Provided technical support and assistance to DHS staff members, diagnosing technical issues, run tests in SIT/PRD integrated eligibility system environments, and provided a resolution to reported issues
Communicated in-person, virtual, phone, and email support to assess the problem and determine any resolution and steps for the end user to perform
Wrote, reviewed, and completed JIRA tickets, escalated issues to leadership when necessary
Assisted with training new site support members to provide support for DHS for SNAP and TANF using the new integrated eligibility system
Created educational materials for Site Support
Completed a variety of tasks to assess client information to evaluate client information for eligibility benefits and updated reports for surge support
Performed quality assurance on team members SNAP and TANF task work to evaluate proper State and Federal guidelines were followed, budget calculations were accurate, and applicant information was entered correctly
Trainer IV /Transaction Processing Lead/Eligibility Specialist
Conduent
10.2008 - 04.2023
Performed tasks based on operational processes and guided peers on proper procedures
Initiated and completed tasks, client calls, and data gathering interviews with clients for applications and redeterminations for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Assisted in building a strong team by integrating and strengthening independence in productive team environment using an open-door policy
Ensured all policies were followed per Federal and State guidelines, provided feedback and solutions to help improve current processes
Organized, reviewed, and prepared training materials and additional resources
Selected by the State as part of the Train the Trainer to help implement new Eligibility Determination and Services System
Ensured that all compliance trainings were completed and recorded
Completed and documented weekly reviews of attendance, quality, and individual progress
Monitored trainee quality assurance by completing third party reviews on all tasks
Trained over 600 learners within a 90-county area in 10 years on SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid applications and change processing, on-site and virtual, using computer-based training in LMS
Supported production staff and team leads whenever necessary
Tax Preparer/Store Manager
Jackson Hewitt Tax Services of America
12.2007 - 04.2011
Led the season to 150% over the projected numbers in all categories: Increase in clients, increase in total tax returns, and increase in profit
Managed employee work schedule, location inventory, business contacts and employee incentives
Attended all staff sales meetings at Wal-Mart to answer tax questions and instruct them on the benefits of filing with Jackson Hewitt
Customer Service Representative/Store Manager
Sign Pro
08.2002 - 01.2008
Created custom designs for advertisements, embroidery, trophies and plaques, banners, and signs
Collaborated and communicated ideas with team members to implement and improve production and sales
Increased annual sales by $20,000.00
Increased collection of overdue payments by 25%
Managed daily accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable
Timeline
Site Support/Help Desk/Surge Support
IDR/Deloitte
04.2023 - 06.2024
Trainer IV /Transaction Processing Lead/Eligibility Specialist