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Karen Reedy

Graham

Summary

Accomplished Customer Service Coordinator with a proven track record at UEI College, enhancing customer satisfaction through expert complaint handling and problem-solving. Skilled in Microsoft Office and known for exceptional customer focus, I significantly improved interdepartmental communication and student enrollment processes. Demonstrates strong documentation abilities and administrative support, ensuring efficient operations and positive outcomes.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Coordinator

UEI College
04.2022 - Current
  • Respond to student needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
  • Answer phone calls and transfer/take messages for staff and faculty.
  • Handle escalated student issues with empathy and patience, working closely with management to reach satisfactory resolutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement and implement effective solutions.
  • Enroll new students.
  • Support the various departments.
  • Send admissions reports.
  • Keep front desk area neat and organized.

Care Worker

Magellan Behavior Health
11.2001 - 11.2002


  • Assisted customers in finding mental health providers in their areas.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting insurance claims when they were not submitted correctly.

Receptionist/Managed Care Specialist

Clinic for Counseling and Psychotherapy
04.1996 - 11.2001
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with clients through professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Responsible for making sure that patients had authorizations for their mental health appointments by working with insurance companies.

Registration Advisor

Gemological Institute of America
10.1992 - 10.1994

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  • Enhanced patient registration accuracy by diligently reviewing and verifying information on registration forms.
  • Managed high-volume workloads while consistently meeting deadlines for processing registrations and updating records.
  • Advised new and potential students as to which classes/programs they needed to reach their ultimate goals.

Weight Loss Counselor

Jenny Craig Weight Loss Centre
01.1989 - 02.1990
  • Monitored client progress closely, adjusting recommendations as necessary to optimize results.
  • Assisted clients in overcoming emotional eating habits through mindfulness techniques and stress management strategies.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through empathetic listening skills and genuine concern for their well-being, leading to increased trust in the counseling process.
  • Educated clients on proper nutrition and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle for long-term weight maintenance.
  • Enhanced client motivation with regular progress check-ins and goal-setting sessions.

Education

Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding

Pierce College
Puyallup, WA
08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Office Management

Pierce College
Puyallup, WA
06.1992

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
06.1986

Skills

Account Management

Documentation skills

Complaint Handling

Customer Focus

Documentation abilities

Clerical Support

Customer service excellence

Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Timeline

Customer Service Coordinator

UEI College
04.2022 - Current

Care Worker

Magellan Behavior Health
11.2001 - 11.2002

Receptionist/Managed Care Specialist

Clinic for Counseling and Psychotherapy
04.1996 - 11.2001

Registration Advisor

Gemological Institute of America
10.1992 - 10.1994

Weight Loss Counselor

Jenny Craig Weight Loss Centre
01.1989 - 02.1990

Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding

Pierce College

Bachelor of Arts - Office Management

Pierce College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Washington State University
Karen Reedy