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Berlinda Jean

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Administrative Assistant with more than 20 years of experience with a strong sense of professionalism, integrity, dedication, and an unwavering willingness to learn. Summary of Qualifications Cross-Functional Team Leadership Maintain relationships with clients and direct technical questions and/or issues to Operations Manager or other departments for resolution across the organization. Assume responsibility for other departments as needed, ensuring all processes were completed prompt and accurately. Problem Solving Identify problems that developed and collaborated with management to resolve them accordingly, which in turn increased efficiency and allotted more time to complete other projects on time. Ensure the claims department achieves optimum accuracy, efficiency, and productivity. Process Implementation Train multiple employees in how to use the systems via presentations and direct training. Implement effective organization skills and the ability to work under pressure with a keen sense of detail and accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Assistant/Intake Specialist

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance
07.2011 - Current
  • Responsible for processing all claim files, civil remedy notices, and lawsuits in the Litigation Department
  • Function as a liaison between outside counsel and the Director of Litigation/General Counsel
  • Review consumer complaints and work with the Underwriting Department to ensure that Insured’s rights have been protected
  • Process vendor and attorney invoices as directed from accounting and manage case load
  • Work with Director of Litigation/General Counsel to review and analyze claims for potential problems and/or issues and respond as directed and/or forward to Litigation Adjusters and Attorneys
  • Prepare and process reports, correspondence, and memos based on claim issues
  • Maintain litigation calendar, civil remedy and summons and complaint deadlines
  • Prepare and file pleadings, motions, orders, hearing, and agreed orders on the E-Portal
  • Prepare transmittal packages for all settlement agreements
  • Process all EUO, deposition, and scheduling requests
  • Manage database and excel spreadsheets of motion for default, sanctions and all lawsuits’ deadlines
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for lawsuit cases.
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Used [Software] spreadsheets to track data and calculate information such as potential damages.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Uploaded data into [Software] for review and pre-processing.

Administrative Assistant/Claim Specialist

A & S Financial Services, LLC
05.2005 - 06.2011
  • Prepared routine and advanced correspondence including letters, memoranda, and reports
  • Key leader in the implementation of claims analysts, coordination of benefits, data entry, claims inquiry and research, and claims quality review
  • Assisted the Accounting Department and HR Department when necessary
  • Upheld strong leadership skills
  • Processed above average number of claims on a weekly basis
  • Able to resolves client’s inquiry through emails and phone calls
  • Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.

Administrative Assistant/Customer Service

Genexe International, LLC
01.2000 - 03.2004
  • Manage incoming phone queue
  • Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction
  • Build sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts through open and interactive communication
  • Handle customer complaints, supply proper solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure resolution
  • Keep records of customer interactions, process customer accounts and file documents
  • Follow communication procedures, guidelines and policies
  • Processing orders and transactions
  • Prepared routine and advanced correspondence including letters, memoranda, and reports
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

Education

Associates of Science - Business Management

City College

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Administrative

Atlantic Technical Center Diploma

Business Systems and Technology

Whiddon-Rogers Education Center

Skills

  • Proficient in all Microsoft applications
  • Maintain filing systems and proficient in the use of email and internet
  • Knowledge in Manual and Computerized Bookkeeping
  • 10 years Developing and Marketing products
  • Database Management
  • General clerical duties including photocopying, scanning, faxing, mailing
  • Keen attention to detail and excellent customer service
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Compliance with policies, procedures, and standards
  • Knowledge of office management systems and administrative procedures
  • Proficient in Trial Works, Claim Path, Adobe, Nuance and Atlas and other databases
  • Project Organization
  • Client Support
  • Disposition Tracking
  • Court Filings
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Records Management Systems
  • Documenting
  • Active Listening
  • Administrative Duties

Timeline

Litigation Assistant/Intake Specialist

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance
07.2011 - Current

Administrative Assistant/Claim Specialist

A & S Financial Services, LLC
05.2005 - 06.2011

Administrative Assistant/Customer Service

Genexe International, LLC
01.2000 - 03.2004

Associates of Science - Business Management

City College

Administrative

Atlantic Technical Center Diploma

Business Systems and Technology

Whiddon-Rogers Education Center
Berlinda Jean