Experience

Aither Health

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Specialist

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Client Partner

  • Nov 2020 - Present

• Aither Advocate

  • Feb 2020 - Nov 2020



Airher Health

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Client Partner

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  • Responsible for oversight of strategic business unit dedicated to delivering exceptional service to each of our clients through, Account Management, Core System Support, Claims, Customer Service and Enrollment. • Accountable for relationship management, analytical problem solving and developing innovative solutions to meet clients’ needs. • Work directly with high level executives, brokers, and consultants to develop a long-term strategy to meet our clients’ current and future corporate… Show more • Responsible for oversight of strategic business unit dedicated to delivering exceptional service to each of our clients through, Account Management, Core System Support, Claims, Customer Service and Enrollment. • Accountable for relationship management, analytical problem solving and developing innovative solutions to meet clients’ needs. • Work directly with high level executives, brokers, and consultants to develop a long-term strategy to meet our clients’ current and future corporate goals, ensuring retention and membership growth. • Participated in regular meetings with the Chief Executive Officers, Senior Vice President of Business Relations, Project Managers, Business Analysts, and other members of the senior leadership team to assist in identifying trends, creating innovative business solutions to complex problems, and creating more streamlined and efficient processes. • Oversees the development of Aither Advocate trend management/cost containment strategies. • Manage and train team of advocates for continued growth, changes in client needs and industry trends. • Liaison between internal teams to ensure client needs are being met. • Manage projects effectively by using advanced problem solving, time management, and critical-thinking skills. • Service multiple clients concurrently while maintaining and exceeding internal and external deadlines. • Proficient on El Dorado Javelina Claims Adjudication system, Microsoft products, Zoho products. Show less



Buffalo Ophthalmology

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2020

  Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area Responsible for pre-screening patients, taking medical history, medication history (using Medent), performing various ophthalmic tests using: OPTOS camera, Humphrey visual field, Heidelberg OCT, and TONO pen. Assisting the doctors with ophthalmic procedures such as anti-VEGF injections. Responsible for the training and education of front desk check in and check out duties of new employees and interns. Also responsible for the maintenance of the practice website and social media. Sales and… Show more Responsible for pre-screening patients, taking medical history, medication history (using Medent), performing various ophthalmic tests using: OPTOS camera, Humphrey visual field, Heidelberg OCT, and TONO pen. Assisting the doctors with ophthalmic procedures such as anti-VEGF injections. Responsible for the training and education of front desk check in and check out duties of new employees and interns. Also responsible for the maintenance of the practice website and social media. Sales and marketing of new business in order to generate referrals with other doctors’ offices. Created collateral pieces for patient education and new business. Show less



Clarisey Consulting

• Small Business Owner

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2017

  Hartford, Connecticut Area Managing several nonprofit fundraising events (First Night Hartford, Out Film CT, Hartford Jazz Festival) including: building relationships and soliciting all corporate sponsorship donations, grant writing, producing and selling advertisements for the program booklet, overseeing silent auction, all media coverage for this week long event, grant writing, and working closely with board and committee/board members to brainstorm on new fundraising ideas. Coordinating all sub-contractors including… Show more Managing several nonprofit fundraising events (First Night Hartford, Out Film CT, Hartford Jazz Festival) including: building relationships and soliciting all corporate sponsorship donations, grant writing, producing and selling advertisements for the program booklet, overseeing silent auction, all media coverage for this week long event, grant writing, and working closely with board and committee/board members to brainstorm on new fundraising ideas. Coordinating all sub-contractors including interviewing, hiring, providing direction and training on ongoing marketing projects. Solicited, planned, and coordinated 100 volunteers and 15 site managers for First Night Hartford (2009, 2010, 2011,2012, 2013, 2014,2015,2016). Show less



Glander Associates Event Management Solutions

• Development

  • Jun 2006 - Jan 2008

  Hartford, Connecticut Area Non- Profit Fundraising Acted as a consultant for a fundraising firm specializing in non-profit events. Specific duties include: Initiating and securing sponsorship (cold calling and following up on leads), selling ads and soliciting all auction items for both silent and live auctions, building relationships with donors, all aspects of follow up with donors including invoicing, benefits administration, signage and written correspondences. Experienced in overall planning and event… Show more Non- Profit Fundraising Acted as a consultant for a fundraising firm specializing in non-profit events. Specific duties include: Initiating and securing sponsorship (cold calling and following up on leads), selling ads and soliciting all auction items for both silent and live auctions, building relationships with donors, all aspects of follow up with donors including invoicing, benefits administration, signage and written correspondences. Experienced in overall planning and event management. Clients have included arts and cultural organizations, community health initiatives, and women’s rights organizations. Transition Management Consultant for non-profit organizations experiencing staff transition. Duties include: general office work and communication activities, scheduling and staffing board meetings and committee meetings, event management assistance, donation entry and acknowledgement, serving as a liaison between affiliate and national organization, staffing transition team and aiding in search for a new executive director for statewide organization. Coordinating all meetings with the Board of Directors and reporting any issues as needed. Show less



