Palaca Knight
** ********** ***** • Covington, GA 30014
678-***-**** • ************@*****.***
Objective
Motivated professional with extensive experience in customer service, compliance, and student support, seeking to leverage strong interviewing, evaluation, and documentation skills in an Admissions Representative role. Skilled at guiding individuals through enrollment processes, building relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance while providing a supportive, student-focused experience.
Core Competencies
Student Admissions & Enrollment Support
High-Volume Inbound/Outbound Communication
Compliance with Federal & State Regulations
Interviewing & Needs Assessment
CRM & Call Center Software (Salesforce, Avaya, Cisco, Dialpad, 8x8)
Documentation & Data Entry Accuracy
Customer Relationship Management
Team Collaboration & Training
Professional Experience
Disaster Recovery Specialist
U.S. Small Business Administration – Remote • 2020 – Present
Guided applicants through SBA disaster loan programs by explaining requirements, eligibility, and documentation processes—similar to admissions counseling.
Managed high-volume inbound/outbound calls, emails, and case files, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Evaluated applicant needs and provided solutions, referring cases to finance or specialized departments as appropriate.
Customer Advocate
Mercedes-Benz USA – Atlanta, GA • 2018 – 2019
Conducted needs-based interviews with customers, tailoring solutions and building trust through effective communication.
Resolved escalated inquiries by researching, documenting, and ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
Balanced efficiency with personalized service, improving customer satisfaction scores.
Medical Billing Specialist (Supervisor/“Super Biller”)
Georgia Regional Hospital – Decatur, GA
Supervised billers, assigned workloads, and trained staff on coding and compliance best practices.
Accurately reviewed and submitted claims using ICD-9/CPT coding, ensuring compliance with federal/state billing standards.
Researched and resolved discrepancies, mirroring attention to compliance in admissions paperwork.
Data Entry Clerk Supervisor
USPS / ProLogistix Staffing – Atlanta, GA
Supervised a high-volume seasonal data entry team, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with USPS policies.
Trained staff on proper documentation procedures and quality standards.
Produced productivity reports and monitored key performance indicators.
Education
High School Diploma – Covington, GA
(Associates degree coursework in progress – Business Administration)