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Kennedy Eiland

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

A goal oriented, results driven professional with a purpose and goal to be a part of an establishment that will allow customer service skills to be beneficial and supportive to all that need assistance; also allowing the opportunity to cultivate new skills sets and achieve progressive advancements within the company. Qualified Customer Service Representative with 7 years of experience in fast-paced customer service and call center environments. Personable and professional under pressure. Customer-oriented sales professional with 6 years of experience building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing profit channels. Strategic-thinking leader with expertise in expanding network connections, persuasively introducing products, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Billing and Collections Specialist

Honda Financial Services
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in audit preparation, providing necessary documentation for thorough review of financial activities.
  • Prepared detailed reports on account activity for management review, identifying areas for improvement or concern.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements, suggesting changes that led to increased efficiency in billing departments.
  • Managed approximately 75-110 high-volume accounts, prioritizing workloads to ensure timely processing of invoices.
  • Negotiated payment arrangements with delinquent clients, establishing mutually beneficial terms while minimizing losses.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by staying current on industry standards and adapting practices accordingly.
  • Analyzed aging reports to identify trends in late payments and develop targeted collection efforts.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying up-to-date on best practices in billing and collections processes.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients, facilitating open communication regarding payment plans and overdue balances.
  • Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
  • Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
  • Negotiated to collect balance in full.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided detailed account information.
  • Initiated repossession process or service disconnection upon failure of other collection methods.
  • Analyzed customer financial records to determine appropriate payment plan.
  • Established relationships with customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts.

SENIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Terminix Corporate
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Educated customers about products, pricing and policies to address and resolve issues
  • Assisted customers by answering questions, addressing concerns and providing current account information
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints
  • Memorized company products and services to answer customer questions quickly and capitalize on upsell opportunities
  • Improved customer satisfaction and retention by proactively reviewing new customer accounts and reaching out to offer assistance
  • Managed processing, scheduling and execution of customer purchase orders
  • Reduced customer complaints 7% with introduction of new service management and sales follow-up processes
  • Audited customer account information to identify issues and develop solutions
  • Processed customer account changes with proprietary software such as SalesForce
  • Cross-sold services and products to consistently increase team revenue
  • Delivered expert technical support to customers and resolved broad array of issues
  • Handled calls for new sign-ups, service cancellations and cross-selling opportunities
  • Managed customer conflicts and challenging situations by staying calm and accessing internal knowledge based to develop strategic solutions.
  • Boosted sales revenue by identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate products or services.

IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST

ADP
11.2021 - 11.2022

Consulted with clients to deliver comprehensive ADP solution, incorporated new processes, tools, and approaches when recommending ADP solution

  • Interacted and partnered with ADP associates in sales and customer service
  • Exchanged routine information with members of client project team, including priorities, timeliness, and issues.
  • Utilized broad knowledge to recommend solutions to client when appropriate
  • Recognized client business issues and concerns and recommended and implemented appropriate solution
  • Guided and drove clients towards best solution for their business needs
  • Responsible for ensuring accurate billing, timely submission of electronic and/or paper claims, monitoring claim status, researching rejections and denials, documenting related account activities, posting adjustments and collections
  • Created dynamic reports with Pivot Table, invoices, credit memos, updated accounting records, customer information, and sent payment reminders
  • Strong familiarity with claims procedures, collections techniques, and customer query resolution
  • Knowledgeable about preparing invoices, processing payments, and pursuing past-due balances
  • Well-versed in accurately coding different types of bills for clear record keeping and tracking utilizing SAP and Salesforce software
  • Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone, and in person
  • Oversaw payroll processing to comply with tax laws and court-ordered wage assignments and garnishments
  • Worked closely with human resources (HR) to safeguard confidential employee data
  • Extracted information from payroll system and generated reports for various departments and vendors
  • Utilized MS Excel to assist clients with organizing company data and reports
  • Developed sales plans, goals, strategies, and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives
  • Tracked approximately 15-20 monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning
  • Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services
  • Cultivated relationships with sales team to support and supply corrective actions
  • Verified that every client received highest level of support, assistance, and professionalism to uphold company commitments to service.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Kelly Services
02.2021 - 10.2021

Assisted approximately 65 customers per day (Apple users) with troubleshooting, technical support, and device set-up

