I'm a customer service expert with the ability to prioritize immediate needs and suggest alternative means of solving problems. Excellent responsiveness to requests for service in a fast-paced environment and ability to make effective decisions quickly. I'm comfortable with learning new technologies and adapting familiar innovations to new settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transit Bus Driver/Dispatcher/Supervisor
Transdev (Formerly First Transit)
04.2022 - Current
Making scheduled stops to pick up or drop off passengers
Collects fares and answers questions about the bus routes
Safely transporting passengers in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the service area
Coordinates and dispatches all bus operator assignments for revenue service, special events and emergency response; Checks on and communicates with supervisors regarding stops and zones, terminals and line checks, employee performance and may provide feedback to the Transit Supervisor to assist with performance evaluations; Responsible for complying with all City and departmental work rules, policies, and procedures, as well as DMV and all State and Federal mandates as required
Prepares written reports regarding transit operations, accidents, breakdowns, and mechanical defects; Investigates accidents, incidents, disputes, and disturbances, in accordance with policy, and in conjunction with the proper authorities; writes various reports regarding all accidents, incidents, disputes, and disturbances
Writes reports regarding service disruptions, security incidents and operator performance/behavior in accordance with policies and procedures
Assists in the creation and updating of reference materials for Dispatchers and Operations Supervisors
Monitors operator driving skills and work habits
Authorizes trips outside of transit services when necessary.
Customer Service Representative
MAXIMUS FEDERAL SERVICE
07.2021 - 04.2022
Assisted customers with their travel passes and the mobile app.
Review medical documents for accuracy.
Respond to emails
Provide knowledge support to agents.
Search for Doctors to provide their medical opinion on Social Security appeals.
Provide virtual instructions for customers who needed to be cleared of COVID-19 in order to travel back to the USA.
Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
Customer Service Representative
Spherion (Maximus Federal)
11.2020 - 07.2021
Assist customers with their travel passes
Review medical documents
Respond to emails
Provide knowledge support to agents.
Customer Service Representative
Alorica
04.2020 - 10.2020
Answered incoming calls and respond to customer's emails
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
Provided product and service information to customers.
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Updated account information to maintain customer records.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Patient Service Representative
Manpower -(Maximus)
03.2019 - 07.2019
Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
Managed patient registration process, confirming data accuracy and completeness.
Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Built and maintained positive working relationships with patients and staff.
Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
Customer Service Representative/Dispatcher
ABRA Auto Body & Glass
01.2017 - 02.2019
Updated account information to maintain customer records.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Process warranties.
Ordered all materials the technician will need for the following day.
Dispatched service orders to technicians .
Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and services.
Merchandiser
Pan-O-Gold Baking Co.
07.2017 - 04.2018
Act as the liaison between customers and the company by addressing customer issues and solving customer problems
Collaborate with customers to create attractive sales floor displays and make sure that the product is prominently displayed
Monitor customer warehouse inventory levels and submit comprehensive inventory reports each week.
Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
Seamstress/Tailor/business Owner
Sew Me Something
12.2012 - 12.2016
Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
Inspected finished garments to address flaws and verify adherence to quality standards.
Measured and cut fabric for garment construction according to customer specifications.
Determined appropriate repair solution based on garment damage to employ proper tools or equipment.
Demonstrated proper textile handling and care related to cleaning, pressing and steaming.
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Oversaw the daily operations of the business
Performed office and management duties
Managed marketing, bookkeeping, payroll, and advertising functions
Studied the industry market and kept abreast of new trends.
3rd Party Collector
The Affiliated Group
06.2011 - 02.2012
Notating accounts and following up with clients regarding their payment plans
Planning a course of action to recover outstanding payments
Established relationships with customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts.
Deployed automated system tracking and skip tracing to locate hard-to-find, re-located customers.
Contacted customers to discuss past-due accounts and negotiated payment plans.
Retention Specialist
EchoStar/Dish Technologies
05.2010 - 06.2011
Retaining unhappy customers by offering incentives and selling the value of the service they're receiving
Answer incoming calls and respond to customer's emails
Established customer retention programs to improve loyalty and increase lifetime value.
Developed new strategies for customer retention activities.
Sell products and place customer orders in the computer system
Identify and escalate issues to supervisors
Provide product and service information to customers.
Seamstress
Stitch It
05.2009 - 04.2011
Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
Inspected finished garments to address flaws and verify adherence to quality standards.
Measured and cut fabric for garment construction according to customer specifications.
Determined appropriate repair solution based on garment damage to employ proper tools or equipment.
Demonstrated proper textile handling and care related to cleaning, pressing and steaming.
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Education
Certification - Emergency Medical Dispatcher
IAED
Remote
11.2023
Certificate - Freight Broker/ Agent
Texas A & M University
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2020
Certification - Medical Assisting
South Texas Vo-Tech Institute
McAllen, TX
10.2010
Certification - CNA
Southeast Technical College
Red Wing, MN
07.2009
GED -
Hawthorne Adult Literacy Center
Rochester, MN
02.2009
Skills
Customer Service
Bus Driving
Supervising experience
Documentation Review
Dispatch Communication
Map Reading
Daily Logs
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Traffic Laws and Regulations
Passenger Transportation
GPS Applications
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED 09/2025
Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B, 04/2024, P (Passenger vehicles)
Languages
Spanish
Licenses
Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B, 04/2024, P (Passenger vehicles)