Business professional with over 20+ years of experience in providing operational support. I possess strong organization skills, exceptional cash management skills, I am highly organized and goal oriented. My customer experience skills are exceptional as I believe that the customer should be at the center of all I do.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Eligibility Specialist
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
06.2016 - Current
Manage benefit applications for a case load of over 800.
Conduct interviews with applicants and explain the scope of available benefits.
Provide prompt and courteous assistance to customers in person and over the phone.
Interacted with a diverse customer base with various language requirements.
Reviewed applications for various aid programs and determined which individuals met the eligibility requirements.
Track all communications with applicants and entered data into the Bridges system.
Partner with the Social Security Administration and other organizations to ensure timely processing of applicant benefits while maintaining exceptional customer service.
Train new or transferred employees on systems and processes.
Customer Services Supervisor
Talmer Bank and Trust
09.1996 - 06.2016
Oversaw the training and mentoring of new team members to increase productivity, accuracy, and customer service.
Instructed team members on how to provide friendly, professional service while adhering to established service models.
Gathered and analyzed customer feedback data to come up with new strategies and corrective actions.
Resolved issues customers might encounter.
(Held various roles including Operations Specialist and Accounting Associate)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Michigan
Associates of Arts - Business
Schoolcraft College
Skills
Innovative thinker, exceptional customer experience, strong interpersonal & communication skills, excellent organizational skills, ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, problem solving, leadership, effective in working in high pace environments and poised in under pressure
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