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Melody Curasi

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Assistant

Self-employeed
01.2012 - Current
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.

Office Manager

Lorber Law
04.2008 - 07.2021
  • Prepared reports to assist business leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
  • Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
  • Maintained current and compliant financial records, monitoring and addressing variances through detailed analyses.

Call Center Representative, Dispatcher

Precision Pipeline Solutions
04.2017 - 11.2019


  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
  • 150+ inbound and outbound calls per day

Collections Specialist

Immediate Credit Recovery
04.2016 - 07.2017
  • Negotiated to collect balance in full.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
  • Counseled debtors on payment options and arranged installment agreements.

Retention Specialist/Team Lead

NexxLinx
01.2014 - 02.2016
  • Utilized knowledge of customer experience to create specialized plans for customer retention.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.

Pharmacy Technician

New Windsor Pharmacy
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.

Dispatcher

All Family Taxi
03.2012 - 06.2013


  • Answered phones, answered all customer questions and communicated with drivers.
  • Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.

Pharmacy Technician

Rite Aid
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Assisted Pharmacist with prescriptions, counting and dispensing
  • Customer support
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.


Outreach Worker

Cornerstone Health Care
06.2000 - 06.2001
  • Advocated for client needs and funding for at-risk groups.
  • Assisted families with financial and housing resources.
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh, NY
06.2005

Skills

  • Customer Service (20 years)
  • Great oral and written communication skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Account Management
  • Retention Specialist
  • Collections Specialist
  • Zendesk
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • High-Volume Call Centers (100 calls per day)
  • HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
  • Dispatching Field Personnel
  • Remote (WFH) Experienced
  • Skip Tracing
  • Analytical Experience
  • Appointment Booking
  • Leadership
  • Time Management

Timeline

Call Center Representative, Dispatcher

Precision Pipeline Solutions
04.2017 - 11.2019

Collections Specialist

Immediate Credit Recovery
04.2016 - 07.2017

Retention Specialist/Team Lead

NexxLinx
01.2014 - 02.2016

Pharmacy Technician

New Windsor Pharmacy
01.2014 - 01.2015

Dispatcher

All Family Taxi
03.2012 - 06.2013

Personal Assistant

Self-employeed
01.2012 - Current

Office Manager

Lorber Law
04.2008 - 07.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Rite Aid
01.2008 - 01.2010

Outreach Worker

Cornerstone Health Care
06.2000 - 06.2001

High School Diploma -

Newburgh Free Academy
Melody Curasi