Karen Kosowski
Maplewood
Summary
Resourceful and experienced professional with strong background supporting high level executives. Adept at managing schedules & department budgets, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information with discretion. Know for effectively collaborating with teams and adapting to changing priorities. Skilled in communication, organization, expense management and problem solving.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant
HealthPartners
04.2012 - Current
- Promoted a healthy work-life balance for the Vice President with diligent calendar management that accounted for personal appointments alongside professional commitments.
- Demonstrated adaptability by seamlessly adjusting to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on long-term goals set forth by the Vice President.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and budget data.
- Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
- Improved budget forecasting accuracy by analyzing historical data and tracking trends.
- Supported strategic planning sessions, providing logistical support and compiling necessary background materials.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help whenever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong worth ethic.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Medical Office Assistant
HealthPartners
06.2008 - 04.2012
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Answered telephone calls to offer information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Increased patient satisfaction, carefully scheduling appointments to minimize conflicts and delays.
- Adhered to strick HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN05.2008
Skills
- Executive Support
- Information confidentiality
- Reliable and Responsible
- Office Management
- Research capabilities
- Organizational Skills
- Budget Planning and Management
- Expense Monitoring
- Adaptability
- Schedule Management
- Multi-tasking strength
Certification
Notary Public - Minnesota Secretary of State
Timeline
Executive Assistant
HealthPartners
04.2012 - Current
Medical Office Assistant
HealthPartners
06.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Hamline University
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