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HERIC (ADRIAN) FARIA VARGAS

Lakeland

Summary

Leader with the capability to work in a team, expressing ideas with open exchange and with the skill of high quality of work, I am a goal oriented independent worker who is proactive in decision making. I am interested in professional improvement, lifelong learning and have a clear vision of my future. I have worked in a client focused customer service environment and I possess the skills and knowledge to share in a team based company.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Participant Services Agent (Data Entry)

PCS Retirement
12.2022 - Current
  • Email participants regarding their issues and inquiries.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Verified accuracy of computer system information by updating participant data.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • De-escalate and resolve customer complaints with punctual, polite and professional service.
  • Informed clients of policies and procedures.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively addressing concerns and fostering a positive experience throughout all interactions.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information on account balances.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and submitting online distribution requests, improving overall user experience.

Residential Retention Representative

Spectrum
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Inbound calls for clients that want to cancel
  • Sell cell phones and Apple TV’s
  • Disconnect services and cancel accounts
  • Schedule appointments for installs
  • Process account transfers between addresses

Participant Services Representative

MidAmerica
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Inbound calls for retirement HRA, 401(a), 457(b) and 403(b) accounts
  • Assist participants with their premium and medical reimbursements
  • Submit cases for discrepancies on Participant accounts
  • Send distribution forms to participants
  • Assist Participants to fill out claims and distributions requests for their funds
  • Advise participants of the proper documentation to submit for their claims
  • Provide account balances to participants
  • Advise participants of their distribution dates for their retirement accounts
  • Inform participants what they are eligible to get reimbursed for.

Customer Care Agent and Telesales Agent

DS Services
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Assist with logistical discrepancies
  • Organized billing inquiries
  • Open new accounts with new and existing customers
  • Maintain regular customer relations
  • Schedule and Reschedule deliveries for clients.

Credit Verification Representative and Supervisor

GC Services/Verizon Wireless
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Inbound calls for new services
  • Verify applicant identities
  • Provide customers and representatives with requested service information
  • Mediate escalations between customers and sales representatives
  • Prepare managers with tasks and fill in for absences
  • Coach and monitor agents
  • Conduct trainings and meetings

Education

High School Diploma -

Bartow High School

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Computer savvy
  • Excellent Customer Service skills
  • Adaptive team player
  • Prior supervisory
  • Problem-solving
  • Clear communication
  • Documenting information
  • Critical thinking

Languages

  • Spanish

  • English

  • Brazilian Portuguese

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working

Timeline

Participant Services Agent (Data Entry)

PCS Retirement
12.2022 - Current

Residential Retention Representative

Spectrum
05.2021 - 11.2021

Participant Services Representative

MidAmerica
09.2018 - 09.2020

Customer Care Agent and Telesales Agent

DS Services
01.2015 - 01.2018

Credit Verification Representative and Supervisor

GC Services/Verizon Wireless
01.2013 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Bartow High School