Detail-oriented and methodical offering years of experience in related roles. Exceptional abilities in conducting research, problem-solving and prioritizing simultaneous tasks. Leverages resourcefulness, critical thinking, adaptability, and superior work ethic for top job performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Specialist
Shuffield Lowman & Wilson, P.A.
08.2023 - Current
Ensures confidentiality at all times.
Performs daily and monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
Streamlined billing processes, implemented new billing procedures and guidelines in compliance with Florida Bar Rules and Ethics.
Coordinates and processes billing for billing partners to include drafting, revising, coordinated matters to be billed together, and preparing pre-bills and Invoices per attorney/department specifications in a timely manner. Revisions include narratives, splits, combines, write-downs, and write offs.
Monitoring outstanding invoices, the Work in Progress (W.I.P.), and performing collections duties. Especially during end of quarter.
Generating and delivering client Invoices in the requested formatting.
Processes Trust Disbursements and Wires both domestic and international for matters in all departments. As well as processes Real Estate Closing Rec Sheets, cutting checks, holding funds, and Wires.
Confirming rates and fee arrangements such as quotes, flat fees, and fixed fees.
Researching and resolving any inquiries regarding billing issues and problems.
Generating billing statements and production reports, as requested. Such as Billing Analysis, Audit Reports, Fee Petition Reports, and Billing Projection Reports.
Processing payments via telephone and in person with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Making outbound calls to clients to discuss and resolve account needs.
Handled accounts payable activities to facilitate accurate payment of bills and expenses such as LexisNexis Cost, Fed-ex Cost, and processing Partner/Employee Reimbursements.
Teaches new Associates and Paralegals how to properly bill their time whether Non-Billable or Billable.
Hold Quarterly meetings to review previous goals, set strategic goals moving forward, and ensure everyone remains aligned with the companies vision and mission.
Administrative Specialist
Orange County Utilities
04.2022 - 08.2023
Creates and manages Purchase Requisitions and Contracts for multiple Facilities throughout Orange County.
Updating excel sheets on preventative maintenance quarterly and annually.
Perform clerical duties such as filing, answering phones, and data entry.
Ensures everyone has what they need whether that is getting water, mailing a document or setting up for meetings.
Designate a daily schedule for the Team and assures all documents are turned in on a timely manner.
Assist fellow employees and team.
Maintain communications with Vendors in regards to scheduling, reports, etc.
Procedure Authorizations
Digestive & Liver Center of FL
01.2022 - 04.2022
Responsible for insurance verifications, pre-authorizations and referrals.
Assisted office managers with billing regularly.
Obtained authorizations for surgical procedures in a timely manner.
Verified insurances were operative and retrieved patients coverage.
Checked patients in and out, answered multi-line phones, scheduled tests, searched medical records and placed charges into the database.
Answered complex billing questions and authorizations research.
Verified signatures authorizations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Customer Support Specialist
Concentrix
06.2021 - 01.2022
Held weekly team meetings to go over customer expectations and feedback.
Assisted customers with their accounts and troubleshooting.
Maintained up to date and conscious of the systems in place to provide top tier service to customers and assist other employees.
Operated with five different platforms per phone call with customers.
Worked proficiently and clearly on each interaction with customers.
Performed different types of customer rapport and empathy to de-escalate irate customers.
Fixed issues on financial accounts marked for fraud or suspicious activity.
Maintained the companies numbers on satisfaction at a high rate.
Paralegal
David Chico Law Group
11.2019 - 03.2020
Met with clients on their cases and gave them case status updates.
Handled communications between clients, paralegals, judicial assistants, judges and attorneys.
Assisted attorneys with any needs whether it was faxing a document, running to the court house or getting coffee.
Reviewed the court files and stayed up to date on cases.
Maintained the database up to date with documents on cases.
Used three different databases on a daily basis such as law pay, quickbooks and time99.
Assisted accountant with quickbooks and bank Errands.
Receptionist
David Chico Law Group
08.2018 - 11.2019
Purchased all office supplies and maintained all office equipment such as copies, fax machines, etc.
Open, sorted, and distributed incoming and outgoing mail.
Provided administrative support for all departments, including creation and filing of forms and implementation of filing systems.
Answered the phones and faxes.
Greeted clients as they came into our office.
Kept reception area clean and safe.
Cashier/Clerk
McDonald's
12.2016 - 06.2017
Displayed strong cash handling skills.
Exceeded excellent customer service skills.
Maintained the premises both inside and out in a neat clean condition at all times, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes and rearranging merchandise.
In a busy, fast-paced environment I provided courteous, friendly and efficient customer service to customers and team members.
Remained calm and relaxed in times of high activity.
Skills
Bilingual - English and Spanish
Well versed in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)
Team Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Invoice processing
Data Entry Skills
Multi-Tasking and Organization
Proficient in Google Software (Forms, Sheets)
Reliable
Conflict Resolution using Empathy and Rapport to De-Escalate IRATE Situations
Knowledgeable in Quickbooks, Salesforce, Centerbase, Dropbox, Netdocs, and Counsel Link
Adaptable
Research and due diligence
Report generation
Procedure development
Month-end closing procedures and billing management