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Amber Lewis

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Insurance Customer Service Representative

Geico
Lakeland, FL
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Greeted customers and provided prompt, courteous service.
  • Assisted with customer inquiries, complaints, and requests for information regarding insurance policies.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
  • Researched relevant policy information to answer customer questions.
  • Provided quotes on various types of insurance policies.
  • Facilitated payment processing for premium payments and renewals.
  • Advised customers on available coverage options that best fit their individual needs.
  • Ensured compliance with company guidelines and regulatory standards when dealing with customers' accounts or policies.
  • Actively participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on changes in regulations related to insurance policies.
  • Answered insurance-related questions and discussed product offerings with prospective customers to meet unique needs.
  • Asked probing questions and offered solutions to resolve customer issues.
  • Applied basic insurance underwriting knowledge to evaluate and analyze information.
  • Collaborated with fellow team members to manage large volume of claims.
  • Collected payments, processed receipts and informed policyholders of outstanding balances.
  • Handled modification and updating of policies.
  • Implemented strategies to cross-sell and upsell insurance products, enhancing customer value.
  • Processed insurance policy changes and updates accurately and efficiently.
  • Managed high-volume inbound and outbound calls to address customer inquiries and claims.

Homemaker

Others
Lakeland, FL
07.2018 - 06.2024

Also, from 2013 to 2016 to provide in home care for my grandmother.

  • Provided companionship services including reading aloud, playing games or engaging in conversation with clients.
  • Assisted with range-of-motion exercises designed to increase flexibility and strength of assigned patients.
  • Observed safety precautions related to infection control practices in all areas where duties are performed.
  • Encouraged independence among patients by helping them learn self-care skills that can be used independently without assistance from others.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
  • Promoted positive morale among patients by providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving assigned patients.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physician or nurse.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support for walking, transferring from bed to chair.
  • Prepared meals according to prescribed dietary needs and monitored food intake of assigned patients.
  • Administered medications as directed and documented medication administration in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client; changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes, laundry.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations when necessary.

Business Manager

Wook's Inc
Lakeland, FL
01.2017 - 07.2018
  • Manage bookings and enrollment into Farmers Markets to promote our beef jerky
  • Manage employees in the processing of beef jerky; cutting beef, marinating, dehydrating, packaging, and cleanup
  • Daily and weekly production reports for owner
  • Inventory Logs
  • USDA reports and guidelines for operation
  • QuickBooks/PayPal invoicing and receiving payments
  • Preparing and scheduling shipments to vendors/customers
  • Bank Deposits
  • Creating and maintaining Gross Sales, Customer List, and etc
  • Online/Email promotion of products to increase sales
  • Interviewing potential employees
  • Sorting and filing of all invoices and receipts
  • Greeting customers and answering phones
  • Square payments and employee setup in system
  • Maintain shipping log for all orders shipped out
  • Track employee hours and submit time for each pay period
  • Place supply orders and maintain current billing for all suppliers
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
  • Maintained financial records, prepared budgets, and monitored expenditures for multiple departments.
  • Managed a team of staff members, providing guidance and direction to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to generate reports on customer satisfaction levels.
  • Assessed employee performance evaluations and recommended changes or improvements as needed.
  • Negotiated pricing agreements with vendors and suppliers based on organizational needs.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements for review by executive leadership team.
  • Implemented safety protocols throughout the workplace to protect employees from harm.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations and ordered additional items when necessary.
  • Interacted with customers and vendors with utmost professionalism to solve various problems.
  • Provided feedback to improve strategies, programs and initiatives.
  • Communicated client priorities, delivering presence and business objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards across the organization.
  • Set and monitored performance metrics to evaluate and improve business operations.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.

Customer Service Agent

W.S Badcock Corporate Office
Mulberry, FL
03.2016 - 01.2017
  • Processing complaints on stores/merchandise that was reported by customers
  • Contacting District Managers with Customer Issues or Store Problems
  • Assisting with furniture issues; getting new parts or replacements authorized
  • Writing BBB responses for those submitted by Customers regarding Badcock Services/Merchandise
  • Provided product information to customers in a timely manner.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction by providing accurate and helpful responses.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as logistics and sales to resolve customer issues.
  • Followed up with customers via phone or email after purchase was made to ensure satisfaction.
  • Monitored customer feedback through surveys and other methods for quality assurance purposes.
  • Updated customer records in the CRM system accurately with each interaction.
  • Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally within company standards.
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
  • Managed high-volume of inbound and outbound customer calls.
  • Utilized active listening and communication skills to address customer inquiries and escalate issues to supervisor.
  • Met or exceeded call speed, accuracy and volume benchmarks on consistent basis.
  • Documented customer correspondence in CRM to track requests, problems, and solutions.
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.

Customer Service Rep and Cashier

Lakeland Seafood Market
Lakeland, FL
02.2002 - 09.2013
  • Taking customer orders and stocking retail products; both seafood and dry goods
  • On occasion office work including; filing, occasional bank drop, adding credit, debit, and EBT sale slips
  • Copier and Fax experience

Payment Poster

Lakeland Seafood Market
Lakeland, FL
07.2010 - 09.2011
  • Post payments into IMBS from Patients, Medicare, and Secondary Insurances
  • Post Refunds and Bad Debt payments
  • Sort delegated company batches and file them accordingly during month/close
  • Makes charts, print labels, and add patient files to charts
  • Check companies in IMBS at end of month to insure batches are posted
  • Other smaller tasks when department work load is low
  • Posted payments for insurance companies, including Medicare and Medicaid, by accurately entering data into the system.
  • Processed incoming payments from patients and insurance companies in a timely manner.
  • Researched discrepancies between patient accounts and remittance advice received from insurance carriers.
  • Maintained accurate records of all payments posted in an organized filing system.
  • Updated patient accounts with current information after verifying accuracy of data entered into the system.
  • Assisted in training new team members on proper procedures for posting payments and reconciling accounts receivable ledgers.
  • Downloaded, printed and batched electronic funds transfers and remits.

Education

Associates - Health Services Administration

Keiser University
Lakeland, FL
04.2011

Diploma -

Families of Faith Christian Academy
Lakeland, FL
05.2004

Skills

  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • RECEPTIONIST
  • RETAIL SALES
  • CASH HANDLING
  • Quickbook
  • Outlook
  • Data Entry
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • 10 Key Data Entry
  • Business Development
  • Medical Terminology
  • Bookkeeping
  • Microsoft Office
  • Management
  • Typing
  • Fast Learner
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Computer Experience
  • Organizational Skills
  • E-Mail Knowledge
  • Insurance terminology
  • Organization
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Policy modification
  • Insurance coverage limits
  • Electronic authorization processing
  • Policy modifications
  • Premium Calculations
  • Data transcription
  • Detail orientation
  • Documentation skills
  • Background in insurance
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Document Review
  • Collaborative relationships
  • Office Equipment Operation

Certification

driver's license

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Licensed Insurance Customer Service Representative

Geico
07.2024 - 10.2024

Homemaker

Others
07.2018 - 06.2024

Business Manager

Wook's Inc
01.2017 - 07.2018

Customer Service Agent

W.S Badcock Corporate Office
03.2016 - 01.2017

Payment Poster

Lakeland Seafood Market
07.2010 - 09.2011

Customer Service Rep and Cashier

Lakeland Seafood Market
02.2002 - 09.2013

Associates - Health Services Administration

Keiser University

Diploma -

Families of Faith Christian Academy
Amber Lewis