Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options.
Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess/ Server
Red Lobster
05.2011
Oversaw all phases of training new hire employees on how to be a host/hostess
Meet, greet and escort all guests to their seats as well as take drink orders.
Server
Red Robin
04.2015 - 03.2016
Provided excellent customer service once guests were seated
Attempted to up-sell food and beverage items
Delivered food items to tables in a professional and timely manner
Provided customers with checks as well as take payments.
Fraud Claims Analyst
Bank of America
08.2014 - 02.2015
Received inbound calls regarding complaints for fraudulent debit card transactions and created a claim for customers
Ensured that customers complaints were handled in a timely manner
De-escalated the issue at my level using several online systems
Navigated through all systems showing account information, personal information, and answer questions on other screens to start the claims process for customers ensuring that the claim was to be handled correctly
Coordinated locations for customers correspondence to be sent
Handled all situations respectfully and within the strict guidelines given by the Bank of America standards.
Server/bartender
Times 3
11.2012 - 07.2014
Greet all guests at their tables in a timely manner
Check all identification if necessary to verify age requirements to purchase any alcoholic beverages
Provide a list of drink items as well as make any drink orders
Train as well as assist new staff members with computer usage and customer service tips
Ask/Tell customers to leave if they become too loud and obnoxious
Close and lock the Bar once all customers have vacated ready and prepared for staff to work the next day shift.
Auto Claims Specialist Tier 2
Farmers Insurance
05.2020 - 01.2022
Reduced claims processing time by implementing efficient analytical techniques and strategies.
Assisted clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their claim, from initial filing to final settlement or denial determination.
Visited customer locations to evaluate damage and provided cost estimates for remediation.
Managed high-volume caseloads, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely completion of all claims.
Demonstrated a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing claim documentation for approval or denial decisions.
Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
Determined liability outlined in coverage and assessed documentation such from police and witnesses to understand damages incurred.
Maintained strict confidentiality with all personal data as per company guidelines.
Server/ Bartender/Manager
Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant
08.2016 - 02.2023
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
Retention/ Sales
Cox Communications
10.2023 - Current
Take inbound calls of customers attempting to gain discounts or disconnect services
Provide education in how services are beneficial as well as how they work as an attempt to retain them
Provide discounted rates as a technique of retention
Upsell products within discounted rates to add value to the customers services
Education
High School Diploma -
Willow Canyon High School
Skills
Product and service knowledge
Critical Thinking
Staff Training
Billing Adjustments and Refunds
Product Promotion
Account Updates
Computer Proficiency
Product Sales
Service Upselling
Calm Under Pressure
Sales expertise
Problem Resolution
Awards
Bank of America- Customer Experience Champion- received perfect quality scores for the month of December.