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Lora Salinas

San Angelo,TX

Summary

Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires, and providing customized solutions to build loyalty.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

HS Financial Group
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide support to consumers with federal direct loans through the Department of Education
  • The primary responsibilities is to field incoming calls as well as make outbound calls regarding Federal Student Aid Loan Servicing
  • This is currently a remote position
  • Responsible for assisting customers who call in asking questions about their student loans.

Texas Works Advisor II

Texas Health and Human Services
07.2019 - 04.2023
  • Interview applicants and recipients in person or by inbound or outbound telephone calls to obtain pertinent financial and personal information to determine financial eligibility for public assistance programs
  • Evaluate data from various electronic and other sources to enter information into a computer-based eligibility system
  • Compute and authorize benefits based on eligibility determination
  • Process work in accordance with state and federal regulations and established procedures, guidelines and time frames
  • Perform other duties, as assigned
  • Use fact-finding techniques to obtain, relate and evaluate information provided by applicants
  • Read, understand, apply and explain detailed regulations and policies
  • Perform basic arithmetic functions
  • Manage time efficiently by establishing priorities in accordance to importance of deadlines
  • Establish and maintain effective work relationships with others
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Operate computers to perform data entry and basic office software use such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
  • Follow written and oral directions and instructions.

Criminal Deputy Court Clerk

Tom Green County Clerk
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Greets, interacts, and communicates with the public in a professional manner; answers questions, provides information, or refers inquiry to appropriate department personnel
  • Conducts records searches to locate requested documents; provides official copy of document(s) to requestor; assists the public with locating records and operating computer equipment
  • Accepts, reviews for completeness, and certifies recorded documents
  • Answers multiple-line telephone; answers questions, directs calls, or takes and relays accurate messages, as appropriate
  • Accepts payments from defendants and applies towards court costs and fines
  • Attends scheduled court hearings as necessary.

Claims Examiner

Kelly Services-Blue Cross Blue Shield
03.2017 - 06.2018
  • Process medical claims.

Assistant Manager

Arroyo Square Apartments
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Customer Service, Answer telephone, operate all office machines, data entry
  • Show apartments to prospects
  • Generate weekly report for the Corporate office.

Quality Assurance Technician I

Kelly Services - Ethicon
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Review record of inspection results, acceptance, rejection and disposition for entry in log books
  • Participate in departmental and company continuous improvement activities
  • Perform other work related duties assigned by Team Coordinator and/or Facilitator.

Legal Assistant

Paul S. Parker Attorney at Law
11.2015 - 03.2016
  • Performed duties of reception as necessary, filed court documents as necessary, Typed as requested various letters to clients, operated all office machines, mailed various documents as necessary using Dymo Stamps program
  • After two weeks of employment, was promoted to Criminal Legal Assistant.

TAIP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Concho Valley CSCD
06.2014 - 09.2015
  • Maintain database of clients and tracking of treatment progress, Filing of various documents, make data entries into the computer system of the department, prepare various monthly and quarterly reports, type as requested various letters, correspondence, and reports
  • Organize and file, close out records, and prepare various court dismissal documents.

INSURANCE VERIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE

San Angelo Community Medical Center
12.2012 - 05.2014
  • Responsible for verification of insurance benefits for Radiology services, outpatient procedures, and cardiology procedures.
  • Filing of various documents
  • Collecting copays.
  • Scheduling appointments for Radiology Dept.
  • Contributed to office productivity by managing high volumes of inbound calls for insurance verifications.
  • Facilitated timely patient care by verifying insurance benefits prior to appointments.

SENIOR DEPUTY COURT CLERK

City of San Angelo Municipal Court
12.2007 - 07.2012


Streamlined workflow within the office through cross-training on various tasks, resulting in increased productivity among staff members.

  • Handled financial transactions, including processing payments for fines and fees, ensuring accuracy and proper recordkeeping.
  • Ensured the confidentiality of sensitive information by safeguarding all court records in accordance with established protocols.
  • Answered telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
  • Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.

DATA ENTRY CLERK

American Boer Goat Association
03.2007 - 10.2007
  • Responsible for data entry of Boer Goat Registration
  • Performed duties of Receptionist as required
  • Proofread data entry as required.

Education

High School Diploma -

San Angelo Central High School
San Angelo, TX
05.1993

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Entry
  • Call center experience
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Money handling abilities
  • Payment Processing
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Administrative Support
  • Office equipment proficiency

Abilitysummary

Experience in performing varied duties in an office environment.

Educationhistory

High School Diploma, Central High School, San Angelo, TX, 05/1993

Honorsactivities

Able to operate all office machines. Proficient in Microsoft word and excel.

Additionalinformation

Detailed References

References

  • Liza SANCHEZ, Purchasing, Danhill Containers, lizas@danhillcontainers.com, 325-245-4571
  • Gary PICON, Mental Health Rehab Provider, West Texas Centers for MHMR, 325-656-2504
  • Margarita RAMIREZ, Inbound Logistics Coordinator, Mudsmith, margarita@mudsmith.com, 325-716-8314

Phone

(325) 374-5124

Sections

Employment History, Customer Service Representative, HS Financial Group, San Angelo, TX, 06/2023 - Current, Provide support to consumers with federal direct loans through the Department of Education. The primary responsibilities is to field incoming calls as well as make outbound calls regarding Federal Student Aid Loan Servicing. This is currently a remote position. Responsible for assisting customers who call in asking questions about their student loans., Texas Works Advisor II, Texas Health and Human Services, San Angelo, TX, 07/2019 - 04/2023, Interview applicants and recipients in person or by inbound or outbound telephone calls to obtain pertinent financial and personal information to determine financial eligibility for public assistance programs. Evaluate data from various electronic and other sources to enter information into a computer-based eligibility system. Compute and authorize benefits based on eligibility determination. Process work in accordance with state and federal regulations and established procedures, guidelines and time frames. Perform other duties, as assigned. Use fact-finding techniques to obtain, relate and evaluate information provided by applicants. Read, understand, apply and explain detailed regulations and policies. Perform basic arithmetic functions. Manage time efficiently by establishing priorities in accordance to importance of deadlines. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with others. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Operate computers to perform data entry and basic office software use such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Follow written and oral directions and instructions., Criminal Deputy Court Clerk, Tom Green County Clerk, SAN ANGELO, TX, 06/2018 - 07/2019, Greets, interacts, and communicates with the public in a professional manner; answers questions, provides information, or refers inquiry to appropriate department personnel. Conducts records searches to locate requested documents; provides official copy of document(s) to requestor; assists the public with locating records and operating computer equipment. Accepts, reviews for completeness, and certifies recorded documents. Answers multiple-line telephone; answers questions, directs calls, or takes and relays accurate messages, as appropriate. Accepts payments from defendants and applies towards court costs and fines. Attends scheduled court hearings as necessary., Claims Examiner, Kelly Services-Blue Cross Blue Shield, SAN ANGELO, TX, 03/2017 - 06/2018, Process medical claims., Assistant Manager, Arroyo Square Apartments, SAN ANGELO, TX, 08/2016 - 03/2017, Customer Service, Answer telephone, operate all office machines, data entry. Show apartments to prospects. Generate weekly report for the Corporate office., Quality Assurance Technician I, Kelly Services - Ethicon, SAN ANGELO, TX, 06/2016 - 08/2016, Review record of inspection results, acceptance, rejection and disposition for entry in log books. Participate in departmental and company continuous improvement activities. Perform other work related duties assigned by Team Coordinator and/or Facilitator., Legal Assistant, Paul S. Parker Attorney at Law, SAN ANGELO, TX, 11/2015 - 03/2016, Performed duties of reception as necessary, filed court documents as necessary, Typed as requested various letters to clients, operated all office machines, mailed various documents as necessary using Dymo Stamps program. After two weeks of employment, was promoted to Criminal Legal Assistant., TAIP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Concho Valley CSCD, SAN ANGELO, TX, 06/2014 - 09/2015, Maintain database of clients and tracking of treatment progress, Filing of various doucuments, make data entries into the computer system of the department, prepare various monthly and quarterly reports, type as requested various letters, correspondence, and reports. Organize and file, close out records, and prepare various court dismissal documents., INSURANCE VERIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE, San Angelo Community Medical Center, SAN ANGELO, TX, 12/2012 - 05/2014, Responsible for verification of insurance benefits for Radiology services, outpatient procedures, and cardiology procedures. Answering telephone. Filing of various documents. Collecting copays., SENIOR DEPUTY COURT CLERK, City of San Angelo Municipal Court, SAN ANGELO, TX, 12/2007 - 07/2012, Customer Service, Heavy Cash Handling, Data Entry, Filing, Issued Warrants, Booking Defendants., DATA ENTRY CLERK, American Boer Goat Association, SAN ANGELO, TX, 03/2007 - 10/2007, Responsible for data entry of Boer Goat Registration. Performed duties of Receptionist as required. Proofread data entry as required.

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

HS Financial Group
06.2023 - Current

Texas Works Advisor II

Texas Health and Human Services
07.2019 - 04.2023

Criminal Deputy Court Clerk

Tom Green County Clerk
06.2018 - 07.2019

Claims Examiner

Kelly Services-Blue Cross Blue Shield
03.2017 - 06.2018

Assistant Manager

Arroyo Square Apartments
08.2016 - 03.2017

Quality Assurance Technician I

Kelly Services - Ethicon
06.2016 - 08.2016

Legal Assistant

Paul S. Parker Attorney at Law
11.2015 - 03.2016

TAIP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Concho Valley CSCD
06.2014 - 09.2015

INSURANCE VERIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE

San Angelo Community Medical Center
12.2012 - 05.2014

SENIOR DEPUTY COURT CLERK

City of San Angelo Municipal Court
12.2007 - 07.2012

DATA ENTRY CLERK

American Boer Goat Association
03.2007 - 10.2007

High School Diploma -

San Angelo Central High School
Lora Salinas