Patricia "Trish" Szumowski
Athens
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven track record in data entry and operational efficiency, seeking remote opportunities to leverage expertise in task management and problem-solving. Recognized for delivering high-quality results through effective collaboration and adaptability, consistently meeting evolving demands with a positive attitude. Committed to reliability and a strong work ethic, dedicated to achieving organizational goals and enhancing team success. Passionate about contributing to a dynamic work environment that values innovation and excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Workers’ Compensation Technician
Pinellas County Schools
Largo, FL
10.1999 - 10.2023
- Coordinated with Payroll to adjust affected paychecks
- Monitored claims and answered calls and emails
- Worked closely with 3rd party claims adjusters and nurses
- Deposited refund and recovery checks
- Audited check registers for accuracy
- Prepared Florida Retirement System adjustments
- Reviewed subpoenas and request to produce documents for any needed action
- Developed/updated excel spreadsheets needed
- Assisted in the Light Duty placement program
- Processed and reviewed claims for compliance with regulations
- Assisted in coordinating communication between claimants, medical providers, and insurance adjusters.
Risk Management Technician – Safety & Loss Prevention
Pinellas County Schools
Largo, FL
10.2006 - 07.2018
- Processed over 1000 property damage and loss claims which included investigating and researching all aspects of a claim
- Reviewed certificates of liability (General, Auto, etc.) for acceptance
- Advised schools on liability insurance with regard to fundraisers, carnivals, and commercial carriers
- Liaison for Student Accident Insurance
- Interpreted school board policies
- Created/updated web pages for the Safety & Loss Prevention Team
Clerk Specialist II
Pinellas County Schools
08.2003 - 09.2006
- Liaison to 26 different jurisdictions within Pinellas County for all off-site safety issues
- Received all incoming off-site safety reports from the general public. Determined correct jurisdiction and forwarded these reports in a timely manner
- Followed up on all safety reports, keeping a detailed account of all actions taken
- Updated ACCESS database with all offsite safety reports
- Attended monthly 2 ½ hour safety meeting (STEPS) meeting and take hand-written notes of all discussions
- Typed minutes of meeting resulting in an average of 6-7 pages and distribute to all jurisdictions, committee members and principals
- Responsible for gathering, creating and updating EXCEL spreadsheet of current crossing guard post information, which is posted out on PCSB website
- Input requisitions into TERMS; complete budget amendments;
Buyer II
Pinellas County Schools
06.2002 - 05.2003
- Reviewed requisitions for correct pricing, vendor number, buyer code and object code
- Contacted requestor for additional information if needed
- Contacted vendors to secure pricing; meet with vendors to discuss new products/options
- Approved requisitions; review purchase orders for correct information
- Researched companies/products on the internet
- Prepared bid invitations and notices and distribute to vendors
- Updated price lists as needed and update TERMS as needed for price changes/corrections
Secretary III / Clerk Typist
Pinellas County Schools
10.1999 - 06.2002
- Processed payroll
- Assisted Buyers in securing pricing on requisitions
- Ordered/maintained supplies as needed for department
- Prepared agenda packets for board meetings
- Proofread bid tab sheets before sending to print
- Responsible for all taggable and untagged inventory. Created spreadsheets for inventory
- Prepared purchase orders for distribution
- Answered phones, filed
Investigator
Arapahoe County Public Defender
Englewood, CO
05.1995 - 07.1998
- Located witnesses, often through extensive investigational procedures
- Obtained crucial information by conducting intensive interviews of witnesses
- Created, located and served subpoenas on numerous witnesses
- Prepared detailed reports generated from interviews
- Read through and organized voluminous amounts of discovery documents
- Read through criminal history reports to procure additional information
- Found/secured numerous documents to be used for client’s defense
- Heavy phone contact with various agencies to procure information pertaining to the investigation
- Met with fingerprint expert to learn more about procedures
- Traveled extensively both locally and out of state to locate/interview witnesses
- Prepared diagrams to aid in defense at trial
- Coordinated and prepped witnesses for trial
- Assisted attorneys by serving as an expert witness in the courtroom
- Testified at trial as to content of interviews conducted
- Watched the medical examiner conduct an autopsy to better understand autopsy reports
- Attended annual training conferences to further investigational knowledge
Education
Computer Information Technology
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO01.1991
Investigator Training -
Delane & Associates Inc
Colorado Springs, CO01.1995
High School - Math
Roy J. Wasson High School
Colorado Springs, CO01.1979
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- High-energy, enthusiastic and dependable
- Detail-oriented and efficient
- Strong time management abilities
- Strong work ethic
- Effective under pressure
- Client-focused
- Extensive experience in advanced document processing
- Proficient in Word, Access, and Excel applications
- Accurate 10-key input skills
- Adept at utilizing search engines for data acquisition
Accomplishments
- As a Risk Management Technician in Workers’ Compensation, assisted in the implementation of the Light Duty program, getting injured workers back to work as soon as possible following an injury, saving the district thousands of dollars in lost wages payouts
- As a Risk Management Technician in Safety & Loss Prevention, corroborated on the development of an Access database to track and report on claims. This resulted in recovering over $49,000 for Pinellas County Schools from negligent employees
Timeline
Risk Management Technician – Safety & Loss Prevention
Pinellas County Schools
10.2006 - 07.2018
Clerk Specialist II
Pinellas County Schools
08.2003 - 09.2006
Buyer II
Pinellas County Schools
06.2002 - 05.2003
Workers’ Compensation Technician
Pinellas County Schools
10.1999 - 10.2023
Secretary III / Clerk Typist
Pinellas County Schools
10.1999 - 06.2002
Investigator
Arapahoe County Public Defender
05.1995 - 07.1998
High School - Math
Roy J. Wasson High School
Computer Information Technology
Pikes Peak Community College
Investigator Training -
Delane & Associates Inc