Seasoned customer service representative with over 20 years of experience. Communicated and established relationships with customers to quickly resolve issues. Ability to empathize with patrons.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Associate
Alliant Energy
01.2023 - Current
Answer approximately 100 phone calls per day to identify and resolve customer issues/needs
Report electric outages and emergencies; advise customers on safe/appropriate handling of the situation
Start and stop commercial and residential services
Collect payments on utility account balances
Provide online web support; explain and train customers on how to navigate the company website
Customer Service/Shipping Clerk
Elplast America
04.2020 - 08.2022
Received customer orders via online and phone, accurately entered orders into the system and prepared shipping documents for internal/external distribution
Contacted and scheduled carriers for pick-up/delivery of orders
Prepared reports summarizing status of daily/open orders
Accurately distributed tracking numbers and packing documents via phone and email. Answered questions and followed up with customers
Worked closely with sales department for correct pricing and quotes on orders
Air Fright Coordinator- Customer Service
CRST International Inc.
08.2018 - 04.2020
Received orders from customers via email/phone for trucking transportation of commerical goods
Double checked load plans for accurate/timely use of trucks and drivers; Tracked location of loads to ensure driver safety and timely deliveries; updated customers on order progress
Reviewed account histories to identify problems preventing the effective/efficient use of company trucks (such as weather, mechanical, no load upon return)
Reported accidents, inclement weather issues and mechanical breakdowns to the account manager for the appropriate assistance
Administrative Assistant
Heritage Property Management
4 2017 - 08.2018
Answered the phone
Prepared leases for new tenants
Collected monthly rent checks
Filed, faxed and wrote maintenance requests for the tenants
Conducted move in/move out inspections for deposit returns
Receptionist/Surgery Scheduler
PCI
4 2014 - 4 2017
Scheduled surgery for the PCI Orthopedics Department
Coordinated doctors and patients schedules for surgical appointments; prepared and distributed patient packets
Accurately answered patient questions
Ability to empathize with patients needs/concerns
Responsible for opening the clinic daily
Customer Service/Receptionist
Parker Hannifin
10 2004 - 3 2014
Parts Expeditor
Responsible for the research/identification and expedition of appropriate parts for distribution to internal customers
Customer Service Representative
Handled 140 business account customers; Placed orders, handled returns and answered questions
Education
High School Diploma - General
John F Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids, IA
1998
Skills
Extensive experience in customer service; active listening
Ability to use technology; internet, excel, word, outlook
Experience handling angry customers
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail