William Barrera
@williambarrera
Customer support specialist with 7 years' experience in healthcare and insurance.
What I'm looking for
I am a customer-focused support specialist with seven years' experience in contact centers serving healthcare and insurance clients. I specialize in inbound call management, documentation review and maintaining data privacy under HIPAA standards.
As a bilingual representative I guided applicants through FEMA funeral assistance programs, managed billing setups, and provided technical website support while maintaining accurate accounts and validating required documentation. I translate complex benefits and regulations into clear guidance to facilitate approvals and informed decisions.
Recently I transitioned into education as a Special Education Co-Teacher and I am pursuing a Master's in Educational Technology, blending classroom practice with digital tools such as Blackboard and Canvas. I also earned an Artificial Intelligence Educator certification focused on prompt engineering and classroom applications of AI.
I seek roles where I can apply my bilingual communication, privacy-conscious practices, and instructional-technology skills to improve customer and student outcomes. I bring empathy, attention to detail, and a consistent record of accurate record-keeping and problem resolution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Special Education Co-Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years)
Collaborate with educators to support diverse learning needs and enhance student academic performance; conduct and document observations to inform tailored educational strategies.
Customer Service Representative
Insight Global
Mar 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 9 months)
Guided applicants through the FEMA funeral assistance process, ensuring documentation completeness and maintaining accurate customer accounts to expedite approvals.
Bilingual Customer Service Representative
Kemper
Sep 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 3 months)
Provided bilingual support for insurance inquiries, updated coverage and payment information, and assisted customers with website navigation and login issues to improve account accuracy.
Customer Service Representative
Teleperformance
Jul 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Delivered customer service on healthcare benefits, maintained and updated medical insurance documentation, and communicated HIPAA and state-specific healthcare guidelines to members.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Master's degree in Educational Technology, Educational Technology
Pursuing a master's degree in Educational Technology through the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (remote).
University of Texas Pan American
Bachelor of Arts, History
2010 - 2014
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in History from August 2010 to December 2014.
University of Texas at Brownsville
Associate in Business, Business
1997 -
Attained an Associate in Business at the University of Texas at Brownsville in March 1997.
Gladys Porter High School
High School Diploma, General
1994 -
Earned a High School Diploma from Gladys Porter High School in May 1994.
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