Qualifications Summary
High-achieving administrative professional with extensive experience supporting business operations in varying capacities within fast-paced, service-oriented environments. A results-driven professional with demonstrated experience delivering valuable insights, commanding high-impact projects, and facilitating seamless daily office operations.
Skilled at multi-tasking and balancing a heavy workload, meeting deadlines with consistency and accuracy, and prioritizing competing tasks in support of short- and long-term organizational objectives. Keen ability to exercise good judgment and decision making, troubleshoot issues independently, and advise on process improvements to streamline operations.
A tactful communicator with a superb attention to detail, exceptional telephone etiquette, and interpersonal strengths leveraged to drive team collaboration and serve as a resource to the greater team. Superior ability to learn and adapt quickly, work meticulously, and serve customers with poise and professionalism.
Core Competencies
Customer Service
Project Management
Administrative Tasks
Office Management
Continuous Improvement
Bookkeeping & Accounting
Document Preparation
Data Entry & Reporting
Appointment Scheduling
Training & Mentoring
File Maintenance
Reception
Career Experience
UPMC October 2022 to present
Contact Center Specialist
Serve as the first line of contact for the patients
Review, verify and update the patient's demographic information
Schedule appointments according to the department protocols ensuring the appropriate exam, physician, and timeslot are utilized
Act as an advocate for patients by providing guidance, interpretation, and education on scheduling, registration (directions, parking information, and required preparation for appointment
Identify and take action to address patient concerns by utilizing effective decision-making skills to know when to handle the call or send call to the clinical staff
Friendship Community Presbyterian Church March 2022 to July 2022
Administrative & Bookkeeping Assistant (Temporary Position)
Office Management: answering Phone, ordering supplies, processing incoming mail
Purging non-essential emails and forwarding emails to appropriate parties
Ongoing communication with Church Treasurer and Stewardship Committee Chair
Monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts
Prepare weekly and special services bulletins including church announcements
Schedule and process church fellowship hall rentals and communicate with janitor re: scheduled events
Other tasks as determined by Pastor and/or Committee Chairs
EXL Service Healthcare September 2021 to January 2022
Subrogation Mail Processor
Processed incoming mail from various clients and attorneys.
Opened, reviewed, scanned and logged incoming mail including checks, for the subrogation and payment integrity departments.
Processed incoming mail via, paper, electronic fax and email.
Reviewed, printed and folded outgoing correspondence for the subrogation department
Tracking of all outgoing certified mailings and sorting by client.
Maintained hard copy filings and purging on a rotating schedule
Prime Now LLC September 2020 to April 2021
Personal Shopper
A shopper uses an Amazon-provided smart device that lists all the information pertaining to a customer order. With the device in hand the personal shopper travels about the store gathering the items in the order.
Pack orders into brown paper bags according to food temperature: ambient, chilled, frozen
Label bags according to temperature with an ID number
Place individual bags into the staging area for pick-up
Interrupt some orders to carry out other tasks such delivering orders to parking lot customer waiting area, receiving a task through the smart device to wipe down various areas of the store, shelves, smart apps, label machines, etc.
Customer service provided by delivering bagged orders to customer parking area
ServiceLink March 2020 to June 2020
Title Curative Team
Facilitated day-to-day administrative duties in deadline-driven team environment tasked with clearing titles for a bank prior to company reduction in staff during COVID-19 pandemic. Assessed daily Work in Progress reports, requiring diligent review of files, transparent communications to clients on status updates, and adherence to established company standard operating procedures and service delivery standards.
Extensive data entry and information verification for each order with impeccable timing and accuracy.
Employed sound judgment and decision making when ordering payoffs for mortgages and clearing title commitments in accordance with state requirements and client instructions.
Fostered collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, including cross-functional departments, supervisors, peers, and clients.
Implemented quick resolutions to inquiries and concerns from clients, borrowers, agents, and internal staff, ensuring enhanced satisfaction from all parties.
