Experience

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  Chicago Park District

  • Douglas Park Advisory Council - North Lawndale

  • President of Douglass Park Advisory Council

    • Oct 2016 - Present
    • Douglas Park Advisory Council - North Lawndale

    The president, a voting member, shall prepare the agenda, preside over all PAC meetings, and perform such other duties as the PAC shall direct. In addition, the president can assign responsibilities to other officers from time to time.

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  The Lab WorkNet Chicago

  • The LAB WorkNet Chicago

  • President/CEO

    • Aug 2015 - Present
    • The LAB WorkNet Chicago

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  Keller Graduate School of Management

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Director of Human Resources

    • 2015 - 2015
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Business Planning Seminar: Advance Detail Solutions, LLC (ADS) is a start-up company based out of Chicago, IL, that has conceptualized, designed, and brought to fruition, a compelling new product that will revolutionize the way consumers interact with their headphones. The five founding members of ADS have identified a consumer pain-point that is associated with headphone wires. The team has engineered a brand new device that completely eliminates the all-too-common frustration that comes from tangled wires and packaged it into a simple product known as the Earbud Wrapper. The primary target markets for ADS sales are consumers that utilize their mobile devices for listening to music while engaging in physical activity and urban-dwellers who do the same while commuting to and from work.

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  Keller Graduate School of Management

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Senior Human Resources Consultant

    • 2014 - 2014
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Business Planning Seminar: KLMS HR Consultants is a full-service human resources consulting firm. Our firm specializes in providing HR solutions to organizations looking to expand their current workforce landscape and strengthen their human resource’s departmental presence. Our goal is to provide your organization with a comprehensive review of the current state of affairs from an expert third-party perspective and offer suggestions on how to align your organization to meet its desired future goals and demands.

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  Keller Graduate School of Management

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Business Consultant

    • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Business Planning Seminar: ASL Mentoring Services is an academic program that assists parents in developing skills to help their children to complete their education. Our program will activate and engage parents and children in the Altgeld Gardens and Phillip Murray Homes to successfully achieve their academic goals.

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  DeVry University

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Executive Administrative Assistant

    • Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Work Study Program: Performed administrative tasks in a high-volume office environment. Assisted faculty with specialty events and assembly programs.  Won recognition awards from teachers and staff for outstanding administrative duties.

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  Loretto Hospital

  • United States
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Chart Audit Specialist

    • Oct 2005 - Oct 2010

    Verified, pulled, copied, and mailed all HIS, CDAC, MedAssurant, and general audit charts for external review. Processed HSI, Core Measure, JACHO, MedAssurant, CDAC, and general audits. Updated audit log books, managed a high work volume, and maintained quality standards. Enhanced department effectiveness and efficiency by maintaining patient records and documents for audits reviews on a continuous basis. Designated memos, handbooks, and meetings as indicators to HIM team as a constant quality assurance reminder. Conducted quality assurance reviews and customer service surveys. Prioritized and resolved complex departmental QI issues including incomplete physician records that were more than 30 days overdue. Processed and provided accurate information for the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Program.

  • Chart Retrieval Clerk

    • Oct 2005 - Mar 2007

    Leveraged knowledge chart procedures to retrieve, photocopy, file, and pull charts in a timely manner. Verified inpatient data and effectively communicated with patients and staff members. Created a revised quality improvement plan with the Director. Performed quality assurance reviews and customer service surveys. Audited and resolved issues with external auditors including the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Joint Commission on Accreditation Healthcare Organizations (The JACHO).  Won multiple leadership awards.

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  Chase House Job Placement & Training Center

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Case Manager/CNA Coordinator – Mayor Daley’s WorkNet Chicago

    • Mar 2001 - Sep 2005
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Worked one-on-one with clients to manage their workforce development needs. Analyzed and developed Individual Employment Plans (IEPs) comprising of employment goals, service strategies, and resume writing. Conducted skill/aptitude assessments including diagnostic tests and interviews to identify employment barriers and job interests. Delivered individual/group counseling and career planning sessions. Motivated job seekers and provided interview training and job coaching services. Achieved a 90% placement rate and maintained stakeholder relationships.

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  Chicago Fund on Aging & Disability/Chicago Department on Aging

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Executive Administrative Assistant

    • Jan 1999 - Feb 2001
    • Greater Chicago Area

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  West Suburban Hospital

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Registered Clerk

    • Mar 1998 - Sep 1998
    • Greater Chicago Area

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  Loop Academy of Business

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Placement Coordinator/Financial Assistant/Admissions Representative

    • Jan 1991 - Jan 1998
    • Greater Chicago Area