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Work History
Education
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Tiffany Atencio

Dick Hannah Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram
Vancouver,WA
24
years of professional experience

Dynamic administrative professional with over 23 years of experience, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail. Proven track record in fostering positive relationships and facilitating effective communication across diverse teams. Adept at problem-solving in fast-paced environments, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and contributing to team success through dedicated support and proactive engagement.

Work History

PARTS AND SERVICE DIRECTOR ASSISTANT

10 Years 8 Months
Dick Hannah Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram | 12.2015 - Current

Write, audit, and process credit, parts warranty, correction and reversal repair orders.

Review internal repairs orders for correct parts and labor pricing, proper authorization, and correct accounting information.

Close completed and reviewed repair orders.

Prepare and process technicians payroll for management review at the end of each pay period.

Correct any payroll discrepancies and submit for managements review

Review services contract paperwork for accuracy and submit for payment.

Process payments for service contract repairs.

Investigate payments discrepancies.

Manage multiple accounting schedules and keep them current and up to date.

Prepare and submit journal vouchers as need to keep accounting schedules current.

Ensure all parts and service employees are current all all factory, safety and company policy training.

Ensure all new parts and service employees are signed up for their employee benefits in a timely manner.

Assist with new employee onboarding, and scheduling.

Serve as a professional point of contact for internal and external inquires.

Ensure all employees have up to date insurance cards.

Resolve employee concerns and issues that arise.

Submit help desk tickets to IT and facilities requests.

Manage multiple department calendars, schedule meetings, training, lunches.

Order and manage employee uniforms and audit the weekly uniform invoices.

Assist is resolving escalated customer issues and concerns.

  • Directed service operations, ensuring timely and efficient repair processes.
  • Acts as a liaison between parts, advisors, techs and management.
  • Handles overall technician relations ensuring they have all the tools they need to do their job while also remove any obstacles.
  • Oversee warranty administrators and keep them up to date on factory updates and warranty changes.
  • Attend safety committee meetings
  • Ensure our parts and service department adheres to OEM (stellantis/CJDR) standards, safety and environmental regulations, and schedule on-site forklift certification evaluations.
  • Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and document processes for parts and service director.
  • Handle department correspondence.
  • Order dealership supplies and Kaddy car wash cards.
  • Manage our shredding pickups and resolve issues an interruptions in service.
  • Assist in handling HR requests when management is unavailable.
  • Manage and adjust advisors schedule in CDK.
  • Prepare and send out monthly recall reminder text message, active and preventative maintenance alerts.
  • Process factory statements for fleet customers payments and service contracts.
  • Help train new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Write, process and close repair orders for all inventory vehicles.

Service Advisor

1 Year 5 Months
Dick Hannah Toyota | 07.2014 - 12.2015
  • Managed customer inquiries and resolved service-related issues effectively.
  • Coordinated service appointments, ensuring optimal scheduling for efficiency.
  • Advised customers on vehicle maintenance and repair options based on needs.
  • Collaborated with technicians to communicate service updates and timelines.
  • Submit and process extended warranty repair claims.
  • Answer multi-line phone system.
  • Cashiering customers after repairs are completed.
  • Ensured high-quality service delivery by closely monitoring work progress and promptly addressing any issues or concerns.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales targets by upselling relevant products/services when appropriate.
  • Assisted in training new Service Advisors, sharing best practices for effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Stayed current on factory training and certification.

Customer Service Specialist

3 Years 2 Months
State Farm Insurance Agency | 05.2011 - 07.2014
  • Provides service to agents and clients by handling policy inquiries, changes, quotes and billing inquiries over the telephone and by appointment.
  • Follow company workflow procedures regarding documentation and maintenance of account information in agency management system.
  • Process correspondence for auto and fire underwriting departments as well as homeowners and auto claims and manage daily activities for the agency with light sales.
  • Educated clients on policy options, enhancing understanding of coverage and benefits.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and issues through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
  • Assisted in processing insurance claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Managed high call volume while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
  • Actively participated in team meetings and professional development workshops, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance skills and provide exceptional customer service.
  • Set review appoints for agents to go over customer needs and gaps in coverage.
  • Processed policy payements.

