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Work History
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Intern

Essence Patterson

Winnsboro,SC

Summary

Energetic and optimistic customer service representative with over 3 years of professional experience assisting customers in solving complex issues. One of things I value most in life is helping people and make sure their needs are met. I have always been interested in working my way up into the customer service field so that I can have a stronger impact on Customer Service skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Pruitt Health Hospice
Ridgeway, SC
02.2019 - 03.2024
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
  • Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.

Customer Service Representative

Iqor
Charlotte, NC
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Resolved customer complaints and concerns in a timely manner.
  • Responded to member questions regarding plan benefits and provisions.
  • Handled new enrollments by entering customers' data and reviewing information.
  • Improved product knowledge on continuous basis to provide optimal service and achieve sales quotas.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries about coverage options, claims status, and other related topics.
  • Processed enrollments for new Medicare members according to established procedures and guidelines.

Customer Service Representative

Maximus Federal Services
Blythewood, SC
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Enhanced productivity and customer service levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.

Cashier/Key Holder

Dollar General Market
Great Falls, SC
06.2016 - 09.2018
  • Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
  • Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Reconciled transactions at end of shift using appropriate forms and reports to verify accuracy of transactions.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.

Education

Great Falls High School
Great Falls, SC
05-2016

Skills

  • Meeting Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Calendar Management
  • Mail Handling
  • Data Collection
  • Data Entry
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Customer Service Rep
  • Management
  • Task priortization

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Iqor
10.2021 - 12.2023

Customer Service Representative

Maximus Federal Services
03.2020 - 09.2021

Administrative Assistant

Pruitt Health Hospice
02.2019 - 03.2024

Cashier/Key Holder

Dollar General Market
06.2016 - 09.2018

Great Falls High School
Essence Patterson