Vanessa Torres

Defense Program Assistant at Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate
    American Red Cross
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
    Mission College
  • First Aid
    American Red Cross
  • Outdoor Adventure Trip Leader
    Outdoor Adventure Leadership Institute
  • Psychological First Aid
    Santa Clara County EMS Agency
  • Wilderness EMT-B
    Wilderness Medical Associates International

Experience

    • Canada
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Defense Program Assistant
      • Jan 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Office Administrator
      • Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

      . Coordinated physician order re-certifications . Coordinated services for clients including: processing of insurance pre-approvals, registering/scheduling, validating & assisting medical record operations . Developed and maintained rapport with clients, secretaries, and doctors to facilitate their scheduling/insurance needs . Edited and distributed clinical dictations, orders, and maintained clinical and administrative supplies . Created patient registration packets for patients and/or billing departments provided front office and/call center coverage Show less

    • New Zealand
    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Office Administrator
      • Apr 2021 - Jul 2021

      . Contacted and worked with clients & families to schedule them with theirappropriate doctors and clinicians. Developed and maintained rapport with clients, secretaries, and doctors tofacilitate their scheduling/insurance needs. Navigated internal and external software systems of VIP and SouthernCross insurance. Navigated and processed insurance pre-approvals for our clients. Book-keeping

    • Office Administrator
      • Apr 2021 - Jul 2021

      . Contacted and worked with clients and families to schedule them with their appropriate doctors and clinicians. Developed and maintained rapport with clients, secretaries, and doctors to facilitate their scheduling/insurance needs. Navigated internal and external software systems of VIP and Souther Cross insurance. Performed book-keeping

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
      • May 2017 - Mar 2021

      . Demonstrated well-informed critical decision-making skills in high-pressure situations an average of 10 times a day. . Communicated needs and actions efficiently in multi-agency operations in order to provide appropriate care for patients. . Developed and maintained rapport with patients, coworkers, and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care. . Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance. . Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work early and prepared. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Outdoor Adventure Coordinator and Leader
      • Nov 2014 - Jun 2018

      . Worked directly with co-workers, OA management, SJSU Recreation Department, and San Jose State University to plan, develop, and coordinate inclusive adventure events for student and non-student clients . Received 6 weeks of training and certification from SJSU Outdoor Adventures to represent brand, explain technical skills, and guide clients through various outdoor adventures . Promoted and lead outdoor adventure programs for young adult and company team events . Kept detailed records of clients' needs, concerns, and sign-ups to document updated meetings and manage inventory . Encouraged client and co-worker feedback to improve standard practice guidelines in an attempt to boost overall quality of client experience and confidence in SJSU lead adventures Show less

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Fire Prevention Inspector & EMT-B
      • Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

      . Worked with Great America's customers to understand and provide for medical needs with exceptional service . Performed various administrative functions, including assessing all buildings for fire safety code requirements, filing paperwork from my inspections, and bookkeeping . Worked with Great America's customers to understand and provide for medical needs with exceptional service . Performed various administrative functions, including assessing all buildings for fire safety code requirements, filing paperwork from my inspections, and bookkeeping

    • United States
    • Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
      • Jul 2013 - Oct 2015

      . Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer . Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development . Started work at 3 AM and operated equipment and ambulance with another EMT partner for 12 hours a day, transporting patients from as far as San Francisco to Bakersfield . Developed a strong work ethic and independent decision making skills . Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer . Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development . Started work at 3 AM and operated equipment and ambulance with another EMT partner for 12 hours a day, transporting patients from as far as San Francisco to Bakersfield . Developed a strong work ethic and independent decision making skills

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Intern of Finance and Administration
      • Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

      . Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering/sorting mail, managing service calls, and bookkeeping . Supervised and taught newly hired colleagues entering into the Finance & Admin internship position . Managed Excel spreadsheets for government invoices & payroll . Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering/sorting mail, managing service calls, and bookkeeping . Supervised and taught newly hired colleagues entering into the Finance & Admin internship position . Managed Excel spreadsheets for government invoices & payroll

Education

  • San Jose State University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology
    2014 - 2018
  • Milpitas High School
    Advance Placement Spanish

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