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Edward Foster Graham

Summary

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

Metropolitan State University
Edward Foster Graham