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LaTonya Gilbert

Houston,TX

Summary

Self-motivated professional bringing proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solved problems and kept teams on task to handle diverse business requirements. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

BakerRipley CEAP Program
Houston, TX
05.2022 - 02.2024

* Working directly with customers applying for assistance through the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).
* Verifying customer-supplied information and updating the status of applications and additional; documentation needed.
* Managing large amounts of inbound calls promptly
* Following call center "scripts" when handling different topics, and identifying customer's needs.

*Under general supervision, determines program eligibility for individuals applying for assistance through the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

*Review applications

*Determine applicant eligibility for participation in the utility assistance program

*Prepare all documentation needed from the application to move the application to the next stage for funding.

*Enter case notes when encountering eligibility review issues to document issue and attempt to resolve applicant

*Interpret dashboards and production reports to determine if action is needed

Intake Eligibility Rental Assistance Program

BakerRipley
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 04.2022

* Review applications for landlord enrollment

* Determine landlord eligibility for participation in the rental assistance program

* Review tenant rental assistance applications

* Make an eligibility determination for tenants' ability to receive rental assistance

* Generate pledge for assistance in the amounts of rent due to landlords

* Work with landlords to ensure payment issues are resolved in a timely manner if needed

* Follow up with landlords and/or tenants for additional missing documents if needed

* Enter case notes when encountering eligibility review issues to document issue and attempt to resolve with landlords/tenants

* Interpret dashboards and production reports to determine if action is needed

Contract Tracing Customer Service Representative lll

Workforce Solutions
Houston, TX
03.2021 - Current
  • Prepare documentation for adjustments to customer accounts
  • Research, analyze, and resolve customer’s complaints, problems and inquiries
  • Collect data and request field investigations
  • Maintain and monitor various records of proceedings, as well as original correspondence to customers
  • Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
  • Ensure company's policies and security requirements are met
  • Interpreted management directives to define and document administrative staff processes.

Front Office Manager

Hotel Equities Group LLC
Richmond, TX
05.2019 - 09.2020
  • Ensure front desk is tidy and has all necessary stationery and material
  • Train, supervise and support office staff, including receptionists, security guards and call center agents
  • Schedule shifts
  • Ensure timely and accurate customer service
  • Handle complaints and specific customers requests
  • Troubleshoot emergencies
  • Monitor stock and order office supplies
  • Ensure proper mail distribution
  • Prepare and monitor office budget
  • Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
  • Ensure company's policies and security requirements are met
  • Interpreted management directives to define and document administrative staff processes
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads
  • Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies
  • Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale
  • Assisted the General Manager with interviewing potential employees, asking appropriate questions and providing feedback after interviews.

Front Desk Supervisor

Hilton Garden Inn
Pearland, TX
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Supervise the front office team members to ensure efficient and smooth operations for producing excellent feedbacks and guest satisfaction
  • Responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests by providing accurate and timely information and services
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals
  • Performed concierge services for guests as needed
  • Provided guests with above-and-beyond service, including making outside venue reservations and setting up tours
  • Updated customer accounts with add-on room charges, including minibar use and room service bills
  • Created lasting relationships with guests that built loyalty and drove hotel revenue
  • Maintained financial accuracy by collecting deposits, fees and payments.

Owner

Just Like Mine
Houston, TX
04.2010 - 04.2018
  • Provided quality care to children in my home
  • Maintained all business records and activities of business
  • Maintaining and observing environment and children's activities
  • Record keeping of individual children on a daily basis
  • Communication with parents/guardians on any changes both verbally and written
  • Provided emotional and developmental support for children
  • Created age appropriate lesson plans.

Education

Masters of Science - Education Lead Teacher

Ashford University Online
01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Health & Human Services

Ashford University
01.2012

Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management

Kaplan University
01.2010

Skills

  • Positive and Professional
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Account Management
  • Adaptive Team Player
  • Critical Thinking
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Problem Resolution
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Active Listening
  • Professional Telephone Demeanor
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Multi-Task Management
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Microsoft Office proficient

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

BakerRipley CEAP Program
05.2022 - 02.2024

Intake Eligibility Rental Assistance Program

BakerRipley
08.2021 - 04.2022

Contract Tracing Customer Service Representative lll

Workforce Solutions
03.2021 - Current

Front Office Manager

Hotel Equities Group LLC
05.2019 - 09.2020

Front Desk Supervisor

Hilton Garden Inn
03.2018 - 05.2019

Owner

Just Like Mine
04.2010 - 04.2018

Masters of Science - Education Lead Teacher

Ashford University Online

Bachelor of Science - Health & Human Services

Ashford University

Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management

Kaplan University
LaTonya Gilbert