ERIC HOWARD
Customer Operations & Business Support Professional
Tempe, AZ 773-***-**** *************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven customer operations professional with 10+ years of experience delivering high-impact support across healthcare, logistics, and government contract environments. Skilled in optimizing workflows, managing client relations, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and operational standards. Proven track record of improving communication pipelines, reducing response times, and enhancing service quality across cross-functional teams.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Customer Experience • Business Communication • Healthcare Operations • Workflow Optimization • CRM Systems • Microsoft Office • Data Analysis • Compliance & Quality Assurance • Logistics Coordination • Patient Scheduling
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Customer Service Representative – Bassett Health Network (via Robert Half) Tempe, AZ Jan 2025 – Present
Assist patients with insurance verification, appointment scheduling, and service inquiries. Maintain strict HIPAA compliance across all patient record handling. Collaborate with care teams to enhance patient communication and satisfaction. Customer Service Representative – Dignity Health (via Robert Half) Tempe, AZ Jun 2024 – Dec 2024
Provided billing and healthcare support for patients in a high-volume environment. Documented interactions in medical systems with 100% accuracy. Partnered with departments to resolve service issues efficiently. Customer Support Agent – U.S. Department of State (Passport Services) Tempe, AZ Nov 2023 – Jun 2024
Guided applicants through passport requirements and compliance regulations. Resolved status inquiries and improved document processing timelines. RDR Agent – Monogram Health (via Aston Carter)
Tempe, AZ Feb 2023 – Oct 2023
Scheduled 100+ patient appointments weekly with 98% accuracy. Handled medical record requests and HIPAA-protected data securely. Communicated with healthcare providers to resolve patient concerns. Linehaul Transportation Specialist – Amazon (via Aston Carter) Tempe, AZ May 2022 – Dec 2022
Managed freight logistics and ensured compliance with HAZMAT documentation. Acted as liaison between carriers and internal departments for smooth operations. Parts Clerk – Superlite Block
Tempe, AZ Aug 2021 – Mar 2022
Oversaw inventory of automotive and equipment parts. Responded to internal and external service requests promptly. Scale House Operator – Liberty Iron & Metal
Phoenix, AZ Apr 2015 – Jan 2020
Operated machinery and managed documentation for incoming/outgoing materials. Tracked material shipments with precision and maintained dispatch records. Security Guard – Paris of Scottsdale
Phoenix, AZ May 2015 – Apr 2017
Conducted surveillance and patrols to ensure property and personnel safety. Responded to security alerts and maintained daily logs. EDUCATION
University of Phoenix – Tempe, AZ — Coursework in Business Communications CERTIFICATIONS
HIPAA Certified • Food Safety Certified • Business Communication Coursework