Knowledgeable and dedicated customer service professional with extensive experience in account management. Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Medical Assistant/Call Center Representative
Dr. Sattele's Rapid Weight Loss & Esthetics Center
Florence, SC
08.2020 - Current
Answer over 20 from patients or potential patients to provide weight loss & esthetics programs and costs
Assist patients with initial paperwork
Accompany patients to exam rooms
Check patients in and take vitals and weight
Update and maintain patients’ health records
Schedule and coordinate appointments
Use medical software to support all transactions
Process patient payments for services rendered and up sell products
Manage receivable and payable accounts and maintain financial records
Increased sales of products sold
Answer patients’ queries and ensure quality customer service
Collaborate with doctors and nurses to help with medical examinations, schedule tests and order supplies
Ensure compliance with procedures
Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments day in advance.
Successfully scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to deliver exceptional customer experience.
Senior Call Center Customer Service, Team Lead
Monster Worldwide
Florence, SC
09.2008 - 09.2019
Answered over 60 inbound customer service calls and emails daily in timely manner.
Managed and resolved customer complaints
Provided product and service information to customers
Researched, identified, and resolved customers sales contracts issues using applicable software
Processed orders and implemented products on customers' accounts
Provided training via Skype for Business and Webex software to customers on how to post jobs and search resumes correctly
Documented accounts from all calls and email interactions
Prepared 3-month, 6-month, and 9-month business review reports for products purchased, so customers could see performance of products purchased, along with upselling products
Processed customers credit card payments for unpaid invoices
Processed customers credit card refunds for recruiting inventory purchased in error on website
Co-managed team of 3 Staffing and 6 Premium Staffing Customer Service agents on day-to-day basis
Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts
Administered quality of work checks by monitoring calls and emails to ensure integrity, minimized errors and track operative performance
Answered agents' questions, guided them through difficult calls or issues that were escalated, diffused angry customers that could not be fielded by agents
Home Based Travel Agent
YTB Travel Network/McLeod-Eason Travels
Darlington, SC
07.2014 - 04.2019
Managed over 30 calls daily providing exceptional customer service on beautiful destinations
Organized memorable and exquisite travel itineraries and vacations for clients
Discussed benefits of and information regarding travel insurance with clients and obtained best rates, which increased repeat business
Supervised and processed payments via credit and debit cards and handled all sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness
Operated with high integrity, built trust, and earned sustained credibility with internal and external clientele
Maintained regular contact with clients and identified opportunities to deliver added value to client relationships
Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments
Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging from airfare, hotels and car rental reservations
Prepared and arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives and special needs clients
Strategically displayed travel brochures and other promotional materials to foster brand awareness
Discussed security issues and protocols with individuals traveling to highly insecure countries or areas
Facilitated workplace productivity by effectively coordinating appointment schedules, itineraries, managing accounts and travel budgets
Provided customers with bet deals, well-researched travel options, successfully negotiated rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings
Dispatch Assistant-Fleet Operations Center
BellSouth/AT&T
Florence, SC
04.2001 - 12.2007
Managed over 50 calls from BellSouth personnel in SC, NC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TN & KY regarding vehicle maintenance and vehicle repair requests
Entered in computer software system, client's vehicle number, description of vehicle trouble or service requests and task codes
Established vehicle repair appointments with the contracted-in-house service provider or BellSouth & AT&T locations
Scheduled winch-outs for vehicles stuck in mud, soft sand and marsh areas
Scheduled windshield repairs, oil leaks, transmission issues, emissions tests, engine problems as well as cellphone and laptop problems
Answered questions or concerns regarding vehicle maintenance performed and not performed
Generated an Exception Report, via computer software system to alert the Database Department that permanent change is needed to reassigned old or new vehicles to drivers and other BellSouth/AT&T personnel
Issued an electronic pool of Master Card account numbers in connection with Wright Express Financial Services and BellSouth/AT&T to vendors as clients call in that requested single service, such as towing, winch-outs and glass/windshield repairs
Generated Exception Report daily to resolved billing and transactions problems, such as duplicate transactions, wrong purchase order numbers and charges that exceeded average cost more than specified amount
Worked in one position utilizing keyboard equipment and video display terminal for extended periods of time
411/Directory Assistance Operator
BellSouth
Columbia, SC
08.2000 - 04.2001
Managed over 60 calls to help callers locate specific businesses, residences or public buildings with mapping assistance in NC, SC and GA
Furnished area codes, phone numbers, dialing instructions and others miscellaneous information to callers
Referred and connected customers to appropriate operator or departments for requested information, such as toll operators
Completed and forwarded forms for listing corrections, incidents and emergency calls to correct personnel
Worked in call center in close proximity with others performing similar tasks
Processed customer calls by accurately logging all pertinent information with computer software
Wore headset during working hours
Worked in one position utilizing keyboard equipment and video display terminal for extended period of time that required repetitive hand and wrist motion
Senior Mortgage Loan Specialist II
Fleet Mortgage Group
Florence, SC
06.1993 - 08.2000
Assisted appropriate branch/correspondent loans and accurate resolution of document/loan eligibility issues in timely manner
Reviewed loans in detail for completeness and compliance with acceptable rules, regulations, laws and standards
Examined documents such as notes, deeds, assignments and mortgages to ensure compliance with escrow instructions, institution policy and legal requirements
Prepared month-end reports, cleared edits, validated data entered on system, and monitored daily workflow of employees
Performed both pre-funding and post-funding investors
Prepared data from various sources, made logical analysis, evaluated risk and presented alternatives
Implemented validation unit to reduce error ratio to save money from department liabilities and company penalties
Reviewed suspended files to validate deficiencies identified during audit process for accuracy
Trained new employees on residential and correspondent loans process and procedures
Retrained employees to reduce error on data that was reported to Federal Government
Supervised 12 Branch Residential Loan Specialists
Assisted Section Manager when needed
Worked effectively under pressure during uncertain and rapidly changing situations
Education
Medical Scribe
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC
03.2021
Medical Administrative Assisting
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC
03.2020
Business Management
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC
1993
High School Diploma -
Mayo High School
Darlington, SC
1991
Skills
Effective Leadership skills
Customer service-oriented
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Telephone etiquette
Call center operations
Coaching & Mentoring
Travel Sales
Credit/Refund Processing
Excellent communication skills
SalesForece
Documentation and reporting
Microsoft Office
Active listening skills
Performance improvement
Account Management
Payment Processing
Medical Terminology
Multi-line phone systems
Appointment Setting
Timeline
Administrative Medical Assistant/Call Center Representative
Dr. Sattele's Rapid Weight Loss & Esthetics Center
Medical Office Manager at Dr. Michael Kaplan DO PC/ Long Island Weight Loss InstituteMedical Office Manager at Dr. Michael Kaplan DO PC/ Long Island Weight Loss Institute