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LaNisha Lawrence

Albany,NY

Summary

My objective is to acquire a Career-oriented position with great benefits and set hours, along with the ability to expand my knowledge in different sectors to ensure I am well equipped for any task.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Administrator

Maximus
Albany, NY
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Implemented effective communication strategies, resulting in improved coordination among research team members.
  • Assisted researchers in securing necessary approvals, expediting project timelines and ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines.
  • Increased compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent monitoring and timely reporting of research activities.
  • Established performance metrics and benchmarks for evaluating the effectiveness of research administration services, leading to continuous improvement efforts.
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.

Assist New Yorkers with obtaining and maintaining affordable health insurance

Assisting with critical issues and finding resolution

Data entry insuring consumers information is entered correctly

Customer Service Representative

Maximus
Albany, NY
06.2019 - 10.2022
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.

Store Partner

Stewart's Shops
Albany, NY
11.2017 - 08.2018
  • Greet customers as they enter and leave the store and assist customers with purchases by operating a cash register, such as: gas, food, coffee, lottery, ice cream, etc
  • Prepare hot foods for purchase, stock beverage & ice coolers, and overall keep the store clean
  • Direct Hire

Home Health Aide

Right at Home
Latham, NY
06.2017 - 11.2017
  • Assisted Alzheimer’s patients with everyday living duties and tasks
  • These duties included but were not limited to, bathing, cooking, cleaning, shopping, taking patients to pay bills and other outings as needed, etc
  • Direct Hire

Team Member

Burger King
Guilderland, NY
09.2016 - 02.2017
  • Packaged food for purchases in bags, took orders in person and via drive-thru, operated a cash register, kept the restaurant clean, etc.

Deli Associate

Walmart
East Greenbush, NY
03.2016 - 07.2016
  • Greet customers as they came to the deli counter, cut meat & cheese-to-order, prepared catering platters, prepared hot food, and weighed everything for pricing purposes
  • Direct Hire

Front Desk Clerk/Night Auditor

Marriott Townhouse Suites
Albany, NY
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Greeted customers as they entered and left the hotel, reserve/book rooms for customers, prepared continental breakfast daily, audited the financials, answered phones, etc
  • Direct Hire

Customer Service Associate

Walmart
East Greenbush, NY
02.2015 - 09.2015
  • Greeted customers as they came to the Customer Service counter for assistance, processed returns & exchanges of merchandise, operated a cash register, assisted with re-stocking merchandise, answered phones, checked inventory, etc
  • Direct Hire

Linen Cleaning Associate

Plaza Linen
Clifton Park, NY
07.2014 - 10.2014
  • Primarily folded hotel, restaurant, and medical facilities’ linens; but also, occasionally washed & ironed the linen as well
  • Direct Hire

Apparel Associate

Walmart
Albany, NY
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • Answered calls and delegated them to the necessary department/person, greeted customers as they entered & left the fitting room, assisted them with finding apparel and regulating how much is tried on at once/per customer, etc
  • Direct Hire

Education

Medical Assistant -

Mildred Elley College of Albany
Albany, NY
05.2019

General Studies -

University of the State of New York Education Department
Albany, NY
12.2017

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Positive Attitude
  • Time Management
  • Data Entry
  • Organizing and Categorizing
  • Dedicated Team Player
  • Verbal Communication
  • Resourceful
  • Prioritizing Work
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Professional and mature
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Documentation And Reporting

Timeline

Research Administrator

Maximus
10.2022 - 10.2023

Customer Service Representative

Maximus
06.2019 - 10.2022

Store Partner

Stewart's Shops
11.2017 - 08.2018

Home Health Aide

Right at Home
06.2017 - 11.2017

Team Member

Burger King
09.2016 - 02.2017

Deli Associate

Walmart
03.2016 - 07.2016

Front Desk Clerk/Night Auditor

Marriott Townhouse Suites
09.2015 - 12.2015

Customer Service Associate

Walmart
02.2015 - 09.2015

Linen Cleaning Associate

Plaza Linen
07.2014 - 10.2014

Apparel Associate

Walmart
08.2012 - 06.2014

Medical Assistant -

Mildred Elley College of Albany

General Studies -

University of the State of New York Education Department
LaNisha Lawrence