Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Timeline
Brittany Dower

Brittany Dower

Lancaster,SC

Summary

Resolute and dependable Professional who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Seeking a role of increased responsibility and authority.


Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Content Writer

Various Clients
01.2018 - Current
  • Worked closely with clients to ensure visual elements complemented written copy, enhancing overall user experience
  • Composed original written material for various types of stories and submitted for approval by Client
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write new stories
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful stories under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach
  • Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends
  • Edited and proofread drafts of stories based on client input.

Full-time Patient Access Representative - Emergency Services

Piedmont Medical Center
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Greeted, assisted and registered patients with check-in procedures
  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into "PAS" computer database to establish patient's medical record
  • Used Cerner (interactive board) to display patient room, doctors' orders, verify patients' registration is completed, and patient status
  • Create estimates to be sent to billing department using "PAI" software based on severity of illness
  • Collaborate with Financial Counselors to ensure whether a patient needs financial assistance
  • Ensure consent forms for patient care are accurately signed giving doctors consent to treat patient
  • Provided excellent customer service through active listening skills, understanding patient needs, and offering tailored solutions where applicable
  • Processed payments using cash and credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions
  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients
  • Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships among colleagues, promoting teamwork, and sharing best practices
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system
  • Engaged with patients to provide critical information
  • Enhanced overall patient experience with empathetic communication and thorough explanations of insurance benefits and coverage
  • Providing excellent customer service by promptly answering patient inquiries
  • Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy
  • Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations
  • Responded to inquiries by directing calls to appropriate personnel
  • Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff
  • Able to work all shifts as needed.

Full-time Member Service Desk/Front End Cashier

Sam's Club
12.2019 - 08.2021
  • Answer Phones / handle customer complaints
  • Forward complaints to Manager when necessary
  • Demonstrated knowledge of store inventory by assisting customers in locating products and offering recommendations when necessary
  • Addressed customer concerns promptly, resolving issues and maintaining strong relationships with patrons
  • Demonstrated product/project knowledge to provide customers with information and to identify selling opportunities
  • Checked ID for age-restricted items to prevent sales of alcohol or tobacco products to ineligible customers
  • Promote Sam's Club Credit cards to customers
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems
  • Promoting / coordinating teamwork to ensure Front End Cashier support
  • Promoted special offers or Plus Memberships to increase sales revenue and encourage repeat business from customers
  • Providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud
  • Processed credit card, EBT, and gift certificate payments with electronic computer system
  • Assisted in training new cashiers, sharing best practices and helping them become proficient in their roles
  • Processed returns and exchanges efficiently, adhering to store policies while prioritizing customer satisfaction
  • Maintained well-organized and clean workstation, ensuring positive shopping experience for customers
  • Supported stocking efforts by organizing shelves near the front end cashier area, maintaining a visually appealing presentation of merchandise
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during checkout
  • Handled high volumes of transactions with accuracy, contributing to overall store sales goals
  • Prevented loss by identifying fraudulent transactions and following established security procedures
  • Utilized strong communication skills to relay pertinent information between customers and other staff members effectively
  • Worked extended hours during holidays or peak seasons to provide additional support for increased customer traffic
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.

Part-time Customer Service/Front End Cashier

Home Depot
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Answer Phones / handle customer complaints
  • Forward complaints to Manager when necessary
  • Demonstrated knowledge of store inventory by assisting customers in locating products and offering recommendations when necessary
  • Addressed customer concerns promptly, resolving issues and maintaining strong relationships with patrons
  • Demonstrated product/project knowledge to provide customers with information and to identify selling opportunities
  • Promote Home Depot Credit cards to customers
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems
  • Promoting / coordinating teamwork to ensure Front End Cashier support
  • Providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud
  • Provided each customer with detailed receipts for proof of purchase and to avoid discrepancies
  • Processed returns and exchanges efficiently, adhering to store policies while prioritizing customer satisfaction
  • Worked cash register and processed credit card, check and cash transactions
  • Maintained well-organized and clean workstation, ensuring positive shopping experience for customers
  • Supported stocking efforts by organizing shelves near front end cashier area, maintaining visually appealing presentation of merchandise
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during checkout
  • Handled high volumes of transactions with accuracy, contributing to overall store sales goals
  • Prevented loss by identifying fraudulent transactions and following established security procedures
  • Utilized strong communication skills to relay pertinent information between customers and other staff members effectively
  • Worked extended hours during holidays or peak seasons to provide additional support for increased customer traffic
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.

