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Katheryn Claflin

Berwyn,IL

Summary

Dynamic professional with experience at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center, adept at managing confidential information and emergency calls. Proven ability in multi-line telephone operation and exceptional customer service skills. Recognized for enhancing communication efficiency and ensuring seamless call routing in high-pressure environments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Switchboard Operator

St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
Decatur, IL
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Answered and transferred incoming calls to appropriate departments, personnel or outside lines.
  • Routed emergency calls to the appropriate department or personnel.
  • Operated multi-line telephone system to answer incoming calls, determine purpose of callers, and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department.
  • Alerted staff of emergency information and general announcements using PA system.
  • Operated telephone switchboard to provide information, take messages and forward calls.

Materials Specialist

Caterpillar
Decatur, IL
07.1994 - 07.2023
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability for production needs.
  • Conducted cycle counts to verify accuracy of inventory data.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and dollies.
  • Sorted products and materials into predetermined sequences for display, packing, shipping and storage.
  • Transported materials to processing and shipping using conveyors, pumps and hand trucks.

Education

Associate of Arts - Office Technology

Lincoln College
Lincoln, Illinois, IL

Skills

  • Telephone operation and call routing
  • Emergency call handling
  • Confidential information management
  • Public address system operation
  • Customer service
  • Multi-line telephone operation

Accomplishments

  • Member of Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor society

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Switchboard Operator

St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
03.2024 - 04.2025

Materials Specialist

Caterpillar
07.1994 - 07.2023

Associate of Arts - Office Technology

Lincoln College