Talishia S. Barnes
Professional Customer Services Rep
**** ******** ** #* - ******, NC 27893
**************@*****.*** - 252-***-****
To obtain a challenging, rewarding position in the field of Administration/Customer Service which will utilize
my technical and managerial skills as well as offer an opportunity for growth and development.
WORK EXPERIENCE
CNA/Caregiver
Philips Home Healthcare - Wilson, NC - 2012 to Present
Assist patients with personal care needs such as bathing, elimination needs, transferring, dressing /
undressing, and ambulation together with any household task (e.g., making bed, changing linens, laundry, light
housekeeping, etc.) essential to the patient’s health in accordance with the patient’s individualized care plan.
Document services provided in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with agency policy and personal
care plan. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Professional Customer Services Rep
West Corporation - Rocky Mount, NC - August 2010 to July 2011
Medical Devices and Supplies
Responsible for receiving and processing incoming phone calls for dedicated clients in accordance with
policies, procedures, quality standards, and federal laws and regulations.
Answer Billing and Technical calls for Comcast Cable Company
Answer Billing, Locate Med for pricing, Contact MD, for to renew or change Rx for Prescriptions Solutions
Data Entry Specialist
Dex Knows. com - Cary, NC - October 2007 to October 2008
Advantage Staffing Cary, NC
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Act as a temporary employee on-site for R.H. Donnelley, handling multiple tasks such as:
• Assist with keying content collection for DexKnows.com
• Proficient with RH Donnelley system ACRM to look up products and items
• Conduct searches that alleviate errors and investigate issues that may arise.
• Responsible for B2B internet products.
• Keying content, profiles, sorting, and gathering research.
• Organize SEM content collection into Order Intercept (OID).
• Displays strong keying skills to meet weekly deadlines.
Assistant
Strickland Funeral Home - Temple Hills, MD - May 2000 to September 2007
United States Security Associates Falls Church
Government and Military
• Protect and secure the safety of employees, property and information from accidental/natural disasters from
any criminal activity
• Monitor all electronic security equipment, including C.C.T.V, fire/burglar and access control system
• Inspect equipment and machinery for irregularities and report such irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking
water pipes, and security doors left unlocked
• Prepare incident and security reports and record data such as property damage, unusual occurrence's and
malfunctioning of any and all equipment for use by supervisory staff
Substitute Teacher
Board of Education - Upper Marlboro, MD - October 2006 to June 2007
• Primarily responsible for 2nd - 12th graders in subjects Science, Math and English
• Teach students with interactive discussions, hands-on learning and practical application of academic
concepts
• Create and execute activities that develop and enhance cognitive ability such as problem-solving, conflict
resolution, organization and creative thinking
Funeral Director Assistant
Strickland Funeral Home - Temple Hills, MD - March 2003 to November 2005
• Work with bereaved family to plan funeral service, select casket, vault, etc. and handle all administrative
duties needed like completing death certificate, burial permit and obituary notices
• Prepare body for viewing, including applying cosmetics, dressing the body and fixing the hair
• Direct the memorial service to ensure Strickland Funeral Home maintained a professional and caring
environment
Admin Security Tech
Sec Tec - Washington, DC - October 2003 to May 2005
• Prepare credentials, government badges for Engraving and Printing Agency Personnel and Contractor
employees
• Responsible for opening and closing secured areas
• Recode Security locks, make code cut keys, manually/electronically fingerprint personnel and perform other
duties as assigned
Administrative Assistant
Strickland Funeral Home - Temple Hills, MD - March 2003 to September 2003
• Manage, organize, schedule and maintain information for Hoffman/Army Agency workers
• Utilize Administrative skills to create spreadsheets, compose emails, manage databases, maintain filing
system (paper and electronic), create documents and handle executive staff's traveling arrangements
Subitute Teacher
Board of Education - Upper Marlboro, MD - March 2002 to March 2003
Primarily responsible for 2nd - 12th graders in subjects Science, Math and English
• Teach students with interactive discussions, hands-on learning and practical application of academic
concepts
• Create and execute activities that develop and enhance cognitive ability such as problem-solving, conflict
resolution, organization and creative thinking
Security Specialist/Team Leader
Triumph Technologies, Inc - Arlington, VA - October 1997 to March 2002
• Support the Central Monitoring Station and Visitor Control Desk for the Defense Information Systems Agency
(D.I.S.A.) as a secondary supervisor when primary site manager was unavailable
• Provide detailed records of all distributed access to secured facility
• Verify identity of authorized personnel and visitors seeking access to building
• Plan and coordinate meetings to address security incidents and ensure that D.I.S.A has been informed of
all security procedures
EDUCATION
Cosmetology
Hair Academy - New Carrollton, MD
2009 to 2010
Oxon Hill High School - Oxon Hill, MD
August 1992 to May 1996
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SKILLS
MS Word Expert
MS Excel Expert
Power Point Expert
Adobe reader Intermediate
Norton Anit-Virus Expert
Novell Intermediate