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Education
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Accomplishments
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Theresa Short

Salem,OR

Summary

A highly motivated Credit, A/R, A/P, and Collections professional with a verifiable record of accomplishment spanning 20 years. Highly creative, recognized as a results-oriented and solution-focused individual. More than 15 years successful experience in customer service and support with recognized strengths and fast learner. Assisted with logistics of shipment deliveries and pick-ups. Areas of strength include: Accounts Payable Problem Collections Organizational Skills Computer Literacy Work as Team Player Accounts Receivable Legal Aspects of Collections Communication Skills Time Management Skills Research Abilities

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Therapy Technician

DSH- Stabilization and Crisis Unit
  • Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities with everyday life, cueing for showers and personal hygiene, prepared meals, did laundry, house work, arranged for activities in the community
  • Administered meds to the corresponding individual
  • Took individuals shopping for clothing and items they need for everyday life
  • Data entry, communication logs.

Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk

Wild & Ricey Northwest Inc. dba Ankeny Lakes/ St. Maries Wild Rice Company
2002.01 - 2013.01
  • Organic and non-organic wild rice blends, seasoned and non-seasoned blends 200+ customers and 200+ vendors
  • Full charge processing of all accounts receivable and payable
  • Manage all petty cash and office supply expense accounts
  • Reconcile bank balances; record general ledger entries
  • Establish customer credit lines and set up credit accounts with vendors.

Secretary

2002.01 - 2013.01
  • Handled all word processing and typing
  • Entered data for reports and items, invoices, shipping receiving
  • Maintained inventory for supplies, rice for the blends
  • Helped plan and organize company functions
  • Answered the telephone and represented the company in a professional and businesslike manner
  • Knowledge of all office equipment: fax, copier, scanner, telephone, calculator
  • Assisted President and Vice-President with daily tasks and duties
  • Scheduled pick-ups and deliveries
  • As well as tracking them.

Secretary

Heron Pointe Assisted Living and Retirement
2002.01
  • Answered the telephone and represented the company in a professional and businesslike manner
  • Gave tours to potential residents
  • Served coffee at breakfast and lunch.

Resident Assistant

Heron Pointe Assisted Living and Retirement
1999.01
  • Assisted residents to and from meals, assisted with showers, change the linens when needed, made the bed daily for those that weren’t able to, did laundry, helped serve meals in dining room
  • Med Aide: Administered meds to corresponding resident, took blood pressures, blood sugar, administered insulin shots, made appointments for residents for checkups and arranged transportation.

Front End Cashier

Incredible Universe
1996.01

Cashier/ Merchandiser

Family Bargain Center/Factory 2U
1994.01
  • Assisted customers with finding clothing and departments
  • Cashier, Lead Person, counted down tills, made deposits, customer service, returns, exchanges, opened and closed the store
  • Department head, inventory, assisted customers finding the right sizes and the style that they were looking for, layaways, profit and loss, mark downs.

Office Specialist 2

DHS PMDDT
Salem , Oregon
2021.04 - Current
  • 1. Phone - Answer telephone, answer basic questions and
    refers calls to appropriate worker. Make outgoing calls
    related to services or schedule an appointments for
    appropriate staff.
    2. Processes incoming mail by opening, date-stamping, sorting and filing based upon established guidelines with accuracy, completeness and consistency. Prepares and posts
    outgoing U.S. mail, UPS and Shuttle mail.
    3. Fax - check incoming fax every two hours, sort, forward to appropriate place/person and file based upon established guidelines with accuracy, completeness and consistency.
    4. Provides copy or print service upon request.
    Assistance Program Support Functions
    Verifv, update and enter data into Database.
    2. Narrates all actions in Database.
    3. Scan files for archives, create e-file and save
    4. Take minutes at meetings
    5. Serve as back for Office Specialist 2 GA support
    Professional Relationships:
    1. Demonstrate the DHS CORE Values; Integrity, Stewardship, Responsibility, Respect and Professionalism.
    2. Maintain effective, cooperative and courteous working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, the general public, clients, and providers.
    3. Demonstrate understanding of DHS' diversity objectives and actively seek to achieve goals. Consistently treat customers, stakeholders, partners and coworkers with dignity and respect-­demonstrating world class customer service.
    4. Develop quality working relationships and engage in effective team participation by assisting and supporting co-workers, supervisors, and other work-related partners. Constructively realize team objectives by identifying and resolving problems.
    5. Welcome constructive feedback and suggestions in an effort to strengthen work performance.
    6. Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with published guidelines.
    7. Efficiently manage workload in a constantly changing work situation as well as plan for and resolve complex problems.
    Other Duties:
    1. Participates in unit meetings, staff meetings and individual supervisory conference in a positive manner.
    2. Performs other related duties within the classification specifications that clearly fall within management's right to "direct employees" and determine methods, means and personnel by which operations are to be conducted.

