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Nicole Stafford

Bartow,FL

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in invoice preparation, payment processing, and managing past-due accounts, ensuring accurate coding for effective recordkeeping and tracking. Proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service and administrative support, adept at handling clerical tasks, public interactions, and maintaining organized filing systems. Recognized for enhancing workflow accuracy and document formatting standards while demonstrating strong adaptability to meet dynamic project requirements. Reliable team player with advanced organizational skills and a commitment to optimizing productivity and service quality across diverse environments.

Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

Hardworking Assistant Office Manager with demonstrated clerical and office leadership skills. Experienced in organizing schedules, routing correspondence and stocking supplies for expected needs. Team-oriented and diplomatic in working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Well-organized professional equipped with varied experiences in administrative roles. Driven to increase overall efficiency while maintaining filing systems and screening and answering numerous phone lines daily.

Experience delivering customer service and administrative excellence, including clerical support and public interaction. Excels in calendar management, scheduling, data entry and database administration.

Professional legal support specialist with proven track record in efficiently managing administrative tasks and supporting legal teams. Skilled in document preparation, client communication, and case file management, ensuring smooth office operations. Strong focus on collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to meet evolving demands. Known for high standards and delivering results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Billing Specialist

Advocate Law
05.2025 - 01.2026
  • Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
  • Reduced errors in financial records by conducting regular audits of billed accounts.
  • Assisted colleagues in resolving complex billing issues, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing within the department.
  • Maintained detailed records of each account''s payment history, providing easy access to information for audit and analysis purposes.
  • Contributed to improved financial reporting by reconciling discrepancies between invoiced amounts and actual payments received.
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
  • Transmitted documents, organized revisions and tracked changes.
  • Managed high volumes of documents efficiently, prioritizing tasks according to deadlines and project requirements.
  • Scanned, filed and transmitted various documents and adhered to digital filing procedures.
  • Carefully reviewed all documents and reports for completeness and accuracy.
  • Monitored due dates and deadlines and worked to submit all documents on time or early.
  • Assisted in training new hires on department procedures, system navigation, and best practices for successful collections.
  • Managed past due collection calls, skip tracing, outside collections agency coordination and litigation activities.

Customer Service Representative

Mazda Lakeland
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Streamlined reservation procedures for faster service and improved customer experience.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient rental car management processes and procedures.
  • Conducted routine safety inspections to identify potential hazards or maintenance needs, reducing the risk of accidents or property damage while maintaining a safe environment for both staff and guests.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for continuous improvement of valet operations and staff development.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process for new hires, conducting interviews alongside management as needed to build a strong team of skilled professionals.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.

Customer Service Representative

Jenkins Nissan
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Excel Christian Academy
Lakeland, FL
05-2022

No Degree - Business Management

Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
05-2028

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Billing systems and software
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Digital file organization
  • Workflow coordination
  • Invoicing support
  • File management
  • Supply replenishment
  • Office administration
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Accomplishments

  • Telephone Service - Professionally processed 80+ calls per day, providing information and service to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Achieved new techniques and skills through effectively helping with creating new opportunities and team management

Timeline

Billing Specialist

Advocate Law
05.2025 - 01.2026

Customer Service Representative

Mazda Lakeland
01.2024 - 05.2025

Customer Service Representative

Jenkins Nissan
01.2023 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Excel Christian Academy

No Degree - Business Management

Polk State College