Grace's InformationLocation: Bronx, NYTitle: Public Administration InternWilling to Relocate: NoMember Since: 2011-10-04
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EDUCATION
Doctor of Public Administration, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN Expected 2014
Master of Arts, Urban Affairs, Queens College, Flushing, NY 2006
Bachelor of Science, Special Education, City College of New York, NY 1981
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTERNSHIP NY
Public Administration Intern 8/2011-present
State of NY Division of Human Rights,
Finance/Administration Department, NY
Organized and documented inventory of the entire Law Library
with the Supervisor Attorney for easier accessibility
Coordinated Phase I & II of the moving progression with the Housing Director of HUD
Analyzed collective bargaining contracts for the Violence in the Workplace Surveys
Revised and updated the fire life safety policy and procedure manual & telephone directory.
Researched and selected an instructor for the CPR & defibrillator training classes
saving the agency an significant amount of money
Consultant 9/2008-present
Provided and advised diverse clientele with workplace issues resulting in a
mutual and expeditious resolution to their issue(s).
Mt. Sinai Services at Elmhurst Hospital Center Elmhurst, NY
Administrative Assistant 2007-9/2008
Mount Sinai Credentialing Office and Maxillofacial Surgery Department
Wrote memorandums, handled phone inquiries, scheduled
conferences and meetings
Supplied performance statistical analysis, created the agenda and taking the minutes
at quarterly departmental meetings to ensure that data are documented
Maintained all office equipment (maintenance, repair and contract)
Ordered office/surgical supplies and worked with vendors resulted in considerable discounts
Coordinated travel itineraries and hotel accommodations
Presented expense reports, reimbursements, and payroll in a timely fashion to meet the deadlines.
Mt. Sinai Services at Queens Hospital Center
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager Jamaica, NY
Cancer Center 2/2004-9/2007
Raised a significant amount of funding for the Patient Assistance Program
which provided the patients with additional resources, public relations and marketing
Coordinated the JCAHO 2006 survey resulting in a commendation and and re-accreditation
Cultivated support from public & private donors, grant writing, program audit,
development management, research analysis, verification of insurance and billing
Directed the Annual Survivor's Day celebration & conducted patient interest
related workshops, orientation to new employees, supervised summer youth/volunteers,
Created the agenda and taking the minutes at the quarterly departmental meetings
Maintained clinical staff credentialing files and non-clinical personnel files
Wrote articles for the HOPE (Helping Oncology Patients Everyday) newsletter
Flushing Hospital Medical Center Flushing, NY
Claims Manager/Patient Relations Representative 2000-2002
Quality and Risk Management Department
Processed and expedited the physician liability insurance claims
Facilitated an expeditious resolution to patients' concerns as their advocate
Elmhurst Hospital Center Elmhurst, NY
Fire Life Safety Analyst/Quality Assurance Manager/Risk Management Mgr 1994-2000
Safety Department and Quality and Risk Management Department
Updated the fire/life safety and the hospital-wide policy and
procedure manual in compliance with city, state and federal regulations
Actively assisted in the JCAHO 1995, 1998, 2001 resulting in a
commendation and re-accreditation
Assisted attorneys to prepare for depositions through the discovery process
Coordinated with architects, engineers, building manager & maintenance
to facilitate the modernization of the entire hospital unit, facilities
management and repairs
Supervised summer youth students/volunteers
C. C. N. A _ Coordination Council of North America Taiwan Consulate 1990-1994
Assistant & Speechwriter to the Ambassador of Taiwan
Coordinated with architects, engineers, building manager, interior designer &
maintenance staff to facilitate the modernization of the entire hospital unit
Taught English to the Deputy Ambassador and the Taiwan nationalists
Wrote speeches for diverse diplomatic good will events for the Ambassador
COMPUTER SKILL
Microsoft Word, System, Electronic Medical Records, QuickBooks, Internet, Social Media Network,
Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Electronic Healthcare
AWARDS
Outstanding Asian American Award at Elmhurst Hospital June 1996
ACE (Achievement, Compassion and Excellent) Award at Queens Hospital Center June 2005
Dean's List at Queens College of New York Graduate School 2003-2006
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Census 2002, taught ESL & Special Education for Elementary and JHS at community based organizations,
Assisted in the soup kitchen at the Bowery Mission for the Homeless & NYC Food