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Aaron Douglas

Aaron Douglas

Quincy,Illinois

Summary

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

Health Care Service Corporation
10.2013 - 03.2019

Coordinator

Quincy Family YMCA
06.2009 - 08.2012

Para-Educator

Quincy Public School District
06.2009 - 10.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Communications

University of Phoenix

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

John Wood Community College
Aaron Douglas