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Vickie L. Thomas

Independence,USA

Summary

Detail-oriented office professional equipped for a clerical role, with a proven track record in managing administrative tasks and enhancing office operations. Strong emphasis on teamwork and results-driven performance complements an adaptable approach to evolving workplace demands. Proficient in data entry, document management, and customer service, ensuring efficient processes and positive client interactions. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that supports organizational goals and drives success.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

ICT General Clerk (Image Control Team)

Internal Revenue Service
Florence, KY
04.2024 - Current

Resigned due to the DOGE initiative.

  • Reviewed documents for specific requirements necessary for processing and assessed whether to case required forwarding to the statute department.
  • Researched correspondence and tax returns through Service Electronic Research Program (SERP)
  • Ensured scanned documents are accurately translated into case inventory
  • Transcribed or key verified a wide variety of taxpayers prepared tax returns through Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS) to verify Business Master Files (BMF) and Individual Master Files (IMF) information
  • Supported team members with various administrative tasks, contributing to a well-functioning office environment.
  • Ensured confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to company policies regarding document handling procedures and data protection protocols.
  • Increased efficiency by cross-training in various administrative roles for better coverage during absences or high-demand periods.
  • Completed special projects assigned by management in a timely manner, showcasing adaptability and resourcefulness under tight deadlines.
  • Boosted productivity with adept multitasking abilities while maintaining a high level of organization across all tasks performed simultaneously.
  • Processed incoming correspondence and distributed to correct department to promote efficient flow of communication.
  • Expedited document processing by skillfully utilizing office equipment such as scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
  • Completed and delivered requests for photocopying, printing, scanning or faxing and regularly maintained and serviced equipment to reduce workflow disruptions.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

AVI FOOD SYSTEMS
Hebron, Kentucky
06.2022 - 04.2024
  • Resupply food items for self-serve ready to go meals for Amazon Airport employees
  • Assist in serving hot meals to employees
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.

COMMISSARY STAFF

KENTON COUNTY DETENTION CENTER / CARE-A-CELL
Covington, Kentucky
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Conducted commissary sales transactions, processed inmate order forms, performed data entry and verified and delivered pulled orders to inmates.
  • Performed transfers of products and merchandise from warehouse to inmates.
  • Verified incoming shipments against receiving documents and noted and reported discrepancies, damages or quality concerns.

CASHIER / STOCK PERSON

ARAMARK FOOD SERVICES / Thomas More University Catering
Crestview Hills, Kentucky
06.2017 - 12.2021
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.

FOOD PREPARATION – Honors Dormitory

CHARTWELL FOOD SERVICE
Highland Heights, Kentucky
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Prepared ingredients according to precise specifications, resulting in consistent meal quality across all menu items.
  • Multitasked effectively during high-volume periods by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
  • Supported kitchen team by being responsive and pitching in to complete tasks.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal work conditions.

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE

KROGER MARKETPLACE
Independence, KY
07.2013 - 07.2016
  • Supported store management in the Grand Opening of the Super Kroger for the apparel department.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.

SORTER - GRIEVANCE AND APPEALS DEPARTMENT

HUMANA
Cincinnati, OH
07.2005 - 12.2006
  • Investigated correspondence received through the Automated Customer Care Portal System to determine authenticity and distributed to the appropriate department for timely handling.
  • Performed clerical duties updating informational databases and tracking distribution of claim discrepancies.
  • Used computer programs, company guidelines and/or procedures to provide effective administrative assistance to managers and technical employees
  • Applies Technology to Tasks

RESEARCH SPECIALIST – CORRESPONDENCE

HUMANA
01.2002 - 06.2005
  • Reviewed and deciphered member’s correspondence and decided on what actions and corrections to make (payment adjustment or financial recovery).
  • Entered the information in the Inquiry Control database and sent out notification decisions to the member and provider(s).
  • Conducted basic research and relayed information critical to decision makers in management or made the correction on the spot.
  • Entered the information in the inquiry database and sent out written and oral notification decisions to management, the network and provider.
  • Experience with written and oral communications to communicate with others sufficiently to meet and deal effectively with employees, management, and others to accomplish program assignment(s).

