Vanessa Torres
Defense Program Assistant at Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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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
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Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada
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Canada
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Defense Program Assistant
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Jan 2022 - Present
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MedStar Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Office Administrator
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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
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Eye Institute
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New Zealand
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Administrator
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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
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Office Administrator
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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
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American Medical Response
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
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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
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San Jose State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Outdoor Adventure Coordinator and Leader
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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
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California's Great America
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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200 - 300 Employee
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Fire Prevention Inspector & EMT-B
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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
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United Ambulance
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United States
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Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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1 - 100 Employee
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
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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
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City of Milpitas
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern of Finance and Administration
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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
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Education
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San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology -
Milpitas High School
Advance Placement Spanish