Motivated and enthusiastic Customer Service Representative using both practical and academic experience to add positively to the quality and productivity of a team oriented work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Advance Scheduler
Allina Health
02.2022 - 11.2023
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Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Updated account information to maintain customer records.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
Executive Director/CEO
Our Better Days
07.2015 - 07.2022
Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
Material Handler
Atlas Staffing
01.2018 - 02.2022
Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
Benefit Counselor
Minnesota Aids Project
06.2014 - 08.2015
Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
Checked employees' benefits enrollment for accuracy and inputted all data into [Software].
Implemented open enrollment system to streamline benefits processes for employees.
Observed strict procedures to maintain data and plan participant confidentiality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health Counseling
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN
06.2014
Skills
Account Management
Telephone Etiquette
CRM Software
Timesheet Management
Problem-Solving
Computer Skills
Attention to Detail
Call Management
Customer Service
Strong Work Ethic
Patient Scheduling
Inventory Tracking
Order Processing
Schedule Coordination
Teamwork and Collaboration
Service Sales
Timeline
Advance Scheduler
Allina Health
02.2022 - 11.2023
Material Handler
Atlas Staffing
01.2018 - 02.2022
Executive Director/CEO
Our Better Days
07.2015 - 07.2022
Benefit Counselor
Minnesota Aids Project
06.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health Counseling