Michele Gooden
*** ******* ***** ***** **********, VA 23320
SUMMARY:
Resourceful Customer Service Representative who consistently meets and surpasses productivity goals.
•Updated records with all interactions and customers transactions.
•Lead, organize, and drive execution within the customer service team and logistics Lead, organize, and drive execution within the customer service team and logistics
SKILLS:
•Management/leadership
•Career Counselling
•Operation Management
•Case Management
•Computer Operations
•Facilitating/Training
•Assessment Evaluation
•Administrative Support
•Workforce Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Sumitomo Technology Norfolk, VA Feb 2022-July 2022
Customer Services / H.R. Assistant
Scheduling interview appointments for possible candidates
Assisting the human resource department with their everyday needs
Assembling all new hire documents for their on-boarding
Scheduling conference rooms for managers
Calling candidate
Updated their information in the system. Provided excellent customer service by answering any questions the customers may have about their plan. Documented all calls.
Ordering lunch for all corporate meetings
Assisting with scheduling interviews, ordering from a caterer for lunches, faxing, copier, setting up out-of-state visitor accommodations via flight, hotel, transportation
Working Gap: due to some issue in Social Security no. she was not able to work on long term projects. Done some part time job
Commonwealth Catholic Charities Norfolk, VA Feb 2019-Mar 2021
Customer Specialist/Case Management
Created and distributes all required reports on time as directed by management.
Maintains accurate and updated client filing system.
Represents the Agency in the community and workplace in a professionally and ethically
Demonstrates sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.
Utilizes a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Updated records with all interactions and customers transactions.
Lead, organize, and drive execution within the customer service team and logistics Lead, organize, and drive execution within the customer service team and logistics.
Explains, applies and interprets company policies, procedures and all government regulations as they relate to customer inquiries, billing and service matters.
Analyse and determine possible impacts and makes sound decisions that affect a customer’s electric service and account by gathering, collecting, tracking, recording and verifying data from multiple sources.
Check requests for rent payments
Adjusting rent payments for participants and for Commonwealth Catholic Charity for monthly payments
Locating residence for move in
Inspection of residence
Requesting move in cost from finance department
Recording finance charges in HMIS
Conducts recertification every three months as per compliance with agency
Schedules appointments with individuals and families at risk of homelessness or currently homeless and conducts applicable screening to determine eligibility for appropriate programs based on their need.
Creates service plans for clients and provides on-going assessment of needs.
Conducts monthly follow up meetings with clients in person or over the phone to monitor progress of self-sustainability.
Educates clients, landlords, housing liaisons, and other community partners on program protocol.
Receives referrals from outside agencies
Negotiates with landlords and other housing liaisons to reduce fees and/or avoid evictions
Portsmouth Police Department Portsmouth, VA Dec 2017-Oct 2018
Police Records Technician
Operation systems work on are CADS, Mobland and Pistol
Scan into system officers’ cars and body cameras
Enters warrant information OOP, EPO, and Summons into Pistol
Clears warrants, OOP, and EPO out of systems once they are served
Enters into CADS and Mobland complainants’ information when requesting report be filed
Work the front window, cash handling
Pulling warrants for arrests
Backfill for co-workers
Runs background search in the system for officers
Enters into system stolen cars, tags, and guns articles into VCIN/NCIC
NCIC/VCIN Certified
Call centre for in and outbound calls via citizens’
Time stamped documents on arrival
STEP-UP INC. Norfolk, VA Sep 2011 – Sep 2017
Employment Training Specialist/Case Manager
Assist up to 15-20 high-risk offenders in the transition back into society per month
Successfully place an average of 20 clients into full-time employment monthly
Assist clients in resume writing, cover letter, and interview preparation
Make referrals to partner agencies as the client’s needs dictate
Answers incoming patient inquiries regarding billing issues, orders, and general concerns
Address all inquiries to ensure first call resolution
Utilize resources to effectively schedule appointments and resolve all patient inquiries accurately
Assess the offender’s mental stability through visual and vocal observations
Gauge client’s workforce skills and recommend training needs
Develop partnerships with local staffing firms and small businesses to hire ex-offenders
Prepare and facilitate Life Skills and Job Readiness Training in area jails/institutions
Notary February 2020 through February 2024
Schedule appointments for first-time applicants to be processed
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science -ECPI College Virginia Beach VA- Sep 2010
Certification, Evidence Based Practices, Notary Virginia