Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Experience Highlights
Graphic design
Timeline
Generic
SHAWNEEQUA SESSOM

SHAWNEEQUA SESSOM

Seattle,WA

Summary

Dedicated administrative professional well-versed in communication and team building. Knowledgeable in medical terminology and scheduling. Ready to bring 15+ years of relevant work experience to your team based upon both office administration and customer service platforms. Experienced working in fast-paced environments that demand strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills. Trustworthy, ethical, independent thinker and discreet; committed to superior customer service. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels. Detail oriented and resourceful in completing projects; able to multi-task effectively. Able to work independently.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Service Representative II (remote, WAH)

Polyclinic Part Of Optum-United Health
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns and scheduling appointments.
  • Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients using EPIC and provider portals.
  • Entered patient demographic and insurance data into electronic medical record system.
  • Performed patient outreach for various assigned tasks, via phone, email, fax, and postal mailings.
  • Responded to inquiries by directing calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.

Lead Hiring Manager/Payroll Clerk/Front End Person In Charge

Safeway
11.2018 - Current
  • Managed domestic/international accounts and multi-lined telephone for a nationwide telephone consumer complaint line along with multiple emails, faxes, and written correspondence using letter formats
  • Created and adapted templates for complaint response
  • Maintained office inventory via company credit card and managed several inventory accounts for manufacturing receiving
  • Maintained accurate financial and email records using standard filing techniques and Microsoft Office filing system
  • Provided consumer reimbursement via checks and coupons
  • Figured the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable records then compiled them along with daily reports
  • Personally assisted managers with research of consumer information and consumer complaints using internet.

Receiving Specialist

Genie Industries
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Improved inventory tracking by establishing system to check-in and check-out items.
  • Reviewed incoming shipments for correctness to ensuring no damage or duplication of orders.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Assisted customers with locating and obtaining items to deliver streamlined and efficient production.

Team Lead 1 (Assembly Materials Conveying/ Production Assembly)

Genie Industries
07.2008 - 01.2015
  • Delegated a team of 4 to 20 employees
  • Appointed job tasks and coordinated team events
  • Trained new hires in job stations and safety requirements
  • Conducted daily meetings with PowerPoint created slides and charts
  • Submitted innovative problem resolutions for inventory control and team conflict to managers
  • Performed daily audits on inventory, cash registers and receipts; batched daily reports for upper level management
  • Wrote and managed department SOP manuals
  • Performed weekly department audits.

Consumer Affairs Coordinator

07.2006 - 04.2007
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Answered multi-lined customer relations calls for international food corporation and resolved customer complaints via coupon/cash compensation.
  • Served as Administrative Assistant to Quality Research & Development team


Auditor/Front Desk Agent

Shilo Inn
02.2006 - 08.2006
  • Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
  • Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
  • Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.

Quality Assurance Technician

Simplot Foods
09.2003 - 08.2004
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
  • Routinely tested products to align temperature, specifications, and ingredient levels with best practices and quality standards.
  • Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to specifications.

Customer Service Manager

Wal-Mart
06.2001 - 02.2002
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Managed team of up to 10 Front End team members.
  • Completed various Opening/Closing responsibilities while acting as only manager on staff.

Education

Associate of Science - Health Administration

Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH
06.2025

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Word 2016 Certified
  • Certificate in Medical Assisting - Graduated with honors
  • MS Excel 2016 Certified/PowerPoint 2016 Certified
  • Nurse Assistant & CPR trained
  • Infotech Research & Reports Processing
  • Typing 50 wpm/10-key
  • Interoffice skills/Interpersonal Skills
  • HR Management (Level 1 training)
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
  • QuickBooks/Microsoft Money
  • AS/400/Inventory
  • Oracle Applications
  • Epic Applications
  • Confident/Comfortable with remote work
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Eligibility Determination
  • Reception Management
  • Office Administration
  • Insurance Verification
  • HIPAA Compliance

Experience Highlights

  • Administrative Support
  • Managed domestic/international accounts and multi-lined telephone for a nationwide telephone consumer complaint line along with multiple emails, faxes, and written correspondence using letter formats. Created and adapted templates for complaint response. Maintained office inventory via company credit card and managed several inventory accounts for manufacturing receiving. Maintained accurate financial and email records using standard filing techniques and Microsoft Office filing system. Provided consumer reimbursement via checks and coupons. Figured the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable records then compiled them along with daily reports. Personally assisted managers with research of consumer information and consumer complaints using internet.
  • Customer Service
  • Engaged in excellent customer service with a smile in many retail departments from shoes to novelties and women's wear to men's wear. Happily performed as a Front Desk agent/Night Auditor for hotel retail, providing client reservations, in person check-ins and check outs, via phone and internet with some daily food preparation.
  • Management & Supervision/Inventory Control
  • Delegated a team of 4 to 20 employees. Appointed job tasks and coordinated team events. Trained new hires in job stations and safety requirements. Conducted daily meetings with PowerPoint created slides and charts. Submitted innovative problem resolutions for inventory control and team conflict to managers. Performed daily audits on inventory, cash registers and receipts; batched daily reports for upper level management. Wrote and managed department SOP manuals. Performed weekly department audits.

Graphic design

I love to design my own posters, websites, advertisements, business cards, and anything else I can create using mainly Powerpoint. 

Timeline

Patient Service Representative II (remote, WAH)

Polyclinic Part Of Optum-United Health
06.2023 - Current

Lead Hiring Manager/Payroll Clerk/Front End Person In Charge

Safeway
11.2018 - Current

Receiving Specialist

Genie Industries
06.2015 - 06.2016

Team Lead 1 (Assembly Materials Conveying/ Production Assembly)

Genie Industries
07.2008 - 01.2015

Consumer Affairs Coordinator

07.2006 - 04.2007

Auditor/Front Desk Agent

Shilo Inn
02.2006 - 08.2006

Quality Assurance Technician

Simplot Foods
09.2003 - 08.2004

Customer Service Manager

Wal-Mart
06.2001 - 02.2002

Associate of Science - Health Administration

Eastern Gateway Community College
SHAWNEEQUA SESSOM