Melissa Castillo

Melissa castillo

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Master of Science (M.S.) at University of La Verne

  • Education

    • Mount san antonio college

      2011 - 2012
      Associate of science (as) liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies

      Emphasis in Social & Behavioral Sciences

    • National transit institute

      2006 - 2006

      Certificate in Comprehensive ADA Paratransit Eligibility

    • Ucla extension

      2001 - 2001
      Certificate principles & methods of supervision
    • University of la verne

      2014 - 2016
      Master of science (m.s.) leadership and management, hr & organizational development concentrations
    • University of the pacific - eberhardt school of business

      -
      Certificate transit and paratransit management
    • University of la verne

      2012 - 2014
      Bachelor's degree organizational management, human resources concentration
  • Experience

    • Raging waters

      Jun 1995 - Oct 1996
      Merchandise assistant supervisor
    • Los angeles county metropolitan transportation authority

      Oct 1996 - Apr 1999
      Customer information agent
    • Los angeles county metropolitan transportation authority

      Oct 1999 - Mar 2006

       Supervision department Customer Information Agents engaged in handling customer trip planning requests and inquiries.  Preparation of correspondence and reports for monitoring/measuring performance and evaluating compliance in meeting goals and objectives.  Conduct investigations, first level hearings including progressive disciplinary action in accordance with Memorandum of Understanding.  Prepare and coordinate training for staff. Achievements  High rapport and morale amongst reporting group resulted in good performance measured via statistical reporting, improved attendance and high ratings for call monitoring.  Full promotion was received after working in Acting capacity from April 2000 - Sept. 2001 Show less

      • Passenger Services Officer

        Apr 2000 - Mar 2006
      • Customer Service Agent

        Oct 1999 - Apr 2000
    • Omnitrans public transit

      Mar 2006 - now

       Oversight of operational and strategic functions within Omnitrans’ Customer Service department including Sales and frontline customer service. Responsible for responding to stakeholder comments and complaints verbally or via written correspondence  Preparation and distribution of reports that proactively identify customer feedback trends.  Efficiently promote Customer Service culture through customer service training, agency partnerships, networking and Customer Satisfaction team activities. Supervision and activity coordination of Agency call center functions and staff (Customer Service Reps.) engaged in handling customer comments, complaints and inquiries.  Oversight of contact management system, pass sales programs, paratransit eligibility appeal process and customer correspondence.  Employee training and development. Show less  Supervision and activity coordination of call center functions and staff (Information Clerks) engaged in handling customer comments, complaints and inquiries.  Oversight of contact management system (Trapeze COM), paratransit eligibility appeal process and customer correspondence.  Preparation and distribution of reports that proactively identify trends within customer feedback.  Chair duties related to Omnitrans Customer Satisfaction Team.  Customer service training. Achievements  Contributed to high ratings for employee morale as determined by yearly employee satisfaction surveys.  Streamlined application process for paratransit certification reducing processing time from 21 days to an average of 12 days.  Strong partnerships developed within agency led to improved oversight and completions of customer complaint investigations.  High rates of employee participation in focus groups, job sharing, training and developmental opportunities.  Successful coordination of interdepartmental employee job sharing. Successful mentoring of five Job Corps. Interns (June 2011 through November 2012) Show less

      • Customer Service Manager

        Jun 2014 - now
      • Customer Service Supervisor

        Mar 2006 - Jul 2014
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cpr, aed, and first aid for adults

      Safety dynamics group, inc.
      Jun 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Customer Experience Advisory Board

      Issued by University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education on Aug 2020
      University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing EducationAssociated with Melissa Castillo
    • Member

      Issued by Desert to the Sea Chinese Shar-Pei Club of Riverside on Jun 2001
      Desert to the Sea Chinese Shar-Pei Club of RiversideAssociated with Melissa Castillo
    • Member

      Issued by Golden State Chinese Shar-Pei Club on Jan 2014
      Golden State Chinese Shar-Pei ClubAssociated with Melissa Castillo
    • Secretary

      Issued by Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America on Mar 2016
      Chinese Shar-Pei Club of AmericaAssociated with Melissa Castillo
    • Immediate Past Chair

      Issued by National Transit Call Center Peer Group on Jul 2013
      National Transit Call Center Peer GroupAssociated with Melissa Castillo