Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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KIMBERLY J. HICKSON

Retirement Clearinghouse
Charlotte,NC
26
years of professional experience

Account Service Professional experienced in ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining strong account relationships. Delivered positive outcomes through effective collaboration with team members and adaptability to changing client needs. Committed to driving team success and advancing organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Work History

Account Service Representative

2 Years 6 Months
Retirement Clearinghouse | 04.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated retirement plan transactions while following compliance requirements and service procedures.
  • Resolved participant account inquiries regarding rollover eligibility, distributions, and service options.
  • Explained account status, processing steps, and required documentation to participants.
  • Updated account records, ensuring accurate maintenance of beneficiary and contact information.
  • Supported participant account transitions by verifying data and escalating complex issues appropriately.

Tier 2 Technical Support Specialist

6 Years 1 Month
Verizon Wireless | 07.2017 - 08.2023
  • Guided customers through SIM, activation, and connectivity troubleshooting for seamless service restoration.
  • Resolved escalated wireless service and device issues using CRM and ticketing systems.
  • Diagnosed network, voicemail, and account provisioning errors with accuracy and urgency.
  • Collaborated with tiered support teams to escalate complex technical cases and document resolutions.
  • Improved support efficiency by refining troubleshooting steps and knowledge base usage.
  • Reviewed account history and service details to identify root causes and prevent repeat issues.

Customer Service Representative

9 Years 6 Months
ALORICA | 01.2008 - 07.2017
  • Resolved customer billing issues, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
  • Worked with customers to resolve customer billing issues, ensuring a high level of customer service.
  • Audited customer service calls, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Maintained current knowledge of products, pricing, plans, and policy changes to support customer inquiries.

Picker and Packer

1 Year
SCIENTIFIC GAMES | 01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Safely and accurately calculate, build and assemble customer orders to prepare them for delivery, transfer, or customer pick-up.
  • Proven ability to manage warehouse, inventory, shipping, receiving operations.
  • Arranged and coordinated shipments and incoming orders.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety and corporate regulations.

Obstetrics Medical Assistant

2 Years
CUMBERLAND OB/GYN | 01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Roomed patients, obtained vitals, and administered injections, and set up for procedures in an OB/GYN facility.
  • Ordered clinic supplies, reviewed and documented refrigerator/immunization temperatures, and counted narcotics.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA, CLIA, and OSHA.
  • Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease.

Shoe Department Coordinator

4 Years
WALMART | 01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Zoned and organized sales floor.
  • Introduced customers to the affordable prices and good quality of the shoes.
  • I did the scheduling, inventory, freight, sales tracking, price changes, and maintained an organized store.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

High Tech Institute | Atlanta, GA | 01.2005

Skills

Customer service excellence
Telephone communication
Data verification
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Data entry
Task prioritization
Professional conduct
Time management
Performance analysis
Computer skills
Task management
Phone etiquette
Composed under pressure
Workplace professionalism
Reliability
Consistent performance

Timeline

Account Service Representative

Retirement Clearinghouse
04.2024 - CurrentRead More

Tier 2 Technical Support Specialist

Verizon Wireless
07.2017 - 08.2023Read More

Customer Service Representative

ALORICA
01.2008 - 07.2017Read More

Picker and Packer

SCIENTIFIC GAMES
01.2008 - 01.2009Read More

Obstetrics Medical Assistant

CUMBERLAND OB/GYN
01.2005 - 01.2007Read More

Shoe Department Coordinator

WALMART
01.2001 - 01.2005Read More

High Tech Institute

Associate of Science from Medical Assisting
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KIMBERLY J. HICKSON