Hardworking and incredibly ambitious. Reliable and has a background in providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive and punctual. Works well within team settings. Is a "glass half full" person and absorbs all the good there is to take advantage of in different work and life experiences. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. Outgoing person pursuing full time career employment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FC Associate
Amazon Sort Center
10.2021
Receive and sort inventory
Get customer orders ready for delivery
Use technologies like computers, smartphones, manage apps and scan bar codes
Work in a team in order to achieve the same goal, communicate effectively and efficiently
Data entry and Database skills
Warehouse coordination and support.
Receptionist, Account Manager, Commercial Sales
State Farm Larissa Buerano Agency
1228 Forest Avenue Staten Island, New York
03.2022 - Current
Complete all required/preferred training within first year to be able to sell insurance
Answer 30+ phone calls per day, listen and sympathize to customer issues to help clients find solutions
Multi-task between office walk ins, daily assignments/work, phone calls, compliance training and making sales
Analyze potential client requirements and prepare comprehensive plans that meet individual insurance needs and financial goals
Research and stay abreast of current insurance regulations to proactively inform clients of policy and fee updates
Create bundle packages to generate more business and provide clients best savings
Analyze motor vehicle records as well as loss history reports to determine if prospects are eligible for State Farm Insurance
Utilize State Farm calculation software to determine the value of a Home to reveal the dwelling amount most appropriate to insure for.
Explain coverages and provide clients with professional advice and guidance when choosing limits, endorsements and policy periods
Provided excellent customer service to foster satisfaction and loyalty
Work at a dual office agency and work around office needs.
Brought in new business and built a network of referral business to create a stable stream.
Hit necessary individual goals which significantly contributed to team milestones.
Worked with the State Farm underwriting team to review if a business account was worth keeping in terms of profitability. By doing this, we overturned many "non-renewals" and kept profitable business in our book.
Role Summary:
-Receptionist : March 1st, 2022- May 20th, 2022.
-Remote Training/Courses for Licensing, Property Casualty Insurance, Commercial Lines Insurance, Life, Accident and Health Insurance & In office training, sales processing training
-Account Representative: August 1st 2022- December 31st 2022
-Commercial Sales & Business Insurance Representative: January 1st 2023-Current Date
Store Clerk, Delivery Assistant and Manager
El Trigal Bakery
02.2020 - 08.2021
Trained new bakery employees to use POS system to document orders, process payments and check progress for customers
Answered phone calls, greeted store customers
Maintained accurate inventory of products and materials
Reviewed freshness of all bakery goods and food in the bakery, removing and disposing of stale or outdated items
Scheduled employees to keep all bakery shifts well-staffed for peak times and holidays
Decorated cakes and pastries, baked breads, tarts and pies and created specialty desserts
Minimized cross-contamination and infection risks by consistently following safe food handling procedures
Displayed freshly baked items, including cupcakes, cookies and cinnamon rolls on counters and tables to entice passersby to visit and make purchases at bakery
Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality
Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences
Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at the bank
Success in selling wholesale products to other stores for reselling
Find and evaluate stores potential success in selling offered products
Negotiate with multiple business owners in order to find a convenient price for both sellers.
Store Clerk & Manager
La Hacienda Bakery
05.2019 - 01.2020
Processed daily paperwork, balanced register drawers and produced staffing schedules
Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
Trained employees and brought to attention errors made by employees to prevent future errors
Maintained the store clean and neat to ensure the store was constantly presentable and sanitary
Completed daily tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity
Communicated effectively with the deli area to submit orders for sandwiches and other food served
Communicated effectively with the bakery area to submit orders for cakes and other pastries made
Increased sales by suggesting specific complementary items to customers
Maintained professional store appearance by inspecting checkout areas and directing team members in cleaning, trash removal and other actions.
Cashier and Waitress / Hostess
Eggers Ice Cream Parlor
07.2017 - 11.2017
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, coffee and desserts to increase profits
Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales
Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times
Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, product ingredients and allergens
Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers
Handled special customer requests such as separate checks and menu substitutions
Provided timely checks on guest needs and brought requests.
Education
Accounting, Some College
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Skills
Issue Resolution
Staff mentoring
Cash Management
Sales and Negotiation
Product Recommendations
Versatile
Customer Assistance
Ambitious, Fast Learner
Teamwork
Efficiency & Organization
Leadership & Communication
Client Relations
Languages
Spanish
English
Certification
Property and Casualty Insurance
Commercial Lines Insurance
Life, Accident & Health Insurance
Timeline
Receptionist, Account Manager, Commercial Sales
State Farm Larissa Buerano Agency
03.2022 - Current
FC Associate
Amazon Sort Center
10.2021
Store Clerk, Delivery Assistant and Manager
El Trigal Bakery
02.2020 - 08.2021
Store Clerk & Manager
La Hacienda Bakery
05.2019 - 01.2020
Cashier and Waitress / Hostess
Eggers Ice Cream Parlor
07.2017 - 11.2017
Accounting, Some College
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York