Provided customer service by implementation of quick resolutions to inquiries and concerns from clients, borrower, agents, and internal staff ensuring enhanced satisfaction to each party
Aunt Lala’s Piano Studio September 2001 – January 2020
Piano Teacher
Oversaw all aspects of small business, including financials and accounting, sales and service, scheduling, lesson planning, and organizational correspondence to students and families. Taught piano lessons for 24+ students on a weekly basis, tailoring lessons based on individualized student learning styles and proficiency.
Project-managed the planning and execution of an annual studio recital in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Piano Teachers Association (PPTA).
Diligently prepared students to perform in annual recitals and participate in coveted Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs Festivals.
GetGo April 2015 to November 2015
Cashier
Delivered exceptional service to customers of convenience store chain while cashiering all fuel, kitchen, lottery, tobacco, and general merchandise.
Ensured proper inventory control, with a key focus on tobacco product stock.
Engaged in merchandising duties, and maintained clean and orderly store displays and coffee bar.
Generated end-of-shift reports and closed out cash drawer for seamless transitions to next cashier.
Wesley’s Delicatessen & Catering February 2013 – August 2015
Administrator & Bookkeeper
Recognized as an indispensable resource for administrative and bookkeeping operations at start-up deli and catering business.
Crafted comprehensive business plan, and filed all necessary legal documents for the business, including registering all employees with the state of Pennsylvania.
Utilized QuickBooks Online to perform bookkeeping and collections functions.
Devised all accounting procedures and chart of accounts to enable accurate business financials.
Championed marketing initiatives and content creation for menus, ad flyers, and signs, among other items.
Shamrock Building Services, Inc. June 2012 – March 2013
Office Clerk & Receptionist
Served as first point of contact for prospective and current customers, vendors, and other callers as receptionist, in addition to executing daily administrative tasks for commercial cleaning company.
Spearheaded accounts payable and receivable processes, including preparing paperwork, invoices, and payments.
Maintained oversight of several complex filing systems and office supply inventory.
Utilized analytical ability to track 50+ employees’ attendance records and scheduled vacation days.
HuggaBooks, LLC 2008 – 2010
Owner
Launched personal business designed to sell customized children’s story books with personalization of the central character through parent company. Completed extensive training and guidance from business coach and author, Dr. Susan L. Reid. Produced and prepared customer orders for mailing.
Developed a merchant website encompassing very detailed order forms, payment processing, and up-to-date inventory that required regular website maintenance.
Employed financial acumen to manage accounting procedures and related tax preparations.
Boosted sales by participating in local vendor fairs and craft shows.
Additional Experience
Carnegie Borough Tax Collector Assistant Tax Certification Preparer
Integrated Real Estate Processing Post-Closing Agent
Keystone Fire Apparatus Administrative Assistant, Receptionist
Crossroads United Methodist Church Administrative Assistant
Ryan Homes Model Home Coordinator
Civic Light Opera Holiday Gift Certificate Sales
Educational Background
South Fayette Jr/Sr Highschool
Academic Diploma 1975
College Coursework, Music
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
College Coursework, Elementary Education
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
College Coursework, Business Administration
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Volunteer Experience
Pittsburgh Piano Teachers Association Former Board Member – Recording Secretary
Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs Former Board Member – Recording Secretary, State of Pennsylvania Junior Counselor
Crossroads United Methodist Church Children’s Musical Director, Choir Director
Pittsburgh (Boychoir) Children’s Choirs, Inc. Volunteer Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper
Professional References:
Robert Wittig Phone: 412-***-**** (Home)
J Scot Franklin Phone: 615-***-**** (Home)
Personal References:
Linda J Gross Phone: 412-***-****
Luanne Kozlowski Phone: 412-***-****
Robin Terle Phone: 812-***-****
Linda Alisesky Carnegie, PA 412-***-****
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