Alicia Coleman
PO Box ***** . Washington, D.C. **039 . Telephone: 202-***-**** . Email
Address: ************@*****.***[pic]
Highly-skilled and business-focused professional who provides exceptional
support with necessary functions throughout an organization. Qualified and
resourceful with the ability to manage complex projects, provide high-level
support, lead internal initiatives, support medical activities, and
complete any administrative tasks. Demonstrates exceptional analytical,
organizational, communication, decision making, problem solving, and
negotiation skills. Offers the ability to create/execute plans, meet
changing demands, and leverage program planning. Highly efficient,
organized, and skilled in a wide-range of support tasks and activities,
including:
. Business Operations . Office Administration and . Schedule Management
Coordination Management and Control
. . Medical Office . Skilled in the usage
Leadership/Motivation/T Administration Activities of PC Programs
eamwork . Complex Project & Process . Employee Training and
. Medical Management Development
Assisting/Patient . Communication and . Registered Medical
Support Interpersonal Skills Assistant (RMA)
. Use: Multi-Line
Telephone Systems
professional experience
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, CAREFIRST BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD, WASHINGTON, DC
2013-CURRENT
. Managed the daily administrative and clerical tasks and supported
staff in various analyses and studies
. Analyzed and audited reports to identify discrepancies & designed and
produced organizational charts
. Evaluated reports for errors, including the use of improper reporting
procedures, computations, etc.
. Updated and maintained comprehensive files of contracts and conducted
assessments of client project requests. Ensuring all information
necessary for project completion was provided accurate and complete
. Coordinated updates of compliance procedures and document changes and
monitored legal documents. Populate information into existing letter
and agreement templates
. Provided high level executive support and prepared presentations,
memos, reports, and spreadsheets
. Collected compiled and prepared status, tracking, and summary reports
and managed filing systems.
. Accepted a high-volume of incoming phone calls on a multi-line system
and related messages/faxes
. Prepared presentations for meetings and handled word processing tasks
. Composed confidential documents on a word processing system and
maintained strict confidentiality (copying, binding, transmitting)
. Maintained inventory control and facilitated equipment and supply
purchases and shipments to staff
. Processed mail, handled the procurement of office supplies, calculated
timecards
. Other related duties, as assigned
Administrative Assistant, Chateau Inc., Washington, DC
2012-2013
Managed the daily administrative operations; answered calls on a multi line
system, update and maintain confidential files, schedule appointments, data
processing, document prepping and scanning, provided high level executive
support, composed and proofread documents, maintain calendars, greet and
direct visitors, maintained inventory control and facilitated equipment and
supply purchases and shipments to staff, processed mail
Mail Handler, United States Postal Service (USPS), Washington, DC
2011 to 2012
Responsible for sorting and processing incoming and outgoing mail and
distributed mail into destination bins while maintaining accuracy and
efficiency. Provided customer service and support at the counter; responded
to inquiries, sold products, and processed payments. Effectively sorted
complex mail and files.
Crew Leader Assistant, United States Census Bureau, Washington, DC
2009 and 2010
Facilitated and led effective training and orientation programs for
enumerators and instructed all teams in listing procedures; monitored
personnel to ensure productivity, accuracy, and efficiency and identified
the training needs of employees. Delivered mentorship, supervision,
coaching and education to all teams.
Medical Assistant - Externship, Takoma Park Pediatrics, Takoma Park,
Maryland 2010
Supported physicians or other healthcare professionals in the patient care
process; obtained and recorded vital signs, updated and maintained
confidential patient records, performed aseptic procedures, obtained throat
cultures, administered any injections, and performed urinalysis. Managed
the daily administrative activities of the facility; answered a high-volume
of incoming calls on multi-line systems, scheduled and confirmed
appointments, input data, document prepping and scanning, verified
insurance eligibilities and prepared the examination rooms.
Assistant Manager, Underground Station, Hyattsville, Maryland
2008 to 2009
Managed the day-to-day operations of the retail store and planned and
coordinated daily workflow to optimize efficiency, productivity, service,
and sales. Provided customer support/assistance; respond to all inquiries,
questions, complaints, and requests. Identified customer needs by assessing
goals and making recommendations in an effort to sell products and
initiated new sales or business development strategies.
. Screened, interviewed, hired, developed, and retained new, qualified
and successful employment candidates and supervised, motivated,
coached, evaluated, and trained the retail store employees
. Developed and executed merchandising displays to promote and
effectively display merchandise and ensured profitability by
maintaining pricing standards, inventories or movement of all goods
Sales Associate, Catholic University of America Bookstore, Washington, DC
2003 to 2008
Provided customer support and assistance; responded to all customer
questions, inquiries, and requests. Identified customer needs by assessing
goals and making recommendations in an effort to sell products. Maintained
accuracy and efficiency in duties, including cash handling, product
scanning, and processing.
Office Associate / Administrator, Giant Food, Hyattsville, Maryland
2007
Managed the daily administrative and financial activities of the store;
opened and closed the store, produced closeout reports, audited registers,
and worked closely with vendors to obtain products and negotiate contracts.
Supported management teams in the oversight and supervision of the
facility; led staff training and orientation programs, authorized
overrides, and delivered mentorship to all employees.
Administrative Assistant, United States Department of Commerce, Washington,
DC 2006
Coordinated the daily administrative activities of the organization;
created and produced MS PowerPoint presentations, responded to requests for
information, executed the input of data, document prepping and scanning,
composed reports and correspondence, maintained schedules and answered a
high-volume of phone calls on multi-line systems.
Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper, DC Housing Authority, Washington, DC
2002 to 2004
Led the day-to-day administrative operations of the organization; greeted
and directed visitors, answered a high-volume of incoming phone calls on a
multi-line system, document prepping and scanning, scheduled and confirmed
appointments, updated and maintained files, handled the bookkeeping tasks
and responded to requests for information.
Volunteer Experience and Community Affiliations
Meal Preparer/Delivery Coordinator, Zacchaeus Soup Kitchen
education and training
MEDICAL ASSISTING TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM - ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND
PSYCHOLOGY OF PATIENT CARE
American Career Institute - Wheaton, Maryland - Medical Assisting Training
program completed in 04/2010
Relevant Coursework: Aseptic Techniques, Examining Room Techniques, Basic
First Aid and CPR, Principles of Pharmacology, Medical Office
Administration, Venipuncture, Urinalysis, Hematology, Basic Chemistry
Screening, Medical Law and Ethics, Verbal and Written Communication Skills
and MediSoft Software Training
Core Coursework Completed with a major in Accounting and minor in
Psychology - Business Coursework
Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, Virginia - Completed one year
of Core College Coursework
Professional Development Training and Certifications: Nationally Registered
Certified Medical Assistant, American Registry of Medical Assistants ARMA .
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR and AED Certification