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Shenika Freeman-Foster

Shenika Freeman-Foster

Customer Service
Lyman,SC

Summary

Dynamic Customer Service Specialist with a proven track record at SEALED AIR INC, enhancing client intake processes and driving effective resolution strategies. Demonstrated expertise in SAP and empathic communication has significantly improved team productivity and customer satisfaction. Skilled in confidential data management and crisis intervention, consistently achieving high standards in complex case management. Career goals include further leveraging these competencies to enhance organizational efficiency and client relations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Management and Intake Specialist

Share Community Action
Greenville, SC
03.2019 - Current
  • Help families by identifying their needs, and ensuring they have access to the right services and resources.
  • Help clients find programs for continuing education classes.
  • In addition to processing applications, I have the responsibility of filing voided applications and completed applications.
  • Assist customers with filing for unemployment, contacting former employers for the last day worked, and updating addresses on the DMV website.
  • Responsible for the client's applications during the approval process.
  • Maintained accurate records of all client interactions according to agency policies and procedures.

Customer Service Rep.

ALBIS PLASTIC
Duncan, SC
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for placing orders for U.S., Brazil, and Canadian customers.
  • All orders are received via email and/or pulled from each company's EDI website.
  • Responsibilities include setting up new customers in SAP, sending out credit/denial letters indicating credit limits and terms, and creating purchase orders for internal and external customers/suppliers.
  • Other responsibilities include billing/invoicing, pricing, and attending production meetings each week.
  • I was solely tasked with providing formal quotes to customers, accessing the CRM to add customer information for Sales, and providing training for newly hired customer service reps.

Lead CSR/Customer Account Rep./Resolution Team Lead

SEALED AIR INC
Greenville, SC
01.2012 - 12.2016
  • Functioned as the CSR team lead.
  • Responsibilities included resolving escalated issues, accurately entering and/or changing customer orders, while including special instructions.
  • Creating, sending, and following up on all Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Purchase Orders to secure and evaluate accounts that align with the company's strategic goals.
  • Responsible for overseeing and recovering the cost of goods for all warehouse products, and performance contracts from vendors.
  • This included cost changes from vendors and manufacturers, coordinating retail and gross profit with the Pricing and Accounting departments.
  • Collecting monies for deductions made by customers.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
  • Developed strategies to increase team productivity and improve customer service levels.

Corporate Accounts Payable

Tire Center
Duncan, SC
04.2008 - 10.2012
  • Responsibilities included the payment of invoices using the AS400 system, Dart, and ON-Base to scan invoices for processing.
  • Maintained the General Ledger for any credits or debits due to corporate and individual customers.
  • Also, I audited invoices for outsourcing, while maintaining excellent customer service for all Tire Centers' locations.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Processed high volume of vendor invoices and payments in a timely manner.
  • Participated in special projects as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Teller/Customer Service

Sharonview Federal Credit Union
Greenville, SC
07.2005 - 02.2008

  • Received and processed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and other banking services.
  • Balanced cash drawers on a daily basis.
  • Provided exceptional customer service while accurately processing routine transactions.
  • Assisted customers in opening new accounts and completing required paperwork.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding bank products and services.
  • Also, servicing the ATM machine, conducting teller audits, and recommending the best banking services for customers.

Education

B.A -

Converse College
Spartanburg, SC
07-2026

Skills

  • Customer service
  • SAP superuser
  • Application assessments
  • Client intake
  • Crisis intervention
  • Empathic communication
  • Intake assessment
  • Follow-up skills
  • Claims processing
  • Case management
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Data entry
  • Confidentiality
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Scheduling appointments
  • General Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Multi-line phone systems

Skillshighlights

  • Customer Service, Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer assessments, meeting quality standards of service and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Administration and Management, Knowledge of business and management principals involved in strategic planning and resource allocation using SAP MM/WM modules.
  • SAP Super-user, Serve as application's/team's SME for Purchasing/RFQ/ and Invoicing system issues. Team trainer for module rollouts, process changes and SAP upgrades.
  • Personal Skills, Include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, Oracle databases, and Accounts Management, Ten Key calculator, Account payable and receivables, Process and Audit Expense Reports, Process vendor payments.
  • General Accounting/Bookkeeping, Account Reconciliation, Billing, Accruals, Month End Closing, Year End closing, Payroll, Invoicing, Expense Reports, Foreign Currency Exchange, Wire Transfers, Audits, PGI, Requesting Credit, Reconcile Credit cards.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Case Management and Intake Specialist

Share Community Action
03.2019 - Current

Customer Service Rep.

ALBIS PLASTIC
01.2017 - 01.2019

Lead CSR/Customer Account Rep./Resolution Team Lead

SEALED AIR INC
01.2012 - 12.2016

Corporate Accounts Payable

Tire Center
04.2008 - 10.2012

Teller/Customer Service

Sharonview Federal Credit Union
07.2005 - 02.2008

B.A -

Converse College
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