Maria Mercado
Local to Fayetteville, NC
Professional Summary
Bilingual Spanish/English
Customer Service Representative with excellent verbal and written communication
Displays sensitivity to managing multiple projects and working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Encompasses the ability to utilize extensive computer, communication, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Dependable professional with proven organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Independent worker that works well under strict deadlines
45 wpm typing
Professional Skills
Certifications:
oMedical Terminology
oSecretarial Skills
oKeyboarding I
oHRD/ Employment Skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Outlook
Knowledge of Escrow Magnified application
Knowledge of MSP/LPS/Black Knight
Professional Experience
Day and Night Family Dental, Fayetteville, NC February 2021 – current
Customer Service Rep
Answer multiple calls
Verify dental insurances
Schedule patient appointments
Translate for patients who do not speak English
Send out referrals
Reply to emails
Rose International Temp Agency, Chesterfield, MO June 2019 – December 2019
Optum RX/United Health Group
Senior Pharmacy Customer Service Rep
Provide customer service for inbound/outbound calls
Schedule pharmacist consultation appointments
Report any PHI related incidents in accordance with HIPPA requirements
Perform miscellaneous auxiliary functions essential to the efficient operation of the department
Other duties as assigned by Operations Team Manager
Randstad Staffing, Chicago, IL September 2018 – June 2019
Receptionist/Customer Service
Accepted packages and mail
Worked with smart app packages tracking system
Entered visitor list in system
Answered phone and transferred calls
U-Stor-It, Melrose Park, IL September 2017- June 2018
Assistant Manager
Assisted in daily operations of the facility
Leased units to new customers
Prepared units for rental after being vacated
Assisted with the auction procedure every month
Performed every day maintenance and tasks
Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc., Elgin, IL November 2012- September 2017
Escrow Analysis Representative
Reviewed and researched errors from all mass analysis exception reports
Researched and validated loan level stops that prevented analysis
Audited escrow shortages under $2,000
Processed requests for interim and annual analysis
Reviewed all monthly exception reports and identified potential risks, communicated these dangers to management and took appropriate steps to avoid any potential risk
Communicated with necessary departments to resolve issues
Customer Service Representative
Answered complex customer inquiries within an inbound ACD call center environment on behalf of both DMI and Private Label clientele
Maintained 80% availability to answer inbound calls
Answered complex customer inquiries
Tasked each department with appropriate research requests and inquiries
Presented a positive and professional demeanor always
Served in a public relations capacity when dealing with both internal and external customers
Communicated and supported total quality initiatives
Automated Health System, Schaumburg, IL 2011-2012 Customer Service Representative
Answered any questions the client may have
Enrolled clients with a health plan and a primary care physician
Changed the clients’ health plan to their desire one if qualified
AMC Mortgage Services, Schaumburg, IL 2005-2007
Customer Service Representative
Helped customers with any questions they had regarding their note or their mortgage
Provided a copy of any documents requested by the customer
Took inbound mortgage payments
Arrow Financial Services, Niles, IL 2003-2005 Account Representative
Compiled and maintained records of quantity, type and value of material, merchandise, etc.
Verified clerical computation against physical count of stock
Education
Kelvyn Park High School, Chicago, IL
High School Diploma
Colorado Technical University Online, Chicago, IL
Some college coursework completed
Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, IL
Some college course work completed