Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning and Development Specialist
Verizon Wireless
07.2020 - 08.2023
Coordinated training schedules across sites with supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management
Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
Organized virtual events such as webinars and online conferences to promote learning opportunities among staff
members.
Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.
Established and maintained quality control standards.
Senior Customer Service Advocate
Verizon Wireless
09.2018 - 07.2020
Maintained current knowledge of company policies, products and marketing initiatives to better serve each customer..
Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
Researched and rapidly resolved client conflicts to maintain key accounts.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
Demonstrated strong communication skills while interacting with customers via phone, email, chat or in-person.
Prioritized tasks based on urgency and importance to meet tight deadlines efficiently.
Logistics
Swift Transportation
12.2017 - 07.2018
Transported freight from origin to destination per customer contract agreements.
Coordinated daily deliveries in accordance with customer schedules; adjusted itineraries to accommodate peak delivery times and alternate routing needs.
Prepared and managed delivery authorization and pick-up documentation and manifests.
Performed and recorded daily pre-trip inspections using company checklist and submitted detailed reports after trips and deliveries.
Recorded and reconciled delivery and trip expenses, and review invoices for accuracy and completion.
Reinforced and upheld DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and company policies and procedures
Customer Service Specialist
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
06.2016 - 12.2017
Provided pricing, availability, order details and shipping updates to customers through resources provided by an order entry system, price lists, sales aids and catalogs.
Prepared quotes and include freight charges, if required.
Maintained daily sales reports and monitored backorder reports.
Obtained material safety data sheets and certificates of analysis.
Answer product or service inquiries, and provided technical assistance as required.
Provide credit and rebilling for open and closed invoices.
Issued credits and RMA's for returns and process complaints for defective items.
Processed purchase orders for new and existing customers and handle inbound/outbound calls related to pending orders and logistics.
Fraud Claim Initiation Analyst
Bank Of America
05.2013 - 06.2016
Took appropriate action based on an evaluation of the customer's needs which may include, filing a new claim, updating and follow-up on existing claims and or reviewing appeals on denied claims.
Initiated new claims using multiple systems and tools providing first call resolution on inquiries.
Assisted customers in dissolving disputes directly with the merchant.
De-escalated difficult client situations while using good, sound judgment in decision making.
Navigated in multiple computer systems while interacting with the customer
Performed research to resolve other general customer account inquiries as appropriate and/or escalate issues on the customer’s behalf while providing world class customer service.
Customer Service Team Lead IV
Assurant
10.2008 - 01.2013
Resolved escalated complaints and issues of customers regarding services and procedures.
Interpreted and communicated work procedures and company policy to associates.
Organized, motivated and coordinated the day to day work flow activities of associates that perform the duties required of a Customer Care Specialist or Sr. Customer Care Specialist to ensure deadlines/service levels are met.
Effectively relayed accurate and detailed information to various parties via in-bound and out-bound telephone calls, in team meetings, in addition created and facilitated training as needed to associates.
Coached new team members on service techniques and provided scoring through quality assurance program.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss customer service issues and potential solutions.
Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Education
Medical Coding Certificate -
Professional Medical Training Center
Florence, SC
07.2023
Class A CDL -
Swift Academy
Waco, GA
01.2018
High School Diploma -
Hemingway High School
Hemingway, SC
05.1998
Skills
Coaching and Development
Data Entry
Quality Assurance
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Critical Thinking
Account resolution
Time management
Medical Terminology
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, ICD-10-PCS and HCPCS coding
Certification
Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (AAPC Current Member ID: 02130456)
Carrier Support & API Analyst at Verizon Wireless (formerly TracFone Wireless)Carrier Support & API Analyst at Verizon Wireless (formerly TracFone Wireless)