Juan Talbert
Round Lake, IL
************@*****.*** - 224-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
UTILIZATION COORDINATOR / OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN IN TRAINING
PrimeSource Healthcare System - Buffalo Grove, IL - August 2013 to Present
• Inspected and Measured quality of lenses and frames for clients.
• Worked according to the written specification or prescription.
• Prepared work orders to the optical laboratory.
• Adjusted the position of the lens and frame to fit the client.
• Checked eligibility in scheduler and if eligible Medicaid.
• Called primary care physician to obtain signed paperwork.
• Followed up with nursing facilities to obtain additional information when necessary.
• Called Medicaid for eligibility for the appropriate prosthetic.
• Entered information from optometry order and repair form into excel data base.
• Completed delivery form for eye glasses.
• Prepare eye glasses for delivery.
• Provided the supervisor with timely weekly reports and other reporting requirements.
• Maintained confidentiality of company associates and patient information.
(OR) PATIENT TRANSPORTER
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (UMC) - Las Vegas, NV - August 2012 to August 2013
Responsibilities
Moved patients between nursing units and also transported them for tests such as CT scans and magnetic
resonance imaging (MRIs) via wheelchair or stretcher.
• Assisted patients who need help walking.
• Transported lab specimens, blood samples, bio hazardous items, and similar items.
• Provided directions to hospital guests, visitors and patients.
• Provided assistance in other ways such as sanitizing patient transport equipment.
• Provided excellent people skills and followed written and verbal directions.
PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Roseland CeaseFire - Chicago, IL - April 2009 to July 2011
Developed and implemented media action plans.
• Served as point of contact for community violent incident reporting.
• Provided supervision over other public relations employees.
• Authored a variety of communications materials, including but not limited to fact sheets, special notices, and
press releases.
• Coordinated events and projects including press conferences.
• Established and maintain a broad array of media contacts in order to communicate with an economically and
ethnically diverse community.
Youth Advisor
Introspect Youth Services - Chicago, IL - November 2007 to April 2009
• Served as a liaison between the colleges and the high schools served by the Upward Bound Program.
• Supervised and instructed students on basic development skills including goal setting and attainment,
emotional and financial independence, and self-advocacy.
• Coordinated and assisted with the recruitment of students.
• Developed and maintained relationships with Administration at participating schools.
• Developed and monitored individual educational plans for program participants.
• Advised program participants regarding college preparatory programs, college admissions and financial aid,
and assist with necessary forms.
• Maintained and documented all diagnostic, post-assessment data and related measures of student
performance.
INDEPENDENT SALES/MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE
5LINX - Chicago, IL - June 2004 to November 2007
Responsibilities
• Provided customers with the latest in telecommunications products, energy (gas and electric), and many
other products and services for the home and business.
• Recruited and trained new independent sales representatives.
EDUCATION
BA in Communication Studies
Eastern Illinois University - Charleston, IL
2002 to 2006
SKILLS
Quality Control, Organizational, Coordinating, Communications, Customer Service, Managing, Sales,
Interpersonal, Microsoft Office