I have an extensive background in multiple forms of customer service. Some financial experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative
Spectrum
02.2023 - Current
Assist customers with downgrading and upgrading services
Thoroughly explaining customers billing statements to maintain FCR of 85%
Actively engage and provide superior service to inbound customers
Utilize problem solving skills to resolve customer questions and concerns
Escalate calls as necessary
Route calls to appropriate departments when necessary
Make outgoing calls to customers when necessary
Problem solving
Deescalate calls and resolve conflict
Ask probing questions and actively listen to gain agreement with the caller
Interpersonal skills to establish a welcoming interaction that fosters rapport
Willingness to take ownership to provide accurate resolutions with each interaction
Learning mindset to respond and implement coaching and training.
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Updated account information to maintain customer records.
Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
Call Center Agent
CONVERGENT OUT SOURCING
01.2021 - 01.2023
Answer incoming, potentially high-volume, customer calls within the first two rings
Enter and maintain accurate customer data in proprietary software system
Communicate with customers about product and/or service questions independently; escalate complex issues
Liaise with other staff to help resolve customer concerns
Set customer appointments
Maintain service appointment schedules in a software system.
Benefits Verification Specialist
AmerisourceBergen
06.2020 - 01.2021
Collects and reviews all patient insurance information needed to complete the benefit verification process
Verifies patient specific benefits and precisely documents specifics for various payer plans including patient coverage, cost share, and access/provider options according to Program specific SOPs
Completes quality review of work as part of finalizing product
Documenting and initiating prior authorization process, claims appeals, etc
Verification process could include electronic validation of pharmacy coverage and medical eligibility
Work in a fast-paced office environment
Inbound and Outbound Calls.
Sales Associate
Dillards
06.2019 - 07.2020
Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor
Dress mannequins for displays
Complete transactions
Open and close registers in a timely manner
Build clientele with excellent customer service
Promote Dillard's Credit Card
Customer service
Provided a quick and exceptional customer experience.
Assistant Manager
Maurices
07.2016 - 06.2019
Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers
Instruct staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales
Assign employees to specific duties
Enforce safety, health, and security rules
Promote Rewards card and credit card
Open and Close the store by counting the registers and locking and unlocking the doors
Make bank deposits
Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations.
Sales Associate
Maurices
07.2014 - 07.2016
Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items
Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales
Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.
Administrative Assistant
For His Glory Limousine
10.2005 - 12.2015
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software
Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages
Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution
Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email
Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs
Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies
Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials and answer routine letters
Make copies of correspondence or other printed material
Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors
Prepare and mail checks
Count receipts, total any money spent and received for the year for tax preparations.
Education
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Strayer University-North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
03.2024
Cosmetology
Regency Beauty Institute
Charlotte, NC
11.2011
Skills
Customer service
Fast learner
Advanced Typist (10 years)
Phone Etiquette (10 years)
Writing Skills (10 years)
Computer Skills (10 years)
Microsoft Office (10 years)
Time Management (10 years)
Computer Literacy (10 years)
Cash Handling (6 years)
Administrative Experience
Microsoft Word
Clerical Experience
Assistant Manager Experience
POS
Sales Experience
Office Administration
Data entry
Typing
Microsoft Outlook
Leadership
Filing
Windows
Insurance Verification
Additional Information
Skills
Fast Learner, Advanced Typist, Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Multi-tasking, Customer Service Skills