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Kristen Brown

Wilmington, NC 28409,NC

Summary

Highly motivated team player, with great attention to detail. I have experience in many different fields, throughout my career. I have developed strong customer service skills. I work well under pressure and always strive for good quality control. Reliability and accuracy is very important to me. I would love to have the opportunity to join your team.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Midtown Pop
10.2021 - Current
  • 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.

Patient Service Technician Specialist

LabCorp
01.2003 - 04.2014
  • Contributed towards positive clinical outcomes through meticulous attention to detail when conducting tests or performing other specialized tasks.
  • Assisted in the training of new Patient Service Technicians to maintain high standards of patient care.
  • Operated various medical equipment competently and safely during diagnostics or treatments for optimal results.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing timely and efficient services in a professional manner.
  • Established strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills that foster trust between technician specialist and clients.
  • Along with my duties as a phlebotomist I also performed the duties of a lab tech and helped out in other areas as needed.
  • In my work experience I have had the opportunity to branch out in many specialty offices working independently.
  • My responsibilities as a phlebotomist included taking adequate specimens from patients, properly transferring specimens and centrifuging specimens.


Phlebotomy Service Representative

New Hanover Medical Group
11.1998 - 01.2003
  • Facilitated seamless communication between patients, medical staff, and laboratories to ensure accurate test results.
  • Assisted in training new phlebotomists, sharing valuable knowledge and best practices for successful blood collections.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing patient inquiries regarding testing procedures professionally and empathetically.
  • Exhibited flexibility in adapting to various shifts based on staffing needs and clinic requirements.
  • In my work experience I was responsible for taking inventory, scheduling appointments, calling patients, assisting the Lab and X-Ray Technician when needed.
  • Performed venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques skillfully, minimizing patient discomfort.

Stay-At-Home-Mom

04.2014 - 10.2021
I left the workforce to focus on motherhood, and now I'm ready to move forward in my career. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to focus on my family.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC

No Degree - Nursing

Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance

Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
12.2002

American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians - Phlebotomy

Phlebotomist
Whiteville, NC
12.1998

Skills

  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Data Entry
  • Active Listening
  • Staff Training
  • Scheduling
  • Organization skills
  • Telephone skills
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Attention to Detail
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Specimen handling
  • Labeling Accuracy
  • Blood collection techniques
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Venipuncture Expertise
  • Quality Control

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Midtown Pop
10.2021 - Current

Stay-At-Home-Mom

04.2014 - 10.2021

Patient Service Technician Specialist

LabCorp
01.2003 - 04.2014

Phlebotomy Service Representative

New Hanover Medical Group
11.1998 - 01.2003

No Degree - Nursing

Southeastern Community College

No Degree - Nursing

Cape Fear Community College

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance

Cape Fear Community College

American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians - Phlebotomy

Phlebotomist
Kristen Brown