EXPERIENCE: AMAZON Fort Smith, AR
Virtual Customer Service 03/2018 to 09/2018
Excellent customer service skills, including maintaining focus on the customer issue in a fast-paced environment
Ability to empathize with and prioritize customer needs
Demonstrates interpersonal skills with a diverse customer base
Demonstrates conflict resolution, negotiation, and de-escalation skills
Demonstrates ownership to resolve challenging customer issues, escalating when necessary
Ability to determine customer needs and provide appropriate solutions
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, including the daily schedule as assigned
Ability to work overtime as required by business
Effective problem-solving skills including decision making, time management and immediate prioritization of tasks
Ability to approach problems logically and rationally
Action oriented and self-disciplined
Organized and detail-oriented
Ability to maintain composure in highly escalated situations
DODSON LOGISTICAL GROUP LLC Fort Smith, AR
Owner, Contract Government Staffing Services 05/2017 to present
Liaison contractor between Social Security Agency (SSA) and Verbatim Hearing Reporter (VHR) 1099 subcontractor
Develop and manage daily HR operations of a VHR 1099 subcontract-employee lifecycle:
Recruiting coordination
Interviews
Onboarding/exiting documentation process
Created an applicant tracking system
Founded an employee referral program
Train on Government subcontracting procedures to include confidentiality rules regarding Personal Identifying Information (PII)
Performance management that align with industry standards
Counsel subcontractors when policies are violated and require discipline
Communicate SSA Contractual policies and transition new hires into the VHR role
Responsible for researching and purchasing multiple software packages to examine, verify and enter payroll on a weekly basis to insure accurate compensation and adept scheduling of subcontractors
Payroll database coordinator
Review and document all invoicing errors
Resolve each error prior to monthly close date
Developed training package for VHR subcontractors
Familiar with medical terminology
Manage scheduling of 30+ VHRs, across two Social Security Administration Office of Hearings Operations (OHO), Regions 6 and 7
Receive repeated request and compliments for my team of VHR Subcontractors
Office of Hearings Operations Various locations
Verbatim Hearing Reporter (VHR) 04/2008 to 05/2017
Contract Verbatim Hearing Reporter, off and on, over 20 years
Responsible for inspecting and maintaining of court recording equipment in multiple hearing offices
Provide complete, legible and accurate notes in the Agency provided software format for digital proceedings, summarizing all aspects of hearing testimony and Judge directives
Accept and provide a complete set of proposed and admitted exhibits offered by the claimant on the day of the hearing, along with any background records associated with the claim
Provide a complete audible digital recording on CD and computer hard drive, of the verbatim record for each hearing proceedings before an SSA Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
Required to gain access and prepare sites for the performance of a VIDEO hearing session, including setting up and repacking all hearing related equipment.
Respond to written and telephone requests for court appointments
VHR is a liaison between the ALJ, Representative and claimant prior to the hearing start time
Maintain high standards of excellence
Maintain close personal contact with Judges and Attorneys
Consistently met or exceeded confidentiality goals
Demonstrate effective presentation skills
Expedite communication between upper level management and general personnel
Use problem solving skills to identify, address, resolve or refer claimant’s issues via telephone or in person.
