Meredith Pokorny
**** ***** **** ****, *******, TN 37877-9082
Mobile: 423-***-**** E-mail: ***************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position with emphasis on administrative and support services that
will allow me to enhance the flow of work productivity and provide high quality
customer service.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Management
Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN
Concentrations in General Management and Small Business Organization
Dean’s List
Graduated Cum Laude
Received Pioneer Host of the Year Award
Associate of Applied Science in Management Technology
Walters State Community College, Morristown, TN
Concentration in Hospitality Management
Obtained certifications in nine courses from the American Hotel and Motel
Association’s Educational Institute
Graduated Cum Laude
SALES EXPERIENCE
Sales Representative, WhisperRoom Incorporated, Morristown, TN
Active member of sales team with goals reaching over one million dollars per year
Conduct detailed research of competition and target market
Responsible for educating potential customers about company’s products
Trouble shoot customer product and delivery concerns
MEDICAL OFFICE EXPERIENCE
Front Desk Receptionist, Milligan Clinic, Jefferson City, TN
Responsible for patient check in and check out in busy general surgeon’s office
Answered multi-line telephone system
Restructured collections system
Input information into PARADIGM computer system
Filed insurance claims using health insurance claim forms (HICFA’s)
Corrected minor insurance problems
Facilitated patient scheduling
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MEDICAL OFFICE EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Radiology Secretary, Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System, Morristown, TN
Pioneered a new position assisting physicians in time management
Prepared a large volume of x-ray films for physicians to review
Answered and prioritized incoming telephone calls
Followed up with emergency room personnel, hospital nursing stations, and
physicians’ offices to ensure preliminary reports were received in a timely manner
Trained new employees in preparing files and hanging x-ray films
Assisted with quality control by correcting errors in film orders
JOURNALISTIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Managing Editor, Pioneer Student Newspaper, Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN
Actively participated in restructuring process of the organization
Solicited and wrote newspaper stories
Coordinated and lead initial staff meetings
Performed research of other publications
Contacted other institutions to institute a newspaper exchange program
OTHER OFFICE AND TELEMARKETING EXPERIENCE
Admissions and Institutional Advancement Offices, Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN
Cold-called prospective students to encourage them to apply for admission
Input and suggested improvements for database information in EMAS system
Operated multi-line switchboard
Conducted tours of college facilities
Solicited donations from college alumni
Provided alumni with information regarding current college events
Answered questions about the college and routed information requests to proper
management
Financial Aid Offices, Tusculum College and Walters State Community College,
Greeneville, TN and Morristown, TN
Trusted with confidential information
Verified reported totals of student work hours
Answered telephone and performed other general office duties
REFERENCES
Available upon request