Client Advocate, Proficient Customer Support Specialist
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Service-oriented Client Advocate, with passion for providing excellent customer service. Friendly, personable and always professional under pressure. Known for thriving in fast-paced and busy environments while demonstrating awareness and sensitivity to patient/family rights. Eager to secure entry level Teleservice Representative position.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Advocate
City Of Refuge Sacramento
Sacramento , CA
06.2021 - Current
Educated over 50 patients on available wellness services and guided each through process.
Managed data integrity by implementing Apricot & HMIS methods to enhance information confidentiality for over 50 clients .
Maintained positive office environment using active listening and prompt problem solving.
Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to staff.
Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
Worked with over 50 clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
Coordinated referrals and direct support for over 50 homeless families in MVP program.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
Membership Services/RTV Clerk/Optician/Supervisor
Costco Wholesale
Tracy , CA
06.2006 - 10.2019
Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 50 orders daily.
Assisted prospective and established members in person or by telephone.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales.
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
Managed calls and assists over 100 members day- to- day as well as signing up new customers, retrieving customer data, presenting relevant product information and cancelling services.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts
Education
No Degree - Mass Communications
Las Positas College
Livermore, CA
Skills
Telephone Etiquette
Multitasking Abilities
First Aid/CPR
Decision Making
Data Entry
Teamwork and Collaboration
Analytical and Critical Thinking
MS Office
Attention to Detail
Planning and Coordination
Flexible and Adaptable
Problem-Solving
Cultural Awareness
Active Listening
Understanding of Trauma Informed Care
Photography and Videography
I have my own Videography & Photography Business, that I manage and schedule my own work load and appointments.