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Certification
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Mariam Al-Azzawi

Mariam Al-Azzawi

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Customer services professional with a proven track record in leading, training, and supporting high-performing service teams. Skilled in strategic planning, lead tracking, and problem-solving, with a strong focus on optimizing patient experiences. Known for a compassionate, detail-oriented approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. Committed to delivering exceptional care and creating meaningful, positive interactions with every customer.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Services Team Lead

MyTeam – Remote (Contracted to Mueller Vision Lasik and Cataract Eye Centre)
Beirut, Lebanon
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Led the Cutomer Services Department remotely, supporting Mueller Vision Lasik and Cataract Eye Centre through MyTeam’s virtual operations platform.
  • Conducted daily task rounds:

- Morning: Reviewed voicemails, missed calls, texts, faxes, no-show reports, Epro requests, and group chats to develop a structured daily call list.

- Midday: Monitored team progress, reviewed insurance tracking sheets, and followed up on urgent communications.

- End of Day: Verified task completion across the team, updated records, addressed no-shows, and ensured pending tasks were reassigned or completed.

  • Actively supported team performance by double-checking urgent assignments and providing assistance with time-sensitive tasks.
  • Maintained excellent patient service standards by managing communication workflows efficiently (average interaction duration: 2–25 minutes based on task complexity).
  • Interviewed over 15 candidates for engagement center roles; collaborated with leadership on hiring decisions and onboarding strategies.
  • Successfully trained and mentored 5+ new hires, including current replacement, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and readiness for independent task management.

Customer Services Representative

MyTeam – Remote (Contracted to Mueller Vision Lasik and Cataract Eye Centre)
Beirut, Lebanon
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Worked fully remotely to manage patient services and administrative operations for Mueller Vision Lasik and Cataract Eye Centre (via MyTeem).
  • Managed high-volume inbound and outbound communications (calls, texts, faxes, voicemails, emails) related to appointment scheduling, rescheduling, cancellations, medical inquiries, insurance inquiries, and surgical consults.
  • Coordinated patient appointments via the Epro system, ensuring accuracy in cancellations, rescheduling, and new appointment bookings (self-booked or assisted), often requiring detailed insurance verification.
  • Triaged and escalated patient inquiries to relevant departments using internal messaging platforms while maintaining timely and professional communication.
  • Tracked and collected insurance documentation and PCP referrals, often requiring multiple follow-ups via calls, texts, or emails with both patients and PCP offices.
  • Utilized platforms including Nextech (for forms, insurance card uploads, and referrals), GoTo (for inbound, outbound, voicemails and missed calls), and Excel (lead, insurance and task tracking).

Translator and Interpreter

Samaritan's Purse NGO
Remote
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Reviewed audio recordings or video files requiring translation services on the differences between western and eastern cultures and how to effectively and correctly build relationships
  • Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.

Translator

Samaritan's Purse NGO
Erbil, Iraq
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Translated lessons and communication between staff and beneficiaries regarding processing loss and grief.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive lessons.
  • Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.

Medical Translator and Interpreter

Love for The Least NGO
Duhok, Iraq
03.2018 - 06.2019
  • Coordinated patient-care services to offer quality care from the medical team.
  • Communicated the plan of care to the family and caregivers of patients.
  • Accurately recorded patient history and documentation per International Health Regulations (IHR).

Translator and Interpreter

Samaritan's Purse NGO
Duhok, Iraq
04.2017 - 06.2017
  • Translated English language classes from English to Arabic, to maintain message content and style.
  • Generated reports in both English and Arabic to effectively communicate to staff at campsite
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Medical Interpreter and Translator

Samaritan's Purse NGO
Mousl, Iraq
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Constructed military triage with necessary supplies in war zones or disaster areas.
  • Assisted in emergency medical procedures and directives for injured soldiers and civilians
  • Facilitated communication between staff, patients, and family members, who did not share a common language base.

Education

Nursing -

American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
06.2023

Skills

  • Customer Services & Communication: Customer service, multilingual communication, translation and interpretation, cultural competence
  • Team & Workflow Management: Team collaboration, team management, training and mentoring, performance monitoring
  • Administrative & Technical Skills: Electronic health record (EHR) management, Microsoft Office, care coordination strategies
  • Professional Strengths: Time management, attention to detail, problem-solving, effective communication

Certification

  • Standard First Aid Level C: First Aid & CPR Training via Heart & Stroke, 2025
  • Medical Research Volunteer Program Workshop Certificate, 2023
  • Protection and child friendly Space Volunteer Certificate with Samaritan's Purse, 2017
  • Greater Change Protection Program and Child Friendly space Volunteer Certificate, 2017
  • Landmines and Explosive Remnants of War Safety Training by UNMAS and Samaritan's Purse Certificate, 2016
  • Toefl Certificate, 2015

Languages

English: Native/ Bilingual, Arabic: Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Customer Services Team Lead

MyTeam – Remote (Contracted to Mueller Vision Lasik and Cataract Eye Centre)
07.2024 - 05.2025

Customer Services Representative

MyTeam – Remote (Contracted to Mueller Vision Lasik and Cataract Eye Centre)
01.2024 - 07.2024

Translator and Interpreter

Samaritan's Purse NGO
01.2023 - 03.2023

Translator

Samaritan's Purse NGO
03.2020 - 11.2020

Medical Translator and Interpreter

Love for The Least NGO
03.2018 - 06.2019

Translator and Interpreter

Samaritan's Purse NGO
04.2017 - 06.2017

Medical Interpreter and Translator

Samaritan's Purse NGO
01.2017 - 03.2017

Nursing -

American University of Beirut
Mariam Al-Azzawi