1. EDWARD C. LETTAU
ELettau66@gmail.com (718) 928 -8141
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced customer service professional with more than 20 years of proven accomplishments. Recognized for
providing outstanding service and a customer friendly experience. Versatile communication style enables successful
client support and issue resolution. Committed to always delivering a positive customer experience.
SKILLS
Strong listener with clear communication skills
Attentive and empathetic to customer needs
Responsive,patient and positive in every customer interaction
Able to master product and service offerings quickly to support customers
Experienced in conflict resolution
WORK EXPERIENCE
1199 SEIU National Benefit Fund, New York, NY March ‘04 – December ‘16
Member Services Department – Telephone Representative II
Handle a high volume of 40-60 calls on a daily basis with a pleasant and excellent attitude
Educate 1199SEIU members on their benefits and changes to their health plan
Guide and instruct members on the enrollment process for medical benefits
Research and inform members of status on their medical, hospital, dental, and disability claims via
QNXT claims system
Assign the necessary documents to the appropriate departments to resolve or maintain health
coverage for members
Distribute and mail printed materials as per members’ request
Federal Express Corporation, New York, NY June ‘93 – August ‘03
SeniorCustomer Service Representative
Promoted, sold and offered different aspects ofservices to customers with a warm and friendly
demeanor that resulted in 15 Bravo Zulu awards for excellent service accomplishments
Assisted in customer inquiries (i.e. provided updates on status ofpackage deliveries, resolved
various delivery issues for customers)
Trained new employees as well as implemented job-training aids to enhance learning
Performed additional duties and projects as assigned by management (i.e. consulted
on scheduling and facility decisions by the staff)
Organized proper display of presentations,supplies,and promotions within the office
Handy & Harman, New York, NY February ‘87 – January ‘92
AccountsReceivable/Credit & Collections/Pricing
Obtained daily prices and values to compute gross earnings for refining sales
Determined amount of precious metals (gold, silver, palladium, platinum) in customer shipments by
using conversions and equations
Processed past due invoices, accounts receivable, credit, pricing/billing, internal and external auditing
2. Advertising Checking Bureau, New York, NY September ‘84 –November ’86
Rating Department Supervisor
Monitored volume of retail advertising, provided rates and handled retailer claims
Audited ads for Newspaper, Radio and Television
Assisted in special projects and trained new employees
Audited customer claims, generated and distributed required reports
EDUCATION
Franklin K. Lane High School, 1984
New York State RegentsDiploma