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Brittany Hickman

Decatur,GA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Claims Adjuster

Safe-Guard Products LLC
08.2023 - Current
  • Documented all investigation activity and presented reports to management.
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Researched and analyzed policy contracts to verify proper payment of claims.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of complex insurance claims, gathering evidence and analyzing relevant documentation.
  • Answered customer questions regarding deductibles.
  • Substantiated legitimate claims and denied unjustified claims.
  • Organized, planned and documented materials for Auto claims.
  • Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlement.

Customer Service Representative

TTEC
12.2021 - 04.2023
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.

Server

Mary Macs Tea Room
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Server

Tin Lizzy's Cantina
05.2020 - 02.2021
  • My position is to greet my table with a smile and positive attitude.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Making sure the customer comes back just to see me.

Server

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • My position is to greet my table with a smile and positive attitude
  • Be sure I get the customers order correct and present it to them in a timely manner
  • Making sure the customer comes back just to see me.
  • Maintain a clean and healthy work space.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Cashier/Customer Service

Davido's Pizza and Wings
05.2010 - 11.2019
  • Cashier/Greeter
  • Answering the telephones
  • Handling the drive thru
  • Handle monetary transactions
  • Maintaining a clean work environment
  • Provide great customer service.

1st grade Teacher

Columbia Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Teach research based curriculum for 1st grade
  • Create and Implement lesson plans
  • Create and maintain positive learning environments and relationships with students and parents
  • Communicate with staff orally and electronically
  • Maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
  • Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lessons to meet diverse student needs.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.

Lead Pre-K Teacher

The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Teach all the Gelds of the Georgia Statewide curriculum for Pre-K
  • Create and Implement lesson plans
  • Create positive relationships with children as well as the parents
  • Communicate with parents and staff orally or electronically
  • Maintain safe and clean environment.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering a sense of community within the school.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Middle Georgia State College
05.2015

High School Diploma -

Southwest Dekalb High School
Decatur, GA
05.2010

Skills

  • Claims Processing
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills
  • Highly motivated
  • Claims Investigation
  • Active Listening
  • Computer Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Public Speaking

Certification

Teaching Certification

Personal Information

Title: 1st grade Teacher

Timeline

Claims Adjuster

Safe-Guard Products LLC
08.2023 - Current

Customer Service Representative

TTEC
12.2021 - 04.2023

Server

Mary Macs Tea Room
02.2021 - 11.2022

Server

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
10.2020 - 12.2020

Server

Tin Lizzy's Cantina
05.2020 - 02.2021

1st grade Teacher

Columbia Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2019

Lead Pre-K Teacher

The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
08.2015 - 05.2017

Cashier/Customer Service

Davido's Pizza and Wings
05.2010 - 11.2019

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Middle Georgia State College

High School Diploma -

Southwest Dekalb High School
Brittany Hickman