Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Academic Achievements
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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Mary Cate Clayton

Pendleton,SC

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Lead

Griffs Farm & Home Center
Pendleton, SC
10.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills by effectively handling customer inquiries and complaints, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with customers and resolve their issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Continuously acquiring a high level of product knowledge and industry information to accurately answer customer questions and make informed recommendations.

Customer Service/Collections/Billing Specialist

Martin Veterinary Services
Pelzer, SC
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managed delinquent accounts and utilized effective communication skills to create payment arrangements with clients.
  • Created and managed billing schedules for all clients and ensured accurate and timely invoicing.
  • Identified ways to improve the collections and billing process that significantly decreased losses.
  • Responded to client inquiries in a friendly and professional manner, providing information about services, pricing, and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of client information, appointment details, and patient medical records.
  • Collaborated with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide excellent customer service and patient care.
  • Scheduled appointments for a high volume clinic and confirmed appointments by phone.

Student Worker

Clemson University Beef Farm
Clemson, SC
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Assisted in the care and management of a large herd of beef cattle, including feeding, vaccinating, castrating, branding, handling, and doctoring sick cattle.
  • Monitored animal health and reported any unusual behavior or symptoms to farm management.
  • Assisted in calving processes, including routine calf checks and assisting with deliveries of calves.
  • Worked effectively in a team environment, learning and taking direction from farm management to complete daily tasks efficiently and effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal & Veterinary Sciences

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Proficient Computer Skills
  • Scheduling/Planning Skills
  • Organized
  • Creative
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Problem-solving
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Photography Skills
  • Equine Experience
  • Beef Cattle Experience

Academic Achievements

  • President’s List: Fall Semester of 2018
  • Dean’s List: Fall & Spring Semesters of 2019 and 2021
  • Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Recipient 2018-2021
  • John C. Shelley Memorial Scholarship Recipient 2019-2020
  • William W. Gaston Endowment Program Recipient 2020-2021
  • Eldridge Family Annual Scholarship Recipient 2021

Volunteer Experience

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

August 2018 - January 2020

  • Worked with Tri Delta Sorority to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, including fundraising events and projects.

Clemson University Livestock Exhibition Techniques Teacher's Assistant 

January 2020 - May 2020

  • Led the lab portion of the course while under the professor's supervision.
  • Created curriculum in a timely manner to ensure student's ability to properly and safely show cattle at the end of the semester.
  • Monitored student's progress and graded accordingly.
  • Fundraised for the exhibition show, including designing and selling t-shirts.

Timeline

Customer Service Lead

Griffs Farm & Home Center
10.2022 - Current

Customer Service/Collections/Billing Specialist

Martin Veterinary Services
05.2021 - 08.2022

Student Worker

Clemson University Beef Farm
08.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Animal & Veterinary Sciences

Clemson University
Mary Cate Clayton