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Mercedes Richardson

Houston

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with experience supporting compliance-driven operations, documentation accuracy, and financial record integrity across healthcare, hospitality, and regulated administrative environments. Skilled in maintaining audit-ready records, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring data integrity in high-volume settings. Strong communicator with a track record of supporting members and internal teams while protecting confidential information.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Experience Agent

Alorica
10.2025 - Current
  • Guide Medicare plan members through benefits questions, concerns, and service-related issues with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance
  • Use active listening and structured problem-solving to identify root causes and provide clear, effective resolutions
  • Document detailed interaction notes for auditing, reporting, and follow-up, ensuring records are complete and review-ready
  • Maintain and update member records to ensure accurate, current information across systems while safeguarding PHI
  • Identify and communicate appropriate service options or enhancements based on member needs, following established guidelines

Research Support Assistant (Work-Study)

Southern New Hampshire University – Shapiro Library
08.2025 - 12.2025
  • Provided research and library support to students and staff by assisting with database navigation, keyword searches, and resource identification
  • Created follow-up tickets and documented service outcomes to support escalation workflows and resolution tracking
  • Ensured accuracy when referencing academic resources and maintained professional standards in student-facing support

Business Development Representative (Work Study)

EQPD (SNHU Partner Organization)
11.2024 - 08.2025
  • Managed high-volume CRM data entry and lead tracking in HubSpot, ensuring accuracy that supported reporting and pipeline visibility
  • Identified and corrected record discrepancies to improve data integrity and internal reporting reliability
  • Assisted with workflow testing and process updates to strengthen documentation quality and system consistency
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to improve lead management procedures and reporting accuracy

Back Room Coordinator

Teleperformance USA
07.2022 - 11.2022

Inventory accuracy, process controls, productivity tracking

Customer Care Specialist

GC Services
08.2020 - 06.2022

Account maintenance, discrepancy resolution, record accuracy

Night Auditor

Staybridge Suites Hotel
07.2018 - 04.2019
  • Reconciled daily financial transactions and produced accurate end-of-day and audit reports
  • Balanced credit card ledgers, verified postings, and resolved discrepancies to ensure clean financial close
  • Maintained internal controls and safeguarded financial assets in accordance with hotel audit procedures
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring smooth check-in and check-out processes for guests.
  • Conducted nightly audits of financial reports and account balances to maintain accuracy.

Office Support Specialist

Sears
03.2013 - 04.2015

Operational reporting support, inventory control, data accuracy

Administrative Assistant

Commonwealth Charter Title
02.2009 - 06.2012
  • Entered and verified transaction data for real estate/title documentation, ensuring accurate and compliant records
  • Maintained organized files supporting audits, client requests, and transaction processing
  • Supported client communication and administrative coordination while handling confidential financial documents

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
12-2025

Skills

  • Documentation & Audit-Ready Recordkeeping
  • Data Integrity & Discrepancy Resolution
  • Compliance & Confidential Information Handling (PHI/HIPAA)
  • Financial Reconciliation & Transaction Accuracy
  • Reporting Support & Detailed Call Notes
  • Microsoft Excel (tracking, logs, basic analysis)
  • Process Improvement & Quality Standards
  • Enterprise Systems (OPERA PMS, CRM platforms)

Certification

  • Leadership Orientation & Training Certificate (FOL 101-1) — National Society of Leadership and Success, 2025
  • Foundations of Leadership Certificate (FOL 101-2) — National Society of Leadership and Success, 2025

Timeline

Customer Experience Agent

Alorica
10.2025 - Current

Research Support Assistant (Work-Study)

Southern New Hampshire University – Shapiro Library
08.2025 - 12.2025

Business Development Representative (Work Study)

EQPD (SNHU Partner Organization)
11.2024 - 08.2025

Back Room Coordinator

Teleperformance USA
07.2022 - 11.2022

Customer Care Specialist

GC Services
08.2020 - 06.2022

Night Auditor

Staybridge Suites Hotel
07.2018 - 04.2019

Office Support Specialist

Sears
03.2013 - 04.2015

Administrative Assistant

Commonwealth Charter Title
02.2009 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University