Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Intern

Kathleen Torkington

Stroudsburg,PA

Summary

A seasoned leader in operations and customer service, I excel in team leadership and complex problem-solving, honing these skills at Maximus Federal Services. My approach has significantly enhanced team performance and customer satisfaction, with a notable achievement in reducing employee turnover by fostering a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Work History

Manager of Contact Center Operations

Maximus Federal Services
  • Consistently displayed professionalism in interactions with dissatisfied customers.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Maximus Federal Services
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, driving continuous optimization of QA processes.
  • Ensured stakeholder satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication regarding project status updates and quality concerns.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of QA efforts into all stages of product development.
  • Reduced defect rates by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing effective corrective actions.
  • Monitored compliance with specific QA guidelines.

Supervisor of Operations

Maximus Federal Services
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Established clear expectations for team members, fostering a positive work environment through open communication and accountability.

Account Manager

Telerx
  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Actively participated in networking events within the industry, expanding professional connections and generating leads.
  • Improved overall team productivity by implementing best practices in organization and time management.
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.

Loan Supervisor

Sallie Mae Corporation
  • Collaborated with underwriters to evaluate loan applications and determine creditworthiness of applicants.
  • Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals.
  • Collaborated with other departments to promptly process loan applications.
  • Assisted customers in understanding loan terms and conditions to make informed decisions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services offered to customers.
  • Assisted clients in selecting appropriate loan products for their needs, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing client concerns and resolving issues as they arose during the lending process.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.

Technical Support Supervisor

T-Mobile
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment focused on teamwork, open communication, and ongoing skill development.
  • Managed escalated customer complaints, resulting in swift resolutions and strengthened client relationships.
  • Ensured customer data was protected by following strict security protocols and promoting compliance within the team.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving complex technical issues promptly and efficiently.
  • Monitored team performance and facilitated the necessary training programs to help maintain a high level of competence among support staff.
  • Devised strategies that allowed an increase in first-call resolution rates by empowering representatives with additional problem-solving tools.
  • Improved customer retention rates by consistently delivering prompt and effective technical assistance tailored to individual needs.

Supervisor of Operations

Verizon
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Established clear expectations for team members, fostering a positive work environment through open communication and accountability.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards in daily operations.

Education

Regents Diploma - High School

Loyola School
New York, NY

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff management
  • Goal setting
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Relationship building
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Performance management

Timeline

Manager of Contact Center Operations

Maximus Federal Services

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Maximus Federal Services

Supervisor of Operations

Maximus Federal Services

Account Manager

Telerx

Loan Supervisor

Sallie Mae Corporation

Technical Support Supervisor

T-Mobile

Supervisor of Operations

Verizon

Regents Diploma - High School

Loyola School
Kathleen Torkington