Tami K Talbot
Oley,PA
Summary
Relocating and seeking new career opportunities with a strong background in healthcare navigation and insurance. Proven skills in project planning, public relations, data entry, SOP operations, and SAP budgeting. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools, adaptable to both remote and office environments. Open to travel and flexible in work arrangements. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Biology Lab Tech
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA
10.2019 - Current
- I am working as a biology lab tech
- I have RCRA and DOT hazard waste training
- Participated in team meetings to discuss research progress and findings.
- Assisted with setting up experimental protocols in accordance with safety standards.
- Monitored environmental conditions in the lab to ensure optimal working conditions.
- Budget maintenance for biology supplies and overall spending.
- Vendor relations to support science equipment implementation.
- Faculty support.
Part-Time
Paragon Behavioral Health Services LLC
03.2019 - 10.2019
- After completing my internship with the company, Paragon offered me a full-time job
Retail Part-Time
Follet
Reading , PA
08.2017 - 03.2019
- I am a part-time cashier, stocker, and customer services worker in the college’s bookstore
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Internship
Paragon Behavioral Health Services, LLC
12.2018 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: It was an exciting atmosphere as it was a startup company that is expanding and growing
- I gained both billing, insurance billing coding, and human resource experience during this internship
- It was an exciting atmosphere as it was a startup company that is expanding and growing
Lab Assistant
Reading Area Community College
08.2013 - 08.2017
- I worked as a student lab assistant, under the title of work study, in the science labs at Reading Area Community College
- This job entailed good organization and keeping the work environment running fluently for the semester’s science classes
- I worked under a lab assistant and had direct contact with all the science teachers
Phlebotomist
Miller-Keystone Blood Center
09.2015 - 01.2016
- I worked on weekends as a blood collection specialist
- I drew blood to be processed and given to local hospitals
- There is one on one contact with clients as they came to donate that reinforced my strong interpersonal skills
- I worked in a strong standard operating procedure work environment
Student Activities
Reading Area Community College
08.2011 - 08.2013
- I spent some time as a work-study student working within the student activities office
- This is where I began to build my business networking opportunities
- It was a job that I found the ability to inspire students to translate their academic interests into real-world applications within the leadership program that I participated in as well work hand in hand with at the college
3rd Shift Stocker, Cashier
Wal-Mart
01.1996 - 07.2011
- In this role, I performed customer service in the contact I had with many people shopping
- My product knowledge was expanded in that I worked within many departments within the store
- I received forklift training and worked for a time in warehouse maintenance
Emergency Medical Technician/Patient Transport
Goodwill Ambulance
08.2007 - 09.2009
- Took my training and received my license as an EMT at Goodwill Ambulance in 2007
- I was hired and performed patient transport and EMT services at Goodwill
Administrative Director
D.E. Hauling, Inc.
06.1999 - 08.2007
- Company Overview: My former husband and I owned and operated a small corporation
- My job entailed scheduling, bookkeeping, human resource and tax preparation for the company
- There were ownership and operation of a tri-axle dump truck that we provided services with
- My former husband and I owned and operated a small corporation
Customer Service, Stocker, Cashier
Douglassville Ace Hardware
03.2006 - 07.2007
- Company Overview: Working with this family-owned company was one of the most enjoyable jobs that I have ever had
- I was hired while the store was still under construction, so I was able to develop vested ownership in the company due to the setting of the store
- I was hired to work with the lawn and garden center portion of the store
- The small business atmosphere was appealing to me at that point in my life
- I was also a key holder for the store
- Working with this family-owned company was one of the most enjoyable jobs that I have ever had
Personal Care Giver
Anna Harman
01.1994 - 01.2004
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Retail
The Gap
08.2001 - 06.2002
- Coordinated delivery schedules between suppliers and retail outlets.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits to customers in retail stores.
- Identified potential areas of improvement within the retail trading system.
