Skilled team player with strong background in many different working environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with great computer abilities. Computer experience including but not limited to the following: Word, Wordperfect, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, fax machines, copiers, 10 key, Point of Sale systems, Scantron machines, Compliance Reimbursement systems, and various types of data entry programs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Advocate
Alorica, Inc.
Irvine, CA
10.2021 - Current
Built long-term, loyal customer relations by providing top-notch service and detailed order, account and service information.
Directed incoming calls to appropriate departments, if routed to me by mistake.
Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly.
Offered online account knowledge to assist each customer in offering each customer top-notch support in setting up account and accessing prescription records.
Inventory Store Specialist III
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Gatesville, Texas
05.2020 - 10.2021
Assists in overseeing all aspects of the Unit Commissary to include, stocking, inventory, employee and inmate purchases, boxing and delivering products, receiving merchandise to include unloading trucks, counting and making sure all inventory received and data input
Assists in supervision of inmates and helping them understand what is expected of them in their position
Assists in maintaining security and cleanliness of commissary
Performs end of day paperwork, to include postage stamp inventory, Security search log, equipment inventory log, offender strip log, daily activity log, email to supervisor of all daily activities.
Intake Interviewer Administrative Assistant III
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Gatesville, Texas
11.2019 - 04.2020
Interview inmates according to the Consolidated Report, which is the first Sociology interview
The information obtained was in regards to their family history and visitation list
Input all information into database
Interact with County officials to obtain all documentation such as DPS records, judgments, and Jail conduct reports
Insure all documentation was correct in order to accept the inmate into the prison system
Entered charges into database
Maintained offender files
Applied interpersonal skills to build trust and help individuals open up
Validated interview data to check the completeness and accuracy of each section.
Intake Tester Administrative Assistant II
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Gatesville, Texas
09.2014 - 10.2019
Conduct a mental health questionnaire and administer a childhood evaluation in a one on one interview
Provided all failing test scores to Mental Health for further evaluation
In a classroom setting, administer and instruct how to fill out TCUDS, which is a drug survey
Scanned all TCUDS forms into Mainframe and send results to Huntsville
Administer and grade the Beta IQ test in a classroom setting
Enter all IQ scores into mainframe
Keep track of all interviews and grades by maintaining binders and files
Train new employees, to include traveling to other units
Adhere to policy in regards to paperwork being done in a timely manner.
Region VI Training Academy Clerk III
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Gatesville, Texas
09.2009 - 09.2014
Answered phones, faxes, and emails while upholding all employee confidentiality policies and procedures
Responsible for in-Service, Pre-Service and all Specialized Training End of Training Reports
Adhered to Retention schedules
Maintain all Academy time as well as all trainees
Keep track of all training completions per month and compile a report for Major
Send out Weekly Reports to the Director of Training
Make sure worker's comp documents are completed and sent to appropriate departments in appropriate time frame
Notify Units if employee missed any portion of training and advised them what they need to make up
Order supplies for entire department
Enter all information regarding classes into mainframe such as schedules, test grades, and if an employee missed a class
Taught Human Resource Topics and Employee benefits to new Pre-Service classes along with curriculum and powerpoint presentations.
Customer Advocate II
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Texas
Lacy Lakeview, Texas
01.2008 - 08.2009
Received inbound calls from different doctor's offices to quote benefits for their patient's insurance policies
Discuss provider's claims by communicating with other Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans throughout the United States and even some plans outside the United States
Work inventory items which were pended by other agents due to issues that needed to be resolved to pay the provider's claims
Resolved customers' service or billing complaints by performing activities such as refunding money, and adjusting bills
Implemented best practices in fostering exceptional customer care support and satisfying customers
Confirmed resolution of customer complaints through completion of appropriate changes
Continuously met or exceeded daily service quality and performance scores
Kept records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, comments, and actions taken
Performed administrative support functions such as processing payments and reconciling accounts.
Quality Improvement Specialist
Lutheran Social Services
Waco, Texas
08.2007 - 11.2007
Audit all foster family and foster child files to maintain compliance with state licensing standards, report audit findings to Social Workers
All deficiencies had to maintained in a computer matrix and report all information to Area Director and Assistant Vice President of company in timely manner
Help Social Workers request missing documentation from CPS
Perform monthly peer review and report findings to Area Director
Make sure all documents were filed in the family and child files correctly
Assisted as the back up to the office secretary
Volunteered on weekends to assist in foster parent's mandatory training sessions
Worked real close with the foster children during those meetings.
Human Resources Clerk III
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Gatesville, Texas
11.2005 - 08.2007
Greet and help employees with any human resource questions
Answer incoming phone calls
Enter all timekeeping for all correctional officers
Fill out and file worker's comp documents in appropriate time frame
Kept track of unscheduled use of leave for COs
Served disciplinary documents and sat on hearings
Typed up and mailed FMLA letters to employees
Typed up all employees' performance evaluations and gave to Supervisors in appropriate time frame
Efficiently handled calls, distributed mail and relayed messages to improve information flow
Helped with the smooth and efficient administration of employees benefits programs
Conducted orientation of new employees by communicating company policies, benefits and requirements to job applicants to start every new employee out with the same information
Kept the organization's personnel records accurate with each employee's current personal, salary and incident information.
