Omyra Cherrez
Clermont,FL
Summary
Administrative professional with focus on streamlining office processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Known for dependability and adaptability, fostering collaborative environment to achieve team goals. Skilled in organizing information, managing schedules, and supporting administrative functions with precision and reliability. Experienced with working with youths of all ages.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guidance Clerk II
Lake County School District
09.2023 - Current
- Served as a liaison between parents, teachers, Counselors, administration, and external schools to ensure effective communication regarding students' needs and Records
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing Student Cumulative Records
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, counselors, administration, and external schools regarding student needs and records
- Coordinated and scheduled PTC, ELL, 504 meetings with spanish translation support if needed
- Maintained highest professional standards in test security and administration protocols as a proctor for testing
- Submitted 504 and ELL Accomodations to College Board and CLT for extended time approval
- Managed Bright Future Volunteer hours, serving as point person for data entry
- Organized and ensured ELL and 504 records complied with audits
- Improved student emotional well-being by providing empathetic guidance and support during one-on-one counseling
- Ensured School safety protocols onsite and offsite following field trips
Managed Care Billing/Collections Specialist and Grant Coordinator
Leake and Watts Services, Inc.
08.2006 - 07.2017
- Work with Senior Director of Strategic Health Initiatives in Article 31 billing
- Work closely with Chief Financial Officer, Controller, Senior Accountants, Executive Director and School Superintendent in monitoring budgets and monthly expenses
- Process monthly OPWDD billing for over 30 sites, Article 31 Billing and overview
- Submit proposals, PD reports, final expenditure reports, and annual surveys
- Assure and managed grant funds are implemented and disbursed within state guidelines
- Work with Medicaid Accountant to reconcile non-payment issues
Independent Living Specialist/Trainer
Leake and Watts Services, Inc.
10.2003 - 08.2006
- Provided life skills training and workshops to residential and foster care youth and young adults, 210 on census
- Supervised program on a provisional basis
- Allocated and dispersed monthly stipends
- Provided consulting services in the development of Mentoring Initiative Program
- Served as advocate for youth and young adults
Billing Manager (Mid-Level)
Program Planners, Inc.
06.2001 - 10.2003
- Supervised billing staff and monitored incoming quality of insurance billing processes
- Processed remits and trial balance sand Appealed claims of approximately 500k
- Worked with over twenty five managed care insurances in resolving expedited payment issues
- Followed up with financial and collection reports regarding individual accounts
- Responsible for incoming revenue and outgoing disbursements
- Processed accounts receivable reimbursements through HBOC Star Financial Product
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Deviant Behavior And Social Control
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY01-2002
Associate of Arts - Mental Health
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY01-1995
Skills
- Administrative assistance
- Attentive to detail and very Organized
- Resourceful and Meet all deadlines
- Direct Care with Youths
- Student Management
- Team Work
- Data Entry
Certification
- Heartsaver(First Aid, CPR, AED) 11/5/2024 - 11/2026
- Mandatory Abuse Reporting 02/2024
- YNA training
- Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Guidance Clerk II
Lake County School District
09.2023 - Current
Managed Care Billing/Collections Specialist and Grant Coordinator
Leake and Watts Services, Inc.
08.2006 - 07.2017
Independent Living Specialist/Trainer
Leake and Watts Services, Inc.
10.2003 - 08.2006
Billing Manager (Mid-Level)
Program Planners, Inc.
06.2001 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Deviant Behavior And Social Control
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Associate of Arts - Mental Health
LaGuardia Community College
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