Customer-focused healthcare professional with experience researching benefits, claims, eligibility, and financial spending accounts across multiple systems. Known for clear communication, problem-solving, and follow-through on complex issues, with a strong background in process improvement, customer service, and supporting members through resolution.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/ Server/ Cook
Hillbilies Bar & Grill
La Crosse, WI
09.2024 - Current
Served drinks to customers, enhancing their dining experience
Recorded customer orders accurately to ensure timely and correct preparation
Provided customer service by addressing inquiries and ensuring satisfaction
Cash handling
Prepared ingredients for cooking in the kitchen
Fraud Investigator
UMR/A United HealthCare Company
01.2026 - Current
Investigated complex issues across multiple databases, collaborating with support resources to effectively resolve customer concerns and escalated issues
Review Flagged Providers and determine if they are billing correctly.
Address complex issues and refer complicated situations to various departments or leadership for further assistance.
Developed creative solutions and utilized effective problem-solving techniques to meet members' needs
Translate healthcare-related terms or terminology and complex processes into simple, step-by-step instructions which members can understand
Delivered exceptional customer service by resolving inquiries related to benefits, eligibility, claims, and financial spending accounts, ensuring a positive experience for callers
Worked in hybrid remote environment to enhance flexibility and productivity.
Plan Advisor
UMR/A United HealthCare Company
08.2024 - 01.2026
Delivered exceptional customer service by efficiently identifying and addressing callers' inquiries regarding benefits, eligibility, claims, financial spending accounts, and related correspondence.
Research complex issues (such as Medical, Dental, Flex Spending, Pharmacy, etc.) across multiple databases and work with support resources to resolve customer issues and/or partner with others to resolve escalated issues
Own issue through to resolution on behalf of the member in real time or through comprehensive and timely follow-up.
Apply creative solutions and effective problem-solving techniques to address members' needs
Educate the member on health incentives offered by their employer as well as consumer driven health products; HSA, HRA, and HDHP some resulting in additional healthcare dollars for the member to utilize
Intervened with care providers on behalf of the member to assist with appointment scheduling.
Address complex issues with an awareness of when to refer complicated situations to various departments or leadership for further assistance
Simplified complex healthcare terminology and processes into clear, step-by-step instructions, enhancing member understanding and engagement.
Business Service Supervisor
Angrys Way Out
La Crosse, WI
03.2021 - 08.2024
Coordinated staffing, customer service, and business operations to meet organizational needs.
Recruitment and onboarding of new team members
Maintained staff scheduling for employees
Managed multiple customer interactions and staff requirements efficiently during peak hours
Evaluation of employee performance and productivity
Proactively manages relationships by collaborating with business owners
Coordinated business and private events to ensure successful execution and client satisfaction.
Ensured all services-maintained health and safety standards
C.D.S Customer and Order Services Coordinator
Trane Technologies
La Crosse, WI
09.2017 - 08.2023
Coordinate and create customer orders and account maintenance for international and domestic orders using Oracle and Right Now tools and E-Commerce (Salesforce)
Promptly respond to customer support calls and emails for orders and account inquiries, pricing, quotes, and promotions
Place orders and direct customers to the e-Commerce business platform (Salesforce) for placing software orders and providing feedback based on customer needs and expectations
Advise customers of special promotions and explain the benefits of migration from TRACE 700 to TRACE 3D Plus; during promotional periods revenue has increased as much as 30% - 40% over forecast
Process and fulfill educational literature order for customers
Provided support for international customer requests to complete intercompany agreements
Collaborated with legal department on license agreements and customer inquiries to resolve challenges and meet customer needs.
Facilitated Government Service Agreements (GSA) negotiations and contracts by generating documentation and providing licensing explanations.
Coordinated contracts, billing, certificates, and troubleshooting for in-person and virtual training for external customers and Trane Commercial offices.
Collaborate with team members to develop processes and workflows to enhance the e Commerce business platform
Assist with the process flows for onboarding new employees
Receipts Management Patient Account Specialist
Olsten Staffing Agency
La Crosse, WI
04.2017 - 08.2017
Contracted by the staffing firm to perform assignments related to administrative duties
Resolved payment discrepancies by processing error reports for third party vendors
Balanced and processed electronic 835 complaint files to accurately post payments and adjustments to patient accounts
Corrected claims by transferring payments for patients when claims were modified or newly created
Issued reimbursements and refunds of payments
Worked at Mayo Clinic, supporting administrative functions.
Enrollment Specialist
UMR/A United HealthCare Company
Onalaska, WI
04.2013 - 10.2016
Coordinated enrollment of new members and updated existing member information to ensure accurate records.
Responded to email inquiries from Account Managers, providing timely and accurate information.
Executed data entry and answered telephone inquiries to maintain accurate records and support customer needs.
Collaborated with clients and internal departments to address claims-related inquiries.
Enter Cobra coverage and updates
Correspond with RX Vendors. Executed additional tasks to support team objectives