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Debbie Beckham Ruth

Marietta,MI

Summary

To obtain an Operations Management position using administrative skills in customer service, relationship skills, and policy management.

Professional in elevating guest experiences and resolving issues efficiently. Proven ability to foster a collaborative team environment and adapt to a fast-paced changing environment.. Expertise in communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and loyalty with team members. Experience with challenging vendors and upholding company policies.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

GUEST RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE

WELLSTAR, East Cobb Health Park
01.2021 - Current
  • Increased Health Park Google Reviews by 12% from average to outstanding by actively soliciting feedback from guests.
  • Trained, organized, and managed a team of volunteers on company procedures and best practices ensuring a welcoming and consistent guest experience.
  • Boosted positive customer feedback through exceptional service and empathetic interactions.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients to foster trust and loyalty.
  • Professional-level skills with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Assist in building management, stocking, and organizing.
  • Anticipated and attentively handled guest needs or concerns.
  • Interact daily with Patients, offering guidance on doctors and services offered for 30 practices.

CLERK

MURDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12.2014 - 08.2020
  • Handled parent inquiries as one of two clerks in a school of 1,200 students.
  • Coordinated resolutions with county personnel for parents to address systems and policy questions.
  • Managed administrative records, registration, and data-entry for approximately 400 students.

NURSERY DIRECTOR

MT. BETHEL UMC
06.2007 - 12.2014
  • Disseminated marketing information for parents to attend church programs.
  • Created newsletters and communications about the nursery for church members.
  • Cultivated relationships with multiple departments.
  • Trained staff members instructed and upheld policies for nursery parents.
  • Disseminated marketing information for parents to attend church programs.

CONTRACT PROGRAM MANAGER

IBM
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Created effective brochures and marketing collateral for IBM sales employees.
  • Developed communications summaries.
  • Maintained IBM marketing standards and procedures.

FREELANCE WRITER

SELF EMPLOYED
06.2003 - 01.2006
  • Interviewed subjects and wrote magazine articles bi-monthly for Real Estate Magazine.
  • Worked as a team member with the REM editor; co-wrote articles.
  • Wrote magazine articles on an as-needed basis for Forsyth and Sandy Springs Living.
  • Completed freelance public relations work for Debris Atlanta.

PROJECT MANAGER

HEWITT ASSOCIATES, LLC
07.1999 - 05.2003

Managed communications between internal Hewitt IT staff and four large clients.

  • Served as a resource to the Hewitt benefits team for all client health plan communications.
  • Planned and executed detailed presentations and conference calls on an ongoing basis with each client to ensure a clear understanding of Hewitt systems and services.

BENEFITS SPECIALIST

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
06.1997 - 07.1999
  • Managed national HMO vendor relationships and communications.
  • Trained human resources representatives in 35 field offices on health and welfare issues including medical, dental, life, disability, retiree medical, HIPAA and Company policies.
  • Coordinated annual benefits enrollment with vendors, other team members and field HR.

INTERNATIONAL BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR

TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.
03.1991 - 06.1997
  • Consulted with employees and line managers on benefits issues.
  • Provided benefits and human resources policy orientations for new employees.
  • Wrote and coordinated production of summary plan descriptions.

Education

BA - Journalism, Public Relations, Business/Political Science

The University of Georgia
Athens, GA
01.1988

Skills

  • Commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Extraordinary Customer Service Skills
  • Responsive and Focused on Follow-Through
  • Strong Empathy and Problem-Solving Proficiency

Timeline

GUEST RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE

WELLSTAR, East Cobb Health Park
01.2021 - Current

CLERK

MURDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12.2014 - 08.2020

NURSERY DIRECTOR

MT. BETHEL UMC
06.2007 - 12.2014

CONTRACT PROGRAM MANAGER

IBM
01.2006 - 01.2007

FREELANCE WRITER

SELF EMPLOYED
06.2003 - 01.2006

PROJECT MANAGER

HEWITT ASSOCIATES, LLC
07.1999 - 05.2003

BENEFITS SPECIALIST

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
06.1997 - 07.1999

INTERNATIONAL BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR

TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.
03.1991 - 06.1997

BA - Journalism, Public Relations, Business/Political Science

The University of Georgia
Debbie Beckham Ruth