Engaging and patient customer service professional with 15+ years of experience responding to all types of customer inquiries. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Optum
12.2024 - Current
Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Monitored KPI’s, such as customer satisfaction scores and adherence to service level agreements.
Continuous training to support lines of business needs.
Senior Enrollment/Eligibility Representative
Optum
10.2022 - Current
Effectively managed competing priorities while maintaining a focus on providing exceptional customer service.
Assisted users with navigating eligibility requirements, ensuring accurate submissions.
Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently processing eligibility applications and addressing inquiries.
Contributed positively to team culture by actively participating in collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
Customer Support
Starship HSA
04.2021 - 10.2022
Delivered exceptional customer support by addressing concerns promptly, offering viable solutions tailored to individual needs.
Coordinated cross-functional efforts between engineering, production, and customer support teams to address recurring product issues effectively.
Provided exceptional customer support by addressing inquiries and troubleshooting issues quickly.
Assisted in developing policies and procedures that contributed to a more streamlined customer support experience.
Provided exceptional customer support, maintaining a high level of expertise via chat/email and telephone.
2nd Level Support/Business Development UK
Emma-The Sleep Company
06.2020 - 04.2021
Supervised and delegated tasks to a team of (22) people.
Supported our customer service team by training, supervising and supporting the customer support staff in Manila Philippines.
Worked closely with other departments and define process improvements to ensure smooth customer service.
Helped support Customer Success Team in strategic aspects and organizational processes.
Worked hand in hand with colleagues in the areas of payment, complaints and logistics.
Controlled quality activities and coaching aspects of the customer service function.
Hired and trained 7 new 1st Level Support Agents.
Customer Relationship Manager
Blue Diamond Medical Staffing
03.2019 - 03.2020
Worked with Business Development to identify or follow up on future placement opportunities to increase open orders.
Acted as a point of contact for client questions and concerns regarding actively working healthcare professionals
Active involvement on calls regarding client complaints and concerns to seek timely and mutually beneficial resolutions.
Delivered superior customer service to strengthen relationships and drive future business revenue.
Customer Advocate Specialist/Learning Coach/Customer Support Advocate
Health Care Service Corporation
10.2013 - 03.2019
Customer Advocate Specialist-Remote
Taught and coached internal advocates (60-80) on member inquiry handling and situation escalation.
Supervised a team of 12-20 advocates to ensure rules and regulations.
Followed elaborate process structure and work ow and exceeded department goals.
Learning Coach
Trained and supervised new employees on the systems crucial to their roles.
Coached teams and handled activities to ensure smooth and stable operations.
Scheduled staff in order to ensure full capacity of workforce.
One on one quality feedback.
Customer Support Advocate-Remote
Assisted members and customers with questions about insurance plans and medical needs.
Corresponded and collaborated with medical offices and pharmacies about members needs in order to comply with contracts.
Para-Educator
Quincy Public School District
06.2009 - 10.2013
Supervised students and gave one- to-one support.
Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to integrate proper study procedures were followed.
Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
Coordinator
Quincy Family YMCA
06.2009 - 08.2012
Administering criteria for both student participants and employees under my supervision including: daily schedules, appropriate activities, financial allowances and parental contacts.
Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Communications
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
12.2012
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
John Wood Community College
Quincy, Illinois
12.2005
Skills
Patient
Dedicated
Leader
Coach
Process driven
Client Relationship Building
Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Customer Service
Problem-solving abilities
Call center experience
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/29/83
Nationality: American
Timeline
Team Lead
Optum
12.2024 - Current
Senior Enrollment/Eligibility Representative
Optum
10.2022 - Current
Customer Support
Starship HSA
04.2021 - 10.2022
2nd Level Support/Business Development UK
Emma-The Sleep Company
06.2020 - 04.2021
Customer Relationship Manager
Blue Diamond Medical Staffing
03.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Advocate Specialist/Learning Coach/Customer Support Advocate