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Melinda Smith

Columbus,Indiana

Summary

Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience in technical support and customer service, notably at Cummins Inc. Excels in troubleshooting and staff development, enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction. Proven track record in reducing repair cycle times and managing high-volume warranty claims, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and adaptability.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Manager

McDonald's
Columbus, IN
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintained lobby, hallway, and auditorium cleanliness using various sanitation practices.
  • Stocked and organized concession supplies to provide customers with food and beverage options.
  • Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously and completed all assigned duties each shift.
  • Making each customer feel welcome and I take pride in making sure they are dining in a clean enviorment

Mobile Expert

OSL Wireless
Columbus, IN
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Monitored wireless sales space to establish familiarity with various carriers.
  • Maintained sound knowledge of company product suites.
  • Assisted customers in determining cellular phone needs by asking open-ended questions, clarifying advantages and disadvantages of each product and explaining products by ratings.
  • Accepted and processed payments and purchases for new equipment using POS system.

Release of Information Clerk

Ciox Healthcare
Columbus, IN
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Release of Medical Records
  • Followed all HIPPA laws
  • Releasing records to only Patients, other Facilities and anyone that is allowed per the HIPPA guidlines
  • Taking incoming calls for request of medical records
  • Records are only allowed to be released by a fax with release information
  • Only released information that was requested
  • Released records via email from other facilities
  • Kept a log everyday from requests that I have processed

Scheduling Coordinator

McCabe Orthodontics
Columbus, IN
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • McCabe Orthodontics, Checking in and out patients
  • Scheduling next appointments
  • Scheduling other appointments needing with other dentists or surgeons
  • Daily Roll for late payments
  • Daily report to let Doctor and assistance know when to schedule next appointments
  • Daily/Monthly report on what appointments were done for the day
  • Take and process payments
  • Daily deposit
  • Ordering supplies

Mobile Expert

T-Mobile
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Knowledge of cellular networks and phone specs
  • Talking with the customers to gain personal needs
  • Being able to handle technical needs for the customer when they come in with phone issues
  • Update report daily for myself and team mates on daily sales
  • Run daily bank deposits
  • Receiving inventory

Mobile Expert

Cricket Wireless
10.2016 - 02.2017
  • Knowledge of cellular networks and phone specs
  • Talking with the customers to gain personal needs
  • Being able to handle technical needs for the customer when they come in with phone issues
  • Update report daily for myself and team mates on daily sales
  • Run daily bank deposits
  • Receiving inventory

Technical Documentation Associate

Cummins, Inc, Fuel Systems XPI Engineering
01.2012 - 07.2014
  • Wrote Engineering Job Release (EJR) forms for engineers
  • Submitted and Tracked Engineering Job Releases in IMS
  • Compiled and Reported weekly measures on the open PCR’s in Excel
  • Maintained Deviation database
  • Assisted Wuhan in submitting their EJR’s
  • Trained engineers on structure of EJR’s and how to write them

Resources

S&R, Cummins Inc
08.2010 - 01.2012

• Main customer contact for RAPIDServe Web LogMeIn Rescue program. Online customer support via phone and IT support by remote desktop control providing troubleshooting support to RAPIDServe Web users.

• Provided repair direction to North American based Cummins’ dealers and distributors on products ranging from mid-range (MR) to high horse power (HHP)

• Adjudicated warranty claims (16,745 claims in 2010, totaling over $9.5 million paid and $1.9 million adjusted from the claimed amount)

• Personally managed a backlog of warranty claims and participated in managing the department’s backlog measures

• Determined warranty coverage

• Utilized multiple informational sources in regard to Cummins’ products

• Detected Standard Repair Time (SRT) overlaps

Repair Logistics Support Engineer

S&R
04.1999 - 08.2010

• Manage and expedited repair event cycle times for major truck fleets via North American Cummins’ dealers and distributors

• Utilized Citrix based programs on a day to day functions • Parts sourcing from Memphis Distribution Center (MDC), Michelin parts distribution center, Cummins dealers and distributors and directly from manufacturing assembly lines

• Developed and facilitated training for new hires

• Navigated QuickServe Online (QSOL), GOMS and Multiple IMS screens to complete objectives

• Assisted in reducing Cummins’ catastrophic repair cycle time

• Determined applicable warranty coverage

• Administered Horizon policy for major fleet

Education

Associates - Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
09.2006

Skills

  • Technical Support
  • Technical Documentation
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Customer Education
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Customer Service
  • Retail and Cashier
  • Shift Manager
  • Decision-making
  • Team development
  • Accurate money handling
  • Staff development
  • Safety compliance
  • Shift checklists
  • Employee training
  • Shift leadership
  • Delegating work
  • Workplace safety
  • Customer service focus
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Verbal and written communication

Contact

Columbus, Indiana 47203

Timeline

Shift Manager

McDonald's
05.2023 - Current

Mobile Expert

OSL Wireless
02.2023 - 04.2023

Release of Information Clerk

Ciox Healthcare
03.2019 - 01.2020

Scheduling Coordinator

McCabe Orthodontics
11.2018 - 02.2019

Mobile Expert

T-Mobile
02.2017 - 02.2018

Mobile Expert

Cricket Wireless
10.2016 - 02.2017

Technical Documentation Associate

Cummins, Inc, Fuel Systems XPI Engineering
01.2012 - 07.2014

Resources

S&R, Cummins Inc
08.2010 - 01.2012

Repair Logistics Support Engineer

S&R
04.1999 - 08.2010

Associates - Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University
Melinda Smith