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Michelle Washington

Baton Rouge,USA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with vast experience providing accurate and timely financial data and updates. Proven ability to manage accounts receivable, process payments, and ensure customer satisfaction. Experienced in utilizing cutting-edge technologies to streamline accounting operations and reduce costs. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a knack for identifying and resolving discrepancies.

Goal-oriented Teacher’s Assistant that offers support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.

Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress.

Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

ABA Behavior Therapist

Rise ABA Services
2025.06 - Current

Worked with difficult clients with neurological disorders

  • Developed and implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for clients.
  • Conducted data collection and analysis to monitor client progress and adjust strategies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment effectiveness and client outcomes.
  • Trained and mentored new therapists on ABA techniques and best practices.
  • Reduced challenging behaviors by implementing evidence-based interventions and monitoring their effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to devise comprehensive strategies for achieving clients'' behavioral goals.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and facilitating meaningful therapeutic relationships.
  • Enhanced patient progress by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
  • Delivered social skills curriculums and programs in support of client skills development.

Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist

BATON ROUGE COLLECTIONS
2021.05 - Current
  • Work to monitor customer accounts, identify past due unpaid invoices, investigate and resolve payment, tax and refund discrepancies and locate company contacts to discuss unpaid, delayed and/or disputed invoices and other irregularities
  • Maintain updated customer and process files
  • Maintain subject matter expertise of assigned accounts, including knowledge of financial status, trends, and account specific processes/process improvement
  • Organize workload, identify/adjust for priorities, manage time efficiently and communicate proactively
  • Utilize strong problem solving skills, analysis tools and attention to detail to identify, communicate and resolve issues
  • Establish and build strong internal and external customer relationships through collaboration, negotiation and conflict management
  • Utilize leadership skills to execute assigned tasks, projects and initiatives
  • Understand and support the achievement of department financial goals
  • Perform work in accordance with standard accounting principles and an overall adherence to company policy
  • Generate, scan and forward invoice copies as requested
  • Perform account, payment and offset reconciliations to ensure accuracy
  • Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
  • Insure that payments are applied correctly to customer invoices daily
  • Research and resolve payment discrepancies
  • Investigate and resolve customer queries
  • Process adjustments and offsets
  • Communicate with customers via phone, email and mail if necessary
  • Assist with month end closing

Customer Service Representative

ANSAFONE COMMUNICATIONS
2019.08 - Current
  • Work both independently and as part of a team to monitor customer accounts, identify, investigate and resolve skipped, delayed and/or disputed payments and other irregularities
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions
  • Organize workload, identify/adjust for priorities, manage time efficiently and communicate proactively
  • Utilize strong problem solving skills, analysis tools and attention to detail to identify, communicate and resolve issues
  • Generated focused questions to gauge service needs, systematically recording information in electronic platforms
  • Utilize leadership skills to execute assigned tasks, projects and initiatives
  • Understand and support the achievement of department financial goals
  • Perform work in accordance with standard accounting principles and an overall adherence to company policy
  • Generate, scan and forward invoice copies as requested
  • Perform account, payment and offset reconciliations to ensure accuracy
  • Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
  • Insure that payments are applied correctly to customer invoices daily
  • Research and resolve payment discrepancies
  • Generate age analysis
  • Investigate and resolve customer queries
  • Process adjustments and offsets
  • Handled payment transactions efficiently
  • Assist with month end closing

Head Custodian

MILLINEAL
2018.05 - Current
  • Used industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks
  • Arranged and cleaned spaces through meticulous relocation of equipment and furniture
  • Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors
  • Achieved organized appearance with regular cleaning tasks
  • Performed deep bathroom cleaning to ensure orderly building condition
  • Wiped down various surfaces using approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses

Prep Cook

THE LITTLE VILLAGE
2017.05 - Current
  • Upheld hygiene standards in the kitchen by systematically cleaning dishes, disinfecting surfaces, and managing waste removal
  • Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing
  • Executed precision knife techniques for vegetables preparation
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time

Lawn Maintenance Laborer

RIGHT WAY LAWN SERVICE
2015.11 - Current
  • Maintained equipment and notified supervisors of needed repairs
  • Completed seasonal spring and fall cleanup by removing leaves and cleaning gutters
  • Pulled weeds and sprayed lawn with weed killer and other chemicals
  • Mowed and edged grass to trim lawn and removed cut grass using gas powered leaf blower
  • Trimmed hedges and pruned plants

Paraeducator, Special Education

THE LINK SCHOOL
2023.08 - 2024.12
  • Collaborated with other professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided to students.
  • Attended meetings related to Individual Education Plans.
  • Implemented positive behavior supports strategies within the classroom environment.
  • Conducted assessments such as Functional Behavior Assessments to better understand challenging behaviors exhibited by students.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student learning.
  • Developed strategies to meet needs of students with variety of disabilities.
  • Taught socially acceptable behavior, employing behavior modification or positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Alerted teacher of learning or behavioral problems associated with individual students.
  • Collected data to help determine student performance in academic and behavioral domains.
  • Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required.
  • Carried out behavior modification and personal development programs under supervision of special education instructors.
  • Observed students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.

Camp Counselor

KID POSSIBLE
2023.06 - 2024.07
  • Showed leadership skills by motivating campers to participate in team building activities.
  • Created an inclusive environment for all campers regardless of age, gender or race.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and commitment towards providing a fun learning experience for the kids.
  • Organized and explained rules for various team games and activities.
  • Addressed camper concerns and promptly resolved disputes.
  • Educated campers on importance of team work.
  • Attended staff meetings and relayed important information to campers.
  • Encouraged camper involvement in outdoor recreational activities such as swimming, hiking, canoeing.
  • Organized, led, and promoted interest in recreational activities.
  • Discussed rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
  • Explained rules and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.
  • Administered first aid according to prescribed procedures and notified emergency medical personnel when necessary.

Education

High School Diploma -

Indura Mura Institute
Baton Rouge La

Skills

  • Data collection
  • Learning strategies
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Motor skills development
  • Special education
  • Special needs
  • Decision-making
  • Student advocacy
  • Behavioral plan management
  • Proficient with [technology]
  • Relationship building skills
  • Peer mentoring
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Active listening
  • Emotional support
  • Disability awareness
  • Instructional adaptation
  • Sensory integration

Timeline

ABA Behavior Therapist

Rise ABA Services
2025.06 - Current

Paraeducator, Special Education

THE LINK SCHOOL
2023.08 - 2024.12

Camp Counselor

KID POSSIBLE
2023.06 - 2024.07

Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist

BATON ROUGE COLLECTIONS
2021.05 - Current

Customer Service Representative

ANSAFONE COMMUNICATIONS
2019.08 - Current

Head Custodian

MILLINEAL
2018.05 - Current

Prep Cook

THE LITTLE VILLAGE
2017.05 - Current

Lawn Maintenance Laborer

RIGHT WAY LAWN SERVICE
2015.11 - Current

High School Diploma -

Indura Mura Institute
Michelle Washington