Skilled team player with strong background in customer service environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
CVS/AETNA
07.2023
Medicare Quality Assurance Specialist support achieving an enhanced member experience through providing
individualized coaching to customer service representatives stressing QUEST principles
In addition, call coaches act as
an advocate for the business by measuring and monitoring the quality and effectiveness of work processes that impact
customer satisfaction
Consult and/or work cross functionally to influence and promote change that improves the
member experience Coach our team on work procedures including but not limited to proper call handling and
maintaining call quality standards; Provides on-going feedback and acts as subject matter expert in addressing
procedural issues Lead training sessions for designated audiences, as needed
Duties include: Actively engage with the
curriculum design and development organization(s) to collect and coordinate subject matter expertise, to collaborate on
and influence the design and development of curriculum and to ensure that the right curriculum is developed using the
appropriate learning medium Conducts audits ensuring compliance with performance standards and superior outcomes
(e.g., quality, accuracy, and timeliness); Performs mandatory call monitoring Identifies developing trends impacting
service/engagement levels and proactively partners with appropriate parties to recommend process enhancements or
solutions to avoid potential service delivery problems (e.g., quality increasing management controls, tightening
procedures or addressing training needs, etc.) Reports on performance results and may provide support to leadership in
the development of action plans for staff and unit effectiveness; If required, provides training to outbound staff in
support of these efforts If required, may make outbound calls, respond to written inquiries, and handle “escalated”
issues in support of work performed by the Personal Navigator team or leadership staff Performs effective service
recovery and provides education Monitors the participation and completion of Web-based training for staff and
completes appropriate follow-up with leadership Through local quality reviews and effective time management of call
activity, works to improve engagement rates and first call resolution
Provides technical and subject matter expertise
relative to policies, procedures, and customer service applications/systems tools
Successfully completed Leaders in Training program September 2023
Sr Customer Service Representative
CVS/AETNA
01.2023 - 07.2023
Sr
Customer Service serves as the Single Point of Contact for handling member service inquiries, issues and process
requests received via telephone
Acts with fast knowledge using integrated service tools
Engages, consults and educates
members based upon the member's unique needs, preferences and understanding of the ISM suite of services
In
addition to traditional CSR responsibilities Sr Requirements and duties include: Ability to build a trusting relationships by
taking accountability to fully understand the member’s needs
Ability to resolve complex issues with sensitivity and
discretion
Uses communication skills to build relationships with both internal and external members/constituents
Ability to multitask and handle multiple functions and/or multiple products while maintaining and/or exceeding
performance standards
Demonstrates professionalism and presents a positive image when interacting with members
and constituents
Demonstrates strong member focus and utilizes all available resources to ensure prompt member
satisfaction
Demonstrates functional expertise and leadership ability
Collaborates with colleagues and co-workers to
deliver a world class customer experience
Serves as SME providing technical assistance when needed on call related
issues, products, and/or system applications delivery matters
May participate in preparation and presentation of client
specific presentations
May track and trend data
Coaches, trains and assists in the development of call center staff, as
Customer Service Representative
CVS Health / Aetna
07.2021 - 01.2022
Houston, TX
required
Participates in and/or leads special projects/initiatives addressing service issues, as necessary
Provides
technical or subject matter expertise concerning policies, procedures, and function-related applications/systems tools
as needed
Delivers internal quality reviews
Provides appropriate support in third party audits when required
Documents and tracks all contacts, events, and outcomes with clients using appropriate systems and processes
Answers questions and resolves issues as a “single-point-of-contact” based on phone calls, plan sponsors, PSS/ISO,
members and providers
Provides customized interaction based on customer preference and individualized needs,
creating an emotional connection with our members by understanding and engaging the member to the fullest
Fully
understands the member’s needs by building a trusting and caring relationship with the member
Anticipates customer
needs
Provides the customer with related information to answer the unasked questions, e.g
Additional plan details,
benefit plan details, member self-service tools, etc
Uses customer service threshold framework to make financial
decisions to resolve member issues
Educates and assists customers on various elements of benefit plan information and
available services created to enhance the overall customer service experience with the company (i.e., assistance with
member self-service tools, Consultation Opportunities – Simple Steps, Cost of Care Tools, Natural Alternatives
Program, etc.)
