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Work History
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Sabina Chrzan

Chicago

Summary

Possessing excellent communication skills while interacting effectively with providers and patients.

Organized, punctual and dependable.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Contractor, Polish Medical Interpreter

Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
05.2013 - Current

-Interpreting for doctors, surgeons, therapists and other medical providers during the appointments with Polish speaking patients.

-Assisting and interpreting during the phone encounters as well as video encounters.

-Making sure there is a smooth communication between both parties.

-Assisting Polish speaking patients with scheduling their appointments.

Interpreting during the end of life family conferences.

-Double checking the schedule to make sure everyone is taken care of.

-Clear communication with my management regarding my patients and their needs.

-Collaborated with the clinical team to ensure seamless patient care, streamlining communication processes, and reducing misunderstandings.

-Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.

-Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from English to other languages.

-Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive medical information during the interpretation process.

Polish Medical Interpreter/ Translator

Multiple Agencies
04.2008 - 03.2012

-Interpreting in medical environment (hospitals, laboratories, rehab centers, psychiatry institutions, etc)

-Interpreting for doctors, surgeons, therapists and other medical providers during the appointments with Polish speaking patients.

-Making sure there is a smooth communication between both parties.

-Assisting Polish speaking patients with scheduling their appointments.

Interpreting during the end of life family conferences.

-Interpreting in a school environments (EIP meetings)


Store Manager, Low Volume

Fossil Inc
02.1999 - 03.2007

-Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.

-Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.

-Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.

-Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.

-Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.

-Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

-Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

-Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.

-Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.

-Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

-Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.

-Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.

-Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

-Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.

-Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

-Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.

-Managed sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

-Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.

-Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.

-Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

-Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
2006

Skills

  • Customer Support
  • Process Improvement
  • Service Marketing
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Program Evaluation
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Scheduling
  • Analytical Thinking

Affiliations

  • CHI-Core Certified Healthcare Interpreter

Languages

Polish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Independent Contractor, Polish Medical Interpreter

Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
05.2013 - Current

Polish Medical Interpreter/ Translator

Multiple Agencies
04.2008 - 03.2012

Store Manager, Low Volume

Fossil Inc
02.1999 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

National Louis University
Sabina Chrzan