Administrative / Staffing Professional

PATRICE MOTAS

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over ten years experience working as a staffing and administrative professional. Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced team environment, yet can easily accomplish solo projects. Work well under pressure and can acclimate to most situations. Customer service oriented can easily build and maintain professional relationships. Can communicate well with all staff levels – from President to peer, both verbally and in writing. Highly ethical and discreet when handling materials and situations of a sensitive and confidential nature.

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Elaine Ellorin DDS

September 2009 – November 2009

Externship, Front Office Administrator ~ Given the responsibility of verifying patient insurance and eligibility, preparing dental claim forms, filing, charting, and scheduling patient appointments. These efforts made it possible for the front office staff to catch up on work that had fallen behind. The office was organized, old charts were purged and patient re-calls were executed that resulted in a surge of business.

Illumant

September 2005 – October 2008

IT Recruiter and Office Administrator ~ Chosen to lead in recruiting, as well as administrative and sales support for this MindSource spin-off. Solely responsible for sourcing and recruiting Enterprise IT and Security candidates for various clients and projects. Using knowledge of internet search techniques, cold calling and communication skills, was able to fill 100% of the job orders that were given. Additionally, provided executive level support for the sales team. Using market research techniques was able to generate viable leads and build new business relationships. Successfully prepared reports and presentations that were key elements in attracting new business partners and clients. Coordinated events and meetings that resulted in winning new clients that ultimately brought in more revenue. Took control of managing the office so that internal operations ran smoothly and project deadlines were met.

MindSource, Inc

March 1997 – September 2005

Technical Recruiter / Staffing Administrator ~ Specialized in sourcing and recruiting Enterprise IT and Security professionals. Used complex internet searches, open source user forums, user conferences, cold-calling, internal database and various other methods to mine active and passive candidates for new opportunities. Met with and interviewed those candidates to assess their skills and consulted with them on their career path, goals and accomplishments, 90% of the time resulting in them being hired on by one of our clients as a contractor, or as a full-time employee. Using good communication skills and industry knowledge, was able to build and manage a strong network of viable candidates. Trained other staff members on the importance of communication and asking candidates for referrals. Was involved in developing procedures to assure continuity in sourcing candidates and helped create special programs such as mailers and email blasts to stay in touch with candidates.

Collaborated and communicated with clients and hiring managers to gather detailed job requirements and to get a better understanding of their technical staffing needs. Interfaced continually with the client until the job description was exactly what the client wanted resulting in a high percentage of candidate placements.

Formatted resumes and created cover letters that highlighted and detailed the candidate’s skills and relevance to the clients needs. Prepared the candidates for the client interview and effectively negotiated their rates – meeting with the client on-site as required.

Additional contributions in the following sales, recruiting and administrative functions also helped greatly in the over-all success of the company:

* background and reference checks

* preparation of offer letters and new-hire packets

* preparation of new client contracts

* participated in managing inside-sales efforts

* market research and business development

* account management

* vendor relations

* on-going administrative support to President and Vice President

EDUCATION

Everest College

February 2009 – November 2009

Earned degree in Medical Administrative Assisting, graduating with honors. While attending school, was asked to become an Igniter Ambassador – an honor given to those students who have excellent attendance, grades and go above and beyond to help other students and faculty. Other skills obtained include:

* Medical Terminology

* Medical Insurance

* Medical Coding ~ ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS

* Managing patient’s medical charts/files

* Use of PDR (Physician’s Desktop Reference)

* Dental Charting , terminology, and insurance procedures

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

* CPR Certification ~ American Heart Association ~ 2009

* HIPAA Training and Certification ~ Everest College ~ 2009

* OSHA Training and Certification ~ Everest College ~ 2009

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

* Director’s Honor Roll ~ Everest College ~ 2009

* Student Helping Student ~ Everest College ~ 2009

* Igniter Ambassador ~ Everest College ~ 2009

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