  • Identified, investigated, and resolved users' problems with computer software and hardware
  • Fielded support calls, chat, email, and/or other communication from users with inquiries regarding software programming, connectivity, printing, and similar concerns
  • Responsible for ensuring accurate billing, timely submission of electronic and/or paper claims, monitoring claim status, researching rejections and denials, documenting related account activities, posting adjustments and collections
  • Issued invoices, dealt with invoicing related correspondence, answered clients' billing queries, and initiated collections on accounts that are past due
  • Provided customers with product information including features, benefits, pricing options, etc., as well as assisted in selecting appropriate solutions for their needs
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Amazon
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Completed shipments by processing and locating orders
  • Prepared orders, processed requests, and supply orders
  • Pulled material, packed boxes, and placed orders in the delivery area
  • Scanned delivered items and ensured quality
  • Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers
  • Moved boxes, containers, and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages, and updated orders in the internal database
  • Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs
  • Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns
  • Packed materials and items in designated crates and boxes and properly sealed and labeled crates
  • Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels, and delivery labels to properly move merchandise
  • Reviewed inventory sheet against shipments received and alerted manager of discrepancies
  • Collected stock location orders and printed requests to maintain inventory control
  • Filed requisitions for out-of-stock items and supplies.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Pure Talk Communications
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assisted customers (Apple and Android users) with troubleshooting, technical support, and device set-up
  • Identified, investigated, and resolved users' problems with computer software and hardware
  • Fielded support calls, chat, email, and/or other communication from users with inquiries regarding software programming, connectivity, printing, and similar concerns
  • Processed payments, updated and explained account/billing information
  • Upsold additional products
  • Issued invoices, dealt with invoicing related correspondence, answered clients' billing queries, and initiated collections on accounts that are past due
  • Provided customers with product information including features, benefits, pricing options, etc., as well as assisted in selecting appropriate solutions for their needs
  • Created invoices, credit memos, updated accounting records, customer information, and sent payment reminders
  • Generated more than 25 leads per week and pursued appointment opportunities to convert prospects into new customers
  • Handled escalated customer service concerns to preserve customer satisfaction and maintain long-term business relationships
  • Answered customer questions about products and services and recommended appropriate solutions.

ASSISTANT TEACHER

Kids Harbor Early Learning Center
02.2018 - 07.2020

Provided instructional lessons for 1-7-year-old children

  • Assigned to classroom, read to children, monitored outside play, and performed other duties as assigned and required
  • Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time
  • Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect
  • Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher
  • Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus
  • Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs
  • Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social, and emotional goals
  • Implemented lesson plans for students with varying learning styles
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's development and progress
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods
  • Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.

CSR / TRAINER/ SUPERVISOR

Chick-Fil-A
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Took food and drink orders, received payment from customers, and helped resolve customer complaints
  • Completed routine inventory and audits of products, cleaned and restocked work and condiment stations
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas and completed other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors, wiping tables, and emptying trash cans
  • Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget
  • Managed office supplies, vendors, organization, and upkeep
  • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail
  • Organized all new hire, security, and temporary paperwork
  • Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures
  • Recruited, interviewed, and selected employees to fill vacant roles.

Education

Bachelor Science - Human Resources - Business Administration

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2026

Cosmetology -

Empire Beauty School
Duluth, GA
01.2019

Diploma -

Collins Hill High School
Lawrenceville, GA
01.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
01.2017

Skills

  • Technical Support
  • Trainer
  • Basic project management skills
  • SalesForce, SAP, and CRM trained
  • Excellent time management
  • Cash application
  • Communication skills
  • Business consulting
  • Work independently and with a team
  • Learn (& think) quickly
  • Solve problems
  • Build relationships
  • Multi-line phone operation proficiency
  • Data integrity
  • Persuasive speaker
  • Extensive Data/Order Entry experience
  • Collections/Bad Debt
  • Microsoft Windows / Excel Proficient
  • Workflow management
  • Strong problem solving aptitude
  • Account Management
  • Customer Data Confidentiality
  • Membership Renewals
  • Upselling Products and Services
  • Order and Refund Processing
  • Customer Account Management
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • Credit Control
  • Upbeat and Positive Personality
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
  • Customer Retention Strategies
  • Call Documentation
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • PivotTables, VBA, and Data Formatting
  • Debt recovery

Timeline

Billing and Collections Specialist

Honda Financial Services
02.2024 - Current

SENIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Terminix Corporate
01.2023 - 02.2024

IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST

ADP
11.2021 - 11.2022

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Kelly Services
02.2021 - 10.2021

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Amazon
09.2020 - 03.2021

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Pure Talk Communications
08.2020 - 02.2021

ASSISTANT TEACHER

Kids Harbor Early Learning Center
02.2018 - 07.2020

CSR / TRAINER/ SUPERVISOR

Chick-Fil-A
02.2016 - 02.2018

Bachelor Science - Human Resources - Business Administration

Western Governors University

Cosmetology -

Empire Beauty School

Diploma -

Collins Hill High School

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Gwinnett Technical College
Kennedy Eiland