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April Loria Calvo
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April Loria Calvo

Customer service
Baton Rouge,LA

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Enrollment Case Management Store ManagerVideographerFamily Caregiver

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match

Summary

Customer-oriented store manager offering years of experience in retail operations, sales and service team leadership and profitability strategies. Organized and skilled at prioritizing daily tasks and following through to achieve performance and productivity goals. Recruits, trains, develops and manages team of store associates and assistant managers.

Quality focused Store Manager skilled at providing employees clear guidelines and targeted goals to drive sustained revenue growth, team efficiency and customer loyalty. Knowledgeable about recruiting, hiring, training and motivating qualified teams to meet and exceed objectives. Motivational leader, strategic planner and analytical problem solver with demonstrated record of retail success.

Personable Enrollment Specialist with talents in customer service. Easily adapts to changing assignments and multiple priorities. Excellent telephone and email skills. Consistently remains calm in stressful circumstances.

Ethical Enrollment Specialist with a multi-year track record of providing outstanding customer support in industry enrollment services. Flexible and detail-oriented to learn quickly and meet department deadlines and goals.

Understanding enrollment specialist with adept knowledge of job specific KPIs. Committed to engaging customers to help each understand the value of programs and services. Adept at performing key administrative tasks in support of enrollment procedures. Strong coordination and leadership skills with the ambition to persevere.

Responsible, communicative, and dedicated to accurately and efficiently processing enrollment applications. Specialties include data entry, customer service, and promoting company initiatives.

Skilled camera operator equipped with technical abilities, creative eye for detail and industry experience. Enhances projects by taking clean video with minimal reshoot and consistently matching directors' vision. Manages time well to stay on-schedule with both studio and remote shoots.

Knowledgeable professional accomplished in setting up shots correctly. Captures professional video for diverse needs and perfectly matches directions. Analytical in anticipating and resolving shot.

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
2020
2020
years of professional experience

Work History

Enrollment Case Management

Department of Veterans Affairs
Fort Riley North, Kansas
10.2016 - 08.2019

I enrolled newly ETS’d veterans in VA healthcare at a call center and got them setup at their prospective clinics to start their care all while KPI’s.

  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Documented customer interactions for future reference and analysis.
  • Answered incoming calls and provided highest level of professionalism and knowledgeable service to every customer.
  • Answered incoming calls from customers and provided assistance with product inquiries, billing questions, and other customer service related issues.
  • Answered, screened and processed high volume of calls daily with call management system and web-based communications.
  • Updated customer accounts, addresses and contact information within call management databases.
  • Navigated through computer systems to review information and respond appropriately to callers.
  • Maintained strong call control and quickly worked through scripts to address problems.
  • Engaged with callers to clarify information and effectively de-escalate conflicts.
  • Met or exceeded call speed, accuracy and volume benchmarks on consistent basis.
  • Conducted follow-up calls to confirm resolution of customer inquiries, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Utilized knowledge base to answer inquiries from customers quickly and effectively.
  • Participated in training sessions to stay updated on industry standards and practices.
  • Monitored call queues in order to prioritize incoming calls by urgency or importance level.
  • Performed outbound calling campaigns to promote new products or services.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions to facilitate efficient resolution of future inquiries.

Store Manager

GNC Live Well
Anchorage, Alaska
09.2010 - 01.2012

Oversaw store operations, including hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, inventory management, and customer service, to ensure smooth daily functioning.

  • Managed scheduling to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
  • Led regular staff meetings to align team on goals and share important updates.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and answered inquiries effectively.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Supervised daily store operations and maintained optimal inventory levels.
  • Developed and delivered training on product knowledge and customer service best practices to enhance team capabilities.

Videographer

Cubic Global Defense
Fort Polk, Louisiana
03.2003 - 09.2008
  • Captured high-quality video content for training and operations of the U.S. Army.
  • I held a security clearance. I worked long and very physically demanding hours.
  • Operated camera equipment and related technology during live events such as recording live fire sessions for weapons training.
  • Organize and manage multiple camera angles during shoots.
  • Configured shots based on daily needs, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Set up and operate video cameras, audio recorders, lighting equipment, props, and other related production equipment.
  • Perform basic maintenance tasks on all production equipment used on set including cleaning lenses, replacing batteries and troubleshooting technical problems.
  • Transport video recording equipment safely from one location to another when necessary.
  • Ensure continuity between shots by checking settings on equipment and positioning of subjects within the frame.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop creative video concepts.

Family Caregiver

VA Medical Center
DeRidder
  • I was the primary caregiver for my disabled, veteran husband.
  • Monitored and documented my husband’s health status, effectively communicating changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules.
  • Ensured a clean and safe environment to promote my husband’s health and comfort.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance my husband’s well-being.
  • Assisted my husband with daily activities, enhancing his independence in bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Drove my husband to doctor appointments and errands.

Education

High School Diploma -

DeRidder High School
DeRidder, LA
05-1994

Small Engine Repair - Small Engine Repair

CLTCC
Leesville, LA
01.2021 - 05.2023

Skills

  • Enrollment verification
  • Compliance adherence
  • Performance tracking
  • KPI adherence
  • Sales reporting
  • Inventory management
  • Benefits administration
  • Customer service expertise
  • Sales experience
  • Resolution coordination
  • Staff training
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Data entry skills
  • Decision making aptitude
  • Time management proficiency
  • Reliability
  • Schedule mastery
  • Innovative problem solving
  • Active listener
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Communication strategy
  • Telephone and email skills
  • Client relationship building
  • Stress tolerance
  • Call center experience
  • Inbound call management
  • Inbound call answering
  • Excellent phone demeanor
  • Applicant screening
  • Video production

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with team of eight in the development of total store functions.
  • Achieved veteran enrollment by completing inbound and outbound calls with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved inventory which led to accurate numbers.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Small Engine Repair - Small Engine Repair

CLTCC
01.2021 - 05.2023

Enrollment Case Management

Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2016 - 08.2019

Store Manager

GNC Live Well
09.2010 - 01.2012

Videographer

Cubic Global Defense
03.2003 - 09.2008

Family Caregiver

VA Medical Center

High School Diploma -

DeRidder High School
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