Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Character References
Timeline
GRACE V. CALICDAN

GRACE V. CALICDAN

15675 Milan Lane Unit A308 Morgan Hill,CA

Summary

Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder.

Banking professional with substantial experience in financial services and customer relationship management. Recognized for delivering reliable results through effective problem-solving and process optimization. Values teamwork and adapts to evolving client needs while exhibiting expertise in risk assessment and account management.

Customer-focused Inbound Call Center Representative with verbal communication and active listening skills. Achieves set goals by aggressively cross-selling and referring customers to services and sales campaigns. Experienced in processing complex transactions and performing extensive research to resolve customer inquiries.

Work History

Private Duty Caregiver

Jonita S Chez
Los Gatos, CA
01 2017 - Current

-Coordinate medical and dental appointments, accompanying patient as needed

-Provide companionship and emotional support

-Assist patient with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), encompassing personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, walking, and eating.

Patient Care Assistant

ProHealth Home Care Inc
2700 Zanker Rd # 180, San Jose, CA 95134
01 2017 - Current
  • Received an assignment from the agency to provide support to patients requiring assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Has been assigned to various homes or facilities to offer sitting services for elderly patients

Caregiver

Home Helpers of Santa Clara Valley
1155 Meridian Ave, Ste 110, San Jose, CA 95125
01 2020 - 01 2023

To enhance the quality of life for our community's ill and aging members, I was assigned by the agency to offer the following services:

-Personal Care

-Companion Care

-Alzheimer's and

-Dementia Care

-Recuperative Care

-Respite Care

Caregiver

Pearl In HomeCare
24301 Southland Dr #462, Hayward, CA 94545
01 2014 - 01 2018
  • I am receiving assignments from the agency to deliver outstanding assistance and compassion, one patient at a time. Has been assigned to various homes or facilities to provide sitting services for elderly patients.

Caregiver

Ally Home Care and Medical Staffing
4633 Old Ironsides Dr #270, Santa Clara, CA 95054
01 2013 - 01 2017
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.

Technical Support, AT&T USA Account

VXI Global Holdings
Philippines
01 2012 - 01 2013
  • Handled USA AT&T Accounts; Billing, Disputes, Troubleshooting, Sales, Application Processing
  • Established a strong rapport with clients, leading to increased referrals and repeat business due to exceptional technical support services.

Former Technical Support - Team Leader

Zephyr Communications Corporation
Philippines
01 2010 - 01 2012
  • Handled Technical Support Agents; troubleshooting Customer’s GPS Navigations based in the USA; Sales, Billing, Technical Support, Agent's Performance Evaluation, Listening to Agent's call for Quality Assurance
  • Led weekly meetings to discuss ongoing challenges, fostering open communication within the team.
  • Reduced client complaints with proactive identification of recurring technical problems and implementing long-term fixes.
  • Designed user-friendly documentation for customers, simplifying self-help resources and reducing inbound support requests.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing technical issues and providing effective solutions.
  • Managed workload distribution among team members, ensuring timely response to high-priority tickets.
  • Developed comprehensive troubleshooting guides for faster issue resolution and enhanced team efficiency.
  • Developed customized training programs to address unique team skill gaps, increasing overall technical competency and enhancing service quality.
  • Streamlined team workflow for increased productivity through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
  • Streamlined team workflow for increased productivity through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
  • Built a positive work environment emphasizing teamwork and recognition of individual achievements.
  • Established performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement, driving continuous enhancement in service delivery.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in product performance, working closely with development teams to address concerns.
  • Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.

Analyst, GPS Navigator Technical Support Agent

Amberbase Solutions Inc
Eastwood. Pasig City Philippines
01 2009 - 01 2010
  • First to handle Telenav GPS, , troubleshooting, assisting Clients from the USA with their complaints and their Navigations; Other US based Clients like Viagra

Customer Service Officer

Epixtar Philippines IT Enabled Services
Eastwood, Pasig City Philippines
01 2007 - 01 2009
  • In-charge with COMPU CREDIT Cards’ Billing, Disputes and Customer Service),
  • HTMi or Hinduja (Handled US based customers with their CHEVRON accounts (2006-2007)

Former Customer Service Officer

SUN Cellular Telecommunications
02 2004 - 11 2006
  • Philippine based Customer’s billing, troubleshooting of their cellphones having SunCel carrier

Customer Service Representative

Allied Banking Corporation, National Bank, SSS Pension and SDB
Ayala Ave, Makati City Philippines
09 1991 - 02 2004
  • (Frontliner at the Bank’s Cash Department, Main Branch, handled New Accounts, Local and Foreign Remittances, Foreign Exchange, Tellering, Bookkeeping, Distributing/Clearing Section)
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
  • Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
  • Supported month-end closing activities, such as reconciling bank statements and adjusting journal entries, for accurate financial reporting purposes.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Managed invoices, payments and deposits, maintaining accurate expenditure records.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by accurately processing remittance transactions in a timely manner.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Miriam College (formerly Maryknoll College), Our Lady of Perpetual Succor School
1991

High School Graduate -

Our Lady of Perpetual Succor School
1987

Middle School Graduate -

Parents’ Cooperative School
1984

Skills

  • Compassion, empathy, patience, kindness and respect An Understanding of different clients' needs Communication skills necessary to interact with a variety of clients and their families Ability to effectively manage the demands of the job
  • Results-driven Banking professional with 13 years of experience at Allied Banking Corporation (now Philippine National Bank), where I leveraged exceptional communication skills and knowledge of banking regulations to deliver seamless customer service

Character References

REFERENCES:

  • Jonita S. Chez - Employer from 2014-present

17555 Mireval Road Los Gatos CA 95030 1408-354-1766

  • Myra Corazon C. Ferrer,RN/Case Manager

Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center 250 Hospital Parkway, San Jose, CA 95119 1408-887-0721

  • Pearl Avancena, CEO

Pearl In Home Care and Services, INC 24301 Southland Drive #462 Hayward, CA 94545

1510-782-6436

  • Yvonne Matteroli, Regional Director

ProHealth Home Care Inc. 2700 Zanker Rd #180 San Jose, CA 95134 1407-813-4531

Timeline

Private Duty Caregiver - Jonita S Chez
01 2017 - Current
Patient Care Assistant - ProHealth Home Care Inc
01 2017 - Current
Caregiver - Home Helpers of Santa Clara Valley
01 2020 - 01 2023
Caregiver - Pearl In HomeCare
01 2014 - 01 2018
Caregiver - Ally Home Care and Medical Staffing
01 2013 - 01 2017
Technical Support, AT&T USA Account - VXI Global Holdings
01 2012 - 01 2013
Former Technical Support - Team Leader - Zephyr Communications Corporation
01 2010 - 01 2012
Analyst, GPS Navigator Technical Support Agent - Amberbase Solutions Inc
01 2009 - 01 2010
Customer Service Officer - Epixtar Philippines IT Enabled Services
01 2007 - 01 2009
Former Customer Service Officer - SUN Cellular Telecommunications
02 2004 - 11 2006
Customer Service Representative - Allied Banking Corporation, National Bank, SSS Pension and SDB
09 1991 - 02 2004
Miriam College (formerly Maryknoll College), Our Lady of Perpetual Succor School - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Our Lady of Perpetual Succor School - High School Graduate,
Parents’ Cooperative School - Middle School Graduate,
GRACE V. CALICDAN