Celeste Huff
About my company
Allure Firm, LLC. specializes in Medical Billing, Collections, Medical Consulting, Medical Compliance, Management, Credentialing, Medical Marketing and Start Up, Staffing, Meaningful Use, MACRA, MIPS and much more.
I chose this career path because
I originally started out 10 years ago with the intention of being a Marketing and Public Relations Agency, however my experience in the medical field ended up serving as the foundation of my professional career and stuck with that!
Four years ago I gave birth to my second child and longed for greater flexibility in my career. I wanted to start working at home doing medical billing, however regulations prevented me from doing that, so I decided to to become more proactive and began doing consulting work in the medical field.
I prepared for this career by
The foundation of my preparation was my formal education. I received my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas, Pan American. I then became certified in MACRA Proficiency and Medical Compliance and Coding by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
The biggest challenge I've overcome
The biggest challenge I have overcome, and one that I hope to help other women overcome, is that "Glass Ceiling". Very often in the medical field I have been treated with disrespect, or been made to feel inferior to a man. Despite that fact that this industry is so heavily male dominated, my business consists of 90% women!
My greatest strength(s)
Among my greatest strengths are my communication skills, my subject matter knowledge, my versatility, and my ability to motivate others.
My greatest accomplishment to date
My greatest accomplishment has been establishing my company, while simultaneously being a single mom. I started out with nothing, and I have grown this into a successful,reputable business and made a name for myself that I am very proud of.
My personal/professional goals
My goal is to become a motivational leader and create workshops and self-help programs, designed to empower women and help them rise above their challenges. I am also very interested in organizing a GSEW chapter in my area and recruiting more women to join the effort!
What/Who has inspired me the most
My children and my mentors have inspired me throughout my career.
I most want to be known/remembered for
I want to be remembered as a woman who never gave up, who inspired others, and who always saw the best in people.
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
- The Boys and Girls Club - Former Board Member
- St. Matthews Episcopal School - Board Member
- Edinburg Chamber of Commerce
- McAllen Chamber of Commerce
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
- St. Matthew's Episcopal School
- St. Joseph Catholic Church
- Boys and Girls Club of Edinburg RGV
- Edinburg Chamber of Commerce
- McAllen Chamber of Commerce
- and serving my community.
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
Mother of 4 beautiful children, wife, blogging, hunting, golfing and fishing.