Summary of Qualifications
Proficient in researching, analyzing, and interpreting data. Experienced
in computer programming, customer service, help desk support, and other
areas within the Information Technology field. Basic software engineering
skills. Technical document and grant writing. Over ten years of Customer
Service and Data Entry experience with Virginia State Government and other
organizations. Excellent time management skills. Familiar with technology
based project management, design, human computer interface (HCI)
techniques, WWW user survey results, Dynamic web page creation, and
Semantic Web. Able to write and implement CGI scripts, Oracle Developer
Forms, C++ syntax and semantics. Possesses principles of design and basic
software engineering skills. Adept at Web programming and Web document
publishing (including HTML and Cascading Style Sheets). Competent in using
Internet design and communication protocols (including: TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP,
SMTP), telnet, netiquette, copyright, spam, computer viruses, cookies and
security. Hands on experience with database design and maintenance.
Familiar with UNIX (with emphasis on UNIX, Linux, and related
environments), Command line shells, files and directories. Management
skills acquired through education.
Education
Old Dominion University - Norfolk, Virginia 2010
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
. Courses completed include Intro to Software Engineering, Computational
Methods and Software, Operating Systems, Discrete Structures, C ++
Programming, Advanced C++ Programming with STL, Software Engineering,
Professional Work Force Development( IT Project Management I & II),
Intro to Theoretical Computer Science, Introduction to Networking,
Object Oriented Programming Design, UNIX for programmers, and
Computers in Society.
Professional Experience
wellpoint- Richmond, Virginia
2010-present
Customer Service Representative
. Provides customer service for inbound telephone calls or paper and
electronic claims from members and providers
. Researches, analyzes and uses problem solving skills to solve benefit
issues for members, providers, group administrators and brokers
. Applies knowledge of policies and procedures, products and
legislation to handle customer issues.
. Accesses and updates various soft wares to provide accurate
information to customers about benefits or information
VA Department of motor vehicles - Richmond, Virginia 2004-2009
Program Support Specialist III/Help Desk Specialist
. Provided help desk, customer service and technical support to Online
Dealerships
. Sorted and mailed titles to lien holders, monitored electronic lien
transactions, processed title applications, and reviewed dealer and
vendor summary reports to ensure correct fund transfer amounts.
Processed deposits.
. Issued titles, calculated refunds and adjusted sales and use taxes
. Performed and documented audits of Online Dealerships in Virginia and
Maryland
. Accessed and updated automated systems
. Prepared work to be imaged/microfilmed
. Wrote procedures/updated office procedure manuals
. Created/updated employee reports/production spreadsheets
. Trained employees on the procedures and functions of the work center
VA Department of motor vehicles - Richmond, Virginia 2003-2004
Customer Support Specialist
. Interpreted and explained complex state laws and regulations to
customers
. Explained and applied complex rules, policies, and procedures
. Processed registrations and letters of clearance
. Collected credit card compliance fees over the phone
. Strong customer service skills, the ability to multitask and adapt
quickly to change
Trailblazer Health - Richmond, Virginia 2002-2003
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Clerk
. Proofread and corrected Medicare Part B insurance claims
. Corrected billing code errors
VA Department of motor vehicles - Richmond, Virginia 2001-2002
Customer Service Technician
. Informed customers of legal requirements in order to obtain
identification, and ensured that documents presented met requirements
. Handled cash, Titling/Registering Vehicles, Administering Tests, and
Issuing Licenses and Decals
. Strong customer service skills, time management, ability to multitask
and adapt quickly to change
Department of Defense Supply Center - Richmond, Virginia 1997-1999
Clerk/Typist
. Researched orders of various airplane parts for Department of Defense
Aviation projects
. Provided Data Entry, filing and Xeroxing assistance as required
. Performed receptionist duties, such as answering phones
Specialized Training
Hardware: Hewlett-Packard (Unix Platform), IBM PC, MAC Laptop,
various scanners and barcode printers to include
Intermec, Janus, Symbol, and Zebra.
Software: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook,
Visio, Front Page, FoxPro, Visual Basic and Project,
.Net, X-Win32, Cygwin, Putty, Telnet, Snag it 32, Smart
Draw 5.02
Database: Oracle 7, 8, 9i, SQLPLUS, MS Access.
Operating MS-DOS, Windows 95, 98, 00, NT, XP, Unix - HP-UX and SUN
Systems: Solaris
References
Provided Upon Request