V. MISSY TOWNSEND 503-***-**** ****************@*****.***
Interior Design, Remodels & Staging for Sale or Lease 1994-current
Fabrics, furniture, window treatments, art, paint, textures design and layout interior and exterior living spaces for clients of many verities and budgets. From Castles to Mini Markets and everyday homes. Gut and complete remodel for resale or for clients.
Property Management. Real Estate Assistant: Oregon and Mexico.
Clean and show properties, review application to determine qualifications, ensure properties move in ready by move in date, orientate residents to community, ensure deposits and rent or other fees are collected, schedule maintence and repairs, explain lease agreements, schedule follow up after repairs to ensure completion of repairs, marketing properties, maintain community appearance, set follow up communication to renew lease agreements. maintain pleasant communication and client relations.
FUNDRAISER 2010-2017
Organize, set up and manage fundraising events such as Golf Tournaments, dinners, desserts, plays, Paint & Pinot Nights for Posh Plates for Grace House, Soup for your Supper, La Tea Day Tea Party and local Chef’s BBQ Competition
Proven success and fundraising through networking with a vast array of members within the community, Mayor, MWI, CCI, SLF, many Churches and business owners
Successfully develop partnerships and maintain relationships
Raise donations and distributed over 5,000 pounds of clothing and served thousands of meals to the homeless for many years
Held silent auction and successfully raised thousands of dollars
Raised $500,000. through networking and building relationships
0rganization of events including volunteer coordination
Communicate needs of non-profit organizations passionately and successfully gather donations
Serve those in dire needs with upmost grace, mercy and compassion
Consistently and passionately work with women in need to help transition them into healthy and productive lives restored to their children, families and the community
30 years’ experience in an administrative office setting
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Complete financial reports after fundraiser is completed.
Activities Director 1998-2000
Organize Events: Wine & Seafood Festival, Dog & Horse Race Events, Fashion Show’s SFNWRO.
Eola Hills: Champagne Brunch Coordinator, Bingo Nights, Weddings, Graduations, Special Events, Dealer for black Jack nights. Wine tasting events. Inspiration for special Holiday Wine Label and decorating the winery, displaying of wines, welcoming committee
Assistant Case Manager/Founder of Grace House Women’s Shelter 2010-2017
Case Management Grace House Nov 2014 to Current 2017
Interview and process clients for intake
Place clients on Individual Phase Programs i.e., Vocational Rehab, Health and Mental Health Appointments, life/jobs skills training, resume writing, Rent Classes with Arches, comply with Parole and Probation stipulations, budgeting classes
Conduct: Weekly, 30-, 60- and 90-day reviews
Write clients progress reports
Assess Progress, Decide plan of action/redirection
Assist with Job/Housing Search’s
Referral to outside services
Write letters of recommendations
Staffing a client for disciplinary actions; implement new 7-day contracts
Assist in Graduation Process, Conduct Exit Interview, Preform Client Tracking Data Base, Stay in touch with clients through 30-, 60- and 90-day phone calls or house visits and yearly reunion BBQ
Working with clients with mental health and addiction challenges.
Apply for Grants, bus passes & distribute as needed
Assist with clothing, shoes, coats, furniture for new housing
Attend all necessary meetings,
Take clients to appointments, interviews, assist with housing search
Over 10 years helping to feed, clothe, house and minister to the homeless and the needy
Goal is to help our clients become healthy, healed, restored to jobs, housing and our community with 100% success rate from individuals coming out of Coffee Creek and 95% success of homeless. Serve those in the direst need with compassion, grace, dignity and love.
Administrative Assistant 2014-2017
Assist in shelter daily management, deal with issues with clients, staff and volunteers, volunteer mentor’s coordinator, fundraiser, schedule in house classes for clients and staff, organize/assign projects, collection of donations, network with community partners, assist other organizations, assess shelter needs and seek specific donations, assist in grant writing, collecting data, driving clients to appointments, mentoring, bring in supporters.
