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HOPE L. WALTON

Carriere,MS

Summary

Action-oriented professional with a proven track record in managing multiple projects simultaneously while utilizing excellent organizational/critical thinking skills and good judgment. Effective in managing projects and implementing administrative policies that streamline procedures and deliver bottom line results. Professional appearance and disposition. Conducted business adhering to PPE guidelines and health regulations. Strengths include: Strategic Sales Planning & Optimization Market Analysis & Tracking Automate workflow Multi-department inventory control Article Writing & Editing Business Development Team Building, Mentoring & Coaching Develop & organize training seminars Training development Customer Service & Satisfaction Experienced Customer Service Representative with 2 1/2 years of experience working in busy, fast-paced call center. Committed to providing prompt, quick and accurate service to large volume of incoming calls. Professional Call Center Customer Service Representative committed to providing courteous, prompt, detailed and accurate support. Experience managing outbound and inbound calls and handling emergency issues with patience and tact.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Call Center Customer Service Representative

ALORICA INC
03.2021 - Current
  • Answered incoming calls from customers
  • Processed payments
  • Issued orders for stop and start of services
  • Resolved customer concerns and issues
  • Discuss high bill and complaints
  • Create installment plans
  • Work as SME (Subject Matter Expert)
  • Assist with on the job training for new hires
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Multiple other tasks as needed.

Enumerator/Supervisor

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Active/up-to-date Security Clearance
  • Directly supervise 10-15 census field enumerators in 40 counties
  • Provide group and individual training, monitor daily assignments, and provide advice and guidance to subordinate staff
  • Maintain effective public relations with the community within the office boundaries, such as the local news media, community leaders and organizations, and local government officials
  • Establish an effective working relationship with traditionally hard to enumerate populations or with specific populations indigenous to the area within the office boundaries responsible for, including those with unique cultural community, religious, or other characteristics
  • Assure specific levels of quality and progress of field operations are being met through analysis of various computer-generated reports and observation
  • Review and analyze cost, quality, and progress reports to ensure operations are conducted within prescribed time/allocations and quality and cost-efficient standards
  • Manage and lead multiple operations in tri-state area
  • Trained fieldworkers for multiple different operations
  • Walked door to door and collected demographic information.
  • Assisted people in filling out surveys with complete and accurate information.
  • Executed follow up visits to houses to resolve survey issues or obtain additional information, expressing appreciation for participation and regret for inconvenience.
  • Traveled door-to-door in assigned communities and requested participation in census interview, clearly explaining process and purpose.
  • Addressed non-responsive initial interviewees by conducting follow-up calls or in-person visits to promote census importance and rights of participation.
  • Double checked information on survey forms.

Server/Cashier

LA PINES CAFé, COPELAND’S OF NEW ORLEANS
03.2017 - 01.2018
  • Hospitality & Customer relations industry – Slidell, LA
  • Accounting reports, Prepare bank deposits
  • Food and Beverage Inventory control and delivery
  • Customer satisfaction & retention
  • Inspection preparedness, maintain safety standards and follow regulations, FDA regulatory agency codes
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

Insurance Producer

US Health Advisors
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Life, health, and accidental insurance sales
  • Extensive knowledge of insurance agency operations
  • Marketing & Sales of insurance products
  • Prospecting strategies and business development
  • Customer service & retention
  • Cross selling of multiple product types
  • Provided detailed information about company insurance products.
  • Set up policies and completed all documentation.
  • Adhered to all regulations for insurance sales.
  • Worked in high-volume, competitive sales environment.
  • Provided information on features, policies and relative advantages to promote insurance packages.
  • Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Monitored changes in insurance industry to stay compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
  • Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.
  • Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage.
  • Prepared and reviewed insurance applications to verify compliance with regulations.

Instant

Care / Louisiana Heart Hospital
01.2008 - 09.2015
  • Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
  • Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
  • Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
  • Multiple other tasks as needed.

Department Secretary

Saint Francis Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Managed reception area, answered telephone calls and received packages.
  • Received, sorted and distributed correspondence to staff members.
  • Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.

Education

Business Principles

Pearl River Central High School, Carriere, MS
05.1982

Pearl River Community College, Poplarville, MS

Skills

  • Computer Skills & Licensing
  • Microsoft Office, EClinicalworks EMR, AthenaHealth EMR, Kronos Payroll, Medtron medical software, Multi-state health/life insurance producer licensing, Accounts receivable & Accounts payable
  • Correcting Discrepancies
  • Corporate Policies and Procedures
  • Goals and Performance
  • Setting Up Files
  • Document Conversion
  • Carrier Relations
  • Online Chat
  • Purchase Needs Determination
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Investigate Claims
  • Document and Records Management
  • Call Controlling
  • Policy and Procedure Adherence
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Training and Development
  • Documenting Calls
  • Microsoft Office
  • Efficient Data Entry
  • Clerical Support
  • Administrative and Office Support
  • Customer Support
  • Billing Adjustments and Refunds
  • Directing Calls
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Keyboarding
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Call Center Operations
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Quality Assurance Evaluation
  • Good Judgment
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • POS Systems and Ordering Platforms
  • Scripted Calls
  • Patient Profiles
  • Managing Phone Systems
  • Monetary Transactions
  • Good Listening Skills
  • Customer Data Confidentiality
  • Process Transactions

Timeline

Call Center Customer Service Representative - ALORICA INC
03.2021 - Current
Enumerator/Supervisor - U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
01.2019 - 01.2021
Server/Cashier - LA PINES CAFé, COPELAND’S OF NEW ORLEANS
03.2017 - 01.2018
Insurance Producer - US Health Advisors
01.2016 - 03.2017
Instant - Care / Louisiana Heart Hospital
01.2008 - 09.2015
Department Secretary - Saint Francis Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Pearl River Central High School - , Business Principles
Pearl River Community College - ,
HOPE L. WALTON