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JUSTYCE BARNES

Waco,Texas

Summary

Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

CA /Leasing Consultant

Pecan Ridge Apartments
07.2023 - Current
  • With 256 residents- Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local, and federal housing requirements.
  • Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions, and redirect concerns to close contracts.
  • Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
  • Distributed and followed up on tenant renewal notices.
  • Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
  • Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
  • Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.

Customer Service Representative

American Heart Association, Inc
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Efficiently providing assistance to doctor's, students, and instructors on locations in their area where CPR courses are available
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Provided each customer with exceptional service by listening to their concerns and answering their questions
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism and calmness with all personnel even in high-stress situations.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Customer Insurance Advocate

Blue Cross Blue Shield
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assisted insurance holders with finding potential providers for them to visit
  • Advised providers of members' behavioral health insurance benefits
  • Answered customer questions regarding deductibles.
  • Submitted prior authorization requests for behavioral health services
  • Assessed each caller's benefits to determine service needs and concerns
  • Conducted extensive research on all inquiries and concerns to ensure complete client satisfaction.

Customer Service Representative

Klarna
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Am responsible for resolving customer issues and making recommendations
  • Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management, and order calls
  • Kept customers happy by implementing forward-thinking strategies that focused on meeting their needs and resolving their concerns
  • Provided customers with accurate information regarding invoices , payments , and dispute statuses via phone and chat
  • Critical think and strong attention to detail in order to resolve customer account and access issues
  • Guided customers through navigating existing resources to encourage self-sufficiency.

Collection Specialist

Capital One/ IQor
10.2018 - 10.2020
  • Set up drafts and processed immediate payments after conducting thorough research and analysis of the account
  • Contacted clients who were behind on payments to set up payment plans and discuss restructuring options
  • Handled a high volume of inbound calls related to delinquent account reconciliation
  • Assisted with finding solutions for delinquency
  • Performed billing breakdowns to provide better understanding of charges on customers' bills
  • Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
  • Achieved performance goals on consistent basis.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers to foster timely payments and account resolution.
  • Collected on delinquent accounts to reduce overdue balances.
  • Negotiated payment plans with customers to prevent accounts from entering collections.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TX

High School Diploma -

La Vega High School
Waco, TX
06.2013

Skills

  • MS Office proficiency
  • Technical support
  • Complaint resolution
  • Computer proficient
  • CRM
  • Account management
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Collection Actions
  • Organized Mindset
  • Competitive Research
  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Building
  • Leasing and Sales
  • Cash Handling
  • Live Chat
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Social Media Management
  • Listening to customers, meeting productivity goals, and staying current on company offerings
  • Property Tours and Inspections

Timeline

CA /Leasing Consultant

Pecan Ridge Apartments
07.2023 - Current

Customer Service Representative

American Heart Association, Inc
11.2022 - 06.2023

Customer Insurance Advocate

Blue Cross Blue Shield
04.2022 - 11.2022

Customer Service Representative

Klarna
05.2021 - 04.2022

Collection Specialist

Capital One/ IQor
10.2018 - 10.2020

No Degree - General Studies

Paul Quinn College

High School Diploma -

La Vega High School
JUSTYCE BARNES