Claudia Salinas
@claudiasalinas
Bilingual customer service specialist with 12 years’ experience supporting clients.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual customer service professional with 12 years of experience across federal aid, healthcare advocacy, retail, and education. I focus on clear communication and delivering exceptional support to English- and Spanish-speaking clients.
In my current role with Federal Student Aid I help create and troubleshoot FSA ID accounts, support PSLF and loan forgiveness inquiries, and guide borrowers through college financial aid processes. Previously, I worked as a bilingual health care advocate and in frontline retail and telecom customer service roles.
I bring strong organizational, negotiation, and technical support abilities, with hands-on experience in Salesforce, desktop and mobile device troubleshooting, and various operating systems. I also have classroom and childcare experience from substitute teaching and early childhood education studies.
I am committed to improving customer satisfaction through patient communication, timely problem resolution, and culturally responsive service. I hold CPR certification and am fluent in Spanish.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Bilingual FSA CSR
Federal Student Aid
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)
Provide bilingual support for student aid applicants: create and troubleshoot FSA ID accounts, advise on PSLF and loan forgiveness, and deliver clear guidance on college financial aid.
Provided bilingual advocacy and support for members, assisting with benefits navigation and healthcare inquiries to improve member satisfaction.
Substitute Teacher
Coahoma ISD
Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years)
Executed teachers' lesson plans and managed classroom activities for various grade levels, maintaining classroom management and instructional continuity.
Handled cash register transactions, provided customer service on the sales floor, and maintained checkout accuracy and speed during shifts.
Bilingual Customer Service Rep
Verizon
Jan 2003 - Jan 2004 (1 year)
Provided bilingual customer support for Spanish-speaking clients, managed account changes, service additions and disconnections, and resolved technical and billing inquiries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Howard County Community College
College Coursework, Child Development
Completed college-level coursework in Child Development at Howard County Community College focusing on early childhood education principles and classroom management.
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