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Payton Wehr

Summary

A driven and versatile professional recognized for demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Proficient in HR, public affairs, and management, actively seeking a challenging opportunity for career development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Experience Coordinator / Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
Lake Geneva, WI
10.2023 - Current
  • Manages front desk operations including scheduling appointments, collecting payments, or processing invoices for dental services.
  • Responds to inquiries from patients regarding their accounts or dental services offered.
  • Monitors supply levels within the office and orders new materials as needed.
  • Processes referrals to specialists when required by the dentist.
  • Creates a welcoming environment for patients by providing exceptional customer service at all times.

Human Resources Assistant

Gundersen Health System
LA CROSSE, WI
12.2022 - Current
  • Supports daily HR operations within Organizational Development
  • Coordinates hospital blood drives by managing internal communications via the distribution of informative fliers across campus, and the maintenance of the internal staff webpage for blood drive information
  • Ensures effective communication between the GHS Blood Bank/lab leaders and the Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin
  • Organizes and distributes monthly leadership invites, effectively bolstering intraorganizational communication
  • Collaborates with recruitment to manage invites for new leader onboarding and leadership training, streamlining the process
  • Provides support to a variety of Program Consultants within the Organizational Development team
  • Spearheads 'Fresh Air Fridays,' an initiative promoting staff well-being through outdoor breaks and collaboration with local mobile food vendors in order to diversify dining options
  • Compiles and analyzes course evaluation data for facilitators and strategic organization leaders, allowing informed decision-making.

Mass Communications Specialist

Wisconsin Army National Guard
MADISON, WI
06.2021 - Current
  • Supervises and assists the administration of Army public affairs programs by researching, preparing, and distributing news releases, articles, social media posts, and photographs depicting Army personnel and activities
  • Facilitates media training and interviews
  • Coordinates with news agencies for media inquiries and media pools
  • Conducts training programs on social media and unit public affairs, equipping Soldiers throughout Wisconsin to effectively showcase Wisconsin National Guard training exercises across the state
  • Mobilized in June 2022 in support of African Lion '22
  • African Lion is a premier multinational, combined, joint exercise conducted in Morocco
  • Coordinated directly with partner nations such as Tunisia, Senegal, Italy, and England
  • Produced a variety of media products including articles, photographs, interviews, video packages, social media posts, and more.

Assistant Office Manager

Aspen Dental
ONALASKA, WI
10.2020 - 12.2022
  • Oversaw administrative tasks including maintaining a productive schedule for providers, staff scheduling, purchasing office supplies, and supervising staff
  • Emphasized leadership, analytical thinking, strong organizational skills, and communication abilities
  • Completed treatment plan consultations with patients to include coordinating scheduling for dental procedures and maximizing insurance benefits for patients to minimize out-of-pocket expenses
  • Successfully trained front office staff, ensuring they delivered exceptional customer service, managed appointments efficiently, and maintained a smooth patient experience
  • Managed prescription calls on behalf of providers for patients, ensuring seamless medication delivery and patient care.

Human Resources Specialist

Wisconsin Army National Guard
09.2014 - 06.2021
  • Processed personnel and administrative functions, including soldier in-processing, outprocessing, birth month audits, military personnel file management, awards, promotions, etc
  • Acted as the Personnel Office point of contact during state active duty orders following the 2021 Inauguration riots, contributing to mission success during a critical period
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational and administrative skills, enhancing the overall efficiency of military operations
  • Drafted and reviewed submissions for awards and leadership evaluations, streamlining both the award process and yearly reviews for promotions.

Education

B.A - Communication

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, WI
05.2025

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Social Media Management
  • Meta Business Suite
  • Strategic Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Office Administration

Timeline

Patient Experience Coordinator / Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
10.2023 - Current

Human Resources Assistant

Gundersen Health System
12.2022 - Current

Mass Communications Specialist

Wisconsin Army National Guard
06.2021 - Current

Assistant Office Manager

Aspen Dental
10.2020 - 12.2022

Human Resources Specialist

Wisconsin Army National Guard
09.2014 - 06.2021

B.A - Communication

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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