SCOTT D. CARICATO
**** ******* ***** ****** *****, SC 29579 860-***-**** *********@***.***
OBJECTIVE
To bring acquired customer oriented, motivational and leadership skills to an environment which has opportunity for professional growth. To be part of a dynamic team which promotes enthusiasm, creativity and strives to be the best.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS CLINICAL EXPERIENCE May 2017- Aug 2017
Online Internship for Medical Coding (HIM 153) Horry Georgetown Technical College
Use ICD-10, CPT and HCPS codes to complete multiple cases on a weekly basis.
ROOKIEPIX YOUTH SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY August 2004-2016
Owner/Lead Photographer
Market company to obtain and negotiate contracts with sport leagues and maintain retention of current clients.
Recruit and manage photographers.
Provide excellent customer service to all clients.
Edit and organize photos from photo shoots.
Maintain relationship with photo lab to ensure all products are created and distributed in a timely manner.
Photograph team, individual and action photos for youth sports leagues.
THE HARTFORD COURANT February 2004-April 2004
Customer Care Supervisor
Supervise 20 customer service associates in a call center environment.
Assist in controlling costs and planning budgets within the department.
Maintain a positive and motivating work environment while demonstrating the mission and values of the circulation department.
Provide timely feedback regarding call statistics and program results.
Conduct performance appraisals and new hire interviews.
Train and mentor employees for possible leadership positions
RESPONSE INSURANCE COMPANY December 1997-May 2002
Sales/Customer Service Team Leader
Mentored, coached and motivated sales teams of 15 or more insurance advisors.
Assisted training department in establishing and improving the sales coaching techniques for the company.
Conducted performance and salary reviews, provided feedback and training while communicating company objectives to insurance counselors.
Trained and mentored existing employees for possible management positions.
Interviewed and assessed potential individuals for hire.
Wrote reports and prepared presentations to senior management.
Reviewed and reacted to Call Center productivity and ACD reports daily
Policy and Procedure Analyst
Developed and maintained underwriting policy and procedure manual.
Updated manual as needed with state expansion, regulatory, and internal procedural revisions.
Communicated updates to various departments on a real-time basis.
Acted as the underwriting liaison while communicating with other department's senior management.
Assisted with underwriting audits to ensure compliance with state procedures
Senior Sales Advisor
Exceeded sales goals while selling automobile insurance.
Helped develop and initiate the customer service department for the start-up automobile insurance carrier.
Represented the customer care department to assist underwriting and IT departments during state expansion development.
Worked with management to identify departmental training needs.
LIDS, LTD April 1997-December 1997
Store Manager
Responsible for overseeing daily operations of my district’s A level, top earning store.
Responsibilities included sales, staffing, scheduling, supply ordering, and inventory control.
Gained tremendous customer service and selling skills.
EDUCATION
Recently Completed
Medical Coding and Billing certificate program.
Horry Georgetown Technical College – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Completion date - August 2017
CPC Exam – November 2017
Previous Education
Business Administration Coursework
Pace University – Pleasantville, New York
Business Administration Coursework
Dutchess Community College – Poughkeepsie, New York
CPCU matriculated – CPCU 553 and 555 completed