Amy Cespedes
@amycespedes
Education Referral Specialist and healthcare operations professional optimizing high-volume client support.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Education Referral Specialist who conducts intake assessments, identifies student educational needs, and helps clients connect to GED prep, vocational training, college resources, and financial aid.
With over a decade of experience, I’ve built a reputation for managing high-volume customer relations, maintaining financial integrity, and coordinating fast-moving schedules while keeping teams aligned to revenue and inventory goals.
In healthcare settings, I’ve served as a calm first point of contact—verifying insurance and referrals, managing sensitive medical documentation with strict confidentiality, and supporting on-time patient scheduling.
My background also includes people leadership and operational ownership as an Assistant Manager/Manager, from auditing monthly merchandise inventory and leading recruitment to handling nightly bank runs and investigating discrepancies—backed by my Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credentials, CPR, and BLS.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Education Referral Specialist
Banner Edge Media
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Conduct intake assessments to identify student educational needs and align them with appropriate programs. Refer clients to GED prep, vocational training, and college resources while advocating for financial aid and coordinating support with schools and community organizations.
Manager
Aurys Salon and Barber Shop
Jul 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 6 months)
Directed daily operations and served as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and bookings. Handled large cash volumes and processed payments, while managing staff availability and high-volume appointment scheduling.
Receptionist
Cardiovascular Associates
Jun 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years)
Facilitated patient flow by verifying insurance and referrals for a specialized medical practice. Managed sensitive medical documentation and social security information with strict confidentiality and ensured on-time scheduling.
Customer Service Representative
Garelick Farms
Mar 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 10 months)
Managed 150+ calls daily by responding to customer questions and resolving complaints. Increased revenue through upselling and adaptive customer communication.
Assistant Manager
Godiva Chocolatier
Aug 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 3 months)
Supported store profitability by meeting daily financial goals and auditing monthly merchandise inventory. Managed recruitment interviews and employee scheduling, and handled nightly bank runs, register closing, and discrepancy investigation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Not specified
Bachelor of Science, Allied Health - Clinical Management
Bachelor of Science in Allied Health with a focus on Clinical Management, currently in progress.
Not specified
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Medical Assisting
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with training in IV therapy, phlebotomy, EMR, ICD-10 coding, and vital signs.
Not specified
Professional Certificate, Human Services and Child Studies
Professional certificate in Human Services and Child Studies.
Not specified
Food Safety Certificate, Food Safety
Food Safety professional certification.
Not specified
CPR & BLS Certification, CPR & Basic Life Support (BLS)
CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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