Karen Askew
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Seasoned Call Center professional with over 8 years of experience including almost 5 year in Healthcare
Diverse experience handling high volume of inbound and outbound calls in busy call center setting
Knowledge of Medical Terminology and HIPAA guidelines
Experienced in Windows based applications and multi- line telecommunications systems as well as the internet
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team-environment or independently
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Data Entry RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Ryder 1 – Newark, NJ
Customer Service
September 2015 – October 2018
Handled high volume of inbound and outbound call per day
Processed purchase orders and debit memos
Scheduled technicians workload
Maintained parts inventory and coordinated with customer to schedule maintenance of units Quest Diagnostics - Teterboro, New Jersey
Customer Service Professional/Call Center
June 12 – February 2015
Acted as a liaison between Client Services and the laboratories
Handles 100+ inbound customer contact received by telephone, electronically, in writing regarding reporting of patient results, inquires of test and services, concerns of service failures and other duties to provide superior service
Performed troubleshooting both complex medical/technical and routine requests
Handled the most complex customer issues that cannot be resolved immediately
Provided coaching, training and support to CSR I, II and assistants Prudential Insurance - Roseland, NJ
Customer Service Professional/Call Center
October 07 – February 2012
Monitored new "800" line designed to assist Prudential clients with any state modifications which may have an effect on their present policies
Assisted in navigating inside the website and provided information on how their benefits may have been impacted EDUCATION:
High School Diploma
Barringer High School - Newark, New Jersey