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Eric E. Dyes II

Chicago

Summary

Experienced with guest relations, ensuring warm and welcoming atmosphere. Utilizes effective communication skills to manage guest inquiries and resolve issues promptly. Track record of maintaining high standard of service and fostering positive guest experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Palace Host & Entertainer

LIPS Chicago
07.2021 - Current
  • Curated memorable guest experiences from entrance to seating, including VIP lounge coordination.

• Delivered exceptional hospitality by taking food and beverage orders with efficiency and flair.

• Celebrated guest achievements with personalized, impactful moments designed to leave lasting impressions.

• Engaged and entertained audiences with live musical performances, combining wit, charm, and stage presence.

• Fostered a lively, inclusive atmosphere while maintaining high standards of service and showmanship.

  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

EPIC Project Coordinator

Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN)
11.2017 - 09.2021
  • Worked collaboratively with the project manager and team to maximize productivity
  • Collaborated with the whole project team, contributing to the entire project lifecycle
  • Organized and monitored schedules and saw that deadlines are met
  • Coordinated efforts within the team and with outside consultants efficiently
  • Reported updates verbally and in written form to management
  • Monitored budget and helped ensure resources are used efficiently
  • Helped discern requirements and assign tasks to team members
  • Completed any necessary administrative tasks, such as research and email
  • Demonstrated commitment to clients’ needs and confidentiality continuously
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.

Medical Receptionist

Howard Brown
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Greeted and directed all Howard Brown Health visitors
  • Notified Howard Brown staff of all visitors, take messages and provide basic referral information within the scope of knowledge and training
  • Focused on customer’s well-being and HIPAA compliance
  • Distributed and received registration packet for clients/patients
  • Inputted demographic information, billing information and insurance into medical management system
  • Conducted financial assessments for designated patients as described in the policy and procedure
  • Collected co-payments
  • Maintained balanced cash banks for all research studies stipends and cash drawer
  • Inputted third-party reimbursements (Medicaid, Medicare, and Insurance) into medical management system via batch processing as needed
  • Maintained established department and billing policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control and suggests corrections or process improvements
  • Generated patient referrals to medical specialists as ordered by Primary Care Providers (PCP), using the appropriate channels as dictated by the patient’s health insurance carrier
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.

Lead of Service

Forever 21
02.2016 - 10.2016
  • Oversaw and ensured positive customer service
  • Worked in checkout, fitting room, and sales floor, also helped with training
  • Opened and closed the store making sure that email captures are met in accordance with company-defined practices and processes
  • Showed Leadership and a great sense of multitasking
  • Increased departmental efficiency with the implementation of improved project management tools and techniques.
  • Guided team members through challenging situations using empathetic leadership skills, fostering resilience amongst staff during periods of change or uncertainty.

Medical Receptionist

UW Health
06.2015 - 10.2016
  • Welcomed patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries
  • Kept patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient’s arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding provider of service delays
  • Comforted patients by anticipating patients’ anxieties; answering patients’ questions; maintaining the reception area
  • Optimized patients’ satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone
  • Kept medical office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs, placing orders, and monitoring office equipment

Front Desk Representative

Residence Inn
02.2015 - 01.2016
  • Greeted, registered, and assigned rooms to guests of hotel
  • Verified customers’ credit, and established how the customer will pay for the accommodation
  • Generated and confirmed reservations
  • Kept records of room availability and guests’ accounts, manually or using computers
  • Performed bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts and conducting nightly audits
  • Post charges, such as those for rooms, food, liquor, or telephone calls, to ledgers manually or by using computers
  • Answered inquiries pertaining to hotel services, guest registration, and travel directions, or make recommendations regarding shopping, dining, or entertainment
  • Prepared for basic food service, such as setting up continental breakfast or coffee and tea supplies
  • Cleaned and maintained lobby and common areas, such as restocking supplies and watering plants
  • Arranged tours, taxis, or restaurant reservations for customers

Education

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2010

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Illinois Institute of Art
Chicago, Illinois
08.2007

High School Diploma -

Milwaukee High School of The Arts
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
06.2004

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Effective time management
  • Adaptable to change
  • Exceptional communication
  • Strong work ethic
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Problem-solving
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Palace Host & Entertainer

LIPS Chicago
07.2021 - Current

EPIC Project Coordinator

Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN)
11.2017 - 09.2021

Medical Receptionist

Howard Brown
10.2016 - 11.2017

Lead of Service

Forever 21
02.2016 - 10.2016

Medical Receptionist

UW Health
06.2015 - 10.2016

Front Desk Representative

Residence Inn
02.2015 - 01.2016

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Illinois Institute of Art

Milwaukee Area Technical College

High School Diploma -

Milwaukee High School of The Arts
Eric E. Dyes II