Personable and dedicated customer service representative with extensive experience in industry. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skill in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Referral Representative
BMG- Physician Referral Center
Collierville
10.2022 - Current
Review all incoming referrals and schedule appointments for various practices and specialties
Communicates referral information and confirmation with patients and referring physician/office staff
Maintains strong working relationships with internal and external customers by providing service assistance and open communication
Review and submit all medical records related to referral appointments as requested by physicians
Completes assigned goals
Coordinates and facilitates business functions in support of physician services and referral development department to include: processing patient referrals accurately and efficiently through data entry and with established productivity guidelines and tools; generation of reports, communication and follow up with physician office staff and patients, problem resolution and service recovery.
Patient Care Advocate
Cigna Healthcare/Accerdo
Olive Branch
11.2013 - 12.2020
Developed rapport to create trusting relationship with patients
Monitored progress and documented patient accounts to keep updated
Handle inbound and outbound calls from members, provided and insurance companies
Handling average of 80-90 calls daily
Assisted with helping patients understand their insurance regarding pharmacy benefits
Deliveries scheduled to patient's home and doctor office.
Senior Customer Service Representative/RTL
Cigna Healthcare/Accredo
Memphis
12.2020 - 10.2020
Processed, scheduled and executed orders for new and established patients
Researched and rapidly resolved client conflicts to maintain key accounts
Engaged with patients over phone to answer questions and address complaints
Followed up with patients regularly via phone to obtain payments and schedule deliveries
Watched flagged patients accounts to monitor ongoing issues and deploy newfound solutions for outstanding concerns
Listened closely to problems and issues described to determine best solution for my patients.
Technical Support Representative
Hunter Fan Company
Cordova
05.2013 - 10.2013
Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to technical issues with ceiling fans
Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers
Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues
Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests
Submitted service tickets for equipment maintenance requests
Managed over 50 customer calls per day regarding installation and technical support needs.
Commtech
Comcast
Memphis
03.2010 - 03.2013
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently to port phone numbers
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to port phone services from current carrier to Comcast
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
Fluent in all aspects of commercial and residential installations
Communicated with other carriers to process port overs and dispatch techs
Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
Customer Account Executive
Comcast
Memphis
11.2006 - 03.2010
Handled inbound calls in call center environment, averaging 80-100 calls daily
Built rapport with customers and maintained loyalty by providing fast, knowledgeable service
Promoted and upsold product services for TV, Internet and Telephone
Contributed long-term sales strategy ideas to team to promote continuing business success
Evaluated customers' potential needs to make appropriate recommendations
Attained deep and thorough knowledge of company's products and solutions to help accomplish mutual success and partnership between buyer and seller
Corrected error and discrepancies on customer's accounts.
Client Service Advisor
Hewitt Associates
Memphis
01.2003 - 04.2006
Handled over 50 calls daily from International Paper employees
Maintained and established accurate record-keeping with proactive attention to client information updates
Coordinated with other departments to resolve issues and boost client satisfaction
Educated employees on healthcare, retirement, and other benefits
Provided accurate & timely response to routine inquiries from vendors, active and former employees
Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about employee benefits
Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Harrah's Entertainment
Memphis
01.2000 - 02.2003
Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards
Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies
Monitored and reviewed employee calls monthly
Providing supervisor with feedback for coaching and missed opportunities for improvement
Created and implemented new call monitoring form will call quality team.
Customer Service Representative
Harrah's Entertainment
Memphis
11.1997 - 01.2000
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
Answered inbound customer telephone calls promptly regarding special events, invitation only events, tournaments, and concerts
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times
Offered assistance to customers, paying attention to special requests for events and hotel reservations
Knowledgeable of casino gaming program and evaluating guest level play.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kirby High School
Memphis, TN
05.1991
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN
Some College (No Degree) -
Sophia Learning
true
Skills
Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
Upselling Products and Services
Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
Upbeat and Positive Personality
Issue and Complaint Resolution
Appointment Booking
Calm and Professional Under Pressure
Efficient and Detail-Oriented
Administrative and Office Support
Professional Telephone Etiquette
High-Volume Environments
Healthcare regulations
Medical Records Management
Patient Care
Test results explanation
Patient histories
Patient Assessments
Insurance Requirements
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Referral Representative
BMG- Physician Referral Center
10.2022 - Current
Senior Customer Service Representative/RTL
Cigna Healthcare/Accredo
12.2020 - 10.2020
Patient Care Advocate
Cigna Healthcare/Accerdo
11.2013 - 12.2020
Technical Support Representative
Hunter Fan Company
05.2013 - 10.2013
Commtech
Comcast
03.2010 - 03.2013
Customer Account Executive
Comcast
11.2006 - 03.2010
Client Service Advisor
Hewitt Associates
01.2003 - 04.2006
Quality Assurance Specialist
Harrah's Entertainment
01.2000 - 02.2003
Customer Service Representative
Harrah's Entertainment
11.1997 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Kirby High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
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