Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Intern

Christina Newnum

Lafayette,IN

Summary

Conscientious Customer Service professional with experience solving problems creatively and using tact and diplomacy to achieve win-win outcomes. Team player comfortable in competitive, fast-paced environments. Effective in handling direct customer inquiries, implementing customer service policies and executing financial responsibilities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery Driver

Independent Contractor - Grubhub And Doordash
Lafayette, IN
05.2019 - Current
  • Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
  • Secured food to prevent loss and maintain freshness during transport.
  • Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.

Hairstylist

Self
Lafayette, IN
08.2016 - Current
  • Performed in-home services for clients.
  • Offered highly skilled and diverse services to clients including cuts, color and chemical services while educating clients on product benefits.

Cosmetology Instructor

Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture
Lafayette, IN
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
  • Planned both theory and practical lessons for 21 students.
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.

Hairstylist

Smart Style By Regis
West Lafayette, IN
06.2016 - 01.2019
  • Evaluated client needs and recommended treatments and strategy to achieve desired result, while maintaining hair health.
  • Created memorable customer experiences by including special services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
  • Shampooed, conditioned and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients about self-maintenance for healthy hair.

Front Desk Coordinator

Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture
Lafayette, IN
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Developed relationships with clients to meet their needs and encourage repeat service.
  • Booked appointments, answered phone, greeted clients, handled payments and printed Guest Travelers for student salon.
  • Coordinated efficient restocking of retail shelves with current merchandise and inventory for dispensary.

Remote Customer Service Representative

Independent Contractor - Category Approved
Lafayette, IN
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Liaised with customers, management team and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Medical Billing Analyst

Select Remedy
Danville, IL
04.2011 - 08.2012
  • Audited numerous clinic's superbills, verified codes, reviewed for errors and posting.
  • Collaborated with Collections & Billing team to post overdue bills.
  • Processed Worker's Compensation claims (HCFA 1500), including research and information updates.
  • Utilized MS Excel and Access for data organization and reporting.

Education

Beauty Educator License -

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC
Indianapolis, IN
04.2021

Cosmetology License -

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture, LLC
Lafayette, IN
08.2016

Associate of Science - Medical Billing & Coding

Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
01.2011

Skills

  • Performance Evaluation
  • Classroom Management
  • Excellent Follow-Through Skills
  • Project Organization
  • Proactive Thinker
  • Classroom Organization
  • Supervision
  • Relationship Development
  • Virtual Classrooms

Timeline

Cosmetology Instructor

Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture
06.2021 - 07.2022

Delivery Driver

Independent Contractor - Grubhub And Doordash
05.2019 - Current

Front Desk Coordinator

Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture
06.2018 - 10.2018

Remote Customer Service Representative

Independent Contractor - Category Approved
10.2017 - 05.2018

Hairstylist

Self
08.2016 - Current

Hairstylist

Smart Style By Regis
06.2016 - 01.2019

Medical Billing Analyst

Select Remedy
04.2011 - 08.2012

Beauty Educator License -

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC

Cosmetology License -

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture, LLC

Associate of Science - Medical Billing & Coding

Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Christina Newnum