- Maintained a clean and orderly retail environment.
Craft Shop, Florist, and Gifts
The Greenery of Morgantown
09.1987 - 02.1989
- Communicated clearly and effectively with customers to determine the type of arrangement desired, the occasion, the date, the time, and the location of each arrangement needed.
- Kept the store clean and organized at all times.
- Provided excellent customer service by helping customers choose appropriate bouquets for their needs.
- Developed relationships with vendors to acquire discounts on bulk purchases.
- Created floral designs with fresh flowers for special occasions such as weddings, funerals, and holidays.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise daily.
- Set up colorful and inspiring store displays and arrangements.
Temp. Services
Peoples Place
06.1987 - 09.1987
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Dental Receptionist
Dr. Williams, D.D.S.
06.1986 - 08.1986
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
- Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing, and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
- Arranged documents for insurance claims.
- Verified patients' eligibility for benefits under various insurance plans.
- Prepared reports, invoices, letters, or medical records using word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications.
- Answered and managed incoming calls and emails.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, preparing reports, and ordering supplies.
Education
BS - HEALTHCARE SCIENCE
ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY
Reading, PA04-2017
Phlebotomy Certification -
Reading Area Community College
Reading05.2016
AA - HEALTH SCIENCE
READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Reading, PA05.2016
EMT CERTIFICATION -
GOODWILL AMBULANCE
Pottstown, PA06.2007
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BLUE MOUNTAIN ACADEMY
Hamburg, PA05.1987
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL -
WILMINGTON JR. ACADEMY
Wilmington, DE06.1983
Skills
- Data Entry
- Financial Assistant
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Safety Hazards (OSHA)
- Phlebotomist
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Interviewing Skills
- Medical Equipment Knowledge
- Cashier Trained
- Customer Service
- Forklift Trained
- Pay Roll
- Hazard Waste Disposal
- Healthcare Navigation
- Event Planning
- Phone Skills
- Computer Skills
- Word
- Excel
- Life Support Services
- EMT
- HIPAA Compliant
- Electronic Health Records
- Insurance Preparation
- Tax Preparation
- Patient Assessment
- Project Planning
- Hazard waste management
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Vendor relations
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Multitasking capacity
- Microscopy Usage
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Laboratory safety
- Time management abilities
- Decision-making
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Biology Lab Tech
Kutztown University
10.2019 - Current
Part-Time
Paragon Behavioral Health Services LLC
03.2019 - 10.2019
Internship
Paragon Behavioral Health Services, LLC
12.2018 - 02.2019
Retail Part-Time
Follet
08.2017 - 03.2019
Phlebotomist
Miller-Keystone Blood Center
09.2015 - 01.2016
Lab Assistant
Reading Area Community College
08.2013 - 08.2017
Student Activities
Reading Area Community College
08.2011 - 08.2013
Emergency Medical Technician/Patient Transport
Goodwill Ambulance
08.2007 - 09.2009
Customer Service, Stocker, Cashier
Douglassville Ace Hardware
03.2006 - 07.2007
Retail
The Gap
08.2001 - 06.2002
Administrative Director
D.E. Hauling, Inc.
06.1999 - 08.2007
3rd Shift Stocker, Cashier
Wal-Mart
01.1996 - 07.2011
Personal Care Giver
Anna Harman
01.1994 - 01.2004
Craft Shop, Florist, and Gifts
The Greenery of Morgantown
09.1987 - 02.1989
Temp. Services
Peoples Place
06.1987 - 09.1987
Dental Receptionist
Dr. Williams, D.D.S.
06.1986 - 08.1986
BS - HEALTHCARE SCIENCE
ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY
Phlebotomy Certification -
Reading Area Community College
AA - HEALTH SCIENCE
READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EMT CERTIFICATION -
GOODWILL AMBULANCE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BLUE MOUNTAIN ACADEMY
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL -
WILMINGTON JR. ACADEMY
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