Claims Customer Service Specialist

1 Year 7 Months
State Farm Insurance Agency | 09.2009 - 04.2011
  • Assess policy coverage, contact insured, determine actual damage associated with claim and settling claim within authority level.
  • Communication with clients and agents over the telephone, in person and in written correspondence providing assistance to claim processors and claim service assistants.
  • Successfully completed required training program and obtained all licensing required for field in order to provided added assistance to the agency.
  • Operate switchboard of incoming calls, screening and transferring; greet clients and all visitors and general upkeep of the front office.

Service Advisor

3 Years
Dick Hannah Toyota | 09.2006 - 09.2009
  • Schedule service appointments and obtain customer and vehicle data and problem accurately and clearly on repair order for technician.
  • Advise customers on the care of the cars and the value of maintaining their vehicle in accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.
  • Verify progress of vehicle repair and update customer regarding any changes in estimates, time frames and explain costs and obtain authorization for work to be performed.
  • Provide a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts and order parts as needed.

Warranty Administrator

3 Months
Dick Hannah Toyota | 06.2006 - 09.2006
  • Prepare, submit and track all warranty repair orders and claims according to Toyota and manufacturer policies.
  • Maintain rental car inventory and track incoming and outgoing inventory and coordinating returns and rentals for customers.
  • Responsible for the accuracy and timelines of the claims to ensure the service department receives proper credits and monies due.

Receptionist/Cashier

5 Months
Dick Hannah Toyota | 01.2006 - 06.2006
  • Greet customers and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
  • Receive and post payments to customer accounts appropriately and log all information regarding the work completed for future reference.
  • Answer multiline telephone system, screen and direct customer calls, take and relay messages and provide information to callers in a professional manner.
  • Offer general administrative and clerical support including receiving, sorting and distributing mail, faxes and provide organizational filing.

Receptionist/Medical Billing Assistant

2 Years 7 Months
Kirkpatrick Family Care | 06.2003 - 01.2006
  • Greet patients in a courteous and helpful manner as well as answer multiline telephone system directing callers and answering caller questions and inquiries while maintaining patient confidentiality.
  • Process patient statements and insurance billing related documents, including data entry and insurance verification.
  • Follow up with payers, patients and other appropriate parties to collect payment in a timely manner and to ensure compliance with billing regulations.

Medical Records

6 Months
Kirkpatrick Family Care | 12.2002 - 06.2003
  • Coordinate the patient assistance program for qualified individuals to assist with required medications for patients without insurance.
  • Responsible for maintenance of all medical records including filing of all documentation.
  • Frequent use of medical terminology and research medical records from inquiries for staff.
  • Process referrals for doctors as when they need to refer a patient to a specialist.

Education

Property & Casualty; Life, Health and Accident Insurance License

Intellipass Insurance and Securities Education | Federal Way, WA | 01.2011

Toyota Certification

University of Toyota/Dick Hannah Toyota | Kelso, WA | 01.2007

High School Diploma - General Studies

Kelso High School | Kelso, WA | 01.2003

Skills

Proficient in the latest version of Microsoft Office
Outlook
Word and Excel.
Trained in specific programs such as Reynolds & Reynolds
Necho
ABS System
CDK and WSA.
Type 50 WPM.

Timeline

PARTS AND SERVICE DIRECTOR ASSISTANT

Dick Hannah Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram
12.2015 - CurrentRead More

Service Advisor

Dick Hannah Toyota
07.2014 - 12.2015Read More

Customer Service Specialist

State Farm Insurance Agency
05.2011 - 07.2014Read More

Claims Customer Service Specialist

State Farm Insurance Agency
09.2009 - 04.2011Read More

Service Advisor

Dick Hannah Toyota
09.2006 - 09.2009Read More

Warranty Administrator

Dick Hannah Toyota
06.2006 - 09.2006Read More

Receptionist/Cashier

Dick Hannah Toyota
01.2006 - 06.2006Read More

Receptionist/Medical Billing Assistant

Kirkpatrick Family Care
06.2003 - 01.2006Read More

Medical Records

Kirkpatrick Family Care
12.2002 - 06.2003Read More

Kelso High School

High School Diploma from General Studies
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University of Toyota/Dick Hannah Toyota

Toyota Certification
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Intellipass Insurance and Securities Education

Property & Casualty; Life, Health and Accident Insurance License
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Tiffany Atencio