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Cynthia Ellison

Cynthia Ellison

Lenexa

Summary

Experienced CSR manager with demonstrated success in improving service delivery and operational efficiency at U.S. Bank. Skilled in complaint resolution and employee training to enhance team performance and ensure compliance. Proficient in analyzing customer feedback to improve service quality and satisfaction.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CSR Manager

U.S. Bank
Overland Park
05.2022 - Current

Manage customer service teams to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

  • Resolve escalated customer complaints promptly and professionally, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor team performance metrics to ensure compliance with company standards and SLAs.
  • Ensure team adherence to company policies through consistent performance monitoring.
  • Analyze customer feedback to identify key areas for improvement in service quality.
  • Conduct interviews for prospective employees, providing input on hiring decisions to HR.
  • Participate on OVP engagement committee, collaborating with leaders to address updates and critical business changes.

Sr. Business Ops Coordinator/CPhT

OptumRx
Overland Park
11.2006 - 05.2021
  • Self-managed work objectives daily involving compliance and audits.
  • Performed daily audits on correspondence to ensure accuracy and verify all guideline criteria is met.
  • Knowledge in Medicare and Commercial correspondence guidelines.
  • Participated in Medicare audits and conference calls.
  • Assisted in training of new Prior Authorization Technicians and Medicare compliance training.
  • Created 2 process manuals to help technicians perform accurately in their daily duties.
  • Handled escalated calls and issues.
  • Provided coaching and assistance to technicians as Subject Matter Expert. Also monitored daily work queues.

Customer Service Representative

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Oklahoma
Tulsa
05.2004 - 05.2005
  • Handled 60+ daily calls to verify benefits, eligibility, and claim status, ensuring accurate information delivery.
  • Delivered customer support to internal and external customers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Developed materials for team meetings to facilitate discussion and knowledge sharing.
  • Data Entry.

Customer Service Rep/Claims Adjuster

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Kansas City
Kansas City
05.2000 - 04.2003
  • Managed over 50 incoming calls daily to verify benefits, eligibility and claim status.
  • Processed and adjusted medical claims.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Office Manager

Dr Detail/Merriam Imports
Merriam
08.1990 - 09.1994
  • Managed employment operations by supervising 11 employees, overseeing payroll and scheduling.
  • Established workflow processes and monitored daily productivity to enhance overall performance of personnel.
  • Performed bookkeeping, sales, and collections to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Notary Republic, inventory and repossessions.

Education

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

Donnelly College
Kansas City, KS

High School Diploma -

J.C. Harmon High School
Kansas City, KS

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Detail orientation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Employee training
  • Analytical thinking
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Federal regulations
  • Complaint resolution
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Staff leadership
  • Customer service excellence
  • Inventory management
  • Call center operations
  • Performance evaluation
  • Feedback delivery
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Sales strategies
  • Collections management

Certification

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Kansas Board of Pharmacy issued

Timeline

CSR Manager

U.S. Bank
05.2022 - Current

Sr. Business Ops Coordinator/CPhT

OptumRx
11.2006 - 05.2021

Customer Service Representative

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Oklahoma
05.2004 - 05.2005

Customer Service Rep/Claims Adjuster

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Kansas City
05.2000 - 04.2003

Office Manager

Dr Detail/Merriam Imports
08.1990 - 09.1994

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

Donnelly College

High School Diploma -

J.C. Harmon High School
Cynthia Ellison