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Education and Coursework

Bachelor’s Degree, English, Expected Graduation: May 2016

Concentration: Interdisciplinary Studies

Georgia Gwinnett College. Lawrenceville, GA

 

Coursework:

  • Newswriting and Journalism – Learned new writing styles and methods to inform and learned to edit for errors in grammar, content, and AP style

  • Ancient and Medieval Literature – Developed reading, writing, and analysis through the study and interpretation of ancient texts

  • Restoration/Neo-classical Literature – Studied philosophy, early journalism, literary criticism, and techniques of analysis

 

Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science, Graduated: May 2015

Concentration: Legal Studies

Georgia Gwinnett College. Lawrenceville, GA

 

Coursework:

  • Senior Seminar – Capstone research on “The Case for a Verdict on Judicial Review”.

  • International Law – Analysis of legal systems and principles around the world

  • Political Negotiation and Conflict Resolution – Mediation and negotiation strategies

  • Criminal and Constitutional Law – Learned legal research and case briefing

  • Southern Regional Model United Nations, November 2015

  • Southern Political Science Assocation, January 2015

  • Midwest Political Science Association, April 2015

  • University of Georgia Teaching and Learning Conference, April 2015

  • Presentations at GGC: Intersections Conference, International Women’s Day, WWI Conference, Ebola Awareness Panel, Democracy Symposium, Academic Convocation, and International Week

Conference Presentations
Affiliations
  • Editor-in-Chief, The Globe, GGC Student Newspaper

    • Led the effort to create the institution’s first newspaper which involved building coalitions, creating working groups, writing, editing, mentoring, and developing a business model.

  • Chief Justice, Student Government Association (SGA) Judicial Council

    • Developed collaboration and leadership skills by meeting with and training new judges and writing, editing, and upholding the SGA Constitution

  • President, Pi Sigma Alpha Honors Society for Political Science

  • President, Sigma Iota Rho Honors Society for International Relations

  • President, POLIS - Political Science Club

  • President, The Law Society

  • Golden Key Honors Society, Sigma Tau Delta Honors Society, Model United Nations, Lion’s Club, Volunteer GGC, English Club

Professional Summary
  • 8 years of experience as a dental professional with 4 years in office management.

  • Skilled in cultivating excellent relationships with clients and colleagues.

  • Self-motivated with commitment to completing every task correctly.

  • Able to efficiently absorb and integrate new techniques and responsibilities.

  • Experienced in MS Office stack, approximate typing speed of 60WPM.

Professional Experience

2014 - 2016   Sourcing Specialist for Matrix Resources, Inc.

  • Utilized internal and external databases and Boolean strategies to identify passive and active candidates for pipeline sourcing.

  • Created and maintained candidate pipelines based on multiple active job orders.

  • Trained on work authorizations including H1B and TN permit requirements.

 

2012- 2014     Operations Director for Innovative Smiles at the Forum, P.C.  

  • Conducted new patient interviews and planned community marketing projects. Designed and authored bi-monthly patient newsletters highlighting marketing initiatives.

  • Excellent record of referral generation through the Viva card program and consistently reached new patient goals through Scheduling Institute methodology.

  • Presented and processed treatment plans, financial agreements and credit applications. Maintained and updated daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual production goals and percentages.

 

2009- 2012     Office Manager for Georgia Periodontics, LLC.  

  • Managed all employee interviews, training, performance reviews and responsibilities.

  • Coordinated patient treatment, filed insurance, wrote narratives, processed accounts for collections and maintained all financial tracking for the day, the month and the year.

  • Maintained patient files, daily schedules, treatment needed and hygiene recall.

     

© 2016 by Laura Walsh

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