Full-time Customer Service/Front End Cashier

Lowes
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Full Time Customer Service Front Service Desk
  • Answer Phones / handle customer complaints
  • Forward to Manager when necessary
  • Promote Lowes Credit cards to customer
  • Promoting / coordinating teamwork to ensure Front End Cashier support
  • Become familiar with various departments and provide appropriate cashier support
  • Learned product/project knowledge to provide customers with information and to identify selling opportunities
  • Providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service
  • Processed Checkout and/or Return transactions
  • Monitored and maintained Self-Checkout area
  • Internet Customer Sales/Customer Service Desk.

Full-time Front-End Cashier

Lowes
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Promote Lowes Credit cards to customer
  • Promoting / coordinating teamwork to ensure Front End Cashier support
  • Become familiar with various departments and provide appropriate cashier support
  • Learned product/project knowledge to provide customers with information and to identify selling opportunities
  • Providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service
  • Processed Checkout and/or Return transactions
  • Monitored and maintained Self-Checkout area
  • Internet Customer Sales/Customer Service Desk.

Part-time Front-End Cashier

Lowes
01.2016 - 11.2017
  • Promote Lowes Credit cards to customer
  • Promoting / coordinating teamwork to ensure Front End Cashier support
  • Become familiar with various departments and provide appropriate cashier support
  • Learned product/project knowledge to provide customers with information and to identify selling opportunities
  • Providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service
  • Processed Checkout and/or Return transactions
  • Monitored and maintained Self-Checkout area.

Part-Time Front Desk Receptionist

Fairfax County Public Safety Occupational Health Clinic
10.2011 - 07.2017
  • Greet patients as they arrive for their physicals
  • Keeps reception area neat and ready for patients
  • Data Entry into Medical Records database 'Medgate Patient Access System'
  • Answers telephone, forwarding calls appropriately
  • Copy and mail letters and lab work
  • Maintains fax machine and assists users with transmission and routing of faxes
  • Medical Records support filing patient folders
  • File patient X-rays
  • Retrieve patient folders on request
  • Provide Administrative support to clinic nurses and providers
  • Managed receptionist area, greeting visitors and answering telephone and in-person requests for information
  • Update electronic file database and maintained electronic and paper files
  • Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout clinic
  • Receive and send faxes and email
  • Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment.

Part-time Cashier/Sales Coordinator for Interior

Lowes
07.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provide Administrative support for Customer Inside Sales Manager
  • Follows up on Customer leads
  • Scheduling on-site appointments for Sales Manager
  • Update database with specific customer information
  • Creates Customer documentation binder
  • Occasional Front End Cashier support.

Full-Time Seasonal Front-End Cashier

Lowes
04.2015 - 07.2015
  • Promote Lowes Credit cards to customer
  • Promoting / coordinating teamwork to ensure Front End Cashier support
  • Become familiar with various departments and provide appropriate cashier support
  • Learned product/project knowledge to provide customers with information and to identify selling opportunities
  • Providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service
  • Processed Checkout and/or Return transactions
  • Monitored and maintained Self-Checkout area.

Education

CD Hylton High School

Skills

  • Type 60 WPM
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Dependable and Professional
  • Good diligence
  • Excellent organizational and customer service skills
  • Good computer skills
  • Filing skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Dedicated collaborator
  • Strong people skills
  • Cash Register
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Office applications
  • Proficient with patient insurance verification
  • Updating patient medical records
  • Proficient using "PAS", "Cerner" and "PAI" software in "ED" (Emergency Department)
  • Idea Brainstorming
  • Concept Development
  • Creative Thinking
  • Research Writing
  • Editing and review
  • Critical Thinking
  • Proofreading skills
  • Grammar Comprehension

Affiliations

Online Community

References

  • Susan Smith, 571-921-0699
  • Makia McCain, Colleague, 980-258-5071

Timeline

Full-time Patient Access Representative - Emergency Services - Piedmont Medical Center
02.2022 - 06.2023
Full-time Member Service Desk/Front End Cashier - Sam's Club
12.2019 - 08.2021
Part-time Customer Service/Front End Cashier - Home Depot
03.2019 - 11.2019
Full-time Customer Service/Front End Cashier - Lowes
06.2018 - 02.2019
Full-time Front-End Cashier - Lowes
02.2018 - 05.2018
Freelance Content Writer - Various Clients
01.2018 - Current
Part-time Front-End Cashier - Lowes
01.2016 - 11.2017
Part-time Cashier/Sales Coordinator for Interior - Lowes
07.2015 - 01.2016
Full-Time Seasonal Front-End Cashier - Lowes
04.2015 - 07.2015
Part-Time Front Desk Receptionist - Fairfax County Public Safety Occupational Health Clinic
10.2011 - 07.2017
CD Hylton High School - ,
Brittany Dower