Seeks position offering opportunities for new professional and personal challenges. Self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude who is driven to learn, improve and succeed. Dedicated - Customer focused - Quality-oriented and proactive in resolving issues with exceptional organizational and communication skills. Hardworking with experience to achieve positive results and client satisfaction. Reliable, conscientious and capable of taking initiative.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
Houston County Animal Clinic
Erin, TN
08.2023 - 12.2023
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
Handled all payment transactions, cash or card, and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and patients.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
Manager
Danville Country Store Bar & Grill
Stewart, TN
04.2022 - 08.2023
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Responsible for all orders for the store and kitchen
Scheduling staff members every week
Cleaning, stocking and organizing
Responsible for money deposits and sometimes going to the bank
Helped with advertisements
Cashier, cook, serve and bartend
Provided great customer service and helped customers with all their needs
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Front Desk Clerk
Florida Orthopedic Institute
Tampa, FL
10.2018 - 03.2020
Checking patients in and out
Schedule patients
Handles payment processing and provides customers with receipts and proper bills and change
Call insurance companies daily and/or work with Availity/DOL/Tricare websites for authorization to be seen for physical or Occupational therapy, continued therapy and custom made splints
Contact patients daily for return visits or to be discharged if they haven't returned within two weeks or longer
Check patients Plan of Care when ending and make sure they are scheduled properly with a Therapist so they can reassess the patient
Contact new patients daily to schedule for physical or occupational therapy
Scan daily important Patient documents in to their accounts
Email Doctors for new scripts for continued therapy if needed
Enter chart notes on patients account daily
Answer phones
Takes care of the new patients once they arrive with documents to fill out and sign
Registers new patients and enters all documents in chart
Communicate with patients and their needs as soon as possible
Request Medical Necessity papers from patients Doctors if needed for insurance purposes
Handles all patients concerns or redirects them appropriately
Get printers, schedules, financial sheets and coin insurance slips ready for next business day
Batch out at the end of every shift and twice a week for all co-workers and send to Corporate office.
Go to the bank to deposit cash for the company
Team Coach/Supervisor
Alorica Inc.
04.2012 - 04.2018
Current Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business. Coached and mentored staff members by offering constructive feedback and taking interest in their long-term career growth. Trained new employees
Provided back-up for other customer service representatives when needed, Managed quality communication and customer support
Responded to general inquiries from staff and UPS clients via email/phone, Resolve issues Motivate & educate when needed
Grade emails & provide feed back when needed, Assist CSR's when needed
Complete weekly reports
Managed phone calls and emails to assist UPS middle market customers. To go above & beyond to resolve any issues for the customer that may arise. To make sure our customers assigned to our department have no future issues . Educate the customer when needed. Contact other countries to resolve any issues by phone or email work
Collections - Accurately calculated and handled customer payments through various payment methods. Took payment and applied them to the customers account. Refund customers when acceptable
Customer Service - Collections
Vangent Inc
Tampa, FL
07.2011 - 03.2012
Provided great customer service in solving and answering customer inquiries regarding their health insurance
Finding the health coverage that is best for their needs
Accurately took payment and applied them to the customers account. Make payment arrangements and/or Promise to pays
Managed, reviewed and reconciled accounts to ensure all payments were posted correctly. Accurately calculated and handled customer payments through various payment methods
Ensured and provided peace of mind for the elderly
Accounting Clerk
Response Mail Express
Tampa, FL
01.2003 - 04.2010
Entering applications for financing
Data Entry
Costing
Clerical task, filling, copying and faxing
Organization
Microsoft Office
Commissions for Sales Reps Accomplishment
Notarized confidential paperwork for the company
Played an instrumental role in customer satisfaction
Exceeded corporate target for customer satisfaction for months in row
Met Corporate goals daily
Worked committees such as Fun committee and Safety committee
Event planner for Company Events
Lead Management
Dollar General
Tennessee Ridge, TN
03.2024 - Current
Daily detailed task working towards customer satisfaction
Streamlined lead management process by organizing and prioritizing daily tasks, resulting in improved productivity
Opening and closing store
Daily money drops
Daily bank deposits when needed
Recovering, stocking
Cashier
Safety walks
Responsible to report any damages and any discrepancies to upper management
Placing ads throughout the store every Saturday
When closing, making sure store is secure and clean, closing registers and nightly deposits
Attending to associates when needed and helping to accommodate their needs
Checking in trucks and vendors
Filing and answering phone
Setting up areas for seasonal items or inventory that goes on sale
Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient lead management processes.
Implemented best practices in change management to effectively lead organizational transformations.
Provided company information and policies to customers upon inquiry
Explained online self-help options to customers to promote additional and after-hours support choices.
Supported colleagues during periods of high demand or staff shortages, displaying a strong teamwork mentality.
Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, ensuring repeat business.
Handled escalated customer concerns with diplomacy and tact, finding agreeable solutions that satisfied both parties.
Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices for exceptional customer service delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brandon Senior High School
Brandon, FL
1987
Skills
Decisive leader, Strong problem solving, Team building, Focused and driven
Team player, personable
Dedicated to process improvement, High customer service standards, Positive attitude
Collections
Great Customer Service
Work well without supervision, Ability to provide feedback Strong organization skills, Skilled at learning new concepts quickly while working under pressure
Microsoft Office, filing, Invoice processing, Adobe, Data entry
Employee Orientation
Multi-line Phone Systems
Multitasking
Databases
Medical Scheduling
Office Management
Event Planning
Quality Assurance
Accounting
Project Management
Insurance Verification
Clerical Experience
Accounts Receivable
Cash handling
Clerical experience
HIPAA
Mentoring
Supervising experience
Front desk
Communication skill
Accomplishments
Played an instrumental role in customer satisfaction
Exceeded corporate target for customer satisfaction for months in row
Promoted to Team Coach and Supervisor after 3 years of completing several different skills. Developed and implemented an innovative internal communications to improve employee engagement
Researched, calmed and rapidly resolved client conflicts to prevent loss of key accounts. Worked with company systems and diligently completed all assigned tasks, working overtime as needed. Interacted with 50+ affiliate stations in US, Intn'l, Puerto Rico and Canada ensuring reliable & delivery to residential & business customers.
Achieved results by completing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.