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Heather Washington

Heather Washington

Madison,WI

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in scheduling and customer service in healthcare and retail. Skilled in managing complex appointment systems, optimizing workflows, and enhancing patient care. Strong communicator with a proven track record in process improvement and team collaboration. Committed to delivering exceptional service and maintaining quality standards.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

Old Navy, Gap
Madison, WI
05.2024 - Current

-Greet and assist customers in locating merchandise and answering questions quickly and accurately
-Offer personalized styling and outfit suggestions, utilizing mannequins and displays for inspiration
-Promote loyalty by educating customers on loyalty programs and benefits
-Ensure a seamless customer experience through omnichannel services such as online orders and in-store pickups
-Support sales floor operations, fitting room assistance, checkout processes, and back-of-house tasks as needed
-Provide courteous and prompt service in response to customer and coworker requests
-Exchange and verify information to maintain smooth store operations

Patient Scheduling Coordinator

UW Health
Madison, WI
02.2024 - Current

-Manage scheduling for over 20 complex non-surgical procedures, ensuring optimal resource allocation and adherence to strict timelines
-Revise and update patient schedules as needed, communicating changes to relevant patients and personnel
-Coordinate multi-disciplinary scheduling for comprehensive clinics, successfully managing appointments for 40 different providers across various GI specialties on the same date, ensuring timely patient care
-Edit and verify scheduling information, ensuring accuracy in patient records and appointments
-Analyze scheduling reports to identify inefficiencies, initiating corrective actions that optimize resource allocation and improve overall scheduling workflow
-Proactively make 40+ outgoing calls weekly to confirm and schedule appointments
-Handled an average of 20+ incoming calls daily from patients and families, providing expert assistance with appointment scheduling and inquiries
-Collaborate closely with over 5+ clinical staff to streamline processes, ensuring patients receive appropriate care promptly

Restaurant Quality Senior Specialist - Remote

GrubHub
Chicago, IL
02.2020 - 02.2024

~Collaborate closely with upper management to develop corporate vision and roll out initiatives to meet our high standards of 100% Quality Assurance
~Participated in bi-weekly, Front Line Operations Quality Assurance Calibrations as a Subject Matter ~Expert and provided insight for the grading process and answered questions
~Remain calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffuse tense situations
~Utilize multiple tools to perform deep dives into customer's accounts to determine the best resolution
~Consistently and rapidly learning new lines of business while staying in compliance with our company policies and procedures
~Maintain up-to-date case documentation for future reference
~Quickly resolve over a dozen customer issues over the phone daily
~Contributed to the increase of the cost of poor quality savings from $40,000 to $50,000
~Work collaboratively with team members and internal stakeholders to present improvements to the overall process
~Mentor new and current employees on procedures and policies to maximize team performance

Sales Floor, Operations, and Omnichannel Associate

JCPenney
Madison, WI
04.2023 - 12.2023

-Proficient in balancing registers and processing various forms of payments, including cash, checks, and credit cards, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
-Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, fostering positive relationships with customers and colleagues
-Monitored Enterprise Fulfillment systems application, efficiently picked merchandise orders, and accurately acknowledged completion in the system, ensuring timely order processing
-Demonstrated consistent customer service behaviors, actively listening to customer issues and resolving problems calmly and agreeably, while fostering customer loyalty and satisfaction
-Partnered with team members to ensure seamless operations, encouraging a collaborative, cohesive, and productive work environment
-Oversaw and maintained fitting room and sales floor recovery processes, ensuring a clean and organized store environment

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

East-West University
Chicago, IL

Skills

Technical

  • G-Suite
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Epic Systems
  • WebEx
  • Zoom
  • Zendesk
  • Salesforce
  • Wiki
  • Asana
  • Cisco

Interpersonal

  • Flexible
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Quality assurance
  • Active listening
  • Feedback gathering
  • Training & Development
  • Process Improvement & Implementation
  • Team-building activities
  • Experience in leadership
  • Schedule Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Organizational Skills

Certification

  • Six Sigma - White Belt
  • Prep-U Leadership Program
  • RISE Program

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

Old Navy, Gap
05.2024 - Current

Patient Scheduling Coordinator

UW Health
02.2024 - Current

Sales Floor, Operations, and Omnichannel Associate

JCPenney
04.2023 - 12.2023

Restaurant Quality Senior Specialist - Remote

GrubHub
02.2020 - 02.2024

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

East-West University
Heather Washington