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LaTanya Smith

Chicago

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, excelling in communication and computer skills. Proven track record in resolving guest issues and enhancing customer satisfaction. Adept at managing administrative tasks efficiently, demonstrating respect and empathy. Skilled in MS Office, consistently delivering exceptional service and fostering positive client relationships.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Agent

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot
Chicago
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • Greeting guest with a friendly and warm welcome.
  • Accurately completing registration processes.
  • Verified and processed credit card authorizations.
  • Cash and cash drawer handling.
  • Timely and efficiently responded to emails and guest chats.
  • Resolving guest issues/complaints.
  • Performed all required shift task duties as expected.

Engagement Specialist

WellBe Senior Medical
Chicago
06.2023 - 06.2024

Outbound Department

· Dial outbound calls to members provided their health insurance carrier

· Inform of program services

· Pre-qualify members’ current health statue

· Schedule initial visits for members to meet with their nurse practitioner

· Advise members of required documentation

  • Acquire and maintain knowledge of all programs offered and available
  • Accurately record comments in both the members’ and the organization’s portals
  • Assist in Floor Support and Team Spirit activities
  • Shadow training the NEOs
  • Volunteering in various office task… (i.e. – cleaning of common areas, decorating for staff birthdays and holidays celebrated and helping facilitate in/out door office events)

Inbound Department

· Answering incoming dials from members

· Inform of program services

· Clearly and precisely answering any member question or concern

· Scheduling/Rescheduling/Cancelling members’ initial visits

· Perform as a liaison between member and APP/PCC/CD

Confirmation/Reminder Department

· Dial outbound calls reminding members of scheduled initial visit 2-3 weeks prior

· Dial outbound calls to confirm members’ scheduled initial visit 24-72 hours prior

· Answer incoming calls verifying members’ scheduled initial and annual visits

· Clearly and precisely answering any member question or concern

· Scheduling/Rescheduling/Cancelling members’ initial visits

· Perform as a liaison between member and APP/PCC/CD

Customer Service Representative

Elite Staffing
Chicago
10.2018 - 03.2022

Answered inbound calls.

Provided customers with status updates on their applications.

Became knowledgeable and informed customers of the various programs offered.

Empathized and communicated with customers on a day-to-day basis.

Illinois, Customer Service Representative

The Chicago Lighthouse, Tollway Call Center
Chicago
05.2016 - 12.2017
  • Answering incoming calls
  • Taking payments by phone as needed
  • Assisting customers with online account accessing
  • Informing patron of Tollway policies and procedures

Starbucks-Barista

Jewel
Osco Chicago
02.2015 - 05.2016
  • Serving and making beverages as order
  • Cash handling
  • Greeting and assisting customers
  • Restocking required merchandise and food goods.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Receptionist

Rush Oak Park Hospital
Chicago
10.2014 - 12.2014
  • Answering incoming calls
  • Scheduling and cancelling appointments
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Faxing, scanning, copying, filing and mailing
  • Taking co-pays

Barista

HMSHost Starbucks
Chicago
04.2013 - 05.2013
  • Serving and making beverages as order
  • Cash handling
  • Greeting and assisting customers
  • Restocking required merchandise and food goods.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Child Care Assistant

Our Little Future Day Care Center
Chicago
08.2006 - 07.2010
  • Supervised children ages 7-10
  • Facilitated educational and recreational activities
  • Assisted maintenance and janitorial.
  • Processed IAC applications and co-payments and cash payments.

Administrative Assistant

Illinois Department of Employment
Chicago
05.2008 - 07.2008
  • Filing of sensitive documents
  • Data entry, making photocopies, and faxing
  • Answering and directing incoming calls
  • Processed claimant applications.
  • Assisted as a front desk liaison.

Education

Job Readiness Program -

Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL
12.2010

High School Diploma -

North Lawndale College
Chicago, IL
06.2010

Careers for Youth -

Association House
Chicago Chicago, IL
01.0001

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Accounting

DeVry University
Chicago, IL

Skills

Core Qualifications

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills (including knowledge of MS Office and ability to type 35 words or more a minute)

Respect and empathy

References

References

Eric Brown

Marriott

Night Auditor

Chicago, IL

(773)584-1797

Latoya Benton

McNair Elementary School

Teacher

Chicago, IL

(773)816-1564

Brittany Grubbs

UPS

Supervisor

Bedford Park, IL

(773)733-8615

Timeline

Front Desk Agent

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot
09.2024 - 12.2025

Engagement Specialist

WellBe Senior Medical
06.2023 - 06.2024

Customer Service Representative

Elite Staffing
10.2018 - 03.2022

Illinois, Customer Service Representative

The Chicago Lighthouse, Tollway Call Center
05.2016 - 12.2017

Starbucks-Barista

Jewel
02.2015 - 05.2016

Receptionist

Rush Oak Park Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2014

Barista

HMSHost Starbucks
04.2013 - 05.2013

Administrative Assistant

Illinois Department of Employment
05.2008 - 07.2008

Child Care Assistant

Our Little Future Day Care Center
08.2006 - 07.2010

Job Readiness Program -

Wilbur Wright College

High School Diploma -

North Lawndale College

Careers for Youth -

Association House

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Accounting

DeVry University
LaTanya Smith