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Gladylix Martes-Cotto

Bergenfield,NJ
Gladylix Martes-Cotto

Summary

Adept at obtaining evidence and information regarding claims. Outstanding customer service skills. In-depth experience completing assigned claims promptly and accurately. Analytical and innovative with first-rate problem-solving abilities.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Internal Revenue Services, IRS

Customer Service Representative- Bilingual Spanish
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day.
  • 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.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.

NYC Board Of Education

Education/ Assistant Teacher
09.2013 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Managed a classroom of 23 students a year
  • Performed lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one- on-one or in small groups
  • Demonstrate positive reinforcement in youth’s behavior by performance consequences.
  • Provided early intervention assistance to struggling students.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships..

Princeton Disability Advocates

Case Manager / Manager
10.2016 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Maintain over 200 claims for Social Security Disability/ Supplemental Security Income
  • File applications, appeals for medical considerations by filing Notices of Disagreement and requesting Court Dates
  • Knowledge of medical and legal terminology used to explain to claimants different levels of claims
  • Work directly with Attorneys and Advocates who represent clients who are applying for SSI/SSD
  • Make claim determinations and manage on-going claims for assigned caseload of disability claims by obtaining medical records, completing questionnaires, and using case management resources
  • Communicate with claimants, employers, and medical professionals to gather information regarding application for, payment of, and ongoing management of disability benefits
  • Respond to written and telephone inquiries, including eligibility, approval/denial determinations, status and continuation or closure of benefits

Century 21 Department Store

Assistant Manager/ Key Holder/ Sales Associate
10.2010 - 09.2013

Job overview

  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Receiving and Displaying new merchandise throughout store on daily basis
  • Making weekly Deposit Bank Drops
  • Successfully manage to increase company’s Monthly sales by implementing new ideas to merchandise bought from owner.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.

Education

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ

Some College (No Degree) from Criminal Justice
09.2013

Skills

  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Critical Thinking
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Excellent Time Management Skills
  • Claims Assessments
  • Customer Relations
  • Active Listening
  • Case Management
  • Customer Experience
  • Excellent People Skills

Timeline

Customer Service Representative- Bilingual Spanish

Internal Revenue Services, IRS
05.2023 - Current

Case Manager / Manager

Princeton Disability Advocates
10.2016 - 01.2019

Education/ Assistant Teacher

NYC Board Of Education
09.2013 - 08.2022

Assistant Manager/ Key Holder/ Sales Associate

Century 21 Department Store
10.2010 - 09.2013

Bergen Community College

Some College (No Degree) from Criminal Justice
Gladylix Martes-Cotto