Armelda C. Bew
(E) ***********@*****.*** (P) 630-***-****
Qualifications
Experience working in an Office setting
Professional answering phones, taking messages or directing call.
Taking order and working with vendors
Great attention to detail
Great communications skills
Microsoft Proficiency
Data Entry, Researcher
Inventory Control
Customer Service
Accounts Payable/Processing Receivables
Enter sales and Reconcilements
Experiences
LaSalle Network (Follett) Oak Brook, IL 2015 - Present
Research Assistant
Update pricing for new editions
Verify with publisher increase or decrease of list/net prices
Analyzes, researches and approves store request for adding new title to inventory
Train/mentor new associates on company’s various systems
AT&T Chicago, IL 1998 - 2015
Customer Advocate
Processed internal orders for AT&T in the Midwest and Southwest regions.
Negotiated and processed customer service orders by accessing multiple mechanized systems
Speaking with the customers ensuring they receive the best customer service experience
Working knowledge of how to sell and provide customer service for basic telecommunications products and services.
Knowledgeable of how to integrate products and services such as DS1, DS3 and ISDN.
Reconciled the customers billing discrepancies
Answered questions from the customer and maintains excellent customer relations; directed customers to proper departments to troubleshoot problems and or escalating when necessary.
Used 2-3 software programs concurrently to complete a transaction
Caremark Mt Prospect IL 1989 - 1998
Senior Reimbursement Coordinator
Increased regional collections from $25 thousand to $450 thousand per month
Interacted with commercial insurance companies agent for full reimbursement
Mentored/advised fellow associates regarding collections
Implemented training courses for new recruits- speeding profitability
Expand collection goals to include Medicaid-marketed accounts as an asset
Received company’s highest collection award four years in a row
Developed Excellence in Safety
Education
Roosevelt University Chicago, IL
Business Administration