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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Ben Schaffer

Gresham

Summary

Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

Overview

25
years of professional experience
2
Certificates

Work History

Jiffy Lube Inc.
Sandy

Manager
06.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development

Colorectal Health
Beaver

Supervisor
06.2022 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Providence Health & Services
Portland

Insurance Representative
11.2017 - 06.2022

Job overview

was responsible for all surgeries that came into the hospitals at Providence

  • Kept detailed records on individual insurance claims and incorporated into detailed client files.
  • Supervised insurance claims for equitable resolutions on behalf of both client and insurer.
  • Performed policy renewal and record retention.
  • Attended seminars, meetings and educational programs to stay abreast of evolving needs of insurance industry and client base.
  • Identified potential risks in client businesses and recommended appropriate insurance coverage.
  • Utilized CRM software to manage client relationships.
  • Monitored changes in insurance industry to stay compliant with relevant laws and regulations.

Providence Health & Services
Portland

Accounts Resolution Specialist
06.2015 - 11.2017

Job overview

Billing and counsel lead

  • Monitored aging accounts and reached out to customers to discuss payments.
  • Completed in-depth research to investigate claims and resolve problems.
  • Negotiated arrangements to manage defaults, payment plans, or full remittance of balance owed.
  • Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group.
  • Negotiated to collect balance in full.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.

Fred Meyer
Clackamas

Mechanical Design Engineer
01.2004 - 06.2015

Job overview

ACE certified

Electrical engineering certificate

Journeyman certificate

  • Calculated energy savings to promote environmental sustainability and energy conservation to meet aggressive project LEED requirements.
  • Completed mechanical designs for HVAC, air control, fire protection and elevators while providing SME input to client and design teams.
  • Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
  • Tested feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.

Costco
Portland

Sails Rep
01.2002 - 02.2004

Job overview

  • Responded to customer questions via telephone and written correspondence regarding insurance benefits, provider contracts, eligibility, and claims.
  • Understood each target customer's business model, mapped out organization, and identified unique technology needs.
  • Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
  • Learned and followed all organizational policies and procedures to maintain safe and professional working environments.

Engine Components NW
Troutdale

Machinist
05.1999 - 01.2002

Job overview

Education

Mt Hood Community College
Troutdale, OR

Associate of Arts from Applied Psychology
05.2001

University Overview

Skills

Team Building

Strategic planning

Fitness instruction

Wire feed machines

Invoicing and collections

Budgeting

Complaint resolution

Public speaking

Self-Motivated

Smart Home Connectivity

Public outreach

Policies and procedures

Staff Management

Certification

AC

Timeline

Manager
Jiffy Lube Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Colorectal Health
06.2022 - 08.2023
Insurance Representative
Providence Health & Services
11.2017 - 06.2022
Accounts Resolution Specialist
Providence Health & Services
06.2015 - 11.2017
Mechanical Design Engineer
Fred Meyer
01.2004 - 06.2015
Sails Rep
Costco
01.2002 - 02.2004
Mt Hood Community College
Associate of Arts from Applied Psychology
05.2001
Machinist
Engine Components NW
05.1999 - 01.2002
Ben Schaffer