Analytical professional with proven leadership in operations management, strategic planning, and team supervision. Thrives in high stress environments, demonstrating excellent decision-making skills and a calm demeanor.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Agent
State of Illinois - Benefit Payment Control
Lombard, IL
07.2021 - Current
Conducted investigations into whether claimants were continuing to certify for benefits while also collecting unemployment benefits.
Prepare letters to claimants regarding the amount they were overpaid.
Contact employers or third party companies to verify wages earned for the weeks in question.
Adjudicator
State of Illinois - Dept. of Employment Security
Wheeling, IL
09.2016 - 07.2021
Interviewed claimants as to reasons for separation from employment.
Contacted employers to verify reasons for separation from employment.
Interpreted statutes, regulations and precedents in making decisions regarding cases before the court.
Program Reseprentative
State of Illinois - Dept of Employment Security
Lombard, IL
06.2015 - 09.2016
Assisted callers with questions or concerns regarding their unemployment benefits.
Filed unemployment claims for claimants.
Corrected errors or updated information on their claims.
Collections Agent
State of Illinois - Department of Revenue
Chicago, IL
10.2013 - 06.2015
Monitored compliance with applicable regulations and laws governing programs.
Provided customer service support for program participants.
Issued licenses for taxpayers who cleared their debt.
Program Representative
State of Illinois - Department of Employment Secur
Maywood, IL
01.2010 - 10.2012
Provided customer service support for program participants.
Maintained accurate records of program activity.
Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
Monitored compliance with applicable regulations and laws governing programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
North Park University
Chicago, IL
12-2002
Associate of Science - Business Administration & Accounting
Triton College
River Grove, IL
05-1988
Skills
Strong investigative abilities
Evidence analysis
Attention to detail
Timeline
Special Agent
State of Illinois - Benefit Payment Control
07.2021 - Current
Adjudicator
State of Illinois - Dept. of Employment Security
09.2016 - 07.2021
Program Reseprentative
State of Illinois - Dept of Employment Security
06.2015 - 09.2016
Collections Agent
State of Illinois - Department of Revenue
10.2013 - 06.2015
Program Representative
State of Illinois - Department of Employment Secur
01.2010 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
North Park University
Associate of Science - Business Administration & Accounting
Triton College
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