High-performing sales and service professional with a track record of generating over $1 million in sales at Bearing Distributors. Ranked #1 out of 700 agents at IQor for outstanding customer satisfaction and conversion performance. Experienced across transportation, healthcare, workforce development, and behavioral health with a focus on relationship-building, results-driven outreach, and empathetic communication. Passionate about helping people succeed—whether through access to services, career opportunities, or education.
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Cornell Johnson
Moncks Corner,SC
Summary
Overview
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Bearing Distributors
Inside Counter Sales Representative
Job overview
- Generated over $1,000,000 in annual sales through strategic client engagement.
- Advised customers on industrial and commercial product applications.
- Managed order processing, inventory, and client relationships to maximize repeat business.
Smart Transportation
Transport Specialist
06.2024 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Transported patients safely to medical appointments, including those with complex health conditions.
- Provided compassionate, encouraging support, and was regularly requested by name.
- Maintained travel logs, adhered to HIPAA, and ensured client confidentiality.
- Known for emotional intelligence and motivational interactions, ideal for high-touch student or client engagement.
- Business Downsized
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
Customer Service Advocate I
01.2022 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Verified member eligibility, benefits, and coverage while interpreting policies.
- Resolved provider and patient inquiries across multiple systems.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance and ensured clarity on pre-authorizations and claims.
Change Healthcare / McKesson Corp
Senior Patient Representative
08.2019 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Assisted COVID-19 patients under the NY Board of Health with scheduling and triage.
- Confirmed insurance and matched orthopedic patients with appropriate specialists.
- Informed patients about public health guidelines and support services.
- Laid off due to COVID-19
Zinus
Auditor / Customer Service Agent
02.2018 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Audited inbound freight, supervised unloading, and operated forklifts.
- Handled Shopify and SAP orders, shipping issues, and quality assurance claims.
- Position Outsourced
IQor
Senior Customer Service Agent / Sales
02.2015 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Ranked #1 out of 700 agents for conversion rates and customer satisfaction.
- Received top performance bonuses and led internal sales metrics.
- Excelled in cross-selling and customer loyalty development.
Palmetto Summerville Behavioral
Mental Health Technician
05.2013 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Monitored adolescent patients, de-escalated crises, and ensured safety.
- Trained in CPR, Crisis Prevention Intervention, and 'Handle With Care.'
- Built therapeutic rapport promoting emotional regulation and behavior change.
SC Employment Security Commission
Case Manager / Employment Recruiter
05.2009 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Coordinated high-volume job fairs and workforce placement events.
- Matched clients to employers, organized resume workshops, and job readiness coaching.
- Delivered a record-setting 80 hires in a single day for the hotel industry.
- Built employer partnerships and streamlined candidate pipelines.
- Temporary Grant-Funded Position
Education
Berkeley High SchoolMoncks Corner, SC
High School Diploma
06-1986
University Overview
Skills
- Customer Relations & Retention
- Inside/Outside Sales
- Transportation & Logistics
- Patient & Client Support
- Career Counseling & Workforce Placement
- Crisis Management & Behavioral Health
- HIPAA Compliance
- B2B and B2C Communication
Timeline
Transport Specialist
Smart Transportation
06.2024 - 10.2024
Customer Service Advocate I
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
01.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Patient Representative
Change Healthcare / McKesson Corp
08.2019 - 04.2020
Auditor / Customer Service Agent
Zinus
02.2018 - 04.2019
Senior Customer Service Agent / Sales
IQor
02.2015 - 06.2017
Mental Health Technician
Palmetto Summerville Behavioral
05.2013 - 09.2014
Case Manager / Employment Recruiter
SC Employment Security Commission
05.2009 - 09.2010
Inside Counter Sales Representative
Bearing Distributors
Berkeley High School
High School Diploma
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