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Monica Cruz

Austin,TX

Summary

Compassionate and positive bilingual professional with a proven track record of exceeding customer service standards. Thrives in high-pressure environments, remaining calm and composed while effectively resolving customer issues through attentive listening, clear communication, and targeted problem-solving strategies. Adept at transforming customer dissatisfaction into satisfaction by acknowledging concerns and swiftly delivering solutions that meet their needs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Courier

Quest Diagnostics
11.2024 - Current
  • Transport medical specimens, supplies, and equipment between healthcare facilities and laboratories
  • Ensure that all specimens are properly labeled and packaged for transport
  • Follow all safety protocols and regulations
  • Maintain accurate records of all deliveries and pickups
  • Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and laboratory staff

Primary Caregiver

Self Employment
11.2022 - Current
  • Serve as primary caregiver to an elderly couple.
  • Manage & provide transportation to and from doctor's appointments, implement doctor's instructions and medication, assist in preparing daily meals, with self care tasks & household finances.

Daycare Teacher

CHILDREN'S LIGHTHOUSE
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Provided a positive and nurturing environment for preschool children, while teaching and advocating whole group lessons, in accordance with our curriculum.
  • We were also required to complete and submit daily records as required, along with any incident reports.
  • Communicated daily to families and staff members reports of daily activities.
  • Time management for scheduling priorities such as, feeding schedules, rest time, and play time.
  • Followed state regulations, along with safety and sanitation guidelines for our classroom.

General Laborer

North Star Construction Corp
06.2017 - 01.2020
  • As a firewatch, flagger/spotter, I would start each day filling out our Job Safety Analysis, by breaking down individual daily tasks and identifying the safety element of each job.
  • In doing so, I was required to use a 5x gas monitor to continuously check the air quality while hot work was being performed, in order to ensure the safety of myself and my crew.
  • Alongside my crew, we met multiple deadlines and received company recognition.

Customer Sales Representative

Ticketmaster
01.2005 - 04.2017
  • Worked as a sales representative, in a high traffic call center, processing orders using credit & billing information, while providing the company's policy of World Class Customer Service.
  • Some trouble shooting and customer service duties were required.
  • I aimed to provide first contact resolution, all while striving to implement Ticketmaster's values and beliefs.
  • Continuously met monthly quota of sales/calls per hour & fan satisfaction surveys.

Education

High school diploma -

Pharr San Juan Alamo High School
San Juan, TX

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Computer skills
  • Cooking
  • General Labor
  • Clerical Experience
  • Data entry
  • Mobile devices
  • Food service
  • Nannying
  • Telephone
  • General Laborer
  • Meal Preparation
  • Construction Laborer
  • Medication Administration
  • GPS
  • Home Care
  • First aid
  • Personal Assistant Experience
  • Caregiving
  • English
  • Senior Care
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Customer relations
  • Bilingual
  • Customer support
  • Spanish
  • HIPAA
  • Telemarketing
  • Typing
  • Communication skills
  • Bilingual in Spanish & English
  • Telephone reception
  • High-energy & positive attitude
  • Active listening
  • Professional telephone voice
  • Organizational strengths

Certification

  • Community Emergency Response Team, Community Emergency Response Team training is a Federal Emergency Management Agency program that educates citizens about the hazards they face in their community and trains them in lifesaving skills.
  • Driver's License
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Non-CDL Class C Drivers License
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • National Alliance for Mental Illness Healing Circle Facilitator Certification
  • Prevent Blindness Vision Screening Certification
  • Vaccination Community Navigator Certification

Volunteer Experience

  • Meals On Wheels delivery driver, Delivered nutritious meals to elderly and disabled individuals on a daily basis, ensuring prompt and reliable service.
  • Community Health Worker Training, Dia De La Mujer Latina Community Health Worker Training, which includes 120 hours of training in navigating, educating, and advocating for patients in our local community. Certification pending graduation in August.
  • Corrigan Youth Basketball, Over 20 hours of community service which included operations of concessions, bookkeeping, assisting youth players.
  • Dia De La Mujer Latina, Over 20 hours of volunteer service with non-profit organization, including assistance with CHW at the State Capitol and the annual DDLML health fair.

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Medical Courier

Quest Diagnostics
11.2024 - Current

Primary Caregiver

Self Employment
11.2022 - Current

Daycare Teacher

CHILDREN'S LIGHTHOUSE
07.2020 - 09.2022

General Laborer

North Star Construction Corp
06.2017 - 01.2020

Customer Sales Representative

Ticketmaster
01.2005 - 04.2017

High school diploma -

Pharr San Juan Alamo High School
Monica Cruz