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Lula Tuinei

South Jordan,UT

Summary

I am a hardworking and highly-motivated individual that would be a great asset to any work environment. I am willing to take on new challenges and work effectively and professionally. I also possess great administration experience along with MS Office skills. I have a strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am also adept to working effectively unsupervised but can also be a great part of a team as well. I am highly organized, proactive and punctual. I believe in putting my best foot forward in everything I do!

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Paratransit Bus Operator

Utah Transit Authority
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2023 - Current
  • Ensured the safety of passengers by following all traffic laws and regulations while driving a paratransit bus.
  • Responded to emergency situations in accordance with company protocols.
  • Assisted passengers with boarding, disembarking, and transferring onto buses.
  • Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.

CUSTOMER SVC COORDINATOR/ RATER/ DUTY ADMINISTRAT

Department of Veterans Affairs
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2002 - 03.2023

Multiple Positions Held at VA:

* Customer Service Representative (AMU/Oncology Clinic)

  • Administrator on Duty/PBX Overnight Operator
  • Subject Matter Expert in Compensation & Pension Clinic
  • Veterans Call Center Customer Service Rep
  • Legal Instrument Examiner Fiduciary Hub
  • Claims Rater (Veterans Benefits Administration)

Serving in all my positions while at the VA allowed me to utilize my skills in serving the Veterans. I was very proficient in my jobs there and held jobs that detailed a lot of responsibilities.

As a Rater, I was able to perform all administrative tasks that enabled us to rate Veterans with percentages of disability. Also I was responsible in the coordination and facilitating after hour operations for the VA Hospital as the Administrator on Duty. This allowed me to handle prompt courteous and professional attention to all patrons both internally and externally and manage day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.

I became technically proficient using and updating electronic data processing (EDP) systems, such as Beneficiary Fiduciary Field System (BFFS), Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS), VBMS-Fiduciary, SHARE, Compensation and Pension Record Interchange (CAPRI) and Fiduciary Accounting Submission Tool (FAST).

The 20-year tenure I had there allowed me to become a subject matter expert within the VA system. I developed in all areas of my professional career there and value all that I learned while serving there.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

Stevens Henegar College
Salt Lake City
06.2011

High School Diploma -

Midwest City High
Midwest City, OK
05.1984

Skills

  • Experience in MS Office, Excel & Word Software
  • Experience in Veterans Affairs Benefit Systems/Rating System(BFFS, VBMS,SHARE,CAPRI,FAST)
  • Excellent Customer Svc Skills/Detail Oriented
  • Ability to build rapport and trusts with all customers internal/external
  • Great collaboration skills within teams/outlook
  • LEAD CSR (Customer Svc Rep), SME (Subject Matter Expert) Disciplined and able to become a leader amongst my peers
  • Review/Researching records, service treatment records/Medical Terminology
  • Strong Troubleshooting/Computer skills
  • Typing 60 wpm
  • 10-Key by touch

Languages

Samoan

Additional Information

US ARMY

2/2000-07/2002

Honorable Medical Discharge

Completed Basic Training U S Army 02/2000-04/2000

Advanced Individual Training (AIT) 04/2000-06/2000

Timeline

Paratransit Bus Operator

Utah Transit Authority
05.2023 - Current

CUSTOMER SVC COORDINATOR/ RATER/ DUTY ADMINISTRAT

Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2002 - 03.2023

Associate of Applied Science -

Stevens Henegar College

High School Diploma -

Midwest City High
Lula Tuinei