LOAN OFFICER/PROCESSOR
Processed loan applications for employees, dependents and agents
Assisted members with deposits, draws, and IRA’s
Extensive experience processing loans for Auto, Boat, RV, Debt Consolidation, along with personal and signature loans
Consistently submitted DMV licensing transactions for auto, boat, motorcycle and RV’s loan file
Gathered and updated current client information, reviewed applications for accuracy
Knowledgeable and experienced with running credit reports
Presented loans over guidelines to credit committee
Completed monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports
Utilized gained experience to train new employees and provide support at multiple locations
Successfully completed and passed the Oregon Loan Originator Exam
Handle confidential information
SR. HEALTH CLAIM PROCESSOR
10 years Senior Medical Claim Representative
Knowledgeable of ICD9 codes, CPT codes and Medical Terminology
Analyzed all client medical bills to process for payment per policy provisions
Carefully reviewed medical bills determining items to be paid or denied
Detailed all reports of all claim procedures to medical providers, policy holders and agents
Consistently provided excellent oral and written correspondence
Ability to process claims in 5 states under individual state provisions
Researched medical procedures and codes to determine eligibility of coverage
Produced high volumes of work with excellent accuracy
Handled all correspondence with Explanation of Benefits Forms to claimants, hospitals and medical providers
Handled Coordination of Benefits with other insurance companies
Assisted in preparation with monthly, quarterly and yearly reports.
Assisted in preparation of routine internal audits.
Successfully completed over 150 in house educational classes with State Farm Insurance
2000 to 2009: Owner of Faux Secrets Inc.
Interior Designer/Decorative Painter/Mural Artist/Color Specialist
Managed employee’s, appraised jobs, maintained client relations, promoted and organized jobs
From start to finish. Collaborated with Clients, Designers, and Contractors to determine appropriate faux finishes for areas. Meet deadlines. Presented several Tour Homes and Cooks Tour Homes. Have been featured in Media as accomplished Artist. Organized social events at Galleries and various homes with other Artists.
GL, Payroll, Accounts payable & receivable, Spreadsheets, MS, Bookkeeper, Office Manager,
Operate and balance cash register, bank deposits, stock shelves and do inventory.
Purchase and Supervision of Remodel of Grace House
Lead Interior Designer of Multiple Residential and Commercial Projects
Bidding Obtaining 3 bids per trade Scheduling jobs
Hiring Sub Contractors Billing/Receivables/Purchasing
Outstanding interpersonal Skills Problem Solving
Ability to Multi-task efficiently Excellent Prioritizing
Preparation of Contracts/Agreements Handling Confidential Matters
Networking/Building Relationships Overseeing Multiple Projects
Creating Sample Pallets of Fabrics, Carpets, tiles, travertine, granite, backsplash, Blinds, Curtains, cabinetry, mirrors, bedding, and accessories.
Create Custom Finishes are my passion and my gift
CAREGIVER I have taken care of 3 cancer patients and babies
Bathing
Changing diapers adult and child
Feeding
Clothing
Grooming
Reading, puzzles, playtime
Healthy snacks
Cooking for all patients/childrens needs
Running Errands, taking patients to Doctor appointments
Paying Bills
Comfort care, and coordination of Hospice Care
Cleaning: patients, home, and laundry etc.
Grocery Shopping and picking up medications
Dispensing prescription medications
WORK HISTORY
Board of Directors six years/Secretary four years, Marketing Director/Fund Raiser, Event Coordinator, Admin Assist, Grace House 2009-Current
Women at the Well Ministry/Homeless Outreach 2009-2017
Owner Faux Secrets/Artist 2000-2009
Senior Credit Union Loan Officer, State Farm Insurance 1995-2000
Senior Health Claim Processor, State Farm Insurance 1987-1995
Senior Health Claim Secretary, State Farm Insurance 1985-1987
Data Entry Clerk Auto Division, State Farm Insurance 1981-1985
EDUCATION; High School Diploma, Health Claim Training Completion, LOMA, HIAA, BICS, Loan Officer Training Completion, Rocky Mountain Faux Finishing School, Definitive School of Arts, Some College
SKILLS; EXCELLENT PERSONAL RELATION SKILLS Marketing/Operations
Typing 50 WPM Production Data Entry
Ten Key Invoicing/Purchasing
Computer Proficiency Office Procedures and Operations
Microsoft Word, Excel Alpha Numeric filing
Quick Books Handling of Confidential Materials
Dictation, Word Processing Reliable Time Management
Multiline Phone Systems Ability to Multi-task efficiently
Excellent Oral, Written Communication Skills Prioritizing Skills
Excellent Organization Skills Preparation of Contracts/agreements
Proven Leadership/team building abilities Outstanding interpersonal skills
Creative Problem-Solving Networking/Building Relationships
Fundraiser/ Pro-Fund Training Event Coordinator
Volunteer: WATW Homeless outreach, feeding, clothing and mentoring the homeless
References;
Bruce Eich Manager of State Farm Credit Union
Elizabeth Tatom Creekside Golf Club
Ruby McBride Board of Directors Grace House
Letters of recommendation available upon request.
Storm Duty for Hurricane Isaac 2012 Red Cross West Salem Chapter, CPR, Defib. and Disaster Relief