Kimberly D. Canada
Lancaster, TX *****
Phone: 972-***-****
Email: **************@***.***
objective
Hardworking professional seeking a challenging position
in a Support role with a progressive company that will
utilize and progressively enhance my experience and
skills to promote company enhancement as well as
personal growth.
summary
2 years supervisory experience; 1 year in lead role
Over 12 years experience in area of Customer Service (providing PBX
relief)
Over 15 years experience in Insurance claims (workman's compensation,
auto, life, health and unemployment insurance (UI); worked as underwriting
clerk)
Goal and result-oriented professional with attention to quality and
details
Proficient organizational skills; productive in collaborative and
independent work environments; functions well as a team player
Works well under pressure; able to handle high volume and retain
professionalism
Consistent, dependable and accurate in carrying out responsibilities
Demonstrates an excellent ability to reserve and resolve the most
difficult customer situation
Experience
AXIS Temporary
Dallas, TX
May 2010 - Present
Administrative Assistant
Report directly and provide administrative
support to Office Manager and Sales Techs
Responsible for answering phones
Prepare payable invoices for approval/forwarding
payment to corporate for payment to vendors; copy
invoices for customer file and A/P notebook
Stock breakroom supplies
Run credit verifications for client applications
Prepare various reports for Office Manager
Prepare outgoing mail and deliver incoming mail and
shipments
Prepare packages for shipment using UPS and/or FedEx
Make collection calls
Update procedure manual
Miscellaneous clerical duties assigned by Supervisor
Follow up on back orders/shortages on purchase orders
Texas Workforce Commission/Call Center
Dallas, TX
May 2001 - July 2008
UI Claims Examiner
Responsible for performing Unemployment Insurance (UI)
claims following established procedures and protocol.
Investigates and makes determinations on claims
regarding payment of Unemployment Insurances (UI) to
claimants and liability of employers for chargebacks.
Investigates and adjudicates Unemployment Insurance
(UI) claims with quality courtesy and timeliness
adhering to agency rules, policies and procedures.
Organizes cases according to telecenter standard
policies.
Obtains all necessary information and offers rebuttal
opportunities prior to issuing a quality determination.
Interview individuals by phone, entering data into
computer database; make updates to system regarding
changes on Unemployment Insurance (UI) cases.
Explain Texas Unemployment Compensation Insurance Act
and other applicable laws to the claimant and employer.
Investigates, reviews and researches information
obtained and performs functions as needed to ensure
quality and timely processing of Unemployment Insurance
(UI) claims.
Performs multiple tasks paying attention to detail,
entering and retrieving data from computer.
Handles hostile or challenging clients in a
professional manner.
Make follow up calls to claimants and employers
regarding Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims.
Act as liaison for employer and claimant on behalf of
Texas Workforce Commission
May 1996-Oct. 2000 MEGA Life and Health Insurance Co.
Ft. Worth, TX
Supervisor Customer Service
Responsible for interview, merit review/promotion, and
disciplinary action procedures.
Monitor phones, review daily phone reports, coaching,
help with product alignment.
Responsible for supervision of 3 areas in the Customer
Service department.
Responsible for time and attendance, vacation/sick
leave.
Other Positions held: Customer Service Representative,
Sr. Customer Representative and Customer Service
Supervisor
education
Skyline High School - Dallas, TX. Graduated, received Diploma.
Texas Institute - Dallas, TX. Certificate in Computer Operations.
skills
Proficient using IBM compatible PC; Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer,
Shipping/Receiving using FedEx/UPS, Peachtree Accounting Software.
References provided upon request