MB Associates

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fundraising Coordinator

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

  Hartford, Connecticut Area Non- Profit Fundraising Acted as a consultant for a fundraising firm specializing in non-profit events. Specific duties include: Initiating and securing sponsorship (cold calling and following up on leads), selling ads and soliciting all auction items for both silent and live auctions, building relationships with donors, all aspects of follow up with donors including invoicing, benefits administration, signage and written correspondences. Experienced in overall planning and event… Show more Non- Profit Fundraising Acted as a consultant for a fundraising firm specializing in non-profit events. Specific duties include: Initiating and securing sponsorship (cold calling and following up on leads), selling ads and soliciting all auction items for both silent and live auctions, building relationships with donors, all aspects of follow up with donors including invoicing, benefits administration, signage and written correspondences. Experienced in overall planning and event management. Clients have included arts and cultural organizations, community health initiatives, and women’s rights organizations. Transition Management Consultant for non-profit organizations experiencing staff transition. Duties include: general office work and communication activities, scheduling and staffing board meetings and committee meetings, event management assistance, donation entry and acknowledgement, serving as a liaison between affiliate and national organization, staffing transition team and aiding in search for a new executive director for statewide organization. Coordinating all meetings with the Board of Directors and reporting any issues as needed. Show less



DynaStaff

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Jul 2000 - Aug 2001

  Greater Chicago Area Responsible for all outside sales for start up company, as well as creating and implementing all internal policies and procedures needed for IT contract staffing firm. Hired and trained recruiters. Made weekly sales presentations as well as managing a steady increase of contractual employees. Sourced and cold called to many Chicagoland companies in order to build a working database as well as form a client relationship.



AccountResource

• United States

• Branch Manager

  • Aug 1997 - Jul 2000

  Greater Chicago Area Major responsibilities included the hands-on daily management of branch. Oversaw interviewing and recruiting process for over 40 permanent and temporary positions. Direct involvement with both client and applicant. Client involvement included: weekly sales presentations, recruitment fee negotiations, public relations, and salary negotiations. Applicant involvement included: advertising and marketing to increase applicant base, screening, interviewing, hiring, skills marketing, and… Show more Major responsibilities included the hands-on daily management of branch. Oversaw interviewing and recruiting process for over 40 permanent and temporary positions. Direct involvement with both client and applicant. Client involvement included: weekly sales presentations, recruitment fee negotiations, public relations, and salary negotiations. Applicant involvement included: advertising and marketing to increase applicant base, screening, interviewing, hiring, skills marketing, and placement of both permanent and contractual applicants. Handled all employee relations and benefit inquiries. Hired, trained and terminated employees. Supervised internal staff and oversaw payroll. Handled all reporting to the corporate office. Show less



Accountants on Call

• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staffing Consultant

  • Jan 1997 - Aug 1997

  Greater Chicago Area Responsible for filling temporary and permanent job openings with qualified candidates. Matched candidate skills and personalities to open positions. Weekly client visits and presentations of qualified candidates. Administrative duties included training subordinates and general paperwork associated with business operations. Awarded Midwest Regional Top Biller for 2Q-97.



Affiliated Personnel Consultants

• Staffing Coordinator

  • Sep 1995 - Jan 1997

  Greater Chicago Area Responsible for receiving and marketing job orders. Matched candidates skills and work traits to fill job orders. Brainstormed and implemented new ways to recruit candidates during a time of low employment. Recruited, interviewed and counseled individuals seeking employment. Acted as liaison between candidate and client, arranged interviews, communicated feedback, negotiated salaries, and perpetuated continued follow-through for client satisfaction. Coordinated weekly payroll and resolved… Show more Responsible for receiving and marketing job orders. Matched candidates skills and work traits to fill job orders. Brainstormed and implemented new ways to recruit candidates during a time of low employment. Recruited, interviewed and counseled individuals seeking employment. Acted as liaison between candidate and client, arranged interviews, communicated feedback, negotiated salaries, and perpetuated continued follow-through for client satisfaction. Coordinated weekly payroll and resolved any problems with payroll service. Show less