Utilizes all relevant information to effectively influence member engagement
Takes immediate action
when confronted with a problem or made aware of a situation
Takes ownership of each customer contact to resolve their
issues and connect them with additional services as appropriate
Identifies member needs beyond the initial inquiry by
answering the unasked questions
Resolves issues without or with limited management intervention
Provides education
to members to support them in managing their health
Responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems
while avoiding over-committing
Other activities may include: providing claim status information, benefit coverage
interpretations, and explaining plan eligibility
Processes claim referrals, new claim hand-offs, and escalates issues as
appropriate through the system for grievances and appeals
Initiates out-reach/welcome calls to ensure constituents
expectations are met or exceeded
Identifies trends and any emerging customer service issues and works to develop
solutions to address potential problems and/or plan features of interest as an approach to improve understanding of
benefit plans and increase post-enrollment member satisfaction
Partners with other departments to deliver client
specific presentations
Coordinates efforts both internally and across departments to successfully resolve service issues
and develop process improvement intended to enhance the overall delivery of service
Works collaboratively with
colleagues to deliver the best customer experience Seeks to understand the customer, including circumstances,
problems, expectations and needs
Asks probing questions to identify the underlying customer needs
Appropriately
transitions conversations to explore possibilities for extending customer interactions
Guides members to the
appropriate health resource Offers alternatives where appropriate
Acts with the best interest of customer in mind and
central to all interactions.
Customer Service Representative
iQor inc
12.2020 - Current
Answer inbound calls and greet customers with energy and enthusiasm
Place outbound calls and communicate with
energy and enthusiasm to customers
Build lasting relationships with clients, customers, and other call center team
members based on trust and reliability
Understand and strive to meet or exceed call center metrics while providing
excellent and consistent customer service
Meet department productivity and quality standards
Strive for first call
resolution and take true ownership of customer needs and issues
Communicate and follow instructions for one call
customer resolution
Deliver amazing customer service through effective and timely resolution of various customer
inquiries and concerns
Take an active role in educating customers about our clients products and services.
Independent Driver
Mustang Delivery
03.2017 - 11.2023
Upheld company presentation and service standards to maintain positive company image with customers.
Updated
logs, delivery paperwork, and required forms with accuracy
Loaded, secured, and checked product prior to leaving
distribution centers
Interacted positively with customers during deliveries and when handling any problems
Addressed customer complaints, proactively seeking resolution to ensure repeat business.
Safely transported
dangerous goods by complying with the applicable safety standards
Verified completeness and accuracy of delivery
manifests to minimize errors.
Detailer
CarMax
12.2014 - 11.2023
Dent repair, touch-up painting, striping
And tinting windows
Operated and maintained high-pressure water hoses,
steam cleaners, and chemical cleaning tanks
Checked individual parts for cleanliness, damage and issues with
operating standards that could harm users or cause environmental problems
Carefully mixed, handled and used
hazardous chemical solutions such as abrasives to complete skilled cleaning work.
Boiler Maker Helper
Heat and Power Boiler Service, Inc
08.2014 - 11.2023
Conveys tools, equipment, and parts to work area by hand or using hand-trucks
Cleans boilers and tanks, using
scrapers and steam or water hoses
Holds parts for Boilermaker to fit, clamp, or weld parts in specified alignment
Bolts or unbolts assemblies, using hand tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and prying bars
Removed trash and
recyclables from work areas and disposed of according to proper procedures
Abided by all safety standards and OSHA
regulations in warehouse environment
Collected and disposed of excess stock, defective items or obsolete materials
Organized work areas to reduce errors and support efficiency.
Dispatcher Campus Guard
Louisiana State University
08.2004 - 11.2023
Dispatches tow trucks to remove illegally parked vehicles
Addressed and resolved campus complaints and account
issues or escalated to management
Received incoming calls, accessed campus personnel account information, and
provided accurate and updated answers to all inquiries
Assisted with training and support for new dispatch members
Maintained grace and efficiency in fast-paced high call-volume environment with very detailed expectations
Followed
escalation procedures to facilitate resolution for complex support issues
Interviewed campus visitors and callers to
assess needs and entered all call information into account management system
Responded to campus personnel
according to department guidelines
Updated accounts with customers' current personal information
Kept records of
visitor interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, comments, and actions taken
Performed administrative support functions such as processing payments and reconciling accounts
Collected payment
for customer purchases and visitor fees
Check identification of persons who enter facilities or grounds
Monitor for
signs of disturbances.
Education
None - Health Sciences
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX
High School Diploma -
Zachary High School
Zachary
05.2003
Skills
Multi-line telephone operations, Call center procedures, Conflict resolution, Customer service, Problem resolution
Product knowledge, Data entry, Customer consulting