Maria Charles
West Islip, NY *****
Tel: 347-***-****
Email: ad5sgc@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications: Highly motivated professional with 21
years of customer service, displaying proficiency in Microsoft office.
Established a reputation for problem solving and implementing corrective
processes.
Experience
Internal Revenue Service
Holtsville, NY Aug 2022 - Present
Contact Representative
e Consult with taxpayers by telephone handling inquiries regarding
their amended return, refund, balance due.
e Perform taxpayer verification, record details of inquiries and
comments, as well as actions taken.
e Identified problems, conducted research to determine the reason for
the problem, Identified viable options to resolve the problem, and
then executed an option to a successful resolution.
e — Evaluate information Involving research of records, the reason of
each inquiry.
e Remain knowledgeable of a body of laws and regulations of the
Internal Revenue Service.
e Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities to drive process
improvements that positively impact the taxpayers experience.
Petro Home Services
Woodbury, NY Oct. 2021 - March 2022
Customer Service Representative
e Assist customers with their inquiries via inbound and outbound
calls
Communicate clear and accurate information
Customer account updates/maintenance
Finding resolution for customer problems and issues
Assisting with customer retention
Serve as the customer’s advocate, working closely with other
departments to ensure timely resolution of customer issues.
Escalates more complex issues as needed
e Renew customer contracts; educate customers regarding service
options and handle billing issues.
NYPD School Safety Division
New York, NY Sep 2008 - Sept 2021
School Safety Agent
e Provide security and ensure safety of students, faculty and visitors
within NYC Public Schools
e Patrol buildings and surrounding premises for unauthorized
individuals and developing situations
e Challenge personnel by verifying identity
e — Escort visitors to designating locations and adhere to patrol
procedures
e — Deescalate situations involving students and the public
e Operate scanning equipment to screen for suspicious objects and
packages on person entering the school
All Car Rent a Car
Brooklyn, NY Jun 2007 - Sep 2008
Customer Service Representative
e Processed credit card transactions, set up direct bills, follow up
with insurance companies
e — Responsible for handling phone inquiries and arranging rental
reservations
e — Transported clients and cars to and from various locations
e Performed clerical duties: faxing, copying, filing and data entry
e = Maintained strong and positive relationships with existing
corporate and private customers
Party City
Lawrence, NY Sept 2001- Nov 2006
Supervisor
e = Oversaw activities and ensured work was performed consistently in
the front end
e Balanced the daily deposits, cash pickups and safe counts as
required
e Processed returns and exchange items
e Managed inventory ordering, and processing supplies
e Supervise and trained front end associates
Education
Kingsborough Community College: Fashion Design Feb 2012 - Feb 2013
Career Business Institute: Medical Billing & Coding Certificate Sept 2005 -
Jun 2006