Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
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Carter Beene

Englewood,CO

Summary

Seasoned Claim Specialist and Cafe Manager with a proven track record at Property Claim Pro Roofers, adept in Italian Specialty Coffee and Tea Preparation and managing high-volume caseloads. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and retention through exceptional service and empathy. Skilled in hiring and training, showcasing a blend of hospitality and professionalism.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Claim Specialist

Property Claim Pro Roofers
2024.05 - Current
  • Reviewed and maintained accurate claim files, ensuring all necessary documentation was in place for future reference.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on changes in policies and procedures, ensuring proper handling of sensitive information.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into insurance claims to determine coverage eligibility and appropriate compensation amounts.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate claim resolutions, resulting in positive feedback and increased client retention.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and empathetic communication throughout claim process.
  • Provided exceptional customer service during difficult situations, displaying empathy while explaining complex claim issues clearly to clients.
  • Collaborated closely with adjusters to ensure accurate, fair, and timely claims settlements for all involved parties.
  • Managed high-volume caseloads effectively, prioritizing urgent cases while maintaining attention to detail for all claims.

Cafe Manager

The Laughing Goat Cafe
2020.05 - 2024.03
  • Train new Barista employees and instruct specialty coffee.
  • Generated friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to customers.
  • Advised customers on whole bean and bulk tea purchases by detailing origin, flavor and pairing recommendations.
  • Customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
  • Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
  • Created coffeehouse experience through customer service, beverage preparation and presentation, in-store marketing and thorough cleanliness and sanitation of space.
  • Accurately completed end-of-day financial tasks worth over $9000 of cash and card transactions daily.
  • Presented process improvement ideas to leadership team to cultivate professional, friendly and efficient work environment.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.

Barista Manager

Bittersweet Cafe & Confections
2019.03 - 2020.01
  • Train new Barista employees and instruct specialty coffee.
  • Receive and process customer payments using POS system.
  • Make and serve specialty coffee fast and effectively.
  • Deliver both a positive and memorable experience to customers
  • Receive and process orders accurately.
  • Communicate and problem solve amongst co-workers and customers.
  • Complete task lists to maintain the coffee shop.
  • Describe menu items to customers and suggest products that might appeal to them.
  • Count safe in and out.
  • Deposit money and complete change orders.
  • Perform both opening and closing requirements.
  • Adjust and Operate La Marzocco espresso machine.
  • Examine and record cupping notes for various coffee roasts informing customers and employees.

Barista Shift Lead

Coda Coffee
2018.08 - 2019.03

Education

No Degree -

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM

High School Diploma -

Goddard High School
Roswell, NM
05.2017

Skills

  • Sales
  • Events
  • Hiring and Training
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Italian Specialty Coffee and Tea Preparation
  • Bank Deposits
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Claims Investigation
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organizing and Prioritizing Work
  • Hospitality and Professionalism
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Coffee Machinery
  • Market and Competitor Research

Certification

  • AED/CPR Certified
  • TIPS Certified

Additional Information

References:


Bayan Soltani

(806) 928-1960

Sales Manager

Property Claim Pro Supervisor


John Jenkins

(720) 427-8487

The Laughing Goat Owner


Maryn Cheney

(331) 251-5204

Bittersweet Cafe & Confections Manager


Timeline

Claim Specialist

Property Claim Pro Roofers
2024.05 - Current

Cafe Manager

The Laughing Goat Cafe
2020.05 - 2024.03

Barista Manager

Bittersweet Cafe & Confections
2019.03 - 2020.01

Barista Shift Lead

Coda Coffee
2018.08 - 2019.03

No Degree -

Western New Mexico University

High School Diploma -

Goddard High School
  • AED/CPR Certified
  • TIPS Certified
Carter Beene