Patricia Guzman
Longmont, CO ***** ● 818-***-**** ● ******.******@*****.***
Experienced, initiative-taking, detail-oriented professional. Ability to provide strong advocacy role. Able to prioritize multiple projects, produce quality work and embrace new challenges while working independently or within a team environment. Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to exercise discretion and good judgment.
HIGHLIGHTS & SKILLS
Experienced Operations Coordinator
Fluent English/Spanish
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal relations
Office and administrative duties
Conflict-resolution and advocacy
Meeting, event/travel planning
Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word
Complete expense reports, invoicing
Experienced project manager
Public relations skills
WORK HISTORY
Business Office Specialist August 2022 - Present
Bristol Hospice – Frederick, CO
Coordinate and assist the Executive Director and Business Office Manager with administrative functions in the office. Acquire, compile, and maintain patient documentation. Manage correspondence. Maintain compliancy with Medicare and Medicaid regulations. Establish and maintain positive working relations with patients and family members. Maintain confidentiality of patient and organization information. Maintain adequate inventory of office supplies and medical supplies needed to provide appropriate patient care. Accurate entering and preparation of billing data/medical records.
St Vrain School District – Registrar August 2021 – July 2022
SPARK! Discovery Preschool – Frederick, CO
Maintain student documentation, records and attendance. Distribute pertinent information to teachers, administrators, and parents. Assist building, department administrators and teachers with administrative duties. Compile student records and maintain documentation for state required reporting. Enrollment and registration.
Operations Coordinator/Administrative Manager June 2020 – December 2020
Maximum Shutters – Dania Beach, Fla
Provided administrative support for the engineer and design team on various projects.
Coordinate/maintain daily field schedules. Manage project development from initiation to closure.
Assist team with preparing, distributing, and maintaining documents. Provide the highest quality of customer service/care. Develop and maintain various international dealer relationships. Efficiently resolve any issues and solve problems throughout project life.
International Student Advisor, Supervisor July 2018 – March 2019
Los Angeles Film School – Hollywood, CA
Served as Designated School Official (DSO), the point of contact and mediator for government agencies such as US Homeland Security and ICE. Guided students through the F1 immigration application process. Processed student enrollment applications. Created new orientation procedures and strategies that led to higher student retention. Helped students navigate and comply with all administrative and financial processes over the course of their education using Salesforce program. Advised and advocated for students and continually briefed them on school policies, procedures, state laws, visa guidelines, etc. Supervised team of Int’l Student Advisors to reach intended benchmarks and goals.
International Student Advisor August 2014 – December 2018
Stella Adler Academy – Hollywood, CA
Served as Designated School Official (DSO) and point of contact for government agencies such as US Homeland Security and ICE. Created I20 documents for internationals (72% of student enrollment)
Stayed abreast of changes to immigration regulations, policies and procedures affecting international students. Guided students through the application and processing of M1 and 01 visas and other government forms. Collaborated with program faculty and management to create new orientation procedures that led to higher retention of international students. Counseled students experiencing cross-cultural, family, personal or economic crisis and helped them access community services and resources.
Metadata Specialist/Project Coordinator August 2005 – September 2009
bitMAX – Hollywood, CA
Administrative contact for all metadata and music library services provided to various record labels and other entertainment content providers. Managed projects and served as primary liaison between company and clients to ensure clarity of goals, quality and adherence to deadlines. Ensured correct data in records to facilitate searches in company platform. Drafted action plans and routinely met with department executives to review projects.
EDUCATION
Associate in Sciences, Health Science
Mission College – Los Angeles, CA