Donna Payan
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** * * **** ** Prince Ln
City: Glendale
State: AZ
Zip: 85306
Country: USA
Phone: 602-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $44,000
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Job History / Details:
DONNA C. PAYAN
6127 Port Au Prince Lane Contact Phone: 602-***-****
Glendale, AZ 85306
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
A challenging position in the areas of medical billing/medical plans management, bookkeeping, customer relations and
cosmetology where my experience, initiative and interpersonal skills can be utilized.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
. Formal training and extensive experience in Cosmetology and Hair Care - State Certified Instructor.
. In-depth training and experience in the field of group medical plans management, medical coding and billing.
. Extensive experience and training in personal banking and customer care relations.
. Strong management and leadership skills gained and refined through experience in demanding positions of increasing
scope and responsibility.
. Comprehensive experience in office automation, information and telephone systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Banking:
2006 to Present: United States Army Association Bank (USAA) Phoenix, Arizona
Financial Foundations Specialist
. Provide assistance and resolve issues for members in reference to any concerns on bank statements
. Assisted members with any disputes associated with any unauthorized debit card or ACH transactions
. Recommended products or services that would accommodate and benefit the member
. Transferred funds to personal or other bank establishments via the computer or Official Check
. Educated members on USAA.com website
Bookkeeping:
1986 to 1989: ABCO Stores, Inc. Glendale, Arizona
General Merchandise Manager Bookkeeper
. Controlled buying and general merchandise / non-food department inventories
. Assisted with store operations at a department level
. Maintained inventory counts and controls
. Controlled product choice, buying, sales, and cross-marketing strategies
. Responsible for department profit to meet individual store plan for growth and development
. Maintained daily department operations
. Participated in setting marketing objectives for department
. Reconciled daily cash receipts with register totals for each cashier and checkstand in operation
. Tracked percentages of overages and shortages monthly
. Posted department sales and percent of increase / decrease in numbers
. Prepared daily bank deposits for corporate office
Medical Billing/Medical Plans Management:
2005 Laloma Internal Medicine Pediatrics Litchfield, Arizona
Billing Specialist
. Increased revenue from 11% to 72%
. Analyzed and processed medical records in compliance with AMA standards
. Prepared EOM reports identifying proper coding, finalized reports, and handled rejections
. Resolved issues with denials explaining benefits for patient satisfaction
. Processed electronic billing through MD Online
1989 to 1995: United Health Care of Arizona / TPA Phoenix, Arizona
Claims Auditor / Claims Analyst
. Audited analysis according to contract specification for various self-funded medical groups
. Trained new hires in the techniques of analytical concepts and department operations
. Monitored consistency to ensure overall office performance and production standards
. Prepared month-end reports according to insurance and system mandates
. Coordinated benefits and carve-out policies for Medicare and active group participants
. Analyzed self-funded groups according to plan documentation
. Verified benefit limits and restrictions on group policy claims
. Utilized extensive knowledge of multiple PPO plan formats
Cosmetology/Hair Care Instructor/Manager
2005 TO 2006: Vim n Vigor Hair Salon Scottsdale, Arizona
Senior Hair Designer
. Accommodate a vast clientele with varied needs and provided individual consultation
. Reconcile and report daily expenditures and maintain industry standards and mandates
. Provide front desk help in phone management and scheduling operations
. Order supplies and assist with accounting measures
. Provide client cuts utilizing updated styling techniques
2003 to 2004: Toni Guy Academy Scottsdale, Arizona
Cosmetology Instructor
. Involved in the curriculum development and advancement of the organizational goals and strategies for effective
student learning and client satisfaction
. Monitored student performance and knowledge retention of designed objectives
. Evaluated student performance on active application and client interaction
. Developed student confidence and celebrated student successes
. Responsible for student instruction in the areas of:
Design Techniques Advanced Color Application
Effective Cut Outcomes Salon Operation
Client Satisfaction Scheduling
Time Management Organizational Management
Personnel Management Timeliness and Attention to Detail
2001 to 2003: Earls Academy of Beauty Mesa, Arizona
Cosmetology Instructor
. Educated freshman students in theory, techniques, and operational strategies
. Structured programs in listing priorities, establishing timelines, and maintaining deadlines
. Recruited and trained students in cosmetology state standards and mandates regarding licensing and certification
requirements
. Examined profitable measures for successful academy operation
. Encouraged student participation in client consulting sessions
. Challenged education and the introduction of new technologies and techniques to professional staff during live
application and interaction on clinic floor
. Prepared students in skin care and how to diagnois simple skin problems
1998 to 2001: Carsten Institute Tempe, Arizona
Cosmetology Instructor
. Instructed trainees in the areas of basic cosmetic techniques and modern trends
. Followed a strict cirrculum to comply with the Cosmetology methods
. Examined and prepared students for their school and state boards
. Educated students with the compliance of sanatation regulations according to state regulations..
. Educaed students in the areas of Infection and Protection according to state regulations