Charlotte E. Lara
Riverview, FL 773-***-**** **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Account Manager and Customer Service professional with 20+ years of experience in healthcare and consumer products. Proven ability to manage domestic and international accounts, support remote customers, resolve complex billing and logistics issues, and drive revenue through relationship-based sales, upselling, and retention. Highly effective in remote work environments.
Core Skills
Account Management & Client Retention
Healthcare & Nutraceutical Products
Remote Customer Service & Support
Billing, Invoicing & Collections
Domestic & International Shipping Coordination
Sales Upselling & Cross-Selling
CRM & Order Management Systems
Problem Resolution & Escalation Management
Relationship Building & Communication
Multitasking & Independent Work
Professional Experience
Intelligent Vitamin C Company – Customer Service & Sales Account Manager 2015 – Present
Manage healthcare and consumer accounts for Vitamin C product lines in a remote-based environment
Serve as primary point of contact for customer service, order management, and account support
Coordinate domestic and international shipping, ensuring accurate and timely fulfillment
Resolve billing, shipping, and product issues by partnering with management and billing teams
Increase revenue through upselling, autoship support, and proactive account follow-up
Handle collections on past-due accounts while maintaining positive client relationships
Independently manage multiple accounts and priorities with minimal supervision
Teacher-Kelly Education Services/Burbank District 111/Chicago Public Schools 2001 – present
Manage classrooms of 20–30 students while maintaining detailed records and communication
Develop strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills transferable to client-facing roles
Collaborate with administrators, staff, and parents to support student success
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Certifications Substitute Teacher Certificate for the State of Illinois, and Florida