TARA MERRITT
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OBJECTIVE
Independent and self-motivated
professional, competent to
provide high quality service in
different work environments.
SKILLS
Microsoft, Excel,
Powerpoint.
REFERENCES
Terry Johnson- Viking Cruises
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Stevi Lynn G.- Viking Cruises
EXPERIENCE
CONTRACT SPECIALIST/ ANTHEM BLUE CROSS,
WOODLAND HILLS.
11/2003-01/2009
Manage the flow of incoming and outgoing contracts/cases. Maintain compliance, tracking, matrix and mainframe database. Expedite EOC requests for business acquisitions, and brokers. Prepare business appropriate email etiquette and workflow templates Claim Status and maintain Underwriting relationships Responsible for Defense Industry and Aviation Plans.
(Cobra, Medicare, and Benefit Coverage)
BEAUTY EXPERT/ HOLLYWOOD, CA
02/2009-01/2019
Manage appointment calendar, customer data, & social media. Trained New Hair stylists
Training development, project management, inventory Personal grooming prescriptions customized per patron. Personalized aesthetics, color specialist, micropigmentation specialist, hair extensions, and men grooming.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biophysics/ 06/2024
Medical Assistant & Administration/ 3.9 GPA 04/2020 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP
DEPARTMENT LEAD IN PAPERLESS PROJECT FOR ANTHEM BLUE CROSS. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, VOLVO PRESS RELEASES, OXYGEN NETWORK, AND NBC UNIVERSAL WORKING AS A LICENSED
COSMETOLOGIST THE PAST 14 YEARS. RECENTLY DECIDED TO PURSUE ADVANCED EDUCATION AND CAREER CHANGE.