Casandra R. Ammon
*************@*****.*** 845-***-****
PROFILE
Exceptionally well organized, responsible, and highly motivated
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Work effectively with a wide variety of people
Experience in handling confidential paperwork
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Good customer-relations background
Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and, MS Teams
Experience working with SAP S4/HANA Enterprise
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Anthem Inc September 2021- April 2022
Customer Service Rep Level III
Responding to customer inquiries regarding their benefits and claims
Taking First Impressions calls for newly contracted retirement groups
Answering any inquires that are escalated regarding member’s benefits and Plan details Elevance Health Inc (Formerly Anthem Inc) promoted April 2022- Present Plan 2 Plan Specialist Level II
Responsible for serving as a single point of contact in responding to all Plan-to-Plan claims inquiries and resolving related issues. Plan to Plan Service Specialists may support Home Plans
(representing members) which would require strong knowledge of member benefits, medical policy, and authorization as well as JAA/TPA relations; Host Plans (representing providers) which would require strong knowledge of pricing, provider contracting/coding and medical pricing policy; or both lines of business. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Supports inquiries from other BCBS Plans that were unable to be resolved through normal channels.
Works with internal business partners (sales, member experience, claims, medical review, appeals, etc.) and external contacts within the other Blues plans to address all inter-Plan claims issues.
Performs all aspects of customer service and manages adjustments, ITS processing, keying, rate negotiation, grievance and appeals, escalations, etc., in providing a seamless Blue customer experience.
Understands all lines of business, including all subsets within the products, and all the related systems.
Resolves Plan to Plan emails and Blue 2 General inquiries. Requests and routes medical records to medical review units.
Keys, processes, and adjusts claims for all lines of business.
Fully proficient in all key areas; performs many complex functions and provides leadership to other Specialists.
Actively seeks, evaluates, and understands information needed to make effective decisions.
Works independently.
May represent the unit as a subject matter expert.
Handles special projects as assigned.
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Poughkeepsie NY Customer Service Representative (Level 1) July 2014- September 2021
Handling high volume of incoming calls in a Call Center Environment to help customers with billing inquiries, account management, and trouble calls.
Assist customers with financial difficulties by working in conjunction with the local Department of Social Services, and various charities to aid customers in bill payments. Field incoming service request and working with gas and electric foremen/women, in resolving issues related to customer products and reliability of service lines.
Resolve customer’s inquiries on their accounts
Mediacom Communications Corporation, Blooming Grove, NY April 2014- July -2014 Field Support Representative
Dispatch service technicians, installers, and other technical personnel to remedy service problems using Workforce Management tools, phones, and other technologies.
Operate CRT/computer to review customer account information and input appropriate data regarding reschedule dates, service changes, and trouble call information.
Monitor field technician’s locations and routes throughout the day. Clear/close technician and installer jobs and add equipment or services to customer accounts, as necessary.
Compile, maintain and prepare various required operational reports, logs, and files.
Handle routine dispatch calls and carry out fundamental customer service tasks Team Lead Reservationist/Supervisor
Group Americar LTD, New York NY 2003-2011
Establishing and maintaining travel accounts with national and international transportation services for our local clients.
Liaoning with national and international transportation companies
Making transportation reservations for business class clients to and from various meetings and/or airports.
Establishing schedules for call center Representative to always ensure phone coverage.
Approving Time Sheets for payroll
Approving or disapproving requested time off for representatives. Repair Service Bureau Operator
Cable & Wireless Jamaica Limited, Kingston Jamaica 1994-2003 Responsible for serving as a single point of contact in responding to technical issues regarding consumers landline telephone service. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Answering high volume of calls in a call center environment and taking reports, trouble shooting and assigning technician to perform repairs on issues related to interrupted services.
Providing status report of assigned technicians to customers’ homes, for various technical repairs.
Communicate with Technicians on outside issues related to telephone poles and putting requests for repairs and or replacement.
Education
Degree In progress (Expected graduation 2023)
American Public University System
Criminal Justice Major with a concentration in Forensics
Associate Degree Sociology 1994-1996
University of the West Indies Mona Campus
High School Diploma 1989-1994
Excelsior High School
References
References will be provided upon request.