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Takesha Smythe

Phoenix

Summary

Dedicated Customer Service Liaison with proven ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with clients. Adept in general sales, accounting and administrative task. Dedicated to identifying customer needs and delivering effective solutions to all problems. Excellent time management skills combined with a superior knowledge of the customer service industry. Hardworking and ready to join my next team.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Coordinator

Department of Economic Security
05.2023 - 07.2025
  • Managing caseloads of 50+ cases
  • Updates to case status and evaluations
  • Schedule for additions and corrections prior to submission of applications.
  • Answer calls in a timely manner.
  • Provide exceptional customer service.

Claims Specialist

Valor Global
05.2021 - 04.2023
  • Handle customer claims for problems or losses.
  • Process AZDES unemployment claims and paperwork.
  • Review all claims for accuracy.
  • Managed files in accordance with AZDES claim best practices.
  • Maintained a high level of customer calls
  • Exceeded targets in Customer Service Satisfaction

Patient Access Service Representative

Banner Health
08.2019 - 02.2021
  • Maintained a focus on Service Values and Service Excellence.
  • Practiced quality patient care and patient education.
  • Managed all patient documents including insurance filing and billing.
  • Documented activities related to patient care and billing.
  • Helped to manage and resolve billing disputes and collections.

Administrative Assistant

Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities
07.2017 - 08.2019
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Customer Service Representative

Waste Management
07.2014 - 04.2015
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Public Service Evaluator III

Department of Economic Security
06.2005 - 07.2013

Started in the local office and was responsible for my own caseload; processing daily, as well as daily interviews with clients and seeing expedited clients

• Daily routine included checking and returning voicemails, completing daily interviews assigned to my CAR and following state policy guidelines for processing of cases

• Developed working knowledge of federal and state unemployment and employment laws, regulations, policies and procedures to include the U.S Department of Labor

• Worked with groups of diverse backgrounds including disadvantaged people

• Gained knowledge of Employment Service and other DES programs

• Acquired knowledge of local office policies and procedures

• Handled detailed work with accuracy and speed

• Responsible for independent decision making

• Utilized verbal and written communication skills, including composing correspondence.

Education

High School Diploma -

North High School
Phoenix, AZ
05.2002

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Relations
  • Good time management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Data entry
  • Schedule management
  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Inbound phone call handling
  • Workload management
  • Data collection
  • Customer database systems
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Office opening and closing
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft office
  • Customer service
  • Phone and email etiquette
  • Scheduling

Certification

AZ License Bartender

Certificates

• FAA Civil Rights

• Disaster Nutrition Assistance

• DES Voter Registration

• Preventing Inappropriate Behavior

• Pact Levels 1-4

• HIPPA Training

• Self-Employment Mod

• Standards of Conduct in workplace

• Fraud Awareness

• IRS CE Credits

• EITC Schedule C and Record Reconstruction Training

• Due Diligence certification

• Level 2 Liberty Tax Prep

Timeline

Support Coordinator

Department of Economic Security
05.2023 - 07.2025

Claims Specialist

Valor Global
05.2021 - 04.2023

Patient Access Service Representative

Banner Health
08.2019 - 02.2021

Administrative Assistant

Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities
07.2017 - 08.2019

Customer Service Representative

Waste Management
07.2014 - 04.2015

Public Service Evaluator III

Department of Economic Security
06.2005 - 07.2013

High School Diploma -

North High School