Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Yolanda Barnett

Lancaster,PA

Summary

Well rounded adult who is experienced in many fields, some may be subtle, but together create a multifaceted whole.

Looking for a positive team work environment that allows room for personal and professional growth.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Lowes Home Improvement

Head Cashier
09.2020 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Performed store opening, closing and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for accuracy.
  • Trained, mentored and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests..
  • Built effective training and coaching techniques and role playing to encourage customer engagement and increased Customer Satisfactions Surveys and Lowes Credit Card quotas.
  • Helped management develop employee improvement plans to motivate team members to higher levels of performance, skill and efficiency.
  • Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
  • Analyzed purchases for signs of fraud.
  • Received and processed customer payments.

Lowes Home Improvement Stores

Delivery Coordinator
09.2020 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Worked with vendors to schedule more than 4 daily pickups and 160 weekly deliveries.
  • Prepared delivery loads for shipment by overseeing teams, checking containers and coordinating pickups
  • Consulted with customers about delivery and order preparation requests.
  • Scheduled deliveries, monitored progress and communicated updates to customers.
  • Updated dispatchers frequently to convey changes such as route issues or weather delays potentially impacting delivery schedules
  • Inspected merchandise for damage and accuracy against order documents.
  • Submitted receipts and money received from deliveries at end of each shift.
  • Verified load against delivery ticket before beginning every shift.
  • Completed and submitted logs and paperwork every day to maintain records.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations

Department Of Human Services

Income Maintenance Caseworker
10.2015 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Operated computer and imaging equipment to retrieve and enter data into electronic case records.
  • Developed individual plans for self-sufficiency.
  • Made referrals to appropriate services.
  • Gathered information via telephone, mail or in person from clients applying for assistance.
  • Inputted all gathered information and researched data on applicants into computer system.
  • Reviewed applications for different aid programs and determined which qualification criteria for individuals.
  • Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
  • Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
  • Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
  • Determined if applicants met eligibility for public assistance programs.
  • Documented all communication with applicants and inputted information into system

Lancaster General Hospital

Insurance Verification/Admissions
09.2001 - 05.2012

Job overview

  • Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
  • Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
  • Communicated verification and authorization status updates with [Type] department to facilitate decision-making for patient admissions and insurance coverage.
  • Observed strict procedures to protect sensitive patient information, medical records and payment data.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
  • Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Answered phone calls and messages for [Number]-physician [Type] medical facility, scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries.

Lancaster General Hospital

Supervisor-Account Resolution
09.2001 - 05.2012

Job overview

  • Drove dispute resolutions using effective problem-solving and by guiding mutual understanding of opposing viewpoints.
  • Formulated focused and individualized resolutions aimed to peacefully settle disputes.
  • Used mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.
  • Prepared written opinions or decisions regarding cases.
  • Informed parties of relevant laws, regulations and constraints for cases.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine

Patient Financial Services
09.2001 - 03.2012

Job overview

Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review.

  • Processed debtor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balance.
  • Worked with customer to create debt repayment plan based on current financial condition.
  • Listened to customers and negotiated solutions that met creditor and debtor needs.
  • Prevented impending loss and increased profitability by enforcing scheduled collection campaigns, consistently achieving targeted recovery rate.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

John Piersol McCaskey High School
Lancaster, PA

High School Diploma
06.1996

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Employee Motivation
  • Schedule Coordination
  • POS System
  • Front-End Supervision
  • Multi-tasking skill
  • Time management strength
  • Standards Compliance
  • Good Judgment
  • Caseload Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Bi-lingual-Spanish
  • Data Integrity
  • Strong Client Relations Abilities
  • Community Referrals
  • Caseload Management
  • Data Integrity
  • Good Judgement

Certification

  • New Leader Program, Lancaster General Hospital Name] - 2007


Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Head Cashier

Lowes Home Improvement
09.2020 - 12.2022

Delivery Coordinator

Lowes Home Improvement Stores
09.2020 - 12.2022

Income Maintenance Caseworker

Department Of Human Services
10.2015 - 05.2019

Insurance Verification/Admissions

Lancaster General Hospital
09.2001 - 05.2012

Supervisor-Account Resolution

Lancaster General Hospital
09.2001 - 05.2012

Patient Financial Services

Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
09.2001 - 03.2012

John Piersol McCaskey High School

High School Diploma