Elena Esposito
@elenaesposito
Dedicated customer service representative with extensive experience in benefits assistance.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated customer service representative with over a decade of experience in assisting beneficiaries with their Social Security and Medicare needs. My role at the Social Security Administration has honed my skills in handling complex inquiries, guiding individuals through the benefits application process, and providing exceptional service to those in need. I take pride in my ability to manage irate callers effectively and have received numerous commendations for my service.
Throughout my career, I have also mentored new representatives, helping them navigate the intricacies of our systems and processes. My experience extends beyond the Social Security Administration, having worked in various roles that required strong communication and problem-solving skills, such as a Customer Delivery Coordinator and a Contact Representative for the Internal Revenue Service. I am committed to continuous improvement and have participated in various training programs to enhance my skills and knowledge.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Telephone Service Representative
Social Security Administration
Aug 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)
Assisted beneficiaries with retirement, disability, and Supplemental Security Income benefits, including filing, appeals, and payment inquiries. Managed Medicare billing issues, processed waivers, and mentored new customer service representatives. Contributed to a special project for policy research using Policy Net and utilized the CHIP system for processing changes and viewing beneficiary inform
Customer Delivery Coordinator
Office Max
Sep 2007 - Mar 2013 (5 years 6 months)
Coordinated deliveries for truck drivers, resolved missing item issues, and managed same-day delivery requests. Prepared daily reports on returns, analyzing percentages for each route and ensuring timely returns to the warehouse. Investigated customer service cases ranging from arranging pickups to resolving missing credits and item discrepancies.
Contact Representative
Internal Revenue Service
Dec 2006 - Present (18 years 6 months)
Underwent three months of intensive training on adjusting tax returns, handling calls, and recognizing account errors. Processed Telephone Excise Tax Refund requests and adjusted amended tax returns for taxpayers. Handled a high volume of taxpayer inquiries regarding tax returns, notices, and refunds, demonstrating strong call handling and conflict resolution skills.
Member Services Specialist
Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies
Jan 1990 - Jul 2006 (16 years 6 months)
Coordinated care for Keystone members outside coverage areas and managed guest memberships, including enrollment and cancellation. Processed inter-plan billing, sending and receiving bills for services provided to insured members. Served as a technical advisor, providing assistance to member service representatives on benefits, claims, and priority enrollments, and conducted training for new hires
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Maria Goretti High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed high school education.
Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management
Studied Business Management with a minor in Information Systems. Gained foundational knowledge in business operations and information technology.
Lincoln Technical Institute
Diploma, Medical Office Assistant
Completed the Medical Office Assistant program. Acquired skills in Anatomy and Physiology, Billing and Coding, Electronic Medical Records, Office 2010, and Virtual Medical Office.
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