1. Chantell Oston
7863 Petrea Lane
Charlotte, North Carolina
28227
chantello188@gmail.com Cell: 773-499-4306
EDUCATION
MadisonAreaTechnical College Graduate 5/12
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
PROFILE
Dedicated customer service representative with 10+ years of experience
In a customer service call center and retail settings. Consistently achieve record-high customer
satisfaction rankings, and performance evaluations.
Respected builder and leader of customer-focused teams
Shared enthusiastic commitment to customer service and childcare as a key driver of company goal
attainment. Lead by example and ensure the execution of all safety, security, quality, and policies.
EXPERTISE
Customer Service Management
Complaint Handling & Resolution
CPR Certified
First Aid
Customer Satisfaction Enhancement
Lead Teacher Certified
Infant and Toddler Certified
Safety Precautions
Teambuilding & Training
Cash Handling Experience
Order Fulfillment
Time Management
EZ Parking - Charlotte, NC
ParkingEnforcementAttendant 10/16to Current
As parking attendant I workindependently servicing seven lots with parking enforcement to make sure that
customers have not parked illegally; I also do the parking enforcement for footballgames and special events.
Duties include but no limited to:
Cash handling
TicketWriting
Towing and Booting forviolators
Working Independently
Supervisory duties
2. AllstateInsuranceCompany– Charlotte, NC relocated from Wisconsin
ClaimsServicesSpecialists 07/12 to 03/16
I provided wonderful customer service to customers at a troubling time in their life. I am the voiceof reason
and reassurance on the other end of the phone that lets them know that they’re in good hands with Allstate. I
make sure that I educate the customer about the claim process and the method of the inspection fortheir
vehicle. I implicated my OSF’s and in my Good Hands Toolsin my daily interactions with internal and external
customers.
La Petite Academy– Madison, WI 09/09 to 12/12
Lead Teacher
Promoted fromAssistant Teacher to Lead Teacher within three weeks of being hired. This advanced me to an
increasingly responsible position, whichincludes the oversight of 10 – 18 preschoolers. I am responsible for the
care and providing a bright beginning forchildren before they enter the school district. Responsibilities include
but not limited to:
Providea curriculumto get children ready forschool by teaching the children how to write their name,
address, and phone number. I also provided my children withreading, writing, science, and math.
Work very closely with parents helping their children with their children’s independence.
Brought many areas of expertise to my current classroom and co-workers.
Building rapport with the parents.
ArcHouse– Madison, WI
WeekendReliefCounselor 02/ 12 to 12/12
I workedindependently with15 women & their infants in a halfway house serving women involved in the
human services or correctional systems. I supervised residents and their daily living management. Many of
these women are dealing withproblems ranging from drugs to the custody of their children. I help the women
with their needs and problems that they are dealing within their daily struggles in life. My job also consisted of:
Writing reports daily on each resident.
Working independently
Random drug testing and searching
Problem Solving
Decision making
Issuing warrants
Providing medications.
3. Cash Handling
YMCA – Madison, WI
AssistantTeacher 12/11 to 06/12
Providea curriculumto get children ready forschool by teaching the children how to write their name,
address, and phone number. I also provided my children withreading, writing, science, and math.
Work very closely with parents helping their children with their children’s independent development.
Brought many areas of expertise to my current classroom and co-workers.
Enjoyedbuilding rapport with the parents. Providedprimary care to children ages 5 – 12. All centers are
state licensed. Madison sites are city accredited. Engages children during program hours
DaneCountyParent Council -Madison, WI 08/08 to 01/09
Float, AssistantTeacherinthe Infant and Toddlerclassroom.
Advanced to increasingly responsible positions, culminating in management role with oversight for
the classroom. Maintained high standards in company policies, safety, and complied withregulatory
guidelines.
Exceeded expectations in every area and was promoted three times including an increase in
pay.
Participated in all training and every continuing education opportunity possible.
Assisted withbreaks, assisted withthe curriculum, and any help that was needed.
US Cellular-Madison,WI 07/07 to 07/08
Financial ServicesRepresentative
Applied my recognized strengths in account maintenance, problem solving, trouble shooting and
planning/implementing proactive procedures and systems to avoid problems in the first place.
Able to workin fast pace environment.
Able to toggle through multiple systems whileon phone calls with customers.
Tookpayments, and set up multiple payment arrangements for customers to avoid
disconnection.
Assisted withbilling inquires.
Above expectations with every quality assurance calls.
4. WisconsinAuto TitleandPaydayLoans - Madison, WI
LoanManager 12/06 to 01/08
Promoted to manager position to train approved loans, and supervised 6+ customer service reps
and loan processors. Fostered an environment in whichclients received high levels of service and
provided clients withcash in their time of need.
Loan approvals and denials.
Collaborated closely with the company lawyerwith the repo accountsthat had been sent to
court. Accountshad to be at least 120 days past due before the process was started.
Enhanced employee’s performance and helped build a motivated workforce.
Cash Handling
Worked closely with the customers to help them get out of delinquent status by offering
payment arrangements, and discounts towards their loans to help them get current.
Set employee schedules.
Outbound collectioncalls.
EDS – Madison, WI
Medical AndPaymentSpecialists 04/ 03 to 12/06
Received calls from providers in regards to different medications that are required by law to
have a prior authorization before the recipient can receive the medication. I also did the
medical billing and entry for providers and doctoroffices.
Processed 60 to 80 inbound calls per day.
Entered the prior authorizations into the computer.
Accuracy in data entry.
Time management skills.
Medical billing.
Taking payments over the phone and online from customers.