Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Access Representative
Ascension St. Vincent
07.2024 - Current
Compiled and maintained patient medical records to keep information complete and up-to-date.
Responded to inquiries by directing calls to appropriate personnel.
Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
Trained new staff on filing, phone etiquette and other office duties.
Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
Delivered support to medical staff in completion of patient paperwork.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
Retail Store Associate
The Game Preserve
01.2024 - Current
Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Used POS system to process sales, returns, and gift card activations.
Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges, and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
Managed efficient cash register operations.
Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Freelance Editor
Self-Employed
04.2020 - Current
Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
Collaborated with writers to deliver content of highest quality.
Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
Service Specialist
Burns & Wilcox
01.2024 - 07.2024
Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
Verified data files prior to entry to maintain high data accuracy.
Checked for accuracy by verifying data and records.
Used computer software to store and retrieve data.
Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.
State Licensed Field Underwriter
Premier Producers Group
07.2023 - 01.2024
Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
Provided coverage option information to assist clients in protecting assets.
Promoted products and services using upselling and other sales strategies.
Analyzed customers' financial situations to recommend appropriate life insurance policies.
Analyzed customer needs to provide customized insurance solutions.
Analyzed risk factors to recommend appropriate coverage levels.
Calculated premiums and established payment methods for sales.
Determined financial needs by assessing existing coverage and aligning new products and services with long-term goals.
Evaluated competitors' products and services to gain competitive advantage.
Elementary Music Teacher
Meredith Nicholson Elementary School
08.2020 - 08.2023
Contributed to development of comprehensive music curriculum at the second- and third-grade levels.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Collaborated with administrators and team members on programs and events, including the annual Fine Arts Night, Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser, Cookies and Canvas fundraiser, and field day.
Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
Elementary Music Teacher
Kankakee Valley School Corporation
08.2017 - 08.2020
Similar responsibilities to the above position in regards to mentoring, goal-setting, differentiation, and adaptation.
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Taught curriculum-enhanced lesson plans to educate approximately 800 students about fundamentals and history of music.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
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