J. Elizabeth Knorr
5325 Perrier St
New Orleans, LA 70115
Cellular (with Voice Mail): 570-594-7287
e-mail: elizabeth@cobrasound.com

 

Objective: I would like to find a full-time position, where I can best use and develop my skills, especially those in medicine, technology, and languages.
   
Experience:

1995-present
Cobrasound, Inc.
Berwick, PA
Disc Jockey / Sound Technician / Executive Secretary

•Set up and control sound systems for parties, weddings, band performances, clubs, and festivals including •Bloomsburg, PA's 4th of July Bash, Briggs' Farm Fest, and Danville, PA's Iron Heritage Festival.
•Sell and install sound systems for indoor and outdoor arenas and theatres.
•Answer phones, forward and respond to mail, prepare contracts and bills, keep account records, and distribute company information.
•Create marketing network building external clients, deal with customer service, and complete sales and delivery of products.


2003-2004
InterMountain Medical Group
Kingston, PA
Receptionist

•Greeted patients, answered phones, performed triage, handled sensitive information, updated and filed charts, and contacted and corresponded with specialists, insurance companies, lawyers, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies on patients' behalves.
•Screened and coded all bills for patient visits; my performance reduced the percentage of quarterly billing errors by the most dramatic margin in several years.
•Used computer to enter all client information into database system, to keep all files updated, to research various data, and to schedule appointments.
•Recognized and related specific medical terminology and pharmacology.
•Handled money from patients' payments as well as a petty cash account.
•Attended several CE events for medical professionals.

2005-2006
Pikeville College Athletic Department
Pikeville, KY
Assistant Athletic Trainer

•Assessed and administered treatments for injuries, including taping, providing first aid, practice and game-day duties, and traveling with the team.
•Evaluated, treated, and recorded (in SOAP notes) injuries, vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, etc.), and treatment activities, and reported the status of injured athletes to coaches and doctors.
•Utilized therapeutic modalities, such as ultrasound, whirlpool, ice, heat, and electrical stimulation.
•Performed and administered targeted massage, stretching, strength conditioning, and other rehabilitative and injury-preventative techniques and exercises.
•Trained and supervised work-study students.

2003-2004
InterMountain Medical Group
Kingston, PA
Receptionist

•Greeted patients, answered phones, performed triage, handled sensitive information, updated and filed charts, and contacted and corresponded with specialists, insurance companies, lawyers, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies on patients' behalves.
•Screened and coded all bills for patient visits; my performance reduced the percentage of quarterly billing errors by the most dramatic margin in several years.
•Used computer to enter all client information into database system, to keep all files updated, to research various data, and to schedule appointments.
•Recognized and related specific medical terminology and pharmacology.
•Handled money from patients' payments as well as a petty cash account.
•Attended several CE events for medical professionals.

2001,2002-3 Scranton Eagles / Wilkes-Barre Blaze Scranton / W-B, PA
Student Athletic Trainer / Athletic Trainer

•Performed trainer duties as listed above but working with teams in the Empire Football League.

2002-2003
The Women's Center, Inc.
Bloomsburg, PA
Administrative Assistant

•Performed all general office duties and kept offices and files organized. This included performing receptionist duties, such as answering phones, transferring calls, greeting clients, scheduling appointments, making copies, and transmitting faxes.
•Completed 66 hours of training in counseling vicitms of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
•Assisted the Director of Counseling and other staff members wherever needed.
•Completed many forms such as purchase orders, reimbursement forms, service logs, client files, and donation slips.
•Entered client information into database and kept files updated; ran and sent statistics and other reports to state agencies.
•Transcribed letters, meeting minutes, and memos from dictation and/or written notes, handled sensitive and confidential materials, typed various documents from notes and from dictation, designed flyers and memos, and checked all the staff's daily paperwork and reports for errors.
•Developed training materials and trained new personnel, interns, work-study students, and volunteers.
•Counseled clients concerning issues in domestic violence and sexual assault; advocated for clients in various settings, including in medical facilities and in court.
•Organized assorted in-service activities, meetings, training sessions, and staff/client events as well as conducted meetings and gave presentations.
•Picked up and filtered all interoffice and outside mail and correspondence.
•Supervised shelter activities.

