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Makayla Pena

ENT and Allergy of West Texas
Stanton,TX
6
years of professional experience

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Organized and motivated, eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments.

Work History

Receptionist and Referral Clerk

3 Years 2 Months
ENT and Allergy of West Texas | 09.2023 - Current
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
  • Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Processed patient payments and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
  • Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.

Manager

2 Years 2 Months
Tea2Go TeaNergy | 07.2021 - 09.2023
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions
  • Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance
  • Entered time and attendance logs in preparation for payroll
  • Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget
  • Created training modules and documentation to train staff
  • Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, level headed customer service
  • Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and products
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change
  • Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences

Insurance Agent

8 Months
A-MAX Auto Insurance | 11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Responded to customer inquiries and problems to promote great service
  • Explained different options to prospective clients, encouraging sale of insurance policies that best fit needs
  • Analyzed customer needs and provided best options, upselling products and services
  • Researched insurance plans to find good options for clients' needs
  • Conducted meetings or phone calls with potential clients to present insurance policies and answer questions
  • Conducted telephone appointments with prospective clients to build rapport and sell insurance services
  • Pursued new clients through various marketing strategies to grow the existing portfolio of policyholders
  • Explained coverage options to potential policyholders, answering questions or concerns
  • Calculated premiums and established payment methods, receiving customer payments and issuing receipts

Education

Associates Degree - Psychology

Howard College | Big Spring, TX | 05-2026

Currently Enrolled in WGU for my Bachelor's

  • 3.9 GPA
  • cum laude graduate

High School Diploma

Stanton High School | Stanton, TX | 05-2020
  • All 4 Years- A Honor Roll
  • National Honor Society
  • Top 10%
  • GPA: 4.0

Skills

Management
Strategic Planning
Negotiation
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Verbal and Written Communication
Leadership
Scheduling
Phone etiquette

Timeline

Receptionist and Referral Clerk

ENT and Allergy of West Texas
09.2023 - CurrentRead More

Manager

Tea2Go TeaNergy
07.2021 - 09.2023Read More

Insurance Agent

A-MAX Auto Insurance
11.2020 - 07.2021Read More

Stanton High School

High School Diploma
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Howard College

Associates Degree from Psychology
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Makayla Pena