Administrative/Research Professional - HAMILTON RESEARCH GROUP
(2005-01)
HR functions; performing background checks, development/maintenance of policies and procedures manuals, marketing, fundraising, curriculum development, tasks pertaining to Administrative office work.
- HR functions (development, updating, editing of all types of policies and procedures manuals)
- Hiring & Employee retention
- Research (all types) - Basic functions: record keeping, telephones (patients, clients, venue management, dealing with publishers, insurance carriers and various government bodies)
- Counseling: working with neuroendocrine/autoimmune patients seeking medical care, payment from their various insurance companies for medical services, work related issues, family/safety concerns
- Writing: technical, marketing/creative, editing articles, research papers and contributions to professional manuscripts
- Fundraising: marketing, fundraisers, grants, venue management and event planning
- Contracts: review, editing, marketing, upkeep (all types of insurance, medical, procurement)
- Technical writing: breaking down complicated information into bite-sized digestible chunks, thereby ensuring that the intended materials are actually read by target audiences
- Curriculum development for scholastic/academic audiences, including: Business Administration, Insurance, Annuities, Mathematics, Literature and Real Estate
- Editing, Managing and development of writing materials for a (retired) military group, with a specialized focus toward Post Traumatic Stress, Job skills and assistance with the filing of disability claims
- Insurance Carrier Client: basic human resources functions, marketing, satisfaction surveys, benefit administration, compliance and community outreach
Owner - Canine boarding/daycare facility - THE DOG LADY
(2016-01 - 2021-12)
We had a blast running this service from our personal property and it was quite popular with the locals in town. In addition to caring for dogs, we also hosted canine play dates, birthday parties, walking/training (especially socialization) services and developed and sold home crafted organic dog food. We closed the facility/service when we relocated to Roseburg, Oregon in 2021.
- Canine boarding and daycare services
- Hosted canine play dates and birthday parties
- Walking and training services with emphasis on socialization
- Developed and sold home crafted organic dog food - "Missy's Mix"
Director of Patient Advocacy/Research - Pituitary Network Association
(2003-01 - 2005-12)
This position required extensive communication with Patients, Government bodies and Physicians, often dealing with sensitive materials and deeply personal matters pertaining to neuroendocrine dysfunction in very ill patients. It was fast paced, interesting and permitted me to fully use my skill set as well as develop and take on new & exciting challenges.
- Fundraising
- Membership outreach
- Article development/editing
- Physician membership retention
- Patient counseling
- Disability claims review
