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Whitley “Kit” Mihalik

Grimes,IA

Summary

My Husband and I relocated from South Louisiana in January 2022. We bought our home and settled in Grimes, IA and I must say we love the community. I am seeking a long term position that allows me to exercise my skills, and continue to learn.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Individual Account / Office Manager

Health insurance advisor
Johnston, Iowa
12.2022 - Current
  • Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters.
  • Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Provided administrative support to owner including preparing reports and presentations.
  • Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Fostered community engagement via the chamber of commerce.
  • Organized and executed a summer community event to raise funds and awareness for local food pantry.
  • Coordinated with vendors ie. pest control, tech support, print company, etc.
  • Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.

Customer Service Advocate

Access Systems
Waukee, IA
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Answered inbound calls, chats, emails and service boards to facilitate customer service.
  • Dispatched Technicians on service calls.
  • Assisted in resolving escalated customer supply and service issues.
  • Assisted with contract/ billing projects as needed.

Administrative Coordinator IV

State Of Louisiana Office of Risk Management
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2019 - 01.2022
Mihalik
  • Gathered, entered and updated data to maintain departmental records and databases.
  • Maintain contacts for all Louisiana State Agencies in the TPA/ORM system.
  • Receive and process medical malpractice verification requests.
  • Maintain a log of MMP requests to ensure that we are providing
    timely responses to credentialing companies.
  • Assist Loss Prevention with monthly elevator Invoice
    reconciliation.
  • Maintain a running annual log of elevator inspections for all
    Louisiana State Agencies to ensure inspections are completed in
    the contracted time frame.
  • Create packets for electronic certificate of insurance and policy
    files for underwriting.
  • Make sure all packets are uploaded to ORM’s FileNet system.

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Law Office of Melissa R. Eldridge
Walker, LA
10.2012 - 09.2019
  • Automated office operations for managing client correspondence, payment schedules and data communications.
  • Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
  • Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
  • Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
  • Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
  • Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
  • Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
  • Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Walker High School
Walker, LA
05.2007

Skills

  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Customer Account Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Clerical Support
  • Multi-line phone system
  • Dictation/Document Preparation
  • Billing and Invoicing
  • Client Contract Preparation
  • Scheduling
  • File Management
  • Accounts Receivable - QB
  • Accounts Payable - QB
  • Trial Prep and Assistance
  • Microsoft Office & Mac IOS Office

Timeline

Individual Account / Office Manager

Health insurance advisor
12.2022 - Current

Customer Service Advocate

Access Systems
01.2022 - 11.2022

Administrative Coordinator IV

State Of Louisiana Office of Risk Management
09.2019 - 01.2022

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Law Office of Melissa R. Eldridge
10.2012 - 09.2019

High School Diploma -

Walker High School
Whitley “Kit” Mihalik