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Teresita Atkins

Summary

Proven track record of successfully managing multiple freelance assignments concurrently, meeting deadlines and client satisfaction. Possessing excellent communication skills while interacting effectively with clients and personnel at all levels.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Whitney National Bank
12.1997 - 05.2004
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Developed and updated databases to handle customer data.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.

Senior Account Representative

Sears Credit
12.1997 - 05.2004
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
  • Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.

Freelancer-Care Taker Services

Coolbeans Express
10.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with elderly, disabled, and children personal care needs daily in home settings.
  • Expanded professional network through attending industry events and engaging in online communities.
  • Developed customized solutions to address unique client needs, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Collaborated with health care providers to ensure seamless delivery of services.

Customer Care Professional-Intake and Claims

Optum Behavioral Health
10.2019 - 10.2022
  • Streamlined company processes for better efficiency, managing high call volume while maintaining exceptional service.
  • Assisted health plan members with mental health benefits and claims.
  • Assisted with questions regarding claims processes.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Increased first-call resolution rates by effectively navigating internal systems to find quick solutions for customers.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Investigated and resolved provider inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Navigated multiple computer systems and applications to find information.

Customer Care Representative - Claims

Asurion
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Analyzed customer feedback for process improvements to achieve long-term business objectives.
  • Assisted in the development of internal processes aimed at enhancing overall team productivity levels within the call center environment.
  • Continuously sought self-improvement opportunities through ongoing education and professional development programs related to the field of customer care.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to team success, consistently achieving call center performance metrics.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Maintained and managed customer files and databases.

Engagement Specialist - Reservations

Hilton
04.2019 - 05.2019
  • Delivered excellent guest services in a call center setting.
  • Facilitated inbound reservations for guest.
  • Utilized consultative selling techniques for cross selling opportunities.
  • Managed group reservations that required updates.

Overdraft Privilege Administrator

First Community Credit Union
06.2006 - 07.2018
  • Managed office inventory levels for department, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
  • Managed the courtesy pay project, timelines and budgets.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative systems and procedures.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into third party database system for collection processes.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external member through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
  • Educated staff on the activation of courtesy pay to new and existing member accounts.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects related to implementing resolutions for unresolved negative accounts.
  • Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting documents supporting the collections department.

Education

BBA - Business Administration, Management

University of Houston-Victoria
08.2025

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE - Business Administration And Management

LONE STAR COLLEGE
08.2017

Skills

  • Efficient in Administrative and Caretaker Services
  • Business Development and Services
  • Project restructuring
  • Improvement plan knowledge

Skills

Managed the overdraft courtesy pay program and the overdraft collections process via collections management software, Managed the collection of outstanding Overdraft by outsourcing to Transworld Systems Inc., Remitted unpaid negative accounts to ChexSystems as a collections process., Settled agreements with members and the outsourced collection agency., Generated fee income and servicing member's overdraft needs for the courtesy pay program., Utilized collection methods to communicate with members via oral and written means when overdraft amounts aren't rectified in a timely manner to conform to the Credit Union Department's rules., Prepared a monthly charge-off Excel report for the board of directors of unresolved overdraft accounts., Extracted exception reports to ensure compliance prior to internal and annual audits., Expedited overdraft/NSF courtesy refund request submitted by branch VP's and AVP's that exceed their $200 level., Processed collection invoices to general ledger accounts for reconciliation., Processed funds in dormant accounts to general ledger to be escheat to Texas Comptroller, Customer service skills, Build relationships with members/customers in accordance to company policy and procedure., Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Time-Management/Multi-Tasking, General Office duties (mail distribution, research, data entry, telephone skills, ordered/distributed supplies, Ten-key calculator by touch, filing, research, copier/fax, web-based applications.), Strong research abilities, detail oriented, and very organized, Ability to work in fast paced environment in a professional manner, Strong computer skills and working knowledge and experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web-based systems, Strong customer service skills and problem solver, Innovative thinker and productive, Excellent written and oral communication, Able to handle stress during critical times and prioritize, Team player and able to work independently, Able to handle confidential and complex matters professionally

References

REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Freelancer-Care Taker Services

Coolbeans Express
10.2022 - Current

Customer Care Professional-Intake and Claims

Optum Behavioral Health
10.2019 - 10.2022

Customer Care Representative - Claims

Asurion
05.2019 - 10.2019

Engagement Specialist - Reservations

Hilton
04.2019 - 05.2019

Overdraft Privilege Administrator

First Community Credit Union
06.2006 - 07.2018

Customer Service Representative

Whitney National Bank
12.1997 - 05.2004

Senior Account Representative

Sears Credit
12.1997 - 05.2004

BBA - Business Administration, Management

University of Houston-Victoria

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE - Business Administration And Management

LONE STAR COLLEGE
Teresita Atkins