Associate Promoted to Supervisor
Beall's Department Store
Gatesville, Texas
05.2004 - 11.2005
Operated POS systems to process sales transactions for customer's purchases
Supported loss prevention team by verifying proper inventory control procedures and monitoring store areas for theft or damaged products
Trained new associates on store programs and policies
Monitored promotions and sales to provide updated information and pricing
Managed details of completing sales payments, refunds, and exchanges, including issuing store credit
Advised customers on status of merchandise ordered and arranged for pickup and delivery
Assisted with training and developing sales associates and customer service team members
Answered incoming telephone calls and provided information regarding store hours, location, and policies
Counted and reconciled cash-drawer discrepancies prior to or following each shift
Exceeded requirements in providing products and services to customers at all times
Greeted guests entering or exiting store and upon approach to sales registers, answering questions and directing to product locations or store departments
Assisted with receiving, product pricing, and stock replenishment
Completed paperwork associated with merchandise, price adjustments, customer returns, and cash register operation.
Admissions/ER Clerk
Coryell Memorial Hospital
Gatesville, Texas
02.2002 - 04.2004
Explained admission process, hospital regulations, and policies to incoming patients and family
Verified eligibility and obtained authorization for patient admissions
Interviewed patients to obtain required information
Collected required co-payments and deposits according to patient insurance coverage
Entered patient and admissions data into hospital database to accurately document services
Finished all tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays
Answered PBX switchboard and transferred calls to appropriate departments, answered customer's questions by maintaining HIPPA rules and regulations
Assisted in training of all new employees.
Business Office Clerk
Scott & White Gatesville Clinic
Gatesville, Texas
09.2001 - 02.2002
Planned and established office management systems, achieving enhanced organizational effectiveness and performance
Answered calls on multi-line telephone system to direct callers, provide information and make appointments
Performed troubleshooting for office equipment operation or arranged for repairs
Collected co-pays and insurance information
Organized, ordered and restocked office supplies to keep staff efficient and productive
Entered patient's charges into computer database by using the appropriate billing codes
Maintaining all HIPPA requirements at all times.
Medical Secretary
Scott And White Hospital
Temple, TX
09.1997 - 08.2001
Secretary to MD, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Clinician and Pharm D
Triaged and routed phone calls, took messages, and followed-up to verify receipt of critical information
Pulled correct medical charts for doctor based on schedule of patients to be seen
Coordinated patient appointments and provided instructions for examinations and procedures
Facilitated flow of communication and information to all members of department
Delivered excellent customer service and facilitated development of patient and clinician relationships
Supported medical unit by answering multi-line phones and providing clerical support
Set up conferences for medical staff according to their specifications and in an efficient timely manner
Typed up letters to patient's by using dictation equipment
Coordinated with other practitioners on behalf of patients to transfer paperwork, set up tests, and arrange specialist referrals.
Information Coordinator
Scott & White Hospital
Temple, Texas
12.1996 - 08.1997
Gathered materials to be filed from departments or employees
Completed all required paperwork within anticipated timeframes
Required minimal oversight to complete job tasks, meeting all deadlines and goals
Preparation and tracking of all Worker's Comp documents
Order medical records, maintain filing system and assisted Case workers in all duties
required to complete their daily tasks to assist patient's questions and billing problems
Distribution of mail to appropriate employees and assisted in answering mail
Maintain posting board with current information regarding the policies and
procedures pertaining to Worker's Compensation regulations
Rder supplies for department and maintain inventory
Maintain emergency room cards for injuries sustained by patients and filing of such
cards
Making cards easily accessible to Case Workers.
General Secretary/Clinical Staff Development
Scott & White Hospital
Temple, Texas
01.1995 - 12.1996
Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records
Set up presentations and conferences by reading rooms, supplies, and instruments
Ordered refreshments and made sure there was adequate amounts for each participant
Prepared conference materials, such as training brochures and training packets, for each participant
Scanned all training evaluations in Scantron and provided Director and Nursing Coordinators with all feedback pertaining to training
Prepared, administered and graded all Nursing CEU tests
Maintained them in an appropriate filing system
Conducted weekly computer backup for all Nursing Educators
Maintained the Nursing Education bulletin board with all updated and current information
Legal Secretary
Allen Place, Jr. Attorney At Law/State Rep
Gatesville, Texas
12.1990 - 12.1994
Scheduled meetings and calls with opposing counsel, clients, and witnesses
Managed attorney's calendars and scheduled court appearances, appointments, and events
Clearly communicated messages to clients and attorneys with accuracy and detail
Produced standard legal documents with templates and proofread prepared materials before distribution
Collected and assembled materials, exhibits, and documents for court appearances, meetings, and hearings
Received, screened, logged, and distributed incoming mail and packages and attached documents to case files
Maintained all accounts receivable and prepared bills on a monthly basis
Maintained a great working relationship with County, District and State officials
Answered phones, took messages and distributed to Attorneys in timely and professional manner
Ordered and maintained all supplies for entire Legal office
Maintained all filing systems in a timely and efficient manner.