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KELLY HOWARD

Holliston,MA

Summary

Dynamic customer service professional with over 25 years of professional experience at Lifeline, and other various Administrative and Supervisor roles. Excelling in complaint handling and customer retention. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities, while simultaneously working with multiple computer screens.

Experienced in handling numerous projects at once, while also ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines, as well as a proven ability to collaborate with team members while also maintaining perfect attendance. Skilled in multiple computer systems, and dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and attention to detail.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

CUSTOMER SERVICE SENIOR SUPPORT

LIFELINE
03.2007 - 02.2025

March, 2007 – February, 2025

  • DATA ENTRY/PROGRAM SERVICES:

· Data Entry of customer orders & Confirmation of Emergency Services.

· Communicate with Emergency Services agencies via telephone

· Confirm Police, Fire, and Medical Response to specific areas

· Maintain Data base of updated emergency contact information

· Work Directly with Local & State Authorities to ensure response

· Assist Sales and Customer Service teams to clarify information.

  • RESPONSE CENTER:

· Ten years’ experience answering calls from vulnerable subscribers.

· Quickly assess the situation & determine immediate need when the subscriber activates the personal emergency response button.

· Utilize Internal and External Databases to obtain Responder and Emergency Assistance in a timely manner.

· Rapidly contact and send help to subscriber location

· Speak with Local and National Agencies, as well as Family Members, to coordinate Subscriber support.

· Follow up with Agencies, Dispatchers, and Families as needed.

  • CUSTOMER SERVICE:

· Senior Support to coordinate proper Protocols and ensure accurate information

· Speak with subscribers to ensure accurate subscription information

· Follow HIPPA Guidelines to determine subscriber & payer details

· Provide guidance and coaching to team members as needed

· Speak with Payers to ensure accurate Billing information

  • INSURANCE DEPARTMENT:

· Enroll new Lifeline subscribers for service based on Insurance Benefits

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing timely solutions.

· Assist Subscribers to gain access to Lifeline service through Insurance

· Speak Directly with Insurance Companies and Agencies to coordinate subscriber care

· Confirm Eligibility, Enroll Insurance Members, and explain Lifeline Services

· Update, Cancel, or Maintain Subscriptions based on Insurance Benefits

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Front Office Clerk

REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES
07.2004 - 05.2005
  • · Customer Service including Driver License Renewals and Auto Registrations
  • · Confirmed documentation of incoming and existing customers
  • · Updated State Database and communicated with National Authorities
  • · Administered testing and collected fees
  • · Resolved Guest issues promptly and effectively, demonstrating excellent customer service skills
  • · Coordinated with various State and Local Authorities to process applications
  • Processed approximately 40 Customers per day
  • Maintained a professional and welcoming atmosphere

Contract Employee

KELLY SERVICES PLACEMENT AGENCY
01.2003 - 07.2004

Long term Contract Assignments including Lifeline and the State of Massachusetts. Various Assignments including Administrative, Receptionist, Customer Service, and Clerical.

  • Self-Motivated, with a strong sense of personal Responsibility
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Managed approximately 25 incoming calls, emails, and communications per day

Education

Associate of Arts - English

DEAN COLLEGE
FRANKLIN, MA

Skills

  • Over ten years Call Center experience
  • Collaborating with State and Government Authorities
  • Escalation procedures
  • Complaint handling
  • Customer retention
  • Customer relationship management
  • Following Scripts
  • Inbound & Outbound Professional Phone Etiquette
  • COMPUTER SKILLS:
  • Salesforce (SFDC)
  • Mastermind
  • Anelto
  • WeCare
  • Microsoft Teams
  • One Note
  • Excel
  • ADP
  • OTHER SKILLS:
  • Events Committee Leader
  • Team Newsletter Editor
  • Team Lead
  • Proven Track Record of Perfect Attendance and Schedule Adherence
  • EDUCATION:
  • Dean College, Franklin Massachusetts
  • REFERENCES:
  • Available Upon Request

Timeline

CUSTOMER SERVICE SENIOR SUPPORT

LIFELINE
03.2007 - 02.2025

Front Office Clerk

REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES
07.2004 - 05.2005

Contract Employee

KELLY SERVICES PLACEMENT AGENCY
01.2003 - 07.2004

Associate of Arts - English

DEAN COLLEGE
KELLY HOWARD