Michelle Ruesga
*** *. ******* ****** # *** Chula Vista, CA 91911
805-***-**** (C)
**************@*****.*** 619-***-**** (H)
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER / SUPERVISOR
Over 13 years managerial experience in various occupational fields.
Personable professional whose strengths include cultural sensitivity and an
ability to build rapport with a diverse work force in multicultural
settings. Managed and trained between 2 to 10 personnel. Utilized multi-
tasking, administrative and organizational skills to prepare long and short
term training requirements, coordinate meetings and review correspondence
for accuracy, correctness and distribution. High degree of detail
orientation; problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve
complaints. I am a results driven achiever and have the innate ability to
identify, scrutinize, improve and streamline complex work processes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Floor Supervisor, T.G.I. Friday's
3/09 - 2/10
Food Service 165 N. Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
. Supervises, coordinates, trained and evaluates work of 4 to 12 food
service employees in preparing and serving food, and cleaning
facilities and utensils in a production kitchen
. Interacts with personnel and the public utilizing effective conflict
resolution techniques to ensure customer satisfaction
. Oversees and participates in the preparation and serving of food
. Ensures that established sanitation and safety standards are
maintained
. Maintains required records including inventory and income/expense
. Forecasts and plans the purchase of food, supplies and equipment
. Oversees and/or participates in menu planning
. Responds to customer preferences and industry trends to plan menus
that encourage participation in
the lunch and dinner programs
Front Office, Authorization West Coast Ear, Nose and Throat
8/03 - 5/08
and Pre-Certification 301 S. Moorpark Road
Manager/ Receptionist Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
. Supervise and train between 2 to 10 new employees in medical front
office procedures and responsibilities
. Utilized conflict resolution techniques for difficult and demanding
patients
. Provide pre-certification technical guidance for 5 medical practices
. Maintain liaison with various medical insurance companies, i.e.,
Health Net, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, TriWest, Regal Medical,
etc.
. Created, managed and updated over 500,000 medical charts and records
in a five year period
. Lead and coordinate day to day operations
. Effectively communicate information orally and in writing to senior
and team members
. Triaging incoming calls in a professional manner
. Troubleshoot and maintain computer hardware for 4 offices (15
computers)
. Data entry of patient demographics
. Managed and appropriately dispersed "petty cash" budget
Licensed Fire and Casualty Nielsen Insurance Group
2/96 - 5/03
Broker/Agent, Administrative 4165 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd
Assistant/Receptionist Westlake Village, CA 91362
. Operate personal computer to compose and edit correspondence and
memoranda from verbal direction, and from knowledge of established
policies; prepare, transcribe, compose, type, edit, and distribute
agendas and minutes of meetings.
. Managed inter-office postal services
. Provide administrative/secretarial support such as answering
telephones, assisting visitors, and resolving and referring a range of
administrative problems and inquiries
. Maintained database for initial and recurring insurance policies with
100% accuracy
. Managed and dispersed direct bill commissioning funding budget of
$100,000
. Conducted banking services
. Managed and maintained accounts payable program
. Schedule and coordinate meetings, interviews, appointments, events and
other similar activities for supervisors
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Type 40 WPM
Advanced Medical Record Certification Course
Fire and Casualty Broker Agent Certification
**REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST**