To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Associate
DialAmerica
Knoxville , TN
09.2022 - Current
Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
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Collection Account Representative
Blount Finance
Maryville, TN
01.2013 - 09.2020
Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review.
Processed debtor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balance.
Worked with customer to create debt repayment plan based on current financial condition.
Listened to customers and negotiated solutions that met creditor and debtor needs.
Located customers with overdue accounts and solicited payment in compliance with fair debt collection practices.
Initiated repossession process or service disconnection upon failure of other collection methods.
Quality Control Inspector
Computer Resource Inc.
Knoxville, TN
11.2021 - 08.2022
Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
Customer Service Representative
Talbot's
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
Revenue Officer
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
Knoxville , TN
01.1991 - 11.2007
Provided guidance and service on various financial problems in order to assist taxpayers' in resolving tax issues.
Considered alternative means of resolving tax debt issues if taxpayer could not pay
Furnished taxpayer assistance and information to general public.
Conducted research, interviews and investigations for information pertaining to alleged criminal violations.
Collected delinquent federal taxes and secured all delinquent returns.
Professionally negotiated and dealt with taxpayers in confrontational situations.
Interpreted and applied federal and state tax codes for personal, business and corporate taxes.
Produced briefs, located records and organized documentation to support court cases.
Processed tax payments, set up payment plans and worked with delinquent taxpayers to resolve issues.
Administrative Assistant
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
Knoxville, TN
01.1991 - 11.2007
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
Created PowerPoint presentations for business development purposes.
Administered enrolled agent exam for qualified applicants wishing to practice before the agency while following strict federal guidelines
Skills
Upbeat and Positive Personality
Calm and Professional Under Pressure
Upselling Products and Services
Responding to Difficult Customers
Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
Call Documentation
Issue and Complaint Resolution
Customer Data Confidentiality
Understanding Customer Needs
Customer Account Management
Efficient and Detail-Oriented
Data Entry and Maintenance
Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
Customer Inquiry Response
Auto Dialers
Customer Service and Assistance
Telephone Management
Cash Register Operations
Inbound and Outbound Calling
Report Creation
Educational Opportunities
Call Transfers
Correcting Discrepancies
Electronic Information Systems
Report Preparation
Microsoft Exchange
Answering Customer Questions
Consulting Supervisors
Inquiry Requests
Information Inputting
Credit Card Payment Processing
Establishing and Maintaining Customer Relationships
Computer Proficiency
Document and Records Management
Legal Terminology
Corrective Actions
Cultural Awareness
Promoting Brand and Company Identity
Proactive Self-Starter
Directing Calls
Customer Information Databases
Skilled in Microsoft Office
Answering Emails
Administrative and Office Support
Critical Thinking
Excellent Attention to Detail
Team-Oriented and Cooperative
Policy and Procedure Adherence
Complaint Response
Patient and Empathetic
Accomplishments
Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.