    tracks payments and resolves payment-related issues and provides back up to the General Assistance Eligibility and Financial Specialist; assisting consumers to become independent, healthy and safe; and upholding our core values of professionalism, stewardship, and integrity. The person in this position also routes telephone calls, faxes and mail to the appropriate person. When this is done correctly, it helps CDDU staff meet processing time lines and ensures clients, partners and stakeholders receive good
    customer service.

Office Specialist 2

DHS PMDDT
Salem , Oregon
2018.10 - Current
  • Office Specialist 2

1. Phone - Answer telephone, answer basic questions and
refers calls to appropriate worker. Make outgoing calls
related to services or schedule an appointments for
appropriate staff.
2. Processes incoming mail by opening, date-stamping, sorting and filing based upon established guidelines with accuracy, completeness and consistency. Prepares and posts
outgoing U.S. mail, UPS and Shuttle mail.
3. Fax - check incoming fax every two hours, sort, forward to appropriate place/person and file based upon established guidelines with accuracy, completeness and consistency.
4. Provides copy or print service upon request.
Assistance Program Support Functions
Verifv, update and enter data into Database.
2. Narrates all actions in Database.
3. Scan files for archives, create e-file and save
4. Take minutes at meetings
5. Serve as back for Office Specialist 2 GA support
Professional Relationships:
1. Demonstrate the DHS CORE Values; Integrity, Stewardship, Responsibility, Respect and Professionalism.
2. Maintain effective, cooperative and courteous working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, the general public, clients, and providers.
3. Demonstrate understanding of DHS' diversity objectives and actively seek to achieve goals. Consistently treat customers, stakeholders, partners and coworkers with dignity and respect-­demonstrating world class customer service.
4. Develop quality working relationships and engage in effective team participation by assisting and supporting co-workers, supervisors, and other work-related partners. Constructively realize team objectives by identifying and resolving problems.
5. Welcome constructive feedback and suggestions in an effort to strengthen work performance.
6. Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with published guidelines.
7. Efficiently manage workload in a constantly changing work situation as well as plan for and resolve complex problems.
Other Duties:
1. Participates in unit meetings, staff meetings and individual supervisory conference in a positive manner.
2. Performs other related duties within the classification specifications that clearly fall within management's right to "direct employees" and determine methods, means and personnel by which operations are to be conducted.

tracks payments and resolves payment-related issues and provides back up to the General Assistance Eligibility and Financial Specialist; assisting consumers to become independent, healthy and safe; and upholding our core values of professionalism, stewardship, and integrity. The person in this position also routes telephone calls, faxes and mail to the appropriate person. When this is done correctly, it helps CDDU staff meet processing time lines and ensures clients, partners and stakeholders receive good
customer service.

Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities

Partnerships in Community Living
2000.01 - Current
  • Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities with everyday life, cueing for showers and personal hygiene, picked up individuals from work, prepared meals, did laundry, house work, arranged for activities in the community
  • Administered meds to the corresponding individual
  • Took individuals shopping for clothing and items they need for everyday life
  • Data entry, communication logs.

