PATIENCE LAWSON

Adaptable and detail-oriented professional with global academic and work experience across healthcare, nonprofit, education, and customer service sectors. Skilled in administrative support, cross-cultural communication, and project coordination. Technically proficient, people-focused, and driven by curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.

• The Opportunity Network, 2018 - Present, Selected for a 6-year leadership and college/career readiness fellowship, NYC
• Mock Trial Team, Democracy Prep, 2019 - 2020, Practiced legal reasoning and courtroom presentation as part of a competitive trial team
• BuildOn, 2018 - 2019, Contributed to food distribution, community gardens, and homeless outreach, NYC
• Bronx Borough Arts Festival, 2019, Semi-finalist for self-portrait featured at Lehman College Art Gallery, NYC

EPIC Systems (certified), Patient Scheduling, Insurance Verification, HIPAA Compliance, MyChart, Referral Processing, Data Management, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Excel (Advanced), In-Basket Messaging, Fax Systems, Multicultural Communication, Conflict Resolution, Team Collaboration, Public Speaking, Ga (fluent), Twi (fluent), English (fluent), French (beginner), Korean (beginner), Italian (in progress)

• EPIC Front Desk Training - Certified
• HIPAA Compliant

Creative expression through writing, poetry, painting, photography, and music. Passionate about learning languages, exploring new cultures, and bringing curiosity and creativity into every environment.