Pioneer VHR to procure and provide VHR Subcontractor services in SSA region 6 (Dallas) in 2012, according to Blanket Purchase Agreement
Maintain two government Regional Contracts to provide VHR services in New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Colorado, Texas and Kansas
Hayden Consulting San Diego, CA
Medicare Set-Aside Coordinator 2006 to 2008
Independent contractor working with Workers Compensation Attorneys and Insurance Claims Adjusters, providing Medicare Set-Aside Allocations
Telephonic case management
Responsible for billing pursuant to individual contracts
Partnership “start-up” business responsibilities
Ness IBS San Jose, CA
Computer Validation Specialist Consultant 2005 to 2006
Work closely with the Implementation and Operations groups to coordinate computer validation activities
Write and execute computer validation protocols for hardware and software installation, new software functionality, developed interfaces, and data conversion
Assist with implementation of EDMS at the site level, to include installation, validation and training on the system at the site
Super User of Siebel V(s) 6 – 7.8
Computer Validation activities for SAP - CRM
Independent Tax Preparer Fort Smith, AR
Tax Associate I 2004 & 2005 Tax Season
Responsible for preparing complete and accurate tax returns
Introduce (and sell) clients to other financial products and services
Conduct tax interviews and research tax questions
Finalize tax returns so clients can either request electronic filing or decide to pick up completed return at the office
Communicate and collect the fee for products and services in accordance with established schedule of charges
Remain current with IRS company policies and procedures related to tax preparation and selling other financial products
Capgemini, LLC Fort Smith, AR
IT Computer Validation Specialist II 2001 - 2005
Conduct formal and informal interviews to determine end user computer needs
Assist with pre-implementation site assessments concerning quality systems as well as post implementation audits
Complete Gap Analysis of current procedures versus regulatory required procedures
Assist with the execution and documentation of computer validation protocols for all aspects of designated quality system
Gather data on existing quality systems (e.g., SOPs) and computer systems for a site being implemented, assess the quality needs and validation requirements, draft, pre-execute, and execute validation protocols to ensure cGMP requirements for validation are met and maintained
Work closely with the Implementation and Operations groups to coordinate computer validation activities
Write and execute validation protocols for hardware and software installation, new computer software functionality, developed interfaces, and data conversion
Assist with implementation of EDMS at the site level, to include installation, validation and training on the computer system at the site
Summarize validation documentation for review by regulatory agencies
Organize validation documents and maintain a manifest of documentation in the Document Control system
Route, track and follow-up on protocol approvals
Central repository for computer validation deliverables
Compile and submit monthly team invoices
Possess the knowledge to complete validation activities in the field with minimal direction
Possess basic knowledge of regulatory requirements/guidelines of computer validation
Maintain a positive relationship with Regulatory Affairs, Project teams, and Plant operations for completion of computer Validation activities
International/extensive travel is required
Completed Global Regulatory Compliance training
LifeMark Corporation Fort Smith, AR
(Formerly AdviNet a subsidiary of Beverly Enterprises)
Manager of Call Center Distribution 1997 – 2001
Executed daily operations of Distribution Department, including supervision of Administrative Clerks
Employed knowledge of contracts and time requirements to ensure meeting customer demands
Consulted with clients to determine their needs and priorities
Compiled and submitted reports to regional office
Counseled subordinates in professional, educational and personal matters
Successfully handled end of month billing
Studied production schedules and estimated worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments
Assigned duties
Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules, using knowledge of caseload and current systems
Initiated and suggested plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
Expedited communication between upper level management and general personnel
Recommended and initiated personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures
Trained new employees
Trained new employees on PeopleSoft HR tool
Collaborated on Systems development
Demonstrated skillful communication and negotiation skills
Learned all aspects of every job function within the company
Excellent track record of teamwork and multi-tasking
Demonstrated effective leadership and encouraged team concepts
Successfully managed a team of five permanent, up to seven temporary Administrative Assistants, distributing cases
Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective actions
Supervised up to 11 employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, and determined salaries
Interviewed and hired incoming Administrative Clerks
Responded to written and telephone requests for customer satisfaction
Chosen as the “Employee of the Month” (twice) and “Employee of the Year” for 2000
Coordinated Quality Assurance programs between various departments
Doubled productivity.
Acted as liaison between a Call Center and Distribution
Demonstrated effective presentation skills
Consistently met or exceeded primary duties and responsibilities
Completed Covey Leadership training
EDUCATION: Arkansas Tech University Ozark, AR
Business Technology - AAS 2007 – 2008
Magna Cum Laude 2018
Arkansas Notary Public Fort Smith, AR
Notary Public 2015 - 2025
American Allied Health, Inc. Fort Smith, AR
Nationally Certified Insurance Coding/Billing Specialists 2007
H&R Block Fort Smith, AR
Certified Tax Preparer 2004
West-ark Community College Fort Smith, AR
Continuing Education 1998
Additional courses in Computer Applications
Area of concentration: Psychology
Continuing Education Center Fort Smith, AR
Continuing Education 1993
More than 40 hours of company-sponsored, certificate/degree-related coursework.
Relevant coursework included Continuing Education courses in Management, Supervising, Leadership and Teamwork
REFERENCES: Excellent professional references are available upon request.