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Studied and evaluated formal bids and made recommendations for awarding contracts
- Coordinated design of various medical handbooks and other documents
- Evaluated final products against quality standards and printing specifications
- Contacted each vendor and recorded information regarding price, availability, and quality of products
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities
- Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors
- Communicated frequently with vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders
- Performed routine reconciliation of open purchase orders
Corporate Wellness Director
ANYTIME FITNESS SPENCE INC / MASTERMIND CONSULTING
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Payroll management
- Corporate outreach
- Organized the Corporate Wellness Program for the 21 Anytime Fitness Locations owned and operated by Michael Gelfgot, John Spence, and Adam Ortman
- Advised clients and potential clients of available program initiatives
- Evaluated client needs and developed individualized health plans and matched clients with appropriate fitness trainers and nutritionists
- Maintained direct communication with clients via telephone, email, and social media to answer questions, offer advice regarding membership and available benefits and maintain a personal connection and interest in their wellness plans
- Marketing: created marketing ads and brochures
- Arranged and implemented community events and health fairs
- Arranged media ads and coverage of events
- Create, implement, and analyze employee and client satisfaction surveys
- Budget: Assisted General Manager/Owner in all aspects of fiscally related operations to assure fitness center remained profitable
- Coordinate client activities with personal trainers, exercise specialists, nutritionists, and wellness consultants
- Maintain all client information in secure and confidential databases
- Comply with all HIPPA rules and regulations
- Maintain client databases
- Maintain centerʹs databases and manage all corporate data
- Assist General Manager in data collection and writing of semi‐annual progress reports
- Prepare end‐of‐year progress reports
- Increased employee participation in wellness initiatives by designing targeted marketing campaigns.
Inbound Sales Representative
FULL BEAUTY BRANDS
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Proficiently and professionally responded to questions pertaining to orders, product availability, backorders, price, products and services, procedures, and policy
- Researched more complex issues regarding delivery follow‐up, order tracking
- Assisted customers in navigating the companyʹs website, placing orders online and troubleshooting technical issues
- Consistently met performance benchmarks in all areas (speed, accuracy, volume, and upsells)
- Enhanced productivity by staying on top of call scripts and maintaining control over direction of conversations
- Consistently met or exceeded assigned sales quotas while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction ratings.
- Increased product knowledge through continuous training, resulting in improved sales performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Development
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA04-2010
Skills
- Academic administration
- Problem-solving capacity
- Marketing initiatives
- Scheduling expertise
- Admissions coordination
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
Timeline
Graduate Program Coordinator
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
08.2022 - Current
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2021 - 08.2022
Operations Specialist
REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS (MED‐PASS)
07.2020 - 01.2021
Office Manager
MASTERMIND CONSULTING
07.2017 - 05.2022
Purchasing Coordinator
REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS (MED‐PASS)
01.2017 - 01.2020
Corporate Wellness Director
ANYTIME FITNESS SPENCE INC / MASTERMIND CONSULTING
06.2014 - 07.2017
Inbound Sales Representative
FULL BEAUTY BRANDS
02.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - International Development
Columbus State University
Similar Profiles
Miguel SalazarMiguel Salazar
Teacher's Assistant at The University Of Texas Rio Grande ValleyTeacher's Assistant at The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Isaac GuajardoIsaac Guajardo
Writing Tutor at University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyWriting Tutor at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
SK Taufiqul IslamSK Taufiqul Islam
Research Assistant at University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyResearch Assistant at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Francisco Olguin JrFrancisco Olguin Jr
Teacher's Assistant at The University Of Texas Rio Grande ValleyTeacher's Assistant at The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Monica Jasmine MoralesMonica Jasmine Morales
Team Member & Customer Service Associate at Michael'sTeam Member & Customer Service Associate at Michael's