NICOLE C. MASON
*** ***** ******* * Upper Marlboro, MD * 20774
240-***-**** * ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
I am pursuing opportunities that will allow me to implement my advanced
organization, multi-tasking and staff management expertise. I am aiming to
execute my distinguished levels of professionalism, team work and self-
motivation to enhance my employer's effectiveness and productivity. I am
seeking long term intermediate to advanced level career opportunities with
organizations that cultivate the potential for employee growth and
development.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
* Proficiency in all Microsoft applications, Misys, Therawriter, SRS, Lotus
Notes,
PeopleSoft, PA edit admin & review
* Typing Speed: 70 WPM
* Professional and personal strengths include: strong work ethic, fast
learner, outstanding leadership,
management and people skills, punctuality, remarkable sense of
creativity, and great ability to work
in a team setting, or independently. I have a take charge attitude and
always display professionalism.
EDUCATION
1996-2000
Elizabeth Seton Catholic High School
Bladensburg, MD
3.6 GPA
2000-2006
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 3.4 GPA; Earned a BS
in microbiology and a minor in genetics
EMPLOYMENT
Sept. 2009-May 2010 Dermatology,
Laser &Vein Specialist of the Carolinas Charlotte,
NC
Clinical Administrator
* Evaluate, counsel and promote the growth and development of the clinical
and administrative staff
* Evaluate the effectiveness of dermatologic, cosmetic and/or surgical
services provided, and in
collaboration with clinical providers, devise improved techniques and
methods of implementation
consistent with national trends in the delivery of patient care.
* Conduct staff evaluations
* Establish work objectives for the clinical program; determine short- and
long-range goals, and plans
and implement strategies to achieve goals.
* Assure staff compliance with safety and health policies and procedures of
the DLVSC clinic and
ensure patient care is delivered in a safe manner consistent with health
promotion.
* Function as the executive assistant to the Medical Director and Executive
Administrators; duties to
include scheduling, managing calendars, travel arrangements, balancing
clinical and personal
budgets, managing phone and email correspondence, dictation, and
arranging and facilitating in
house meetings.
Continued
* Acts in the stead of the Executive Administrator when the Executive
Administrator is not on site.
* Coordinate, implement and actively participate in clinical affairs to
enhance the visibility and status
of the DLVSC clinic on a local, state, regional and national level;
i.e., promotional services, YMCA
vein screenings, open house events, etc.
* Correspond with pharmaceutical and marketing reps to maintain and enhance
clinical productivity
* Meet regularly with Medical Director, Executive Administrator and
Financial Administrator to
develop goals, objectives and plans for clinical improvement.
* Develop professional, administrative and managerial competence through
participation in continuing
educational programs.
* Organize all domestic and international travel arrangements for staff and
executives
*Manage the day to day operation of the clinic by supervising the clinical
and administrative staff
Sept. 2008-Sept. 2009
Duke University Physician Assistant Program
Durham, NC
Admissions Counselor and Staff Specialist
* Responsible for fully training staff assistants and orienting them with
job responsibilities and
program duties.
* Provide academic counseling for interested candidates and potential
applicants in regards to the
Duke PA
Program admissions standards of competitiveness, via personal
conference, phone or email
correspondence
* Act as executive assistant to the Associate Program Director, Director of
Admissions and Program
Director; duties to include calendar management, scheduling, arranging
and commissioning
meetings, govern professional correspondence, making travel
arrangements, etc.
* Project management to include organizing and leading Program Open House
events for
approximately 75 guests per session (once a quarter)
* Organize and maintain general admissions department files of records,
reports and correspondence
required for reference and efficient operation.
*Organize and manage sensitive and confidential documents and files within
the admissions
department
* Maintain organization of application files in the admissions department.
* Compile and summarize data and assist in preparing regular and special
reports requiring analysis
and evaluation of data need for student services and all admissions
based meetings
* Prepare files for incoming applications ensuring that corresponding
transcripts and CASPA
information is placed in each file.
* Meticulously review and verify applications ensuring that personal
information, course credit hours,
prerequisite courses with grades and patient care hours are entered
correctly and meet minimum PA
Program admission standards.
* Prepare and send out letters of rejection, interview invitation packets
and acceptance packets to all
applicants.
* Organize interview days for applicants/potential students, including
preparation of all materials
needed for both the student and interviewing potential applicants,
answering admission questions
and/or general questions about the Duke PA program.
* Elected health and wellness administrative liaison for the Duke PA
Program
* Elected administrative manager of DPAP disaster preparedness initiative
faculty and admissions
Committee Member.
Jan. 2007-April 2008
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic
Raleigh, NC
Physical Therapy Aide
* Assist therapist by performing therapeutic modality treatments
* Manage patient scheduling and corresponding insurance information
* Data entry to include patient information and history, therapy progress
and daily treatments
* Assist therapist with clinical upkeep and daily functioning while
training incoming therapy assistant
staff
* Assist with patient wound care, suturing and cleaning surgical incisions
* Supervise patient exercises and activity as assigned by the therapist
* Maintain therapist stats, therapy notes and Medicare recertification.
* Measure and document patients' levels of edema and overall rehabilitation
progress
* Assist therapist with constructing custom made splints for patients as
prescribed by the doctors
* Medical billing via patient encounter form completion
* Take patient histories and asses vital signs upon initial visit
* Act as executive assistant to the therapy supervisors; duties included
calendar management, travel
arrangements, professional scheduling, managing continuing education
courses and events,
arranging and preparing for meetings, managing phone and email
correspondence, etc.
2005-2007
Maxim Healthcare
Raleigh, NC
Mental Health and Wellness Technician
* Development of client behavioral building plans
* Responsible for performing direct client care
* Implementing and monitoring clients' individual program plans
* Monitoring career development and program implementation for adults
* Provide executive assistance to mental health coordinator
* Perform all clerical and administrative duties needed to maintain up to
date client files
2004-2005 Full time student; not employed
2002- 2004
The Share Group
Washington, DC
Sales and Marketing Fundraiser
* Requisition funds for charitable and non-profit organizations while
earning more than $10,000 in
bonuses over the course of two years.
* Organize and update patron information, files and donation histories
* Filing/bookkeeping and data entry
* Perform executive assistant and administrative duties necessary to
support clientele coordinator
2002-2003
Department of Family Services
Hyattsville, MD
Administrative Intern
* Maintain files and organize all information pertaining to the "Foster
grandparents" program
* Data entry for department of aging information and files
* Answer phones and record messages for department of aging constituents
* Make appointments and maintain weekly work schedules for departmental
program directors
* Assist with department of aging fieldwork projects
* Perform all administrative and executive assistant duties to support
program manager; duties
including file maintenance, faxing, calendar upkeep, creating
spreadsheets and presentations, etc.
* Act as administrative assistant to the Aging Department Manager