Robert J. Salerno
Andover, MA 01810
*********@*****.***
Objective
To further my career as a customer support and sales specialist.
Highlights of Qualifications
. 6 years of customer service experience
. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for
detail
. Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
. Proficient in ProBusinessTools software as well as Cactus and CAQH
software.
Professional Experience
Kelly Services/ WellPoint Health Networks Nov. 2009 - August
2010
Credentialing Associate
. Implemented customizable solutions for clients that outsourced their
verification process and/or their in-house credentials verification
services.
. Assist with any or all of the collection, verification and management
of provider credentials for initial practitioner credentialing and re-
credentialing.
. Interact with providers, hospitals, medical schools, agencies and
administrations to gather information that is needed for the
credentialing process.
Plum Choice, Billerica, MA Jan. 2007 -
April 2009
Customer Service Team Associate
. Promoted to senior team member, fielding irate customer calls and
resolving more complex procedural and technical issues related to
Circuit City's Firedog Service.
. Interact with Regional Service Managers and Field Service Managers to
resolve customer installation and scheduling issues.
. Ensure that all open work orders are completed, rescheduled or
escalated, as appropriate.
. Manage the Firedog 'call queue' whenever experiencing a high volume of
calls in order to assist first line Firedog customer service
personnel.
Cracker Barrel, Tewksbury, MA Nov. 2003 - Dec.
2006
Retail Sales Associate, Cashier, Host, and Inventory Specialist
. Recognized as top retail sales person numerous times
. Actively suggest and sell predetermined target items and all other
general retail items to retail and restaurant customers.
. Receive, count, and stock new merchandise in the retail space. I make
sure that a continuous quantity of items remains on the shelves and
that the retail space is properly arranged.
. Keep a record of the available seating, seat new guests, answer
phones, and handle general customer service issues.
Education
Associates Degree in Liberal Studies May, 2007
Middlesex Community College