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Charlene Hinrichs

Carlsbad,CA

Summary

Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires, and providing customized solutions. I've worked in customer billing for most of my career at State Farm and enjoy helping others.

I am looking to make a change to another company hoping to get benefits. My current position does not offer any benefits. I also have been working from home since 2014 and therefore am familiar with that working environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Representative

State Farm
San Marcos, CA
06.2022 - Current
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving billing issues
  • Answers constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Offers advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Managed 50-75 calls per day

Customer Service and Billing Specialist

State Farm
Valencia , CA
04.2014 - Current
  • Addresses customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Takes payments on SFPP accounts and policies and explains any adjustments or credits as needed
  • Explains audit premium due on workers comp and other commercial policies
  • Resolves concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Works effectively with operations such as auto, commercial fire, earthquake divisions to obtain timely and accurate payments and comped billing
  • Contacts clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss options.
  • Responds to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
  • Manages invoicing and payment processing
  • Utilizes talents and expertise to complete on-time and accurate information to customer

SFPP Specialist 6

State Farm- Bakersfield Operations Center
Bakersfield, CA
11.1995 - 05.2004
  • Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
  • Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
  • Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
  • Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
  • Developed rapport with clients and vendors to cultivate loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Trained and mentored new team members and managers on accounts payable systems and policies to build cohesive groups and promote operational performance.

SFPP Clerk

State Farm
Rohnert Park, CA
04.1992 - 11.1995

SFPP training to learn all aspects of the billing system.

Education

Business Management

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
08.1990

Associates Degree - Animal Health Technology

Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
08.1987

Associates Degree - Business Administration

Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA
06.1985

Skills

  • Upbeat and Positive Attitude
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling and Chat
  • Critical Thinking
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office
  • Solving Customer Concerns
  • Team-Oriented and Cooperative
  • Excellent Attention to Detail

Certification

  • Possess current Property and Casualty License

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

State Farm
06.2022 - Current

Customer Service and Billing Specialist

State Farm
04.2014 - Current

SFPP Specialist 6

State Farm- Bakersfield Operations Center
11.1995 - 05.2004

SFPP Clerk

State Farm
04.1992 - 11.1995

Business Management

Sonoma State University

Associates Degree - Animal Health Technology

Hartnell College

Associates Degree - Business Administration

Monterey Peninsula College
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