Nellie M. Casillas
***** ******* ***** *****, ****** Center, CA 92082 .
760-***-**** . *********@*******.***
Objective
. To obtain a healthcare position with the ability to contribute to the
culture of the organization
. Be a part of an energetic, enthusiastic organization, where I can
utilize my exceptional organizational and interpersonal skill.
Summary of Qualifications
. Talented, hardworking and competent professional with proven
leadership abilities.
. Highly organized and detail-oriented providing thorough and
professional administrative support.
. Dedicated and focused with the ability to prioritize and complete
multiple tasks and follow through to achieve goals.
. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong work ethic
with a desire to help others and to excel in chosen career.
. Articulate and personable with the ability to interact with various
and diverse groups of people.
. Extremely flexible with a tremendous capacity to handle changing
priorities and deadlines.
. Independent and self-motivated with excellent research, writing and
communication skills; able to grow positive relationships with clients
and colleagues at all organizational levels. Ability to anticipate
executives needs proactively.
. Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish)
. Computer skills include: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and
Internet.
Career Development
Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort-Valley Center, CA
Administrative Assistant-GM (08/06-Present)
. Provides continuous, high quality support to Senior Vice
President/General Manager, Vice President/Assistant General Manager,
Vice President Finance, and Vice President Human Resources. Updates
and maintains Outlook calendar, arranges conference calls and
meetings, screens calls, researches and drafts correspondence, and
makes travel arrangements.
. In charge of ordering supplies and making sure office equipment is
working properly.
. Maintain open lines of communication among senior team, middle
management and administrative staff, while acting with discretion and
confidentiality.
. Responsible for answering a high volume of incoming calls from guests
and colleagues; ensuring that each person is treated with respect and
provided with needed information and referrals.
Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort-Valley Center, CA
Analyst Customer Relations (05/05-7/06)
. Worked closely with OMS/Central Scheduling to develop, install and
maintain operating labor standards and related systems to best meet
Customer Service Standards.
. Performed analysis of all departments to elevate awareness of customer
service improvement opportunities.
. Analyzed trends of all customer service metrics including Spotlight on
Success results, Service Recovery, Direct Service Measures.
. Performed Direct Service Measures on departments as assigned by
Customer Service Director.
Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort-Valley Center, CA
Customer Service Coordinator (09/04-4/05)
. Responsible for ensuring timely responses to customer concerns
. Ensured all data entry, tracking, follow-up, analysis and reporting
are completed in a timely manner
. Maintain concise records and maintain a detailed and organized work
environment
. Supported the Customer Service Director with generation of reports and
identifying specific service breakdowns
Palomar Pomerado Health-Escondido, CA
Patient Advocate/Analyst (08/98-06/04)
. Responsible for resolving concerns through interacting with patients
and family members and initiating means to help resolve pertinent
issues.
. Actively listened to and offer appreciation to patients and family
members' positive comments and ensure all comments are directed to
appropriate unit managers and directors.
. Directed specific improvement opportunities to appropriate area
managers to ensure the well-being and safety of all patients, visitors
and employees
. Conducted patient rounds throughout facility by interfacing with
employees and patients regarding quality of care received.
. Tracked and trended all patient concerns through developing graphs and
charts utilized for purposes of improving the current state of the
health system.
. Prepared data for presentations and meetings
. Conducted customer service and diversity trainings to employees
including new hire employees and ongoing trainings.
. Facilitator for service improvement subcommittee workgroups.
North County Health Services-San Marcos, CA
Program Coordinator and WIC Sr. Nutrition Assistant (5/89-7/98)
. Responsible for development and implementation of community health
promotion programs including the Perinatal Outreach Program, Migrant
Outreach Program, Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, Walk-In
Immunization Program, HIV Testing/Counseling Outreach Program, TB y
Ni os, Breast Cancer Early Detection Program, and Jr National Health
Service Corps/Jr Health Careers Opportunity Program.
. Sought funding and wrote grants for new programs.
. Interviewed and counseling of WIC program participants. Responsible
for development of bilingual nutrition education curriculum and
training manual for new hire WIC clerks. Involved in the training of
new hire WIC clerks.
Educational Achievements
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition with an emphasis on
Exercise Physiology (graduated December 1988) University of Hawaii-Manoa-
Honolulu, HI
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts (graduated May 1981) Honolulu Community
College-Honolulu, HI
Volunteer Work
Woman's Health Leadership (WHL alumni)-Selected and completed a one year
training program for emerging California Women Leaders in the area of
women's health issues. The overall goal of the WHL program is to improve
the health status of low income California women by providing selected
candidates with training in the areas of grant writing, public speaking,
advocacy and policy making.
March of Dimes Program Services Committee (PSC)-Appointed member 1995-
Present
The purpose of the PSC is to assist the San Diego-Imperial Chapter of the
March of Dimes in interpreting the mission and programs of the Foundation
to health professionals and to the public as well as to develop and
implement a comprehensive chapter plan. The committee makes
recommendations for the allocation of Chapter resources to community
agencies.
References
Available upon request.