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Kris Newman

Senior Customer Service Coordinator
Cedar Rapids,IA

Summary

Successful Senior Customer Service Coordinator for 2 years and Customer Service Coordinator with 3 years of experience with Alliant Energy and 15 years in Medical Billing/Coding/Customer Service addressing customer requests and concerns. Expert at providing relevant information and options to successfully resolve issues.

Upbeat and energetic handling difficult situations through resourcefulness and adaptability. As professional with high standards and focus on results, adept at managing customer interactions and providing exceptional service. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring seamless team collaboration and positive outcomes. Proficient in conflict resolution and communication, valued for positive attitude and customer-first approach.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Customer Service Coordinator

Alliant Energy
02.2023 - Current

Allaint Energy - Senior Customer Service Coordinator
02/23 - Current
⦁ Responsible for assisting Customer Service Associates with processes and procedures.
⦁ Taking escalated customer calls.
⦁ Completing daily to do's.
⦁ Completing Complaint, Follow up and Feedback Cases.
⦁ Completing Quality Monitors monthly for Customer Service Associates on my Team.
⦁ Taking Field and DSO calls.
⦁ Facilitating some monthly Team Lead and Senior meetings.
⦁ Coaching Customer Service Coordinators.
⦁ Completing Senior Box emails for associates, Field associates and other departments.
⦁ Sending Meter Test Requests.
⦁ Assist in training new associates.

Customer Service Associate

Allaint Energy
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
02.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for customer contact in areas of customer service, promoting current/new products and services available to customers.
  • Have power to resolve questions and problems that may include complex issues for resolution.
  • Deliver exceptional service to meet our customers needs.
  • Be first line of customer contact in areas of customer service, credit and collections, web support, and billing.
  • Be responsible for answering inquiries from customers to ensure accurate and timely response. Initiates work orders for meter readings, service requests, construction and customer program offerings.
  • Performs routine collection activities including payment agreements, educating on programs for assistances and processes for delinquent accounts.
  • Responds to customer inquiries, complaints and initiates action to resolve.
  • Responsible for general understanding of regulatory rules and regulations to ensure customer is billed properly.
  • Assists with training seasonal employees.

Service Coordinator

Optimae Life Services
Iowa City, IA
04.2012 - 05.2017
  • Managed caseload of up to 30 individuals and families.
  • Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.
  • Designed individualized service plans that took into account clients' goals and preferences.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 20employees.
  • Hired and trained new in home workers.
  • Organized ongoing work schedules to boost system performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woods Cross High School
Woods Cross, UT
05.1982

Skills

  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • Customer Support
  • Customer Account Management
  • Calm and Professional in high stress situations
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Presenting Solutions
  • Policy and Procedure Adherence
  • Proactive Self-Starter

Timeline

Senior Customer Service Coordinator

Alliant Energy
02.2023 - Current

Customer Service Associate

Allaint Energy
02.2019 - Current

Service Coordinator

Optimae Life Services
04.2012 - 05.2017

High School Diploma -

Woods Cross High School
Kris NewmanSenior Customer Service Coordinator