Yamilka Peddie: Professional Summary

YAMILKA PEDDIE
3656 Via Colina, Oceanside, CA 92056 C: 760-330-7117 peddi001@cougars.csusm.edu
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Charismatic and energetic Occupational Therapist with highly creative in developing training strategies that build
strong teams and cultivate positive environments. Motivated Public Health Educator focused on proactive
intervention and prevention. Extensive experience in social services and community organizations. Bilingual
Health Prevention Coordinator and culturally-sensitive professional specializing in marketing content creation,
public relations and grant writing.
SKILLS
Adult learning specialist Patient and family advocacy

Charismatic and Enthusiastic. Research
Fluent in Spanish Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
Extensive knowledge of Excel, Microsoft and PSS. Experience with diverse populations
Culturally-sensitive Understanding of diverse communities
Disease prevention and intervention and Diabetes
and nutrition educator
WORK HISTORY
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Supervisor

Rite Aid Pharmacy - Vista, CA 01/1994 - 04/1998
Entered financial data into the company accounting database to be verified and reconciled.
Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Supervised a sales force of 12 sales associates.
Developed a comprehensive training program for new sales associates.
Planned and directed staff training and performance evaluations.
Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and
security practices.
Attended sales training camp and brought best practices leadership back to the company.
Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions.
Promoted from Cosmetics Supervisor to Junior Accountant 6 months.
Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed.
Planned budgets and authorized payments and merchandise returns.
Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas.
Reported to the district manager regarding all store and staff issues.
Completed profit and loss performance reports.
Conducted store inventories once per quarter.
ESL Adult School Assistant Program Coordinator

Vista Adult School - Vista, CA 01/1992 - 01/1994
Referred residents and families to community resources to improve well-being and quality of life.
Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests.
Planned and hosted on- and off-campus community service activities.
Communicated with individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds on a daily basis.
Coordinated project activities with other Vista Adult School departments.
Coordinated Book buys and sale campaign to Host a High School outdoor Music Band Graduation ceremony
for 162 students.
Served as the primary point of contact for New and existant students and Vista Adult School ESL Program
coordinator.
Held Weekly School Registration for an average of 85 Adults in a bi-monthly base.
Coordinated project activities with other Adult School Program department coordinators.
Gathered and analyzed cultural, educational, social and demographic data about the community to guide local
program development.
Prepared weekly written and oral reports about all aspects of Adult School ESL Student programs.
Collaborated with admissions department on establishing prerequisites for programs geared towards ESL
students.
Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available at School.
Proctored the Citizenship Naturalization Exam in a monthly base.
Insurance Agent/Office Manager

Farmers Insurance - San Marcos, CA 01/1998 - 06/2011
Established a QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
Managed and responded to all correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
Closed an average of 10 new sales per week.
Calculated premiums and established payment methods for sales.
Met with an average of 30 walk-in policyholders to address and resolve complaints.
Evaluated leads obtained through direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling.
Modeled exceptional customer service skills and appropriate diagnostic sales techniques.
Contributed ideas and offered constructive feedback at weekly sales and training meetings.
Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options.
Evaluated the accuracy and quality of data entered into the agency management system.
Met with prospective customers and business owners in their homes, businesses and other settings.
Analyzed sales volume, retention and loss ratio trends to identify areas for improvement.
Mortgage Loans Processor

Cambridge Home Mortgage - San Diego, CA 01/2008 - 01/2010
Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals.
Compiled the database of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial
information.
Developed and maintained relationships with local real estate agents.
Submitted loan applications to the underwriter for verification and recommendations.
Successfully closed an average of 4 loans per month.
Reviewed and edited loan agreements to ensure accuracy.
Complied with regulatory requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering, OFAC, USA
Patriot Act, Privacy Act, and Community Reinvestment Act.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology Health and Human Services

California State University San Marcos - San Marcos, CA 2017
Emphasis in Human and Public Health
Top 10% of class
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Coursework includes: Speech and Communication, Sociology and Psychology
Coursework in Psychology of Human Behavior
Coursework in Anthropology
3.73 GPA
Nutrition coursework
Public Health coursework
Bachelor of Arts: Human Biology and Mathematics

MiraCosta College - Oceanside, CA 2014
Top 5% of class
An emphasis in Human Biology, Physiology, and Human Movement.
The President's List honors students Academic Award six semesters in a row earning with a GPA of at least
3.5 in the courses taken within the single regular semester
President's Permanent Honor Roll for earning 60 units, with no failed courses, and Qualifying for the
President's List at least three semesters with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Certified as a Bilingual Medical Interpreter.

Volunteered and created a program for Summer at Boys and Girls Club as a Journal Art Therapist.
Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.

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YAMILKA PEDDIE

3656 Via Colina, Oceanside, CA 92056 C: 760-330-7117 peddi001@cougars.csusm.edu

Adult learning specialist Patient and family advocacy

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Supervisor

ESL Adult School Assistant Program Coordinator

Insurance Agent/Office Manager

Mortgage Loans Processor

Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology Health and Human Services

Bachelor of Arts: Human Biology and Mathematics

Certified as a Bilingual Medical Interpreter.

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