Ellen Leckar
Phone: 757-***-**** e-mail: ***********@*****.***
**** **** ****** **. ********, CO 80513
Objective
To utilize acquired customer service and marketing skills as a
professional at an innovative company that perpetuates growth and
opportunity. I am an asset to an environment that presents new
challenges, ensures customer satisfaction, and upholds a sound
reputation across industries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Journalism - Georgia State University
Associate's Degree, Aviation Administration - Georgia State
University
Work Experience
Navy Federal Credit Union, Norfolk, VA [05/2013-07/2013]
Member Support Associate
. Assign loans to loan officers.
. Handle time-sensitive documents.
. Compile daily and weekly reports.
. Assist other associates as needed.
. Route incoming calls to appropriate personnel.
Capital One Financial, Chesapeake, VA [08/2012 - 01/2013]
Customer Care Associate
. This was a temporary placement.
. Respond to telephone inquiries and complaints using standard scripts
and procedures.
. Gather information, research data, and resolve inquiries.
. Communicate appropriate options for resolution in a timely manner.
. Inform customers about services available and assess customer needs.
. Provide assistance and troubleshooting support.
. Set up payment arrangements with customers.
. Update demographic information on accounts.
Peninsula SPCA, Newport News, VA [05/2008 - 10/2011]
Program Coordinator for Volunteer Program, Foster and Education Departments
. Plan, organize, and oversee adoption events.
. Recruit volunteers for daily operations in the shelter and off-site.
. Identify assets for each volunteer and match each volunteer with the
best assignment.
. Provide education to school-age children on proper and humane animal
care.
. Increase public awareness of the operations and needs of the shelter
by conducting tours of the facility.
. Provide outreach to and promote involvement of the community via
speaking engagements at civic groups and Universities.
. Develop on-line newsletter and update website with event information.
. Facilitated increased adoptions through foster program.
. Rapidly promoted from front desk to managerial position.
Norfolk Physical Therapy, Norfolk, VA [06/2006 - 5/2008]
Front Desk Coordinator
. Check in and greet patients; schedule appointments and check patients
out.
. Distribute incoming mail and ensure proper postage for outgoing mail.
. Responsible for collecting all co-pays and preparing daily deposits.
. Handle multi-phone system and direct flow of clinic volume.
. Maintain patient and clinician schedules and assist patients with
clerical needs.
. File, copy, and maintain records in adherence to HIPAA policy and
protocol.
. Prepare office for daily business by following opening and closing
procedures.
Upstream, LLC, Norfolk, VA [09/2004 - 6/2006]
Customer Service Associate/Assistant Shift Supervisor
. Train new associates by way of positive reinforcement, role-play, and
hands-on development.
. Improve guest service through effective communication and expeditious
conflict resolution.
. Provide web-support for customers and create enhanced troubleshooting
procedures to enable customers to easily maneuver website.
. Exemplary customer service meeting and exceeding sales goals.
. Primary inbound call center contact for a high volume of customer
service inquiries, resulting in increase of company sales.
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA [06/2003-09/2004]
Testing Coordinator for Students with Disabilities
. Write, edit, and publish newsletter, "The Beacon," which was
distributed campus-wide to students and faculty.
. Schedule testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
. Ensure tests were obtained and distributed in a timely and secure
manner.
. Maintain accurate database with current demographics.
. Enhanced rapport with faculty through effective communication.
. Proctor exams for students.
Westside Medical Group/Sentara, Norfolk, VA [06/2000 - 06/2002]
Physician-Patient Liaison for Family Practitioner
. Register new patients, check in/out returning patients, collect
copayments; verify insurance and obtain referrals.
. Maintain physicians' schedule and schedule all patient appointments;
build patient-clientele base for new physician.