Cheryl Watkins
Havelock,NC
Summary
Experienced with coordinating program operations and administrative tasks to ensure efficient workflow. Utilizes organizational skills and effective communication to support team objectives. Knowledge of managing schedules, coordinating events, and fostering collaboration among team members.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
Child Development Center
Havelock, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Maintain control and accountability of children’s whereabouts for safety, assists in providing a leading activities for children, maintain the daily schedule, interact with children using appropriate guidance, assist in maintaining program participation by collecting data and completing daily reports, have open communication with parents and staff, assist with any other duties needed
Paraprofessional, Special Education
Bailey Elementary School
Edwards, CA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Address challenging behaviors for students with multiple disabilities including autism, assist with daily life skills and educational activities, implement instruction within small groups, help with indoor and outdoor educational environment, prepare instructional materials, provide assistance to teacher, assist with other related activities such as data collection
Medical Assistant
Caryn Garriga, MD, LLC
Ellisville, MO
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Pediatric clinic that specialized primarily in children with developmental disorders including autism spectrum and ADHD. Provided overall support to physician and staff, obtain vitals, patient data entry, rooming and historical review, specimen collection for lab testing, vaccination administration, maintain information for the vaccines for children program, review of medications, patient/parent education, schedule initial and follow up appointments, initiate and follow up with prior authorizations, check inventory and order any supplies for back office as needed.
Childcare Provider
Church for the City
Yuma, AZ
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided care for infants and toddlers, ensuring the children were properly cared for and that individual needs were met. Organized a schedule to include snack, story, and play time. Maintained ongoing communication with parents.
Server
Chili’s Grill and Bar
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Consistently provided professional, friendly, and engaging service, routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested including answering telephones and completing financial transactions, trained new employees to be able to provide efficient service.
- Managed accurate order processing and ensured timely delivery to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
Education
Medical Assistant, Diploma -
Saint Louis College of Health Careers
05-2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Desert High School
06-2005
Behavorial Science
Craven Community College
Havelock, NC12-2027
Skills
- Vaccines for children office coordinator
- EClinical works/EMR
- Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA regulations
- Knowledge of ICD-10 codes
- Medical terminology
- Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of CPT codes
- Specimen collection (including COVID19)
- Strong IT knowledge
- Leadership/Teamwork
- Reliable
- Flexibility
- Multitasker
- Organized
- CPI certified
- Scheduling management
Timeline
Program Assistant
Child Development Center
01.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional, Special Education
Bailey Elementary School
01.2024 - 01.2025
Medical Assistant
Caryn Garriga, MD, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2023
Childcare Provider
Church for the City
01.2015 - 01.2016
Server
Chili’s Grill and Bar
01.2009 - 01.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Desert High School
Medical Assistant, Diploma -
Saint Louis College of Health Careers
Behavorial Science
Craven Community College