Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires, ad providing customized solutions to build loyalty.
Work History
Customer Service Secretary III
VSolvit, LLC
Ventura, CA 93003
09.2018 - 09.2021
Handled customer inquiries for visitors, Sponsors, and other business clients & military officials on the U.S. Naval Base
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly, and escalated significant issues to the supervisor.
Answered a constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times, scheduled appointments for Managers, and made travel arrangements
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Lead Civilian Division Secretary and CSR
DoD, U.S. Navy - Littoral & Strike Warfare Dept.
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
03.2011 - 08.2018
Engaged clients in person and over the phone to answer questions and address complaints.
Planned schedules and workflows based on expected customer demands.
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned a reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
Member Retention Representative (Part-Time)
Ventura County Credit Union
Ventura, CA 93003
04.2009 - 10.2010
Developed new strategies for customer retention activities.
Adhered to appropriate legal scripting when required.
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
Administrative Coordinator & Office Manager
St. John's Regional Medical Center And Hospital
Oxnard, CA 93035
05.2006 - 09.2009
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
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.
Clarified customer issues and determined the root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
Credentialing Coordinator
Community Memorial Hospital
Ventura, CA 93003
03.2003 - 04.2006
Requested, verified, organized, and maintained all aspects of a physician's/clinician's employee file
Conducted primary source verifications such as background checks and board certifications.
Worked closely with all clients, and vendors to obtain required clinical and medical documentation by established deadlines
Point of Contact for all credentialing-related items and ensured all clients were cleared for privileges & the on-time start of their assignment
Ensured adherence to company credentialing requirements and compliance policies
Maintained professional relations with physicians, clients, vendors, and teammates.
Medical Historian-Worker's Compensation Reports
NSR Medical, Inc.
Oxnard, CA 93003
01.1999 - 08.2003
Responsible for taking New Patient's full medical history which included all injury history, dates, medical treatment, and outcomes
Created, formulated and typed detailed patient reports for worker's compensation evaluation for orthopedic surgeons' office
Arranged and analyzed historical information to evaluate significance and organize representations while highlighting findings.
Medical Secretary, Medical Transcription, DME Coor
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group And Hospital
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
02.1985 - 05.1999
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, and scheduled appointments to maintain excellent customer service.
transcribed medical reports, answered questions, and directed calls to appropriate staff.
Kept information confidential and followed HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient trust.
Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
Recorded information using word processing, dictation and transcription software and equipment.
DME Coordinator for all of the Woodland Hills, CA Hospital and outlying entities and patients
Coordinating many tasks at once in an extremely a very high volume call center, treated customers with respect and provided prompt assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
California State University - Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA
12.2010
Associate of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Ventura Community College District
Ventura, CA
08.2007
Skills
Policy and Procedure Adherence
Typing and Word Processing Proficiency
Report Transcription
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Records Preparation
Customer Retention Strategies
Recordkeeping Strengths
Microsoft Suite Proficiency
Travel Planning
Order Fulfillment
Calendaring
Multi-Line Telephone Operation
Professional Telephone Demeanor
Computer Proficiency
Managing Multiple Tasks
Timeline
Customer Service Secretary III
VSolvit, LLC
09.2018 - 09.2021
Lead Civilian Division Secretary and CSR
DoD, U.S. Navy - Littoral & Strike Warfare Dept.
03.2011 - 08.2018
Member Retention Representative (Part-Time)
Ventura County Credit Union
04.2009 - 10.2010
Administrative Coordinator & Office Manager
St. John's Regional Medical Center And Hospital
05.2006 - 09.2009
Credentialing Coordinator
Community Memorial Hospital
03.2003 - 04.2006
Medical Historian-Worker's Compensation Reports
NSR Medical, Inc.
01.1999 - 08.2003
Medical Secretary, Medical Transcription, DME Coor