Administrative Specialist 1

DHH/PMDDT
Salem , OR
2020.04 - 2022.04
  • Applies existing PMDDT policies and procedures for Presumptive Title XIX requests received APO local offices, AAA, OHP Statewide Central Processing Center and Self­ Sufficiency Field staff. Monitors requests for compliance and completeness and reviews medical documentation for sufficiency. Review case information to assure it is complete, such as, age, income and binding disability determination decisions by Disability Determination Services (DDS) to be passed out to DA for final Binding determination. When reviewing binding DDS decision , look for evidence of new client conditions, length of time since DDS denial and reconsideration hearing or appeals status of the denied DDS claim, Contact field staff for additional needed information and to explain and clarify PMDDT policy and procedures; i.e. appropriate us of agency forms related to medical records and reports and appropriate case coding. Return requests to field if required information is incomplete or OSIPM Medicaid eligibility is not supported by information submitted; remind local staff to review other Medicaid programs that might be available, such as Self-Sufficiency or OHP. Narrate return of cases in the client case record. Maintain good relations with field staff, PMDDT staff, DDS and others.
    Review each applicant request and determine action needed to be taken. i.e. contact professional evaluator, local office staff, applicant. Record progress of case development on databases. Using existing criteria and procedures facilitate expedited disability decision processing for cases identified as needing placement into long-term care, discharge from hospitals or other medical emergency needs. Review existing medical evidence and process authorization requests for medical records from treating sources. Using statewide list of administrative exam providers, find appropriate medical specialist, make appointments, notify clients and authorize medical examinations and medical testing as requested by PMDDT Disability Analyst (DA) or consulting Medical consultant. Identify special circumstances that may warrant PMDDT Manager's attention for review. Track due dates to ensure timely DA review, notification to client of decisions, and transition of cases back to local offices. Carry a specialized caseload of individuals applying for SSI. Coordinate case activities with OHS staff, clients, contract staff
    (Mental Health, Vocational Nurses, Psychologists, etc.) and other professional staff, in order to develop a plan for a successful
    application for SSL Coordinate services with other OHS staff,
    community resources, and contracted staff in order to develop a plan to meet the client's financial, medical, and service needs while working with medical/psychological issues.
    Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with OHS agency resources and other public and private agencies to assure
    coordination of services to mutual clients and appropriate referrals. Establish SDA referral and tracking process.
    Provide formal training to Case Managers, disability analysts, administrative specialist, other DHS and contracted staff and partners on topics as assigned by State-Family Pre-SSI and PMDDT-DBL program manager. Activity involved in ongoing training and ? instruction
    Investigate and make determination on complex disability
    claims and/or complete special assignments or duties assigned by the Program Manager.

Education

Central High School
1993-06

Skills

  • Accounts Payable
  • Problem Collections
  • Organizational Skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • Work as Team Player
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Legal Aspects of Collections
  • Communication Skills
  • Time Management Skills
  • Research Abilities
  • WordPerfect
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Quick Books
  • Type 55 WPM
  • Problem-solving capabilities
  • Advanced Microsoft Office
  • Mail handling
  • Calendar Management
  • Data Entry
  • Database Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Scheduling
  • Presentation Development
  • Clerical Support
  • Office Administration
  • File Maintenance
  • Business Administration
  • Spreadsheet Management
  • Proofreading
  • Customer Service
  • QuickBooks expert
  • Multi-line phone proficiency
  • Office Supplies Management
  • Resourceful
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Dedicated Team Player
  • Office Management
  • Quickbooks
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • AR/AP
  • Mail Management
  • Medical Records Management
  • Verbal Communication
  • Professional and mature
  • Supply Restocking
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Advanced MS Office Suite knowledge
  • Positive Attitude
  • Mail Sorting and Distribution
  • Prioritizing Work

Accomplishments

  • Reduced A/R aging from an average of 87 days to 63 days in less than 7 months
  • Established new credit criteria for new accounts, significantly reducing bad debt
  • I am a fast learner and a team player.
  • Staff of the Month

Specialinterests

  • Aerobics
  • Walking
  • Gourmet Cooking
  • Most Music Genres
  • Yoga
  • Singing
  • Dancing with my daughters
  • Crocheting
  • Knitting
  • Quilting

Typingspeed

55 WPM

References

Promptly furnished upon request.

Timeline

Office Specialist 2

DHS PMDDT
2021.04 - Current

Administrative Specialist 1

DHH/PMDDT
2020.04 - 2022.04

Office Specialist 2

DHS PMDDT
2018.10 - Current

Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk

Wild & Ricey Northwest Inc. dba Ankeny Lakes/ St. Maries Wild Rice Company
2002.01 - 2013.01

Secretary

2002.01 - 2013.01

Secretary

Heron Pointe Assisted Living and Retirement
2002.01

Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities

Partnerships in Community Living
2000.01 - Current

Resident Assistant

Heron Pointe Assisted Living and Retirement
1999.01

Front End Cashier

Incredible Universe
1996.01

Cashier/ Merchandiser

Family Bargain Center/Factory 2U
1994.01

Central High School

Mental Health Therapy Technician

DSH- Stabilization and Crisis Unit
Theresa Short