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Kristen Ralph

Accounting Clerk
Farmington,ME

Summary

Familiar with diverse banking and investment products, including deposit accounts and loans. Competent in setting up services, transferring funds and helping with complex transactions. Positive and upbeat with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Dedicated office worker skilled at using MS Office and Google to create exceptional communications, presentations and spreadsheets. Maximizing customer satisfaction and exceeding business objectives with organized approach and strong multitasking abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Service Specialist

Western Maine Community Action
07.2023 - Current
  • Contact clients via phone to do applications for fuel assistance, schedule appointments with clients to collect required documents and signatures.
  • Manage approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from clients .
  • Certify applications and issue yearly benefits to clients to assist with heating costs.
  • Work in senior food program monthly to provide food boxes to the elderly in the community.
  • Manage in-kind donations program through Walmart while keeping the inventory list current.
  • Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
  • Gathered information and filed reports to resolve complaints.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness by tracking key performance indicators and making data-driven improvements.
  • Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
  • Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
  • Communicated professionally with individuals from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Program Clerk & Intake/Community Services Specialist

Western Maine Community Action
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Promoted customer loyalty by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management and email correspondence.

Head Teller/Supervisor /Member Service Representative

Franklin-Somerset Federal Credit Union
09.2018 - 03.2022
  • Performed customer transactions for money orders, cashiers checks, deposits and withdrawals.
  • Maintained scheduling for main branch to keep all shifts appropriately staffed.
  • Processed quarterly vault and ATM audits with zero error rate.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on banking products including checking, savings, loans and lines of credit.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
  • Handled various accounting transactions.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.

Welder

New England Wire Products
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.

Customer Service Expert

Stericycle Inc
11.2015 - 01.2016

I worked as a customer service expert scheduling, rescheduling, canceling and confirming patients
doctors appointments along with sending messages to doctors offices nationwide. I worked with the
I3 phone system and answered calls as they came in and provided prompt customer service and met
all patients needs. I also handled billing calls and took credit card transactions over the phone.

Customer Service/Cashier/Deli Clerk

Tranten's Store
09.2013 - 06.2015

Performed daily cash transactions including checks,
debit and credit cards and also customer accounts. Made calls and also answered phones everyday. I
made deposits and also got change for the store. Cashed up and bagged customers groceries in a
timely manner. Worked in the deli and prepared food platters for customers as well. Was always
praised on my work and great customer service skills. I also did weekly ordering and stocking
shelves along with inventory.

Education

Certificate - Personal Support Specialist

Saco River Education
Saco, ME
2012

GED -

Carrabec High School
North Anson, ME
06.2003

Skills

  • Recordkeeping and Documentation
  • Signature Verification
  • Cashier's Checks
  • Account Services
  • Cash Drawer Reconciliation
  • Bank Deposits
  • New Account Setup
  • Bill Payment Receipt
  • Honest and Ethical
  • Data Entry
  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Cash Supply Orders
  • Customer Service
  • Data Security and Validation
  • Relationship Building
  • Transaction Error Identification
  • Check Cashing
  • Information Processing
  • Currency Counting Machines
  • Customer Service-Oriented
  • Sorting and Filing
  • Payment Processing
  • Balance Transfers
  • Identity Verification
  • Currency Exchange
  • Team Cooperation
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Vault Monitoring
  • Cash Handling
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Fraud Detection
  • Decision Making
  • Team Leadership
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Good listening skills
  • Responsible
  • Team building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Self-Motivated

Certification

Notary Public (Commission expires 11/24/2027)

Personal Support Specialist Certified

Timeline

Community Service Specialist

Western Maine Community Action
07.2023 - Current

Program Clerk & Intake/Community Services Specialist

Western Maine Community Action
03.2022 - 07.2023

Head Teller/Supervisor /Member Service Representative

Franklin-Somerset Federal Credit Union
09.2018 - 03.2022

Welder

New England Wire Products
01.2016 - 01.2017

Customer Service Expert

Stericycle Inc
11.2015 - 01.2016

Customer Service/Cashier/Deli Clerk

Tranten's Store
09.2013 - 06.2015

Certificate - Personal Support Specialist

Saco River Education

GED -

Carrabec High School
Kristen RalphAccounting Clerk