Elizabeth Whitwell
Phone:580-***-****
Email: *****************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
20+ years professional experience in Customer Service
Extensive computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Vista, Word, Office, Outlook, and Power Point
Processed mail, records, and accounts for several businesses and a State agency
Used a variety of office equipment; such as word processors, meter mail machines, copy machines, fax machine, internet, electronic mail, and personal computer
Work Experience
Employment Services
Assist job seekers in resource room with filing Unemployment, OKJM Registration, Resumes, and general job searching
Screen, classify, advise, and refer clients to WIOA Counselor, Veterans Representative
Help clients with a variety of services; including computer usage, resume service, career guidance, faxing and phone procedures
Provide “Live Intake” for registration, raising customer satisfaction to the highest level possible
Proven ability to learn new policies and procedures with Unemployment and Reemployment services
Provide tailored referrals for Employment Services clients to appropriate community agencies
Proficient with answering a multi-line phone system, operating various office machines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated willingness to work as a team
Ensure all veterans are identified and referred for eligible services
Conduct RESEA sessions to assist customers with updating resume, establishing a Basic Employment Plan, job referrals, job search skills, and referring to partner agencies for assistance
Assistant Case Manager
13+ years of experience in Customer Service with an emphasis on case management
Excellent overall expertise; able to assist with the WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Programs
Assistant Case manager duties include: applications and eligibility documents, entered program notes, budgets, exit questions, supportive services forms, ITA Forms, intake forms, assessments, measurable skill gain
Assistant case manager with over 100 cases with 50 cases in follow-up services
Team player; personable with our Inter-agency partners—Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Manager stated that I was a great asset and a highly valued partner
Hand selected for a Team Lead position for training team members in processing eligibility document uploads
Ensure records documentation is current, accurate, and thorough while maintaining documentation according to established policies and procedures
Demonstrating a high degree of skill in interviewing, assessing, and counseling clients for employment services and training
Assist customers with developing vocational goals reflective of their skills and capabilities
Meet with participants to identify barriers to employment
Provide expert guidance based on individual needs, goals, and preferences
Interpret and explain information such as eligibility requirements and application details
Resolve customer complaints and respond to requests for information
Clerical/Receptionist
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
Create, maintain, and enter information into databases
Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material
Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, provide information, take messages, or schedule appointments
Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, direct or escort them to specific destinations
Schedule appointments, maintain, and update appointment calendars
Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public
File and maintain records
Schedule all appointments for the General Manager in Outlook ensuring all required arrangements were made for special meetings or appointments
Perform general office duties; ordering supplies and maintaining records management systems
Prepare reports, documents, memos, and letters using word processing and spreadsheets
File and retrieve case documents, records, and reports
Answer client questions providing information on procedures or policies
Communicate with clients, staff, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and address complaints
Update and Monitor supporting documentation ensuring quality records management
Update case records and data, enter client’s information in the computer
Customer Service/Computer Skills
Provided feedback to technicians and supervisors to assist with improving training of technicians
Complete documentation to be reviewed by the agent’s supervisors for fulfilling quality requirements
Analyze customer’s issues and assisted with resolving software and technical issues
Wrote and published a book and several articles on raising exotic birds
Resolve wide range of customer problems, applying diplomacy and assertiveness in dealing with clients
Reviewed and monitored technician support calls
Employment History
07/2022-02/2023 Receptionist Rocky Ridge Powersports & Outdoors Ada, OK
07/2020-10/2021 Workforce Services Specialist III OESC Ada, OK
07/2019-07/2020 Secretary/Receptionist CLEET Ada, OK
08/2013-09/2018 Talent Engagement Specialist Rescare Ada, OK
01/2013-07/2013 Client Service Assistant Big Five Community Service Ada, OK
09/2005-03/2012 Quality Assurance IRT Ada, OK
04/1999-03/2004 Customer Service Representative Sykes Enterprises Ada, OK