Kara Hollyday
@karahollyday
Customer support professional blending technical troubleshooting with empathetic communication to resolve issues fast.
What I'm looking for
I’m a customer support professional who delivers high-quality service through phone, email, and chat. At Cook Medical, I troubleshoot inquiries, resolve complaints in a timely way, and help customers navigate self-service tools like online portals and knowledge bases.
Before that, I supported publishing outcomes as a Concierge/PSA (Publishing Services Associate) with Author Solutions. I assisted authors with creating books from concept to design, organizing materials, advising on creative direction, and helping with copyright and permissions.
I also bring experience from call-center and care-coordination environments, including member account support, scheduling medical treatments, and handling workers’ compensation-related claims in time-sensitive situations. Alongside this, I’m comfortable with documentation, technical proficiency, and desktop support—skills that help me move quickly from issue intake to clear resolution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Provided customer support via phone, email, and chat to resolve inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and ensure customer satisfaction. Supported customers with self-service tools such as online portals and knowledge bases.
Publishing Services Associate
Author Solutions
Nov 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Assisted authors with book creation from concept to design, organizing materials and supporting copyright and permissions. Advised creatively to help develop a range of book formats from children’s stories to memoirs and journals.
Cashier/Sales Associate
Goodwill Industries
Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 (5 months)
Handled cashier duties and supported retail operations including textiles and wares processing, along with door attendant responsibilities. Provided customer-facing support in a fast-paced store environment.
Supported USAA members with account inquiries and maintenance, completing large transactions and handling members’ balances daily. Managed member needs via phone in a service and support call center environment.
Care Coordinator
OneCall Care Management
Mar 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Coordinated workers’ compensation patient communications by answering and placing phone calls to schedule physical therapy and related treatments. Assisted with insurance adjuster claims and managed claimant care in a time-sensitive environment.
Answered phone calls and supported retail operations including checkout, stocking, and planogram creation with pricing updates. Completed janitorial duties while maintaining customer service and store presentation.
Supported store operations through checkout, stocking, pricing, and janitorial duties. Assisted with food preparation tasks as needed to support daily store workflow.
Retail Associate
Dillons
Nov 2009 - Oct 2011 (1 year 11 months)
Performed checkout, stocking, and pricing duties while supporting food preparation and janitorial responsibilities. Provided day-to-day customer support to ensure smooth store operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science, Filmmaking
2011 - 2013
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in filmmaking (film production) at Full Sail University.
Parkview High School
High school diploma
2004 - 2008
Earned a high school diploma from Parkview High School.
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Software and tools used professionally
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