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CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)
Career Focus

Healthcare | Clinical Rehab Setting | Sales to $2MM | IT Aptitude


Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) currently working in healthcare in a skilled nursing facility seeking employment in the growing field of digital healthcare technology. Currently providing patient care, documentation, and support to Managed Care, Medicare and Medicaid patients. Previous career in the oil/environmental business includes ownership with diverse project management skills such as Implementing sales/marketing programs and business planning to expand into new markets as well as contingency planning for future development. Responsible for implementing sales cycle from concept and proposal to completion and follow up on high value projects in order to exceed customer expectations. Strong IT background in upgrading computer hardware and software used in streamlining business. Problem solver/decision maker skills learned as former business owner and current clinical COTA position help identify problems and create solutions through inductive reasoning, teamwork and "thinking outside the box” strategies.

Skill Highlights
  • Rehab Optima software proficient in medical records documentation software accessing Managed care, Medicare, Medicaid records
  • Aptitude in office computer and networking environment
  • Negotiating skills to close and manage the sales process as evidenced by increased company revenue 400% in 5 years
  • Advanced medical terminology background from OTA degree
  • Organized and motivated
  • Confident public speaker
  • Financial aptitude in cost analysis & accounting principles
  • Excel in trouble shooting, problem solving and team building across multiple disciplines
  • Staff management and motivation
  • Microsoft Office Advanced User
Professional Experience
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
October 2012 to October 2015
Genesis HealthCare Corporation - West Warwick, RI
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) brings multiple skill set from Acute Care, Geriatric Psych and Physical Disability settings. Expert in mobile POC documentation during occupational therapy treatment sessions
  • Medical and clinical background in problem solving, analytical reasoning and diagnosis during treatments with clients and therapists in transitional care and long term care setting
  • Excelling in interpersonal/communication skills during rehab treatments utilizing time management skills and mobile or computer POC digital documentation
  • Time management skills in fast paced inpatient rehab show consistent productivity of 89-92% while exceeding company's expected productivity goal of 87%
OTA student / Internship / Fieldwork
January 2008 to May 2012
Community College of Rhode Island - Newport, RI

Career change into Occupational Therapy with coursework and internship/fieldwork covering advanced medical and rehabilitative concepts

Co-owner/Manager
January 1995 to October 2008
Gill Services, Inc - Warwick, RI
  • Co-owner and manager of environmental service/installation company serving businesses, homeowners and government institutions in Southern New England. Responsible for increasing annual sales through expanded market presence and customer retention
  • Managed daily operations, brand marketing, advertising including supervising high value projects from initial design concept, project management and hand off/walk through
  • Supervised residential / commercial projects in RI & MA including investigation/remediation of petroleum releases on properties in compliance with state/federal regulations. Streamlined referral and compliance process between environmental enforcement and clients
  • Increased sales in a 5 year period from 500K - 2MM through cold calling in person and phone contact as well as referrals, industry events and quarterly newsletter to 1,100 oil companies in MA and RI
  • Partnered with RI OIL HEAT Association and the RI State Building Commissioner to modify existing regulations resulting in amended codes which benefited oil heat consumers
  • Developed comprehensive SOP for equipment installation protocol, environmental remediation process and sales development/customer retention programs
  • Purchased, maintained and upgraded office infrastructure computer IT (hardware and software) for staff and sales personnel in order to increase company internal / external communication resulting in increased efficiency and productivity
  • Responsible for implementing new industry technologies with staff including employee training and company wide compliance with state and federal regulations
Qualifications
  • Medical record documentation, accounting, advertising, brand marketing, business management, interpersonal/communication, hardware & software proficient, problem solving, sales & project management, time management, training programs
Accomplishments
  • NBCOT certified (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy)
  • Student Fieldwork Educator certified by the AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association)
Education and Training
Associate in Applied Science : Rehabilitative Health Occupational Therapy Assistant, May 2012 Community College of Rhode Island - Newport, RI, U.S.

GPA 3.82 Dean's list throughout all semesters


Credits transferred to CCRI : Business Management Bryant University - N. Smithfield, RI, U.S.

Business management courses in accounting & finance during self directed continuing education

Leadership and Volunteer Activity

  • RI Occupational Therapy Association Board Member:

Co-chair Mental Health Special Interest Group / Communications Co-chair

  • Rebuilding Together:

Refurbish homes for disadvantaged individuals in Rhode Island

  • Member of Therapy Dogs International:

Owner/Trainer of certified therapy dog “Zoe” who works helping therapists assess pet management tasks with their humans.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Genesis HealthCare Corporation
  • Community College of Rhode Island
  • Gill Services, Inc

School Attended

  • Community College of Rhode Island
  • Bryant University

Job Titles Held:

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • OTA student / Internship / Fieldwork
  • Co-owner/Manager

Degrees

  • Associate in Applied Science : Rehabilitative Health Occupational Therapy Assistant , May 2012
    Credits transferred to CCRI : Business Management

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