MELISSA RAMOS-NAVARRO
Bronx, NY 10467
347-***-**** / *************@***.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Exceptional customer service, verbal, writing and telephone skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve in a deadline driven environment
Proficient in all Microsoft Office Programs, medical database programs and internet navigation
Ability to use PC and MAC
Bilingual English and Spanish
EXPERIENCE
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University Bronx, N.Y.
Division of Substance Abuse
Administrative Secretary VII September 2009 - Current
Assist administrators with keeping the office in order
Enter information into the medical database programs
Assist counselors with patient information
Supervise the front desk clerks
Set-up appointments for new patients who would like to join the program and need to meet with the psychiatrist
Order office supplies
Translate information for Spanish speaking patients
Assist patients with Medicaid information
Answer patient inquiries regarding standard clinic policies and procedures
Virtuoso, Ltd. New York, N.Y.
Account Manager January 2000 – April 2009
Researched and arranged memorable and unique sightseeing tours with tour operators around the world for passengers in the member’s only travel program on luxury cruise lines.
Assisted directors to make final decisions on sightseeing programs and selected sail dates for the tour program
Inspected sites in order to compile information for new sightseeing programs
Set-up packages for hosts to distribute for the passengers on the tours
Liaised with shipboard staff to arrange private cocktail receptions for the groups
Managed documentation insuring accuracy for the cruise department
Negotiated with cruise lines for group contracts
Assisted travel agents in booking passengers with the cruise lines
Assisted travel agents in navigating the company website
Forecasted future company profit for the department and set budgets in order to form the tour program
Recruited hosts for the groups
Translated information for Spanish speaking members
Edited information on direct mail pieces for distribution
Virtuoso, Ltd.
Program Coordinator February 1996 – January 2000
Inputted cruise and pertinent information into the company website
Provided support to the Account Managers and Directors for the members only program
Invoiced vendors
Ordered office supplies
Assisted colleagues with computer issues
EDUCATION
Berkeley College, New York, N.Y. – Associates Degree, Business Administration – Graduated December 1995