BRANDIE CONTRERAS
***** ******** ** – Katy, Texas 77449
Cell 713-***-**** ****************@*****.***
Training Coordinator
Class Scheduling ~ Instructor Placement ~ Meeting Coordination ~ Data Analysis ~ Project Management
Professional ~ Multi-Tasked ~ Reporting Proficient ~ Computer Skilled
I am a dependable professional with 5 years experience in providing effective and comprehensive support to training attendees. I also possess the highest degree of integrity, and am supported by a flawless record of maintaining confidentiality.
As a training coordinator, I have been responsible for providing training and development for registrants to build a foundation of strong technical skills. As a result, I have gained clear knowledge of the revenue cycle work-flow from beginning to end and built strong customer service standards. I have also developed, maintained, and ensured accountability for all registrants. In addition, I have tracked customer performance improvement plans for the training staff.
Professional Experience
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC., Houston, Texas 2006-PRESENT
Training Coordinator
Coordinate, schedule, and prepare training throughout North America and Latin America
Secure training rooms for training scheduled in various offices – Houston, TX, Calgary, Canada, Buenos Aires, Argentina and Mexico City, Mexico
Manage the production, distribution, and inventory of various course material
Update, edit and publish training materials for internal and customer use
Coordinate the selection of instructors
Process participant rosters, badges, receipts, welcome folders, and course evaluations
Process credit card transactions, purchase orders, wire transfers, company checks and other forms of payment
Provide accounting report summaries for accurate billing invoices
Coordinate with senior level executives to ensure data has been maintained in accordance with company policy
Create Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations for multiple projects and reporting for upper management
Order office supplies and materials as needed
Work on special projects as needed
MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL., Houston, Texas 2001-2006
Quality Assurance Training Coordinator
Implemented a structured "How to Register" manual
Trained 10-15 students weekly over hospital software (HealthQuest), for both registrars and clinical staff
Provided reports that reflected the quantity of registrants tested, along with monthly scorecards and team performance capabilities
Met with management team once a month to receive feedback on scores, establish and stretch goals and plans of action for the staff
Maintained coaching of staff for improvement and motivation
Monitored, observed and coached the staff for the proper work-flow
Trained new employee orientation, system upgrades, and identifying alternate training issues recommended in system improvement
Interviewed potential candidates for hire
Provided significant feedback to upper management for protocol improvements
EDUCATION
1992-1995 El Campo High School El Campo, Texas 1995-1997 Wharton County Junior College Wharton, Texas
1997-2000 Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Scopus, SAP, Photoshop, Internet Explorer,
HealthQuest, MedHost, Cerner, Care4, Imaging, Typing – 60+ WPM, excellent 10-key touch