Shelle Hughes
@shellehughes
I am an operations leader specializing in team management, process improvement, and client-focused support.
What I'm looking for
I am an operations and team management professional with 5+ years leading cross-functional teams across education, public sector, and federal programs. I deliver empathetic, solutions-oriented support and prioritize measurable outcomes that improve service quality and client satisfaction.
I have a track record of streamlining processes, developing internal knowledge guides, and reducing onboarding time and member effort while ensuring HIPAA-compliant documentation and strong data practices. I supervise high-pressure programs, coach remote and on-site teams, and use data analysis to identify efficiencies and drive performance.
I also bring classroom experience designing curricula and fostering inclusive environments, which informs my coaching and communication style. I am committed to improving workflows, supporting staff development, and delivering patient-centered, compliant services.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Provide empathetic inbound support resolving claims, billing, prior authorizations and benefits; manage cases end-to-end to reduce member effort while ensuring HIPAA-compliant documentation.
Program Specialist - Domestic Relations
Openwork
May 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Supervised high-conflict family visitations and standardized visitation procedures, producing detailed observation reports for legal and therapeutic use while ensuring safety and compliance.
ESL Teacher
Ministerio de Educación
Oct 2023 - Jul 2025 (1 year 9 months)
Designed and delivered English curricula for primary students, improving language proficiency and critical thinking through assessments and individualized learning plans.
Account Service Representative
Seattle Public Utilities
May 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Managed daily call center operations for utility customers, met AHT/KPI targets, coordinated emergency assistance and processed Emergency Assistance Program applications while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Supervised remote teams supporting federal disaster loan applications during COVID-19 relief, trained staff on CRM and federal compliance, and developed knowledge guides that reduced onboarding time.
Shift Supervisor
Working Solutions
Feb 2020 - Jun 2020 (4 months)
Led a remote support team for TurboTax, monitored performance metrics, conducted real-time coaching and quality assurance, and implemented feedback loops to improve response accuracy.
Led a retention team for mobile, internet, and cable services, resolved escalated fraud and technical cases, trained hires on retention strategies, and consistently exceeded retention goals.
Supervisor - CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Oct 2015 - May 2016 (7 months)
Supervised front-end operations and inventory control, managed staffing and schedules, ensured accurate cash reconciliation and improved invoice processing accuracy.
Customer Service Team Lead
Payless ShoeSource
Jun 2013 - Oct 2015 (2 years 4 months)
Oversaw retail operations, trained sales associates on POS and merchandising, and led customer engagement strategies that increased upsells and repeat visits.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lone Star College - CyFair
Associate of Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts
Associate of Liberal Arts covering general liberal arts coursework and foundational studies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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Skills
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