Josephine Rivas
*** ********* ****** ~ Ridgewood NY 11385 ~ 917-***-****,
E-mail: **************@***.***
Objective: To obtain a position that will enable me to utilize my experience, knowledge and skills with an opportunity for growth.
Skills Bi-lingual (Spanish/English), Computer Literate with excellent Data Entry skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office XP, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook , Internet savvy, Keyboarding 55 wpm, Data Entry 10,000 key strokes per hour.
Experience:
2002 – 2010 Samaritan Village, Queens, NY
Supervisor of Welfare Funding
• Tracked and maintained client eligibility, prepared, organized, and reconciled monthly billing on excel spreadsheets.
• Recorded and tracked all incoming receivables
• Updated, organized and maintained confidential client files – including tracking of disposal suspension periods and preparation for shredding of documents.
• Trouble-shot problems with HRA/STARS program,
• Fair Hearing Liaison, submitted monthly reports, supervised Welfare Clerk and volunteers.
• Provided Clerical support to the Director of Client Benefits and covered for the department.
• Sorted and prioritized all incoming main and act on problems.
1997 – 2002 Palladia, Inc. New York, NY
Billing Specialist/Entitlement Specialist
• Interviewed clients to determine eligibility and process applicants for Public Assistance (NY and outer county), prepared weekly census, monthly billings and collections, interacted with HRA STARS program
• Updated, organized and maintained confidential client financial and clinical files – including tracking of disposal suspension periods and preparation for shredding of documents.
• Screened phone calls and routed all correspondence to appropriate staff.
• Ordered office supplies
1995 – 1997 Jericho Residence New York, NY
Manager /Receptionist
• Answered multi-line telephone.
• Tracked and maintained resident attendance, sorted and routed correspondence for all residents and staff, inspected all fire exits and coordinated fire drills.
1990 – 1994 New Electronic Co. New York, NY
Receptionist
• Responsible for front desk operations, monitoring telephones.
• Greeted all staff and customers. Read blueprints.
Education:
2004 Career & Employment Services (Office Specialist/Computerized Bookkeeping)
2002 HRA STARS (Certified)
1996 ICD New York, New York, NY, Data Entry (Certified)
1994 IBM Training Center, NY, NY Secretarial Studies (Certified)