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ANDREW YOUNG

Venice,FL

Summary

Dedicated operations professional with a robust background in life insurance and annuities. Proven track record of streamlining disbursement processes, reducing operational risk, and enhancing client satisfaction. Expertise in cross-functional collaboration and mentoring, driving continuous improvement across teams while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Overview

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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Operations Support Analyst

New York Life Insurance
10.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with Legal, Compliance, Client Protection, and Operations teams to resolve complex escalated cases, ensuring regulatory adherence and client satisfaction.
  • Process high-volume Life Insurance and Annuity disbursement requests while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
  • Evaluate and approve or deny disbursement requests based on policy guidelines and risk analysis.
  • Verify banking information using GIACT to reduce fraud risk and ensure accurate payment processing.
  • Perform operational control reviews, identify processing variances, and maintain data integrity across business systems.
  • Analyzed trends and recommended workflow improvements, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and reduced risk exposure.
  • Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME), maintained procedural documentation, and mentored team members to foster knowledge sharing and skill development.
  • Produce operational reports and analyze business data to support leadership decision-making.

Senior Life Solutions Specialist

New York Life Insurance Co
Tampa, FL
10.2020 - 10.2025

● Thoroughly explain and provide detailed, accurate information to clients and insurance agents regarding policy values, disbursements, and benefits.

● Delivered high-quality customer service while effectively managing routine and challenging customer issues.

Strengthened partnerships with insurance agents to enhance collaboration and streamline client interactions. to strengthen client relationships and streamline communication.

● Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative relationships with agents and assistants, coordinating work transactions by telephone and email.

  • Conducted team meetings to resolve escalations from dissatisfied clients and agents, enhancing communication and support.

● Coordinate with managers and other senior representatives to mentor and train newly hired representatives.

● Extensively notate inquiries from clients who are interested in applying for insurance.

Work both independently and as a part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment

Sales Coordinator

Courtyard & SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Ewing, NJ
10.2020 - 10.2025
  • Delivered exceptional service to policyholders and insurance agents by resolving complex inquiries related to life insurance policies, disbursements, and benefits.
  • Managed escalated customer concerns, collaborating across departments to achieve timely resolutions.
  • Built strong relationships with agents, contributing to improved client retention and satisfaction.
  • Mentored and trained new representatives, enhancing onboarding process through collaboration with leadership.
  • Consistently met quality, productivity, and customer service expectations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained detailed policy documentation while ensuring compliance with company standards.

Front Desk Supervisor / Sales Liaison

Hyatt Regency Princeton
Princeton, NJ
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Managed sales leads and maintained CRM data to enhance sales teams' revenue initiatives.
  • Coordinated group sales, client accounts, and meeting logistics to streamline contract management.
  • Created social media content that boosted brand awareness and customer engagement.

Front Desk Associate

Hyatt Regency Princeton
Princeton, NJ
12.2018 - 10.2019
  • Supervised front desk operations to achieve exceptional guest satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer escalations while ensuring adherence to hotel operating procedures.
  • Coached team members and evaluated daily operational performance to enhance service quality.
  • Supported the sales department through client tours and upselling initiatives.

Customer Service Associate

Grand Affair Party Rentals
Yardley, PA
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Managed reservations and facilitated guest check-in/check-out, addressing customer requests to enhance guest experience.
  • Provided exceptional guest service, ensuring smooth operations and high customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted customers in selecting party rental equipment based on their needs.
  • Handled customer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person interactions.
  • Processed rental agreements and coordinated payment transactions efficiently.

Operations Manager

SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Langhorne, PA
04.2013 - 08.2018
  • Coordinated event logistics and customer service, ensuring seamless execution for events with up to 400 guests.
  • Supported quality assurance processes through equipment inspections and proactive resolution of client needs.
  • Oversaw daily hotel operations to ensure guest satisfaction and service quality.
  • Managed staff scheduling and training programs for operational efficiency.
  • Implemented standard operating procedures for all departments to streamline processes.

Front Desk Agent

SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Langhorne, PA
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Coordinated reservations, payments, and guest arrivals and departures using FOSSE property management system for a seamless check-in and check-out experience.
  • Greeted and welcomed guests with a friendly and professional demeanor.
  • Managed check-in and check-out processes for hotel guests efficiently.
  • Assisted guests with inquiries, providing information about hotel amenities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-2017

Skills

  • Operational Risk & Compliance
  • Process Improvement
  • Disbursement Processing
  • Data analysis
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Salesforce
  • Fraud Prevention
  • Quality Assurance
  • Microsoft Office
  • Client relations
  • Customer Experience
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Life Insurance & Annuities

Certification

  • Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), LOMA 2023
  • Associate Reinsurance Administration (ARA), LOMA 2023
  • Associate, Life Management Institute (ALMI), LOMA 2021
  • Associate Customer Service (ACS), LOMA 2021

Timeline

Senior Operations Support Analyst

New York Life Insurance
10.2025 - Current

Senior Life Solutions Specialist

New York Life Insurance Co
10.2020 - 10.2025

Sales Coordinator

Courtyard & SpringHill Suites by Marriott
10.2020 - 10.2025

Front Desk Supervisor / Sales Liaison

Hyatt Regency Princeton
10.2019 - 03.2020

Front Desk Associate

Hyatt Regency Princeton
12.2018 - 10.2019

Customer Service Associate

Grand Affair Party Rentals
11.2017 - 12.2018

Front Desk Agent

SpringHill Suites by Marriott
05.2015 - 08.2015

Operations Manager

SpringHill Suites by Marriott
04.2013 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

Pennsylvania State University
ANDREW YOUNG