Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Career Experience
References
Professional Development
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YOLANDA L. HARRIS STRAPP

Hampton,GA

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Singer/Actress

ZoReMi Entertainment
06.2014 - Current
  • Theatre & Film singer & actress

Administrative Assistant II

Dubois Integrity Academy
07.2022 - 10.2024
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Improved staff morale by organizing recognition programs, acknowledging outstanding contributions and fostering positive work culture.

Healthcare Administrator

World's Famous Dermatologist
06.2020 - 07.2022
  • Answered incoming calls to schedule, reschedule &/or cancel appointments
  • Improved patient satisfaction by streamlining appointment scheduling and implementing electronic health records.
  • Established a strong organizational culture centered around teamwork, open communication channels, continuous learning opportunities for employees.
  • Maintained up-to-date information in electronic medical records software.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare providers concerning treatment plans for patients.
  • Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.

Customer Service Representative I

TSYS
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Resolves basic or tier 1 payment and account related requests to include but not limited to card activations, payment, name and address updates for card holders (customers) of 1-2 assigned company clients
  • Provides standardized or scripted responses by utilizing basic user friendly Graphic User Interface (GUI) screens for clients systems and established documentation and processes
  • Enters required data into client provided systems and databases
  • Determines basic reasons for customers issues using a client proved and decision tree and escalates or refers unresolved customer grievances and requests to more experienced Customer Service Representative or designated departments for further investigation and resolution
  • Begins to build base knowledge and familiarization of products, policies, and procedures for a limited number of clients and an understanding of association guidelines and compliance by frequently referring to online manuals and specific client training required to resolved card holder inquiries

Assistant Director

Excel Learning Academy
01.2012 - 09.2018
  • Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
  • Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
  • Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
  • Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
  • Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
  • Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.

Data Entry Clerk

Discovery Health Records Solutions
08.2010 - 04.2012
  • Processed medical records to be mailed directly to either patient or doctor's office

Education

Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma -

Georgia Medical Institute
12.2004

Vocational Skilled Studies - Advanced Studies

North Clayton High School
College Park, GA
06-1991

Skills

  • Medical Terminology
  • CPT Coding
  • ICD-9 Coding
  • Insurance Verification
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Alphabetical and numerical filing
  • Typing (55 wpm)

Career Experience

  • Administrative Assistant II, Dubois Integrity Academy, Riverdale, GA, 07/01/22, 10/01/24, Answered incoming calls & contacted parents for immediate attention of scholar, Scheduled appointments and meeting for principal, Handled late check ins/outs, Made sure attendance is completed & entered into infinite campus in a timely manner, Assisted teachers day to day functions as needed, Assisted in nursing duties in the absence of school nurse
  • Healthcare Administrator, World's Famous Dermatologist, Stockbridge, GA, 06/01/20, 07/01/22, Answered incoming calls, Scheduled, reschedule & cancel appointments, Escripted or called in patients prescriptions, Handled PA (Prior Authorizations) for the necessity of patient medication, Processed referrals, Scanned in patient medical chart into Practice Fusion system
  • Singer/Actress, ZoReMi Entertainment, Atlanta, GA, 06/01/14, Present, Theatre & Film singer & actress
  • Customer Service Representative I, TSYS, McDonough, GA, 03/01/20, 05/01/20, Resolves basic or tier 1 payment and account related requests to include but not limited to card activations, payment, name and address updates for card holders (customers) of 1-2 assigned company clients., Provides standardized or scripted responses by utilizing basic user friendly Graphic User Interface (GUI) screens for clients systems and established documentation and processes., Enters required data into client provided systems and databases., Determines basic reasons for customers issues using a client proved and decision tree and escalates or refers unresolved customer grievances and requests to more experienced Customer Service Representative or designated departments for further investigation and resolution., Begins to build base knowledge and familiarization of products, policies, and procedures for a limited number of clients and an understanding of association guidelines and compliance by frequently referring to online manuals and specific client training required to resolved card holder inquiries.
  • Assistant Director, Excel Learning Academy, Riverdale, GA, 01/01/12, 09/01/15, Assisted daily operations, Received & Processed weekly payments, Assisted teachers with age appropriate lesson planning, Covered daily breaks
  • Data Entry Clerk, Discovery Health Records Solutions, Roswell, GA, 08/01/10, 04/01/12, Processed medical records to be mailed directly to either patient or doctor's office.
  • Front Desk Coordinator, Jonesboro Pediatrics, Jonesboro, GA, 06/01/07, 11/01/08, Greeted patients upon arrival, Verified insurance eligibility, Scheduled patient appointments, Maintained physician appointment schedule ensuring that patients are scheduled properly, Requested, located, copied, sent and received patient records, Handled prior authorizations and referrals, Performed patient check out process, collected co-pay and scheduled follow up appointments as directed by physician
  • Finance Clerk, Clayton County Government, Jonesboro, GA, 05/01/06, 06/01/07, Received and paid county invoices, Filed paid invoices, Processed incoming and outgoing mail, Keyed new vendors in system to be paid

References

Excellent references upon request

Professional Development

  • Medical Administrative Assistant/Georgia Medical Institute
  • Medicaid/Medicare Compliance
  • EMR Experience

Timeline

Administrative Assistant II

Dubois Integrity Academy
07.2022 - 10.2024

Healthcare Administrator

World's Famous Dermatologist
06.2020 - 07.2022

Customer Service Representative I

TSYS
03.2020 - 05.2020

Singer/Actress

ZoReMi Entertainment
06.2014 - Current

Assistant Director

Excel Learning Academy
01.2012 - 09.2018

Data Entry Clerk

Discovery Health Records Solutions
08.2010 - 04.2012

Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma -

Georgia Medical Institute

Vocational Skilled Studies - Advanced Studies

North Clayton High School
YOLANDA L. HARRIS STRAPP