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TRUDY CLARK-BANDY

TRUDY CLARK-BANDY

Wauwatosa,WI

Summary

Over twenty years of experience in the retail industry, including progressive roles at Kohl’s Corporate, with a proven track record of thriving in fast-paced environments—both virtual and in-office. Demonstrates a commitment to exceeding expectations for business partners, vendors, and customers. Recognized for a strong sense of responsibility and proactive decision-making, fostering effective and organized environments that support issue resolution and the development of strong customer relationships. Clear goal-setting and exceptional time management skills enhance productivity and efficiency. Equipped with adept problem-solving abilities and highly effective inquiry skills, consistently driving success in all endeavors.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Customer Service Specialist 2

Americollect
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
05.2022 - 10.2024
  • Responsible for making and receiving phone calls to patients of Americollect's clients to facilitate payment for medical expenses.
  • Offer solutions and negotiate repayment terms that balance the needs of the client, patient, and business.
  • Collect demographic, insurance, and relevant information from patients while maintaining accurate documentation in internal technology platforms.
  • Utilize internal technology and web-based tools to research and address patient questions or concerns.
  • Educate patients about the healthcare revenue cycle and explore repayment programs or incentives to improve their financial well-being.
  • Stay updated on the expectations, processes, and procedures of various clients served by Americollect.
  • Handled escalated calls calmly, finding resolutions that satisfied both the company and the customer''s needs.
  • Managed high call volume while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
  • Established trust with clients through clear communication, patience, and understanding their unique challenges fully before offering solutions tailored to their needs.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in company policies or procedures ensuring consistency in delivering accurate information to customers.

Owner

Clothing Boutique Owner
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
05.2021 - 05.2024
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
  • Elevated brand awareness with targeted marketing campaigns, leveraging social media and digital platforms.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

Business Unit Finance Specialist

Kohl’s Corporate
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
05.2016 - 08.2020
  • Organized daily transactions and paperwork, including routing invoices for approval, processing payments, and reconciling vendor expenses.
  • Acted as a liaison between the finance management team and internal/external business partners to maintain positive working relationships.
  • Managed vendor accounts and drove vendor resolutions.
  • Communicated effectively and proactively with departments and vendors through correspondence.
  • Aggregated and summarized data using technical tools and accounting principles.

Purchasing Specialist

Kohl’s Corporate
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
02.2009 - 05.2016
  • Served as the primary liaison for fulfilling store requests for fixtures, furniture, and supplies.
  • Processed and reviewed purchase order requests and scope sheets for completion.
  • Managed order dispatching, confirmations, and tracking.
  • Directed communications from Corporate and Field Associates across multiple programs.
  • Collaborated with teams to resolve issues and enhance current processes for consistent execution.
  • Established and improved best practice publications for responsible programs.
  • Oversaw item requests from various sources and partnered with Procurement to ensure priority vendor and item maintenance compliance.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.
  • Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.

Education

Criminal Justice and Police Science

Waukesha County Technical College

General Courses, Broadcasting, and Journalism

John Marshall High School
Milwaukee, WI

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Data entry

Computer proficiency

Problem resolution

Call center experience

Microsoft Excel

Payment processing

Documentation

Professional telephone demeanor

Order processing

Credit adjustments

Account updating

Shipping and logistics

Interests

Travel

Music/Musicals

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Monetary Transactions - Handled cash, check, credit and automatic debit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
  • Compiled inventory lists and worked with vendors for product pricing and special orders. Handled high volume sales with cash, credit and gift card transactions, balancing cash draw at end of shift with 100% accuracy rate.
  • Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.

Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hours401k match

Timeline

Patient Customer Service Specialist 2

Americollect
05.2022 - 10.2024

Owner

Clothing Boutique Owner
05.2021 - 05.2024

Business Unit Finance Specialist

Kohl’s Corporate
05.2016 - 08.2020

Purchasing Specialist

Kohl’s Corporate
02.2009 - 05.2016

Criminal Justice and Police Science

Waukesha County Technical College

General Courses, Broadcasting, and Journalism

John Marshall High School