Bridget Hanks
Lafayette, LA *****
adtu3q@r.postjobfree.com
Personable and knowledgeable customer service professional with exceptional oral and written communication, active listening, and analytical problem solving abilities. Self-motivated and highly adaptable to address customer concerns directly and efficiently, build productive relationships, resolve complex issues, and gain customer loyalty. Dedicated to prioritize and multi-task in a face- paced environment. A solid team player offering empathy, reliability, and enthusiasm for guaranteed customer satisfaction.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
BDC Sales Representative
Clark Crain CDJR - Saint Francisville, LA
October 2021 to January 2022
• Check email frequently and respond to inquiries immediately.
• Present initial financing options based on customer needs.
• Answer customer calls and establish follows-up with sales appointments.
• Deliver inquiries/messages intended for other sales personnel and departments promptly.
• Direct customers to product information resources, including those available on the internet.
• Handle all incoming internet and phone leads.
• Participate in team and process development sessions – keeping positive relationships with teammates, sales teams and dealership management.
• Be available to promptly respond to live chat, phone and email inquiries in a professional and well- spoken manner.
• Follow up with leads that are not ready to make an appointment or no-show.
• Contact clients prior to appointment date to confirm appointment.
• Mail marketing letters to provided leads.
• Follow up post visit to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Receive inbound sales phone calls and leads.
• Place outbound phone calls to potential leads.
Pharmacy Sales Associate
Walmart - Breaux Bridge, LA
September 2020 to October 2021
• Greet customers and assist by answering questions, locating merchandise, and making purchasing decisions.
• Reported prescription errors to pharmacist on duty to support quality improvement efforts.
• Promote products and services.
• Operate cash register to process cash or credit sales when picking up prescriptions.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Verify insurance coverage and benefits.
• Keep work area stocked, clean, and safe.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, compiling, and maintaining prescription records.
• Assist fellow associates as needed throughout the store.
• Support pharmacist in preparing daily prescriptions. Tax Associate
H&R Block - Crowley, LA
September 2017 to May 2018
• Meet with clients to gather information and discuss line item tax return documents.
• Maintain records and documents used in processing income tax return.
• Promote products and services.
• Process client's payments for products purchased.
• Assessed various angles of tax situations to maximize tax benefit.
• Stored copies of completed returns and related documents according to company procedures and business regulations.
• Finalized and processed paperwork with local, state and federal government authorities.
• Informed clients of potentially beneficial products and services, resulting in additional business opportunities.
• Communicated with federal and state tax agencies to obtain best resolution for clients.
• Implemented tax reduction strategies to analyze and minimize tax liabilities.
• Represented clients under audit before IRS to prove compliance with federal tax laws. Real Estate Agent
Century 21 Real Estate - Lafayette, LA
February 2010 to September 2015
• Assist clients in the purchase and sale of real estate through a licensed knowledge of real estate laws.
• Write up purchase and/or sale contracts.
• Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
• Managed sales pipeline by actively following up with prospects and hot leads.
• Planned and coordinated open house events to move properties.
• Advertised properties to general public via networking, brochures, ads and multiple listing services to maximize exposure.
• Advised prospective clients on current market activities and optimal buying or selling choices.
• Oversaw and negotiated offers for real estate purchases on clients' behalf. Secretary
Fontenot Insurance Agency - Rayne, LA
June 2010 to February 2011
• Process insurance payments and assist with insurance quotes.
• Greet visitors, answer questions, and direct to appropriate location or person.
• Accurately enter insurance policies and data into computer system, scan documents, and maintain an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
• Coordinate communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
• Order office supplies to purchase items and maintain appropriate levels.
• Sent and distributed mail and parcels.
Administrative Assistant
Rayne High School - Rayne, LA
April 2001 to March 2010
• Maintain attendance records for students and work with parents and students in following attendance laws.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings and conferences.
• Track and submit employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
• Compose correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
• Monitor office equipment and schedule repairs as needed.
• Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Compiled and produced presentations and reports as directed by leadership team.
• Greet visitors and handle questions or direct to appropriate staff.
• Answer and route telephone calls and take messages. Patient Coordinator
Dr. Danielle Dore’, DDS - Lafayette, LA
April 2000 to April 2001
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Assist the doctor in initial patient exams.
• Prepare monthly reports for doctor.
• Assist doctor with initial patient exam to acquire a comprehensive assessment of patient's medical history.
• Pulled patient files and verified insurance before patient's appointment.
• Passionately focused on providing care and assistance to patients during times of illness or injury. Loan Processor
Rayne State Bank - Rayne, LA
August 1990 to April 2000
• Prepare agricultural loan documents for bank and government approval.
• Maintain five years of farm records for government audits.
• Schedule appointments.
• Process loan payments.
• Open new checking and savings accounts.
• Process checking and/or savings deposits and withdrawals.
• Reviewed and verified borrowers' income, credit reports and property appraisals to prepare documents for underwriting.
• Communicated with customers in person and via telephone to answer questions, process transactions and resolve issues.
• Supported loan officiant and underwriter teams by ensuring timely, judicious and accurate loan processing.
• Maintained fast-paced schedule by consistently providing satisfactory application approval turnaround times.
• Reviewed initial client documentation to structure and submit loan package.
• Calculated income, assets and liabilities to meet lender requirements.
• Maintained complete confidentiality of submitted information according to release guidelines. Education
High school diploma
Rayne High School - Rayne, LA
August 1986 to May 1990
Skills
• Inside Sales
• Cold Calling
• Scheduling
• Problem solving
• Customer service
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Decision making
• Live Chat
• Insurance Verification
• HIPAA
• Tax Experience
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Data entry
• Leadership
• Multi-line phone systems
• Inbound & outbound calling
• Internet sells