Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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KATIE LEVAI

KATIE LEVAI

Sedgewick,OPOTIKI

Summary

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations

Eastern Bay Motors
CBD, OPOTIKI
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of a small staff in multiple departments.
  • Maintained budgeting documents for accurate tracking of expenses.
  • Reviewed contracts with vendors to ensure compliance with regulations and terms and conditions.
  • Conducted performance reviews for direct reports and provided feedback for improvement opportunities.
  • Implemented systems for monitoring employee attendance, scheduling, payroll.
  • Developed training programs for new employees as well as existing staff members.
  • Resolved customer service issues in a timely manner while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers ensuring best value pricing options were secured.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.

Office Manager

Eastern Bay Motors
CBD, OPOTIKI
04.2014 - 05.2023
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
  • Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
  • Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
  • Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
  • Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
  • Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.

Diversional Therapist

Thornton Park Retirement Village
Tablelands, OPOTIKI
03.2008 - 03.2013
  • Assessed patient functional abilities, home and work environments, and daily activities to determine necessary interventions.
  • Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
  • Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
  • Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
  • Provided instruction in the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
  • Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.

Nurse Coordinator

Thornton Park Retirement Village
Tablelands, OPOTIKI
05.2007 - 03.2008
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.

Caregiver

Thornton Park Retirement Village
Tablelands, OPOTIKI
12.2005 - 05.2007
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.

Registered Nurse

Hungarian Army Hospital
Hungary, Budapest
08.1998 - 03.2004
  • Performed diagnostic tests, administered medications, and provided treatments according to physicians' orders.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop patient treatment plans.
  • Educated and informed patients about their diagnosis, medications, treatments and follow-up care instructions.
  • Managed a high volume of patients while prioritizing emergent cases for timely interventions.
  • Performed routine laboratory testing on blood samples to assist with diagnoses or monitor progress of treatment plans.
  • Assisted in the preparation of equipment for invasive procedures such as endoscopy or laparoscopy.
  • Conducted daily rounds to check on patients' status and administer medications as prescribed by physicians.
  • Administered intravenous fluids and medications as ordered by physicians or nurse practitioners.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during traumatic events in the ER setting.
  • Coordinated transfers between departments within the hospital or outside facilities based on patient needs.
  • Initiated basic life support measures when necessary prior to arrival of paramedics.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nursing / Theater Nursing

László Batthyány-Strattmann Polytech
Hungary

Skills

  • Operations Oversight
  • Administrative Management
  • Financial Oversight
  • Recruitment
  • Performance Improvements
  • Financial Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Client Account Management
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
  • Delegating Work
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Profit and loss accountability
  • Team Leadership

Affiliations

  • Enjoy outdoor activities, especially winter sports
  • Like swimming
  • Nail arts

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hungarian
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Active member of community,
  • Chairmen at local primary School

Certification

  • Class 1
  • Class 6L

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Operations

Eastern Bay Motors
05.2023 - Current

Office Manager

Eastern Bay Motors
04.2014 - 05.2023

Diversional Therapist

Thornton Park Retirement Village
03.2008 - 03.2013

Nurse Coordinator

Thornton Park Retirement Village
05.2007 - 03.2008

Caregiver

Thornton Park Retirement Village
12.2005 - 05.2007

Registered Nurse

Hungarian Army Hospital
08.1998 - 03.2004
  • Class 1
  • Class 6L

Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nursing / Theater Nursing

László Batthyány-Strattmann Polytech
KATIE LEVAI