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Sarah Yoder

Sarah Yoder

Customer Serivce
Quitman,TX

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven professional with 10+ years of experience in office administration and management. Seeking a remote associate position where utilizing excellent customer service, analytical thinking, and passion for helping others by building bonds and strong relationships. With a deep understanding of customer service and relationships and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding customer expectations through communication skills and compassion. Committed to providing top-notch service and ensuring that customers care is exemplary. With an exemplary background and dynamics to working in a fast-paced environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Assistant Chief Deputy

Smith County Tax Office
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • Assisted Chief Deputy and Tax Assessor-Collector with daily operations over Texas Department of Motor Vehicles with county of 400,000 residents while maintaining staff supervision of twenty-three clerks over four locations.
  • Money management and cash verification for deposits, cash drawers, and change requests.
  • Verified completeness of paperwork and funds for daily transactions and voids cutting down on office funds overage by 90% with a two-step verification on all voids.
  • Conducted audits to assess interaction quality and accuracy of customer service success. Decreased customer wait times by 50%.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
  • Analyzed monthly office fraud and inventory reports cutting down on office inventory waste by 75%.
  • Improved officer morale by promoting open communication channels and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
  • Calendar management for requested time off and verified accuracy of time sheets in Kronos for payroll.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.

Accomplishments:

  • Promoted to Assistant Chief Deputy after three months of service.
  • Received two exceptional State audit reviews for 2023 and 2024.
  • Fully cross-trained 23 staff employees in which most had no knowledge of TxDMV guidelines and statues.
  • Wrote office procedures and DMV guides that assisted other Counties for staff training.

Deputy Clerk

Wood County Tax Office
09.2013 - 01.2022
  • Assisted the Assistant Chief Deputy and Tax Assessor-Collector with daily operations at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for a county of 55,000 residents, while efficiently managing a substation two to five days a week.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on cross-training initiatives, increasing overall efficiency within the office.
  • Maintained confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy guidelines when handling sensitive information for customers medical placards, registrations, and title transfers.
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Reduced wait times at the counter by swiftly addressing walk-in requests from the public while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Managed financial transactions including fee collections, disbursements, and record-keeping with accuracy and integrity.
  • Improved communication with the community through regular updates on state programs and initiatives.

Accomplishments:

  • Assisted the Assistant Chief Deputy with balancing duties, reports, and delegating sales tax money on multiple leaves of absences.
  • Overseen and directed the new NMVTIS program in 2015-2022 for our office branch.
  • Wrote multiple help and shortcut guides cutting down on customer wait time by 25%.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

American Public University Systems
Charleston, WV
06.2024

Skills

  • Customer Support/Service
  • People Management
  • Staff Training
  • Inventory Management
  • Leadership
  • Administrative Skills
  • Customer Service Evaluation
  • Customer Relations

Honors & Awards

  • I was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta for my first-year success at APUS with the National Honor Society. May 2021.
  • I was inducted into The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievements with APUS based upon principles and values. July 2021.
  • I was inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars at APUS with the Honorary Board of Regents and Directors. September 2021.

Accomplishments

    Cara Farrell

    Deputy Clerk, Wood County

    (903)440-3205


    Marcey Worthen

    Deputy Clerk, Smith County

    (903)288-6209


    Terri Simon

    Title Clerk Peltier Nissan

    (402)885-3654

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k matchWork from home optionPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursCompany Culture

Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Outlook

Kronos

Registration and Titling System

COGNOS

Interests

Gardening

Off-roading

Exercising

Hiking

Quote

There’s no reality except the one contained within us. That’s why so many people live an unreal life. They take images outside them for reality and never allow the world within them to assert itself.
Hermann Hesse

Timeline

Assistant Chief Deputy

Smith County Tax Office
02.2022 - 05.2024

Deputy Clerk

Wood County Tax Office
09.2013 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

American Public University Systems
Sarah YoderCustomer Serivce