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France Santana Morel

West Haverstraw,NY

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Team player with exceptional listening and critical thinking skills. Personable personality that helps avoid call escalations.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Customer Service

Spectra Laboratories
09.2020 - Current
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures.
  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Researched and corrected customer concerns to promote company loyalty.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by adjusting employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Assisted customers with Spanish-language inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Lead User Service Analyst

Spectra Laboratories
07.2012 - Current
  • Perform all duties of User Service Analyst in Technical Support
  • Under the direction of the TS Manager/Supervisor, develop and implement plans to prioritize and resolve issues relative to our customer base
  • Document frequent re-occurring complaints and notify Customer Service Management team in order to create a Corrective Action Plan
  • Document and resolve customer, sales, and department workflow issues for all phases of Technical Support operations
  • Mentor and guide User Service Analyst as the first line support for questions and issues that arise during the day
  • Assist with the training needs of the User Service Analyst to assure complete understanding of all applications and workflows established in the department
  • Participate as an active leader in the Technical Support Staff Meetings
  • Attend Customer Service staff meetings to obtain information to share with Technical Support Staff
  • Participate in training and testing of new updates and applications for both internal and external use
  • Partner with the Process Development/Staff Educator to coordinate, recommend on going training classes assuring all staff complete their Annual Competency
  • Prioritize backup support for Specimen Research, Technical Support, and Customer Service when emergencies arise such as delayed results or a significant increase in incoming call volume
  • In the absence of the Manager, schedule coverage and/or back up coverage for the department
  • Act as a lead person for special projects between Technical Support and other departments within Spectra
  • Such as the Lab, IT, SR, CRT, Acct
  • And Compliance
  • Assist Manager to prepare and monitor monthly productivity reports and identify Customer related trends and recommend corrective actions to the management team
  • Assist with all the ISO related processes and procedures for Technical Support
  • Assure SOPs for Technical Support are current in Paradigm annually
  • Proactive Evaluate and recommend to management changes for increased efficiencies and enhancements of service to our customers
  • Assure customer concerns, issues and questions are addressed timely and professionally
  • Offer positive suggestions for performance improvement and efficiency within the department
  • Provide input as requested during interview and hiring of new employees
  • Participate in Management Saturday Coverage
  • Interact with IT programmers to explain software errors, gain their expertise to correct defects related to software or hardware
  • May train users on software and hardware off-site at clinical locations.

Tech Support / User Service Analyst

Spectra Laboratories
08.2006 - 07.2012
  • Assessed operational performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Supported supervisor and associated team members to maintain system functionality.
  • Created custom reports and visualizations to support decision-making processes.
  • Conducted data analysis to identify opportunities for streamlining client operations and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Receives telephone calls from users having problems using computer software and hardware or inquiring how to use the software and hardware provided by Spectra.
  • Talks to users to learn procedures followed and source of error.
  • Answer questions, applying knowledge of computer software and procedures.
  • Trained users on software and hardware off-site at their location.

Customer Service

Spectra Laboratories
05.2004 - 08.2006
  • Answered incoming calls and emails from current customers and asked open-ended questions to determine needs.
  • Developed lasting relationships with customers, which helped to bring in additional business opportunities.
  • Updated customer service database with new information, address changes and contact details.
  • Collaborated with customer service department to discuss new ways to alleviate service issues and computer errors.
  • Communicates information and acts as a resource for clients by telephone and fax. Gathers necessary information from clients to help in providing timely and accurate laboratory results (reports).
  • · Documents all calls into appropriate systems.
  • · Communicates with Sales and Clinical Support Reps about clients.
  • · Communicates with all departments to resolve client questions and problems in a timely manner.


Specimen Research

Spectra Laboratories
10.2001 - 05.2004
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
  • Trained and supervised junior staff in laboratory protocols.
  • Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
  • Assist with various projects as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Specimen Handling

Spectra Laboratories
11.1998 - 10.2001
  • Responsible for the preparation, setup, and processing of clinical samples to maintain the quality and production output necessary for laboratory testing.
  • Process incoming shipments of specimens, sort & open boxes, and inspect packaging.
  • Operating processing equipment and associate software, centrifuge, distributing samples for testing.
  • Scans tubes and verifies receipts, processes, add-on tests, and processes specimen conditions.
  • Retrieves specimens for add-on tests.
  • Disposes of blood samples and ice packs, archives tubes, resolves pending issues, and performs document imaging.

Specimen Handler

Medilabs
01.1996 - 01.1999

Data entry, scan and process blood specimens.

  • 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.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Handled customer service inquiries via telephone.
  • Handled data entry of send -out tests for Reference Labs.

Specimen Handler

Quest Diagnostics
01.1994 - 01.1996

Data entry, scan and process blood specimens.

Education

Computer Information Systems -

Ramapo College
Mahwah, NJ
01.2001

Computer Science -

SUNY Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY
01.1997

Skills

  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Project Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Delegation Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Technical Support
  • Fluent in Spanish

Languages

English
Spanish

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Lead Customer Service

Spectra Laboratories
09.2020 - Current

Lead User Service Analyst

Spectra Laboratories
07.2012 - Current

Tech Support / User Service Analyst

Spectra Laboratories
08.2006 - 07.2012

Customer Service

Spectra Laboratories
05.2004 - 08.2006

Specimen Research

Spectra Laboratories
10.2001 - 05.2004

Specimen Handling

Spectra Laboratories
11.1998 - 10.2001

Specimen Handler

Medilabs
01.1996 - 01.1999

Specimen Handler

Quest Diagnostics
01.1994 - 01.1996

Computer Information Systems -

Ramapo College

Computer Science -

SUNY Rockland Community College
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