Heather Bryant-Toote
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
P UBLIC ADMINISTRATION P ROFESSIONAL
A highly equipped professional with an in-depth understanding of administrative leadership, including legal and ethical
considerations; knowledge of best human resource practices and organizational management structures for the public
sector; ability to design, implement, and disseminate appropriate program evaluations from needs assessments to
performance measures for non-profit or public sector organizations or agencies; experience in performing a variety of
administrative and staff support duties, which require a range of knowledge and skills of organizational policies and
procedures; directing and assisting visitors, and resolving administrative problems and inquiries; composing, editing, and
proofreading a variety of documents, correspondence and reports; vast experience dealing with the public with top-notch
customer service; proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, and other software/databases.
KEY SKILLS
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Public Speaking and Presentation Analyzing, Planning, and Organizing
Understanding of Data Collection and Interpretation Setting Priorities and Managing Multiple Assignments
Working in a Team Structure Motivating and Cultivating a Positive Environment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC. – SAINT MARYS, GA
Patient Care Advocate (June 2012-Present)
Handle customer service inquiries from members, providers, physicians, and internal and external clients related to
pharmacy benefits; work to research and resolve problems in a timely manner; assist members in understanding and
maximizing the use of their pharmacy distribution program; use computerized system to gather information and
respond to questions; document issues and resolutions in a common database
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all inquiries in order to continuously improve the customer service
process and reduce potential legal concerns
Identify and escalate repetitive questions and/or problems so that corrective action can be pursued/expedited
Collaborate with other customer service representatives and supervisors to ensure that best-practices are shared
Create a professional atmosphere in department that promotes customer service excellence
CALLENDERS COUNSEL AND ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW – NASSAU, BAHAMAS
Administrative Assistant (January-October 2011)
Planned and scheduled meetings and appointments for associate attorney
Drafted important legal documents such as mortgages, conveyances, and letters to banks and other law firms
Created, organized, and maintained confidential client information and files daily
Accessed and updated client accounts using CP Lite
Ensured that all clients had a pleasant experience upon entering the firm by preparing coffee, tea, water, etc.
Set weekly assignment charts and completed all assignments on time
Effectively communicated with colleagues to complete collaborative efforts
Performed research in order to assist with home and ship mortgages
Created spreadsheets detailing list of clients and amounts expected to be billed/paid by the client each month
Met and exceeded goals and standards of performance by helping the associate attorney exceed the minimum yearly
billing amount before the end of October 2011
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HEATHER BRYANT-TOOTE
COASTAL GEORGIA AREA COMMUNITY ACTION AUTHORITY – BRUNSWICK, GA
Program Coordinator (May-July 2010)
Organized three income-based Summer Youth Programs in Camden, Glynn, and Liberty counties
Recruited and maintained a maximum number of twenty-five children in each program
Ensured that each program had a teacher, teacher's aide, and bus driver for the duration of the three month program
Managed, coordinated, and assisted with daily operations of the Summer Youth Program by supplying games, toys,
and other activities
Performed as a substitute teacher in the absence of the teachers or teacher's aides
Coordinated free lunches, snacks, weekly field trips, and weekly speakers for the Program
Visited a minimum of one program a day, every day for the three-month duration
Constructed a daily curriculum that involved Math, English, Local History, and Science
Ensured that each student in every program had necessary supplies such as notebooks, pens, paint, etc.
Prioritized and processed information pertaining to the Program by entering all data, such as money spent and meals
eaten, into the agency's PeopleSoft database
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY – FORT VALLEY, GA
President, Student Government Association (June 2007-June 2008)
Responsible for selection and management of thirty student senators and ten committee chairs throughout the
academic school year
Delegated several community service and campus activities to senators and committee chairs
Organized, planned, and successfully implemented Homecoming 2007, including events such as the homecoming
step show, comedy show, and Alumni dance
Negotiated contracts with performers and entertainers at the comedy and step shows
Organized several activities throughout the year, such as financial workshops and community service activities
Allocated funds to various University organizations and increased the Student Government Association's working
budget from $50,000 to $70,000
Implemented the first Mr. Fort Valley State University Scholarship Pageant, gifting the winner a monthly stipend
and living accommodations
Attended several speaking commitments at the University and in the local community
Formed a focus group of students to determine the best food service company for the University
Demonstrated profound and prismatic thinking and communication skills by corresponding with faculty, students,
alumni, and various construction and architectural agencies in order to construct a new student center and football
stadium, incorporating the purpose, design, and restaurants in each building
PEACH COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM – FORT VALLEY, GA
Tutor (September 2007-May 2008)
Provided individual and small-group tutoring to students in the Tutorial Center located in the 9th grade building
Assisted students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning
problems and work on study skills in the areas of Science, English, and Social Studies
Assisted teachers in the classroom by reviewing class material, discussing the assignment, or working on solutions to
problems
Helped students prepare for standardized tests, such as the end-of-course tests and the Criterion-Referenced
Competency Test (CRCT) given in Georgia public schools
EDUCATION
MASTER OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE DEGREE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (APRIL 2011)
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ~ Tallahassee, FL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HISTORY (JULY 2008)
Fort Valley State University ~ Fort Valley, GA