career objective

trilingual recent graduate with ms in health economics and health policy eager to contribute to the success of a progressive organization

profile

ø  offer extensive experience providing specialized support within the healthcare arena, and expertise in facilitating a client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention

ø  efficiently carry out in-depth research, document preparation and review, data entry, and complex filing; generate reports instrumental to senior management and provide executive-level support

ø  successfully manage large volumes of critical information; review, update, and maintain databases

ø  demonstrated ability to perform multiple concurrent responsibilities in fast-paced settings; strong attention to detail and emphasis on accuracy

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, and relationship management skills; superior time management and organizational abilities

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

ø  strong technical proficiencies including microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint, access, outlook), ms publisher, and stata and ssps databases

ø  fluent in english, french, and afrikaans

education

master of science in health economics and health policy, university of birmingham, birmingham, uk                          2009

 

bachelor of science in mathematics c 3.71 gpa, university of cape coast, cape coast, ghana                                    2006

professional experience

patient care technician, medical-surgical orthopedics, adventist healthcare shady grove hospital, city, md            9/08 c present

• provide direct patient care, assist medical / nursing staff with procedures and tests, obtain specimens, sterilize equipment, and prepare and check reports and patient data
• monitor activity and report any unusual circumstances to unit nursing staff, clinical coordinator, nurse supervisor, adon, or don

 

office manager csales / marketing, world financial group, insert city, md                                                      1/09 c present

• serve as a life insurance and securities agent providing attentive, knowledgeable assistance for existing and prospective customers; assist client in selecting customized investment and retirement plans
• prepare and deliver winning presentations to secure new accounts; expertly administer contracts
• recruit, interview, train, and lead new associates; provide guidance regarding all aspects of job functions
• successfully captured and maintained #1 market share for the us / canada region through active involvement in channel marketing, sales, budgeting and financial management, product development, and operational efforts

 

office manager, national institute for health research service, birmingham, uk                                                     8/04 c 9/09

• liaised between multiple parties to facilitate communications regarding access treatment costs associated with cancer trials; advised network sites, specific group, and multi-disciplinary  teams on portfolio and resource management
• recruited and provided support for trial patients
• monitored and reported on findings; ensured appropriate handling of data

 

teacher s assistant, university of birmingham, birmingham, uk                                                                           7/07 c 9/09

• assisted teaching staff in the french for international students unit by working closely with students

 

health service administrator / office manager, central regional hospital, cape coast, ghana                             2/06 c 6/07

• expertly coordinated all aspects of day-to-day operations for non-medical hospital services

 

~ community activity & affiliations ~

member, ymca international                                                                                                                           2005 c present

member, international health economics association                                                                                       2008 c present

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a insert job title and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, last year i completed my master of science in health economics and health policy at the university of birmingham.  my professional qualifications include seven years of experience performing in various capacities in international healthcare organizations.  i am adept at quickly assessing what is required of a given situation and proactively arranging accommodation.  i excel at organization and coordinating different parties in deadline-driven, high-pressure environments.  my outstanding communication skills and technological proficiency have consistently proven instrumental in ensuring smooth operations.  i have effectively applied my skills and knowledge toward every position i have held.  to complement this background, i am fluent in english, french, and afrikaans.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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