CLAIMS PROCESSOR

HUMANA
10.2000 - 01.2002
  • Data Entry for reviewing and processing health insurance claims.
  • In depth knowledge and application of medical Current Procedural Terminology (CPT Codes), Diagnosis Codes, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) a collection of standardized codes that represent medical procedures, supplies, products and services.
  • Supervisor: HR Manager (513)380-1820
  • 40 hours/week

ACCOUNTING CLERK

THE HEALTH ALLIANCE OF GREATER CINCINNATI (Business Closed)
Cincinnati, Ohio
12.1997 - 10.2000
  • Served as the Accounts Payable customer service point of contact for outside vendors and internal personnel.
  • Created new vendor accounts
  • Entered correct data for invoices and verified discrepancies through phone communications.
  • Researched accounts for payment history or discrepancies
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries related to invoices, payments, or account balances.
  • In an office setting, experience with filing, photocopying, faxing, shredding, typing, scanning of documents, and/or uploading customer information into an internal system.

ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENT SPECIALIST

WESTERN SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cincinnati, Ohio
09.1996 - 11.1997
  • Provided Customer Service to assist Home Office and Sales Representatives with guidance on:
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when analyzing financial statements for accurate adjustments.
  • Commission Questions for sales through phone call information gathering.
  • Researched claims and incident information to deliver solutions and resolve problems.
  • Electronically inputted billing and payment data and reconciling accounts
  • Utilized Self-Management to maintain company policies and standards, while correcting billing and payment data.

PHONE SPECIALIST

WESTERN SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
03.1992 - 09.1996
  • Handled escalated calls calmly and professionally, resulting in satisfactory resolutions for both parties involved.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving phone inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Utilized in-depth Interpersonal Skills to communicate and build relationships with policy holders and insurance representatives

PRE-AUTHORIZED CHECKING AND PAYMENT CLERK

WESTERN SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
01.1989 - 03.1992
  • Set up and maintained customer accounts
  • Calculated insurance premiums
  • Entered data in various databases
  • Answered employee phone inquiries
  • Supervisor: HR Manager (866) 832-7719
  • 40 hour/week

ADJUSTMENT CLERK

WESTERN SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
06.1988 - 01.1989
  • Applied insurance payments to appropriate policies.
  • Made commission adjustments for sales representative.
  • Practiced Self-Management and Integrity in making sales representative adjustments and reconciliations of accounts.

FILE CLERK

WESTERN SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
01.1988 - 06.1988
  • Sorted and classified documents into appropriate filing systems for increased traceability.
  • Enhanced productivity by processing incoming mail and filing documents promptly, allowing for easy access when needed.

Education

Word Processing Certificate -

Northern Kentucky State Vocational School (Now Gateway Community & Technical College)
Covington, Kentucky

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Newport Central Catholic High School
Newport, Kentucky

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Document Quality Assurance
  • Compliance
  • Accounts Payable
  • Product Costing
  • Inventory Control
  • Exercise Independent Judgement
  • Filing Expertise
  • Document Analysis
  • Organization and Multitasker
  • Money Handling
  • Policy enforcement
  • Document scanning
  • Office equipment
  • Prioritization
  • Mail handling
  • Quality control
  • Verbal and writing communication
  • Handling payments
  • Scanning and copying
  • Peer relationships
  • Confidentiality
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Professional and mature
  • Record sorting and filing
  • Microsoft Word proficient

Timeline

ICT General Clerk (Image Control Team)

Internal Revenue Service
04.2024 - Current

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

AVI FOOD SYSTEMS
06.2022 - 04.2024

COMMISSARY STAFF

KENTON COUNTY DETENTION CENTER / CARE-A-CELL
01.2022 - 06.2022

CASHIER / STOCK PERSON

ARAMARK FOOD SERVICES / Thomas More University Catering
06.2017 - 12.2021

FOOD PREPARATION – Honors Dormitory

CHARTWELL FOOD SERVICE
08.2016 - 05.2017

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE

KROGER MARKETPLACE
07.2013 - 07.2016

SORTER - GRIEVANCE AND APPEALS DEPARTMENT

HUMANA
07.2005 - 12.2006

RESEARCH SPECIALIST – CORRESPONDENCE

HUMANA
01.2002 - 06.2005

CLAIMS PROCESSOR

HUMANA
10.2000 - 01.2002

ACCOUNTING CLERK

THE HEALTH ALLIANCE OF GREATER CINCINNATI (Business Closed)
12.1997 - 10.2000

ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENT SPECIALIST

WESTERN SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
09.1996 - 11.1997

PHONE SPECIALIST

WESTERN SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
03.1992 - 09.1996

PRE-AUTHORIZED CHECKING AND PAYMENT CLERK

WESTERN SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
01.1989 - 03.1992

ADJUSTMENT CLERK

WESTERN SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
06.1988 - 01.1989

FILE CLERK

WESTERN SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
01.1988 - 06.1988

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Newport Central Catholic High School

Word Processing Certificate -

Northern Kentucky State Vocational School (Now Gateway Community & Technical College)
Vickie L. Thomas