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Caroline Diaz

Marina,CA

Summary

Compassionate, trustworthy, and initiative-taking self-starter with over 20 years of customer service experience in diverse industries including telecommunications, manufacturing, and inside sales. Refined professional excelling in interpersonal communication and effortlessly establishing rapport with individuals at all levels. Known for charismatic personality and unwavering enthusiasm in achieving aggressive goals while supporting company initiatives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Victim Impact Coordinator

Restorative Justice Partners Inc
09.2021 - Current
  • Collaborate with the Monterey County Probation Department and Monterey County Jail Jail to implement the Victim Impact program curriculum at Juvenile Hall, Monterey County Youth Center, and the Silver Star Resource Center.
  • Receive referrals from the Probation office, coordinate intake meetings with minors and their guardians to explain the program's objectives and benefits, and provide support in completing the class registration paperwork.
  • Facilitate multi-session group-based 6-week VIP course designed to comprehensively understand the Federal Office for Victims of Crime's Listen and Learn curriculum. This course also incorporates restorative justice practices, which form the foundation of our approach to restorative justice.
  • Document and track pre- and post-program survey results and course feedback to enhance program development and provide monthly and year-end reports.
  • Facilitate additional class activities that improve skills in effective communication, active listening, and strategies for handling conflict that encourage accountability, reparation, and empathy.



Customer Alliance Manager

PARI Respiratory Incorporated
09.2021 - Current
  • Train and coach staff in standard policies, procedures, and best practices. Identify opportunities for operational improvements and implement processes for efficiency.
  • Oversee hiring, training, and onboarding of new employees.
  • Responsible for monitoring staff performance and generating weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to document trends, measure team progress, and set departmental goals to meet company objectives.
  • Provide patient and customer support in product troubleshooting, order processing, and documentation of various product complaints, inquiries, and returns.
  • Collaborate with internal departments, such as supply management and sales, to establish effective lines of communication with vendors.


Victim Offender Reconciliation Mediator Volunteer

Restorative Justice Partners Inc
03.2019 - Current
  • Facilitate mediations for victims of crime by first-time offenders referred by the Juvenile Department of Monterey County Probation Department.
  • Coordinate and facilitate meetings with victims, offenders, and their families to assist in addressing harm and restoring trust within their homes and the community.
  • Facilitate in-person and virtual meetings that empower victims to voice their experiences, allow offenders to take responsibility for their actions, and engage both parties in developing a restitution plan agreement.
  • Prepare time-sensitive and confidential documents for presentation to Probation and other departments involved in mediation and related activities.

Customer Alliance Representative

PARI Respiratory Incorporated
08.2013 - 09.2021
  • Establish rapport with and act as advocate for health-challenged clients
  • Handle high volume of inbound telephone inquiries, complaints and order requests via telephone, fax, and electronic communications
  • Accurately process customer and patient orders while maintaining organized documentation of all product complaints, inquiries and return authorizations (RA’s)
  • Coordinate with Customer Alliance Manager, shipping departments, and other departments to ensure order fulfillment
  • Process memos for credits, debits and return to stock using SAP/CRM system
  • Managed all administrative tasks for pharmaceutical clinical orders to support Clinical Director in order fulfillment for clinical trial execution
  • Act as a liaison with partners and departments such as supplies management, to establish effective lines of communication with vendors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (B.A.) -

California State University Monterey Bay
Monterey, CA
05.2023

Associate in Arts, (A.A.) Psychology (High Honors) -

Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA
12.2020

Associate in Science, (A.S.) Human Services (Honors) -

Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA
12.2018

Skills

  • Written & Verbal Communication
  • Account Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Project Management
  • Case Management
  • Time Management
  • Advocacy
  • Crisis intervention support
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Mediation Resolution

Related Competencies

Communication and Collaboration: Ability to quickly handle conflict and grievances in collaboration with team members across multiple departments to optimize the member experience and maintain company goals and objectives. Successful in communicating effectively in highly sensitive situations with healthcare professionals, first responders, victims, and offenders.  


Conflict Resolution: Hands-on experience guiding individuals in resolving matters concerning crimes and personal conflict through facilitating mediation. Committed to an innovative and solutions-driven approach to solving problems., 


Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Systems Applications and Products (SAP), Customer Relations Management (CRM), Google Docs, Zoom

Volunteer Experience

  • Restorative Justice Partners, Marina, CA, Victim - Offender Reconciliation Mediator, 03/01/19, Current, Facilitate mediations for victims of crime by first-time offenders referred by the Juvenile Department of Monterey County Probation Department., Coordinate and facilitate meetings with victims, offenders, and their families to assist in addressing harm and restoring trust within their homes and the community., Mediate in-person and Virtual meetings, where victims are empowered to have a voice to describe how they were affected, and offenders are able to take accountability for their actions, and both are involved in developing a restitution plan agreement., Prepare time-sensitive and confidential documents for presentation to Probation and other departments involved in mediation and related activities.
  • Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, Sexual Assault Advocate, 03/01/19, Current, Answer crisis calls on a dedicated, confidential telephone line., Work directly with sexual assault victims by providing counseling, support, and advocacy., Accompany survivors of sexual assault to forensic exams., Collaborate with first responders and provide referrals and resources to victims., Attend monthly advocacy meetings to maintain compliance of regulatory requirements and procedural updates., Participate in community events to raise awareness about our mission.

Certification

  • Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, Sexual Assault Advocate, 03/01/19, Current
  • Restorative Justice Partners, Restorative Justice Mediator, 03/01/19, Current

Timeline

Victim Impact Coordinator

Restorative Justice Partners Inc
09.2021 - Current

Customer Alliance Manager

PARI Respiratory Incorporated
09.2021 - Current

Victim Offender Reconciliation Mediator Volunteer

Restorative Justice Partners Inc
03.2019 - Current

Customer Alliance Representative

PARI Respiratory Incorporated
08.2013 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (B.A.) -

California State University Monterey Bay

Associate in Arts, (A.A.) Psychology (High Honors) -

Monterey Peninsula College

Associate in Science, (A.S.) Human Services (Honors) -

Monterey Peninsula College
  • Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, Sexual Assault Advocate, 03/01/19, Current
  • Restorative Justice Partners, Restorative Justice Mediator, 03/01/19, Current
Caroline Diaz