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William Barrera

@williambarrera

Customer support specialist with 7 years' experience in healthcare and insurance.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a Support Specialist role where I can use bilingual communication, HIPAA-aware practices, instructional technology, and problem-solving to improve customer and student outcomes while growing into leadership.

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

KE

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley logoUV

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).

UA

University of Texas Pan American

Bachelor of Arts, History

2010 - 2014

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in History from August 2010 to December 2014.

UB

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.

GS

Gladys Porter High School

High School Diploma, General

1994 -

Earned a High School Diploma from Gladys Porter High School in May 1994.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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