Professional assistant with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proven track record in managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and supporting high-level executives. Skilled in handling multiple tasks, adapting to changing priorities, and fostering team collaboration. Known for reliability, effective communication, and achieving results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Agent Assistant- Operations Specialist
Cumberland Road Logistics
Greenup, IL
04.2023 - Current
Provide data entry into McLeod system, make delivery appointments by phone/email. create a confirmation, assign carrier to loads and send confirmation by email
Send Rate Confirmation to Corporate
Call/text/ drivers to start tracking with Trucker Tools App on all shipments. Calculate whether driver current position would allow for on-time delivery.
Add wash/lumper and send revised rate confirmation
Coordinated communication between clients and logistics team to ensure timely delivery of shipments.
Clerical Assistant
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Mattoon, IL
09.2024 - 06.2025
Coordinated medical records management, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations and improve patient services.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive company information while handling sensitive documents and communications.
Ensured accuracy in data entry tasks, resulting in improved record-keeping and reduced errors.
Increased department efficiency by managing correspondence, answering phones, and directing inquiries to appropriate personnel.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance.
Produced high-quality documents, presentations, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
Admission Record Coordinator
Eastern IL University
Charleston, IL
08.2001 - 04.2023
Oversee the domestic admissions cycle within the Graduate School
Assist the Office of International Students and Scholars in graduate and undergraduate admission processes.
Evaluate applicants’ transcripts, calculate hours earned, and overall grade point average degrees when necessary.
Academic records maintenance
Imaging and indexing of academic records
Provide student services regarding admission
Assist with walk-in traffic and phone inquiries
Design and use databases and spreadsheets to assist in admission decisions
Process change-of-status, readmission, and application update requests from students
Participate on university committees as required
Assist with other duties in relation to the business of the Graduate School as assigned
Developed and implemented process improvements for administrative operations.
Collaborated with faculty to streamline communication and information sharing.
Led training sessions for staff on new software applications and tools.
Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Collaborated with IT to develop user-friendly project management tool, streamlining project tracking and reporting.
Billing Assistant/Service Coordinator
RespirCare
Mattoon, IL
05.1998 - 12.2000
Creating and issuing invoices to customers.
Processing credit memos.
Preparing account statements for customers.
Following up on outstanding payments and answering customer queries.
Monitoring all payments and preparing monthly billing reports.
Managing account balances and resolving inconsistencies.
Assisting the accounting department with the preparation of financial reports.
Updating accounting records with issued invoices, processed payments, new balances, and customer contact information
Provide exceptional customer service to all patients, providers, and staff
Identify eligible patients and prioritize schedule
Educate and guide providers and their staff on available services and therapies
Dispense any needed products or services as directed by the provider and their care team
Ensure that all necessary documentation is obtained and submitted to appropriate departments
Efficiently navigate Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software, clinic schedules
Track and maintain inventory
Travel locally between practice locations and/or to set up devices
Education
High School -
Cumberland High School
05.1986
Skills
Analyzing, researching and resolving problems
Coordinating staff and dealing with difficult situations
Operating technology, desktop computing and applicable software
Interpreting and applying state and federal laws and regulations
Project management and independent problem solving
Developing and delivering training
Analyzing statistical information
Summarizing findings and preparing reports
Analyze problems, identify effective solutions and project consequences of proposed actions and implement solutions to resolve complex student records and registration problems
Train staff in the use of the student information system
Learn and apply College policies and procedures
Apply federal and state laws and regulations
Provide effective customer service, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and faculty
Communicate technical information in a clear and understandable manner
Work independently and prioritize tasks and utilize computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting activities