Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Always up for a new challenge. I am highly motivated and easily adaptable to any situation. A self-starter, I possess well-developed problem solving and planning abilities. Due to having excellent communication skills, I am capable of working with people from varied backgrounds and skill levels with ease.

Work History

• Mid-America Apartment Communities
• Support Manager
• July 2007 to Present

• Rent collection and posting; supervise leasing staff; move out inspections; preparation and distribution of late notices; lease apartments as necessary; coordinate maintenance activities; assist community leader in meeting budgeted revenue and expenses; train leasing staff; completion of SODA's; creating purchase orders and placing supply orders through OPSBuyer system; completion of market surveys; preparing eviction filing documents and testify in court proceedings as needed; removing residents possessions from apartment during evictions; documenting residents notice to vacate and sending acknowledgments; entry and updating of information in MRI database

• David's Bridal
• Wedding Consultant
• November 2009 to Febuary 2010

• Assist future brides in planning, selecting and purchasing items needed for their wedding. Monitor progress of orders to insure timely arrival. Coordinate alterations scheduling for entire wedding party. Remain informed of current trends in wedding planning and services to provide excellent customer service. Provide follow up with bride and wedding party up to the wedding day to meet all needs and exceed expectations.

• Steven D. Bell & Co.
• Leasing Consultant/Assistant Manager
• March 2006 to July 2007

• Show apartments to prospective renters; follow up with prospects to obtain applications; prepare lease documents; verify that apartments were move-in ready prior to new residents arrival; enter information into OneSite database; collection of rent; Move-out inspections; completion of final account statements; provide training and direction for leasing staff; verifying accuracy of information in move-in files and resident ledgers; making adjustments to resident accounts as necessary; filling in for property manager, completing duties in her absence; maintain office and show apartments in clean and presentable condition; outside marketing activities

• Alabama Pain Center
• Financial Planning/Computer Administrator
• June 2004 to April 2006

• Assist in development of policies and procedures in relation to billing collections and financial planning for practice; facilitate collection of past due accounts; evaluate patients financial situation to determine qualification for financial assistance and establishment of payment plans; track compliance with payment plans and follow up with patients for periodic recertification of financial assistance; serve as patient advocate and point of contact within the billing department; make presentations to new patients during orientation sessions explaining financial assistance process; work with other staff members to ensure accuracy of accounts and continuity of care; on-site computer support for an office of 40 users; set up and administration of e-mail accounts; server back up; coordination of outside service; assist in evaluating support service needs; and website design, publishing and maintenance

Education

• Athens State University
• BS
• 1990 - 1995