Customer Service Expert with over 20 successful years of clerical experience in busy office environments achieving superior levels of administrative effectiveness. Excels in telephone support and conflict resolution. Organized and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator
Canopy Health
02.2023 - 09.2023
Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
Processed payments using cash and credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions.
Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
Mail Order Manager
Taku Smokeries
02.2022 - 02.2023
Double-checked customer orders and information before filling out order forms to prevent unnecessary delays and errors.
Processed and handled customer complaints, answering questions and providing alternative solutions.
Utilized customer service software to accurately enter customer data, process orders and update customer records.
Informed supervisors and coworkers of inventory needs and double-checked supplies before completing customer orders.
Recommended merchandise and services that would meet customer needs.
Informed customers by mail or telephone of order information such as unit prices, shipping dates and anticipated delays.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Insurance Claims Investigator
We Go Look, Inc
03.2015 - 02.2022
Interview claimants to correct errors or omissions and investigate questionable claims
Investigate and assess damage to property and review property damage estimates
Identify and document validity of claims with thorough examinations on damaged automobiles, marine vessels and recreational motorized vehicles
Collected and tracked evidence in support of legal processes
Conduct thorough property investigations to identify and classify damages for customer claims.
Store Manager
General Nutrition Centers Inc
08.2018 - 03.2020
Oversaw receiving and display of incoming products, meeting planned promotions and seasonal rotation for sales events
Created work schedules according to sales volume and number of employees
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
Engaged and interacted with customers to create positive shopping experiences and drive revenue growth
Minimized on-site cash with frequent deposits and high accuracy in predicting operations
Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members who brought talent, enthusiasm and experience to skilled team of associates
Managed all aspects of store operations, including organization, maintenance and purchasing functions
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue with a complex software program
Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures
Approved regular payroll submissions for 8 employees within Quick Books.
Office Manager
TNT Auto Repair & Towing Service
09.2013 - 07.2018
Handled all incoming business and client requests for information
Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping
Completed bi-weekly payroll for 5 employees
Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving
Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel
Solved problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction
Analyzed and modified compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and comply with legal requirements
Maintained company compliance with all local, state and federal laws, in addition to establishing organizational standards.
Studio Manager
Olan Mills Portrait Studios
12.1999 - 11.2012
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
Performed forecasting to identify necessary changes for supply chain business
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers
Archived photographs on computers and servers
Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue
Managed correspondence with clients, documented interactions and tracked data transfers with manual and automated strategies
Facilitated weekly studio appointments for over 70 shoots
Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution
Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting
Inspected proofs to verify quality of prints and need for adjusting and retouching
Handled 100 calls per week to address customer inquiries and concerns
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Operator
Verizon Wireless
10.1996 - 09.1999
Helped callers locate specific businesses, residences or public buildings with mapping assistance
Accessed number directories to provide relevant information to callers
Supported customers by managing 100 calls per day efficiently while maintaining professionalism and upbeat tone
Responded to customer inquiries with patience and positivity to establish excellent first impression
Performed data entry operations to update database with customer responses
Searched relevant directories to find contacts, business addresses, and driving directions information for customers
Managed 140-line switchboard system for busy 411 Call Center
Data entry
Operated computers and fax machines to send and receive messages to customers and coworkers.
Education
Office Management Certification: Business Administration And Management Computer Skills Training Center (C.S.T) - Personnel Management/Business Administration
UAF
Fairbanks, AK
Certified Nursing Certificate: Medical -
Eagle Cliff Manor - Billings
Issued WA. State CNA License And Medication Delegate: Medical -
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
Unity College
Unity, ME
2024
Skills
Correspondence Handling
Active Listening and Learning
Negotiating Payment Plans
Complete Loan Applications
Fraud Prevention and Detection
Theft Investigation
Persuasion Techniques
Court Proceedings
Scheduling
Records management
Invoice Processing
Customer and client relations
Human resource laws
Travel Administration
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator
Canopy Health
02.2023 - 09.2023
Mail Order Manager
Taku Smokeries
02.2022 - 02.2023
Store Manager
General Nutrition Centers Inc
08.2018 - 03.2020
Insurance Claims Investigator
We Go Look, Inc
03.2015 - 02.2022
Office Manager
TNT Auto Repair & Towing Service
09.2013 - 07.2018
Studio Manager
Olan Mills Portrait Studios
12.1999 - 11.2012
Operator
Verizon Wireless
10.1996 - 09.1999
Office Management Certification: Business Administration And Management Computer Skills Training Center (C.S.T) - Personnel Management/Business Administration
UAF
Certified Nursing Certificate: Medical -
Eagle Cliff Manor - Billings
Issued WA. State CNA License And Medication Delegate: Medical -
Director of Clinical Operations at Canopy Mental Health & Consulting and Canopy RootsDirector of Clinical Operations at Canopy Mental Health & Consulting and Canopy Roots