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KAREN GAMOKE

La Crescent Animal Care
La Crosse,WI
46
years of professional experience

Results-driven professional with over 10 years of experience in customer service and administrative roles. Demonstrated ability to manage financial transactions and maintain accurate client records, contributing to seamless operations in fast-paced environments.

Work History

Veterinary Customer Service Representative

10 Years 3 Months
La Crescent Animal Care | 05.2016 - Current

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  • Scheduled appointments and maintained accurate client records using Avimark software to streamline clinic operations.
  • Delivered prompt, friendly customer service to enhance visitor experience and foster client relationships.
  • Process appointment scheduling, maintaining accurate client records using Avimark software.
  • Process payments and handle financial transactions and end of day bank deposits.
  • Managed a multi-line phone system and resolved customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Basic knowledge of veterinary terminology, products and medications and animal behavior and health.

Patient Service Representative

1 Year 9 Months
Aspen Dental | 04.2013 - 01.2015
  • Coordinated insurance verifications and updated patients' insurance benefits.
  • Responsible for the coordination of the daily administrative duties in a fast paced, highly interactive dental office.
  • Create and maintain patients' accounts and charts.
  • Greet and check in patients, collect and post payments, schedule and confirm appointments while answering multiple phone lines.
  • Balance nightly deposits and run end of day reports.

Customer Service Representative

2 Years 9 Months
Sprint | 09.2008 - 06.2011
  • Resolved customer inquiries through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Areas of expertise include knowledge of services, products, and pricing; Billing and account changes,selling new or additional products and services to meet customer needs;determining the status of replacement orders, returns, repairs and delivery schedules.

Treasurer

4 Years 5 Months
Masonry Concrete Builders | 01.2000 - 06.2004
  • Managed accounts receivable, valued up to $500 thousand yearly, utilizing Peachtree Accounting Software.

Credit Specialist

7 Years 7 Months
Norplex/Oak | 06.1980 - 01.1988
  • Analyzed credit reports to assess risk and recommend approval for credit applications.
  • Responsible for management of 1000 corporate account portfolios with individual lines of credit up to $1 million; maintained and collected accounts via telephone contact and periodic company visits.
  • Collaborated with sales team to achieve revenue targets while maintaining credit risk within acceptable limits.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Community Service

College of St Benedict | St. Joseph, MN

No Degree - Pre MBA/MBA

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse | La Crosse, WI

30 undergraduate credits/3 graduate credits

Skills

Proven accounting skills
Computer proficiency
Interpersonal communication
Stress management
Organizational management
Self-motivated

Timeline

Veterinary Customer Service Representative

La Crescent Animal Care
05.2016 - CurrentRead More

Patient Service Representative

Aspen Dental
04.2013 - 01.2015Read More

Customer Service Representative

Sprint
09.2008 - 06.2011Read More

Treasurer

Masonry Concrete Builders
01.2000 - 06.2004Read More

Credit Specialist

Norplex/Oak
06.1980 - 01.1988Read More

College of St Benedict

Bachelor of Arts from Community Service
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University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

No Degree from Pre MBA/MBA
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KAREN GAMOKE