2001 Captain Jack’s / Good Old Days Grill & Bar Tyndall AFB, FL
Bartender / Karaoke Disc Jockey / Assistant Manager

•Ran audio/visual equipment with karaoke laser discs, CD's, and computer -- both in house and out of house.
•Performed all duties in the restaurant wherever needed, whenever needed: bartender, hostess, food prep, food expeditor, grill cook, waitress, etc.
•Programmed and maintained the POS SilverWare software.

2000
US Air Force Field Training
Tyndall AFB, FL
Information Specialist / Flight Standardization Officer / Squadron Commander

•Received award for Academic Honors and earned ROTC scholarship.
•Performed duties of Squadron Commander in charge of 55 cadets.
•Completed assignment as Flight Standardization Officer ensuring that 27 cadets were all standardized among each other and with the other flights in the encampment; routinely acted as liaison between my flight and the staff Standardization Officer.
•Wrote articles on current events as Information Specialist.

1999-2000
Express, Inc.
New Orleans, LA
Departmental Manager / Sales Associate

•Assisted customers in sales and customer service issues.
•Set up and maintained department and displays.
•Consistently achieved sale goals.

1996-1998
Reily Student Recreation Center
New Orleans, LA
Desk Attendant / Weight Room Supervisor / Babysitter

•Supervised weight room activities and maintained facilities.
•Distributed & maintained rental equipment.
•Created and assisted individuals with workout programs.

   
Education:
1999-2000 / 2002
Luzerne College
Nanticoke, PA
Majors: Science & Business (40 Credits Completed)
•Completed specialized courses in Exercise Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Transcription, CPT-4 Coding, and ICD-9-CM Coding.
•Achieved Dean’s List status.


1999-2000
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
•Took Aerospace Studies courses apropos to Air Force ROTC curriculum.
•Earned awards for academic achievement, honor flight, and warrior flight.
•Chosen as class leader, acting as liaison between students and our professor, keeping all students informed and up-to-date, distributing and collecting materials, and transporting official documents.
•Wrote articles for monthly newsletter.
•Played an active role in recruitment.
•Kept account records and inventory for supplies; did supply purchasing.
•Volunteered in various community activities, including assisting at the Veterans' Hospital.



1996-1999
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
Majors: Exercise Science & International Relations / French (69 Credits Completed)
•Completed specialized courses in International Relations, Exercise Science, Communications, Languages (French, Spanish), and Linguistics.
•Admitted into the Honors Program with an academic scholarship.
•Participated in TU-LEAD and was chosen as an ASB apprentice as a freshman.
•Performed in Tulane Choir.
•Cheered for two years as one of the Tulane Cheerleaders.
•As co-chair of several TsUnami committees, I coordinated school-wide Midnight Madness event working closely with ESPN and other businesses and organized homecoming activities.
•Performed previously listed athletic training duties as a student trainer.
•Nominated to the Student Admissions Committee where I performed tasks as a recruiter, prospective student liaison, and tour guide.
   
Special Training:

2002
New Horizons Learning Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA
•Microsoft Word – Certificate Received.

2002
Fred Pryor Seminar
Williamsport, PA
•Management Skills for Secretaries, Admin. Assistants, and Support Staff – Certificate Received.

2002
Fred Pryor Seminar
State College, PA
•Microsoft Excel – Certificate Received

1996
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA
•Writing in Action Seminar; completed classes in creative writing and editorial writing.

1995
Seven Springs Resort (Jostens, Inc. Seminar)
Champion, PA
•Completed training in computer layout and design and photojournalism.



1995
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA
•Attended courses on broadcast journalism. Learned to use equipment for radio and television broadcasts.