OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Customer Service Rep or Data Entry Specialist with an exciting and ambitious company. Over 10 years of experience providing customer service as an accomplished Educator, member service representative, Front Desk Agent and Receptionist. Always striving to achieve customer satisfaction by listening attentively, solving complex problems effectively, and using tact and diplomacy to find common ground and achieve win-win outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Proficient with computer applications
Organized and detail oriented
Data Entry experience
Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
Fluent in English and Spanish
EDUCATION
2015-2016 Florida International University Online Miami, Florida
Certificate of Completion: Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology Awarded 02/04/2016
2004-2006 Florida International University Miami, Florida
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with ESOL endorsement: 3.4 GPA
Certification: Certified in Early Childhood Education with an ESOL endorsement. Successfully passed all parts of the Teacher Certification Exams: General Knowledge, Subject Area (Early Childhood) and Professional Exam.
2000-2004 Miami-Dade Community College Miami, Florida
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
1996-2000 Miami Coral Park Senior High Miami, Florida
High School Diploma: Honors Graduate 3.755 GPA
WORK EXPERIENCE
2007-2012 Riverside Elementary Miami, Florida
2007-2012 Kindergarten Teacher/VPK Teacher
Instructed curriculum using multiple teaching methods.
Implemented class and individual behavior management programs.
Used appropriate learning strategies for Guided Reading Groups using FAIR data.
Incorporated multi-cultural activities to enhance student learning and self esteem.
Adapted curriculum and modified instruction for those with Individual Education Plans.
Communicated effectively with parents through weekly Newsletters, weekly or daily progress reports and phone calls.
2007-2012 Dr. Lallouz Health Center North Miami Beach, FL
Seasonal Receptionist/File Clerk
Greet patients and get their file ready for the doctor.
Set up rooms for patients.
Answer incoming calls and schedule appointments
Send and receive faxes
File doctor’s notes, insurance information and other documents.
2004-2005 Coral Park Elementary Miami, Florida
After School Clerk
Prepared rosters and sign out sheets on a monthly basis
Received payments from parents and recorded them accurately.
Assisted Leaders with injured students (First Aide)
Other miscellaneous clerical tasks (copies, faxes, answered phones)
After School Leader
Assisted students with homework help.
Read with students to help increase their reading level.
Arts and crafts activities.
2003-2007 Miami Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida
Substitute Teacher
Provided temporary instruction to students.
Handled disciplinary and behavior problems as necessary.
2003-2004 Preferred Care Partners Miami, Florida
Member Service Representative (July 2003-April 2004)
Answered member services phone line within two rings
Assisted elderly members with questions and concerns about medical plan
Scheduled transportation to and from doctor’s offices and medical facilities.
Followed up on medical questions and referral issues.
Served as a liaison between medical offices and members
Documented all calls accurately in member services data system.
Sent and received faxes from members and service providers.
Entered new member applications into CMS system
Answered multi-lined telephones covering receptionist lunch from 12-1pm
File Clerk (April 2003-July 2003)
Filed confidential medical documents into appropriate member files.
Made files for new members
Maintained files in alphabetical order and neat
Promoted to Customer Service Representative after three months
2001-2006 Victoria’s Secret Dadeland Miami, Florida
Seasonal Cashier
Assisted customers at checkout, scanning merchandise quickly and accurately.
Provided correct change for customers and maintained register without shortage or overages..
Maintained work area neat and kept put backs to a minimum.
Assisted with store closing procedures including organizing and restocking merchandise.
2001-2003 Claude Pepper Elementary Miami, Florida
Paraprofessional
Assisted student with cerebral palsy with physical limitations. (bathroom, eating, etc.)
Modified and adapted daily curriculum to provide appropriate lessons under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
Worked closely with ESE and General Ed teacher to provide the best possible education.
Other tasks as directed.
2000-2001 Miami Dadeland Marriott Miami, Florida
Front Desk Clerk
Checked-in guests quickly and accurately
Provided customer service and assistance to guests
Answered guest questions and provided alternate assistance when necessary
Maintained cash register with accuracy
Made daily deposits into vault
Responsible for daily reports including contingency, dup, and high balances reports
Answered multi-lined telephone and served as the operator when needed.
Made copies, sent and received faxes and looked up daily rates when needed.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish and English
REFERENCES
Will be furnished upon request