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