Tara Suarez
Wauseon
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with a track record of streamlining operations at Lauf & Meents Doctors of Optometry. Excelled in organization and time management, significantly reducing payment turnaround times. Demonstrated expertise in office administration and data entry, alongside a proven ability to develop strong patient relationships and efficiently manage multitasking demands.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist/Office Administrative Assistant
Lauf & Meents Doctors of Optometry
06.2018 - Current
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
- Coordinated referral to medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Managed incoming phone calls professionally, ensuring accurate message taking and prompt response times.
- Assisted patients with insurance claims and provided guidance on coverage details.
- Streamlined invoice processing, reducing average payment turnaround time.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Childcare Provider
Tara's Daycare
08.2010 - 06.2018
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Played interactive games with toddlers and provided age-appropriate entertainment for older children.
Shift Supervisor/Inventory Specialist
Tiny's Dairy Barn
02.2009 - 06.2011
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Maintained compliance with state and local regulations pertaining to food safety and sanitation practices.
Education
Licensed Esthetician
Brown Aveda Institute
Mentor, OH05-2004
High School Diploma -
Wauseon High School
Wauseon, OH06-2003
Skills
- Organization skills
- Time management
- Data entry
- Appointment scheduling
- Office administration
- Clerical support
- Multitasking
Timeline
Receptionist/Office Administrative Assistant
Lauf & Meents Doctors of Optometry
06.2018 - Current
Childcare Provider
Tara's Daycare
08.2010 - 06.2018
Shift Supervisor/Inventory Specialist
Tiny's Dairy Barn
02.2009 - 06.2011
Licensed Esthetician
Brown Aveda Institute
High School Diploma -
Wauseon High School
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