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Paula Theorgood

Philadelphia

Summary

Resourceful Customer Service Representative known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in communication, problem-solving, and time management skills, ensuring smooth operations in customer service environments. Excel in listening, empathy, and patience, which are crucial for addressing customer needs effectively and building positive relationships.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Hearts of Love Home Healthcare
01.2024 - Current

Provide daily care and support to clients, enhancing their quality of life and independence.

  • Develop personalized care plans, resulting in improved client satisfaction and well-being.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Developed new activity programs tailored to client interests, promoting social interaction and meaningful engagement within the community.
  • Provided compassionate care to clients, ensuring comfort and dignity while fostering trusting relationships.

Adult Corrections Officer

Bucks County Correctional Facility
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Implemented disciplinary protocols, improving inmate behavior and reducing conflicts.
  • Managed emergency situations, maintaining facility order.
  • Collaborated with officers for effective teamwork in high-stress settings.
  • Maintained detailed records, ensuring accurate inmate tracking.
  • Conducted inspections, enhancing security and incident response.
  • Demonstrated empathy and understanding while engaging with inmates, fostering trust and promoting a rehabilitative atmosphere.
  • Engaged with inmates to build trust and rapport, fostering a rehabilitative environment that encouraged positive behavioral changes.

Direct Support Professional

Believe Homecare
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Provided compassionate care to clients, enhancing daily living quality through personalized support.
  • Assisted in daily activities, achieving improved client satisfaction and comfort.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care plans were effectively implemented.
  • Monitored client health, identifying and addressing issues promptly to prevent complications.
  • Maintained accurate records, contributing to efficient care management and continuity.

Contract Analyst

ACTS Retirement-Life Community/RobertHalf Inc.
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Prepared bid solicitation documents, enhancing supplier evaluation accuracy.
  • Reviewed contracts, improving compliance and reducing errors.
  • Streamlined negotiations, accelerating contract approvals.
  • Facilitated communication for timely contract sign-offs.
  • Developed templates, expediting contract drafting.
  • Streamlined bid document preparation, reducing turnaround time and enhancing proposal clarity for stakeholders.

Contact Representative & Collections

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • First point of contact for Small Businesses/Self-Employed taxpayers when inquiring about payment options on outstanding tax balances.
  • Addressed taxpayer inquiries, enhancing compliance with detailed tax guidance.
  • Analyzed records for accurate payment advice, ensuring informed taxpayer decisions.
  • Improved inquiry response time, contributing to measurable service quality enhancements.

Customer Service Representative

Robert Half Office Team/Banking
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Handled high-volume calls, ensuring swift resolutions and enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Recorded customer interactions meticulously, facilitating seamless follow-ups.
  • Assisted in setting up online banking, improving user experience for new clients.
  • Streamlined call handling processes, achieving noticeable results in reducing average call times while maintaining service quality.

Human Resources Benefits Audit Representative

Five and Below Corp/Robert Half Staffing Accounts
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Audited payroll for 401K accuracy, ensuring compliance and precise financial records.
  • Verified paycheck data, maintaining a 100% accuracy rate in employee benefit calculations.
  • Imported large datasets into Excel, enhancing data analysis efficiency and precision.
  • Executed thorough reviews of employee benefits, ensuring meticulous adherence to regulatory standards and minimizing errors.

Accounts Payable/Administrative Assistant

TechLink Services
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Managed data comparisons using Excel V-Lookup, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
  • Verified and processed invoices in ReadSoft, ensuring timely payments.
  • Updated vendor profiles in Vendor Master, maintaining accurate supplier information.
  • Improved invoice identification in ReadSoft, optimizing system productivity.
  • Streamlined invoice filing and payment tracking, enhancing processing speed.

Billing Specialist Assistant

Kelly Services/UNIVAR
03.2017 - 09.2017
  • Assisted in month-end closings, streamlining finance workflows.
  • Prepared daily reports, ensuring accurate billing updates.
  • Verified vendor invoices, supporting AP database integrity.
  • Uploaded documents to SharePoint for organized access.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely invoice processing.

HR Assistant/Employee Service Representative

Estee Lauder/Manpower
10.2016 - 02.2017
  • Managed onboarding, ensuring compliance and smooth integration for new hires.
  • Entered and verified HR data, maintaining 100% accuracy in employee records.
  • Developed orientation programs, enhancing new employee understanding of roles.
  • Created and distributed offer packages, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
  • Resolved employee inquiries efficiently, improving response time and satisfaction.

Escalations Specialist

Quench
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Resolved customer complaints, enhancing satisfaction through timely, empathetic support.
  • Collaborated with teams to address root causes, implementing effective long-term solutions.
  • Maintained detailed records of interactions for training and quality assurance purposes.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and order processing, ensuring excellent servic.

Education

High School Diploma -

Martin Luther King High School
Philadelphia, PA
06.1994

Skills

  • Compassionate support
  • Team building
  • Attention to detail
  • Active listening
  • Direct patient care
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Problem solving
  • Call center experience
  • Critical thinking
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Calm and professional under pressure
  • Clerical support
  • Empathy and patience
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving
  • Reliability

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Hearts of Love Home Healthcare
01.2024 - Current

Adult Corrections Officer

Bucks County Correctional Facility
09.2023 - 12.2023

Direct Support Professional

Believe Homecare
05.2023 - 09.2023

Contract Analyst

ACTS Retirement-Life Community/RobertHalf Inc.
01.2023 - 03.2023

Customer Service Representative

Robert Half Office Team/Banking
11.2020 - 02.2021

Contact Representative & Collections

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
08.2020 - 03.2021

Human Resources Benefits Audit Representative

Five and Below Corp/Robert Half Staffing Accounts
02.2020 - 03.2020

Accounts Payable/Administrative Assistant

TechLink Services
10.2018 - 03.2019

Billing Specialist Assistant

Kelly Services/UNIVAR
03.2017 - 09.2017

HR Assistant/Employee Service Representative

Estee Lauder/Manpower
10.2016 - 02.2017

Escalations Specialist

Quench
03.2016 - 09.2016

High School Diploma -

Martin Luther King High School
Paula Theorgood