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Kristi Sallie

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

My name is Kristi Sallie. I have been out of the traditional workforce for some time due to complications from a surgery that left me disabled since 1999, and I therefore need to work from home. However, since the time that I became disabled, I continued my education and put my interpersonal communication and managerial skills to good use, which makes me uniquely qualified to handle the use of diverse computer programs, as well as troubleshooting issues. Just before leaving the workforce, I acquired three years of experience as a customer service claims representative at AAA of Michigan. It wasn’t always easy or pleasant telling an insured that they were at fault for an accident, especially when they say they have “No Fault” insurance. However, that being said, I made it my mission to make all our insureds feel at ease, and I assured them that they were the most important part of our company. As a result, our department had a very high rate of customer satisfaction and retention. I truly believe it is essential to include a consumer in the decision-making process, rather than dictating terms or being condescending.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Caregiver

Private Care
Grand Rapids , MI
12.2019 - 12.2024
  • Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving assigned patients.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
  • Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
  • Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
  • Administered medications as directed and documented medication administration in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
  • Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
  • Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Promoted positive morale among patients by providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted with range-of-motion exercises designed to increase flexibility and strength of assigned patients.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physician or nurse.
  • Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client; changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes, laundry.
  • Provided companionship services including reading aloud, playing games or engaging in conversation with clients.
  • Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.

Office Assistant and Mail Room Coordinator

GMAC
Grand Rapids , MI
06.1995 - 12.1999
  • Facilitated communication within the office and with external partners.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including preparation for shipping.
  • Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
  • Conducted data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate staff members.
  • Copied, sorted and filed records of office activities and business transactions.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
  • Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
  • Maintained filing systems, both electronic and physical, for easy document retrieval.
  • Answered phone calls and directed them to appropriate personnel.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
  • Separated loan application paperwork and advised car dealerships of missing or incomplete information on the applications

Auto Claims Call Center Customer Service Specialist

AAA of Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
12.1996 - 01.1999
  • Answered, screened and processed high volume of calls daily with call management system and web-based communications.
  • Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
  • Implemented additional services to maintain exceptional client service ratings.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of solutions according to client needs.
  • Consulted with customers to resolve service and billing issues.
  • Utilized computer systems to accurately log customer interactions and tracked call resolution times for quality assurance purposes.
  • Participated in training sessions designed to enhance job knowledge, increase productivity and develop professional skills.
  • Improved product knowledge on continuous basis to provide optimal service and achieve sales quotas.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers through positive interactions and follow-up communication.
  • Handled escalated customer service concerns to preserve customer satisfaction and maintain long-term business relationships.
  • Identified customer needs, clarified information, researched every issue, and provided solutions in a timely manner.
  • Maintained strong call control and quickly worked through scripts to address problems.
  • Recommended improvements in products, service and billing methods to management to prevent future problems.
  • Engaged actively with callers, confirming or clarifying information and diffusing anger.
  • Determined accurate prices for customer services, consistently searching for deals and best prices.
  • Recommended solutions based on an understanding of individual requirements.
  • Followed standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Fundamentals of Technical Writing

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
09-2024

Certificate of Completion - Real Estate Law

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
08-2024

Certificate of Completion - LSAT Prep 2

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
06-2023

Certificate of Completion - LSAT Prep 1

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
04-2023

Bachelor of Science - Radio And Television Broadcasting

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
12-1993

Associate of Science - Pre-Medicine

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Mi
06-1987

Skills

  • Call handling
  • Mail handling
  • Proofreading
  • Customer service
  • Multi-line phone proficiency
  • Customer support
  • Written and oral communication
  • Keyboarding
  • Data entry
  • Call center operations
  • Complaint handling
  • Service recommendations
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Call routing
  • Customer focus

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Home Health Caregiver

Private Care
12.2019 - 12.2024

Auto Claims Call Center Customer Service Specialist

AAA of Michigan
12.1996 - 01.1999

Office Assistant and Mail Room Coordinator

GMAC
06.1995 - 12.1999

Certificate of Completion - Fundamentals of Technical Writing

Central Michigan University

Certificate of Completion - Real Estate Law

Central Michigan University

Certificate of Completion - LSAT Prep 2

Central Michigan University

Certificate of Completion - LSAT Prep 1

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Radio And Television Broadcasting

Central Michigan University

Associate of Science - Pre-Medicine

Grand Rapids Community College
Kristi Sallie