Seeking to obtain a position within a progressive firm that will allow me to utilize my administrative, journalistic, and communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Service Representative
Verida
08.2023 - Current
Assists Medicaid/Medicare members with scheduling non-emergency transportation to medical facilities in Georgia and in various states in southern U.S.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Mississippi Behavioral Health Services
02.2023 - 07.2023
Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
Attended classes and seminars to enhance knowledge of equipment and operating systems.
Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
Customer Service Representative
Maximus Federal
07.2021 - 02.2022
Required to assist callers with information and enrollment about their health insurance with Obama Care and Medicare
Responded to authorized service center's inquiries via email or phone, and resolved issues efficiently and professionally
Managed all inquiries of the call center
Duties included investigation of questions/complaints, forward issues to appropriate parties if needed, request order overrides for eligible members, replace orders when reported missing or damaged, member notification of eligibility and benefits
Provided excellent customer service, answer any questions and handle complaints from customers.
Reporter
Daily Mississippian
09.2014 - 05.2015
Reporting
Lifestyle Columns
Meeting deadline
Conducting interviews.
Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
Adhered to ethical and legal standards to maintain credibility and trust with audiences.
Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
Education
B.A. in Journalism Print -
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
05.2018
Skills
Detail Oriented - Proficient
Verbal Communication - Expert
Written Communication - Expert
Customer Service - Expert
Call Center Operations - Expert
Appointment Scheduling
Honors And Awards
Ole Miss Opportunity Scholar, 05/2014, 05/2018
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 09/2015
Accomplishments
Ole Miss Opportunity Scholar May 2014-May 2018
National Society of Collegiate Scholars September 2015-