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Wendy Psalms

Inglewood,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contact Tracer Lead

Heluna Health
City of Commerce, CA
12.2021 - 06.2022

Monitored four to six Contact Tracers; assigned cases to Contact Tracers and ensured that the team followed updated scripts, policies, and procedures provided by the County; and conducted regular check ins with the team and relay any updates from the Contact Tracing Division Manager.


  • Provided daily supervision to a team of 7 contact tracers
  • Assigned contact cases to Contact tracers, considering caseload and other factors, as appropriate
  • Performed quality assurance checks on completed interviews
  • Communicated to team members any changes around quarantine procedures, testing resources, contact monitoring procedures, steps to follow if symptoms develop guidance on social distancing and infection control to assure they're providing up to date and accurate information to contacts
  • Reviewed and approved timesheets and requested time off

Event Associate

The Jewish Federation Of Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
12.2014 - 06.2020

Worked with Director of Events to assist in planning and coordination of campaign event.

  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
  • Managed event registration
  • Coordinated with volunteers
  • Scheduled staffing for upcoming events

Administrative Assistant

Bel Air Presbyterian Preschool
Los Angeles, CA
11.2010 - 06.2015
  • Managed all fundraising events from start to finish
  • Scheduled and managed calendar for Executive Director
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.

Special Event Manager

American Gem Society
Las Vegas, NV
01.2006 - 04.2008
  • Managed a team of 20
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
  • Coordinated catering services and planned menus to compliment event theme and selected musical or guest speaker entertainment.
  • Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures
  • Organized and planned all educational sessions and conferences
  • Managed participant registration program and exhibits
  • Negotiated and secured corporate sponsorship
  • Booked and scheduled Travel for staff

Education

Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA

High School Diploma -

Fairfax High School
Los Angeles, CA
05.1979

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Microsoft Office
  • Decision Making
  • Good listening skills
  • Teambuilding
  • Leadership
  • Organization and Time Management

Certification

Professional Event/Wedding Planning Certificate

QC Event Planning School


Entrepreneur Business

UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, CA


Special events

UCLA Extension, Los Angeles



Timeline

Contact Tracer Lead

Heluna Health
12.2021 - 06.2022

Event Associate

The Jewish Federation Of Greater Los Angeles
12.2014 - 06.2020

Administrative Assistant

Bel Air Presbyterian Preschool
11.2010 - 06.2015

Special Event Manager

American Gem Society
01.2006 - 04.2008

Los Angeles City College

High School Diploma -

Fairfax High School
Wendy Psalms