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Garwin Richardson

WINTER HAVEN,FL

Summary

To be hired by a company where I can utilize my skills and experience, delivering professional and satisfying service to everyone that I may come into contact with. This includes my fellow colleagues and customers alike. Talented individual possessing extensive experience delivering exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Proven track record of reducing customer churn and increasing customer satisfaction. A passionate customer advocate and passionate team player. Customer-focused professional with proven track record of exceeding customer expectations and providing exceptional service. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to quickly develop rapport with customers and resolve complex service issues. Skilled in using CRM and help desk software to effectively manage customer accounts, troubleshoot technical issues, and resolve escalated customer complaints.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Care Representative/Interim Supervisor

CVS Health
06.2021 - Current
  • Assisting our members with new prescription and refill request, submitting ticket request to initiate prior authorizations, identifying HDHP (High Deductible Health Plans) accounts and assisting members accordingly
  • Educating members about their plan structure (deductible, initial copay, gap etc)
  • Providing accurate information by using my resources and navigating between multiple screens (2 monitors)
  • Assisting Supervisor with conducting monthly team meetings, impact coaching's and sending slides to keep team informed
  • Ensuring that all accounts are fully HIPPA verified before assisting our members
  • Assisting local pharmacies with claim reversals.

Interim Supervisor; May 2024 to present;

Reviewing monthly audit reports to target any outliers and providing guidance on how to improve performance, sending calls for coaching in Verint in order to improve the member experience. Conducting monthly 1 on 1's and team meetings, using these two settings to "drill down" on individual and team opportunities, and to go over career mapping. Monitor daily attendance and send communication to team members who might be approaching 5 points, educating them of the next possible step. Ensure achievements are highlighted through company emails, teams chats and "Heart At Work" recognitions.

DEO CALL CENTER AGENT

KFORCE
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assisting claimants with their applications, requesting benefit payments on behalf of claimants, responsible for recording and handling very sensitive information.

CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE/ LTL RECEIVER

Lowe's
12.2015 - 06.2018
  • Assisting customers on the Sales floor, offloading trucks with the forklift, scanning in products and ensuring product receive matches all invoices.

STONE ASSOCIATE

Floor & Décor
01.2016
  • Assisting customers with choosing colors, designs and determine how much material is needed base on measurement provided by customers.

COOK

Popeyes
08.2014
  • Cooking various foods while ensuring all food safety standards are being followed.

PAINTING CONTRACTOR

DKZ Painting
05.2010 - 06.2014
  • Self-employed painting commercial and residential buildings.

1ST COOK

Buccaneer Hotel
02.2012 - 07.2013
  • Prepping for the Executive Chef for dinner service and cooking all fry foods.

LINE COOK

Deep End Bar & Grill
11.2006 - 04.2010
  • Cooking food to order.

LINE COOK

Fort Christian Brew Pub
11.2006
  • Cooking food to order base on customer's request.

SALES ASSOCIATE/CALL CENTER AGENT

Cable & Wireless
05.2001 - 08.2005
  • Promoting and selling beepers, troubleshooting cell phones via the call center.

CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER/PERSONAL BANKER

Barclays Bank Plc
10.1994 - 05.2001
  • Opening accounts, cashing checks and processing loans under $50k.

Education

High School Diploma in General Studies -

Albena Lake Hodge High School
Anguilla
06.1994

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Customer Assistance
  • Cash Handling Accuracy
  • Attention to Detail Focus
  • Active listening techniques
  • Time management mastery
  • Friendly and Helpful

Timeline

Customer Care Representative/Interim Supervisor

CVS Health
06.2021 - Current

DEO CALL CENTER AGENT

KFORCE
07.2020 - 05.2021

STONE ASSOCIATE

Floor & Décor
01.2016

CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE/ LTL RECEIVER

Lowe's
12.2015 - 06.2018

COOK

Popeyes
08.2014

1ST COOK

Buccaneer Hotel
02.2012 - 07.2013

PAINTING CONTRACTOR

DKZ Painting
05.2010 - 06.2014

LINE COOK

Deep End Bar & Grill
11.2006 - 04.2010

LINE COOK

Fort Christian Brew Pub
11.2006

SALES ASSOCIATE/CALL CENTER AGENT

Cable & Wireless
05.2001 - 08.2005

CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER/PERSONAL BANKER

Barclays Bank Plc
10.1994 - 05.2001

High School Diploma in General Studies -

Albena Lake Hodge High School
Garwin Richardson