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Cheryl Holton

Lakeland,FL

Summary

  • Hardworking and reliable with strong ability in customer service.
  • Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
  • Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
  • Excellent customer service skills, 10 key data entry, Balancing, Auditing, And cash handling abilities.
  • Very organized, able to multi-task.
  • Familiar with Word , Excel and Power point, Windows, And Outlook.
  • Fast learner who enjoys learning new things.
  • I also have previous supervisor, training, mentoring, and operations experience in retail and call center settings
  • Diplomatic Customer Service Agent versed in applying strong communication, problem-solving skills and polite, professional demeanor to resolve customer issues and maximize satisfaction. Experienced in exceeding performance goals in fast-paced call center environments. Trained in connecting with customers to build positive relationships and strengthen loyalty.
  • Dedicated Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping clients access family and community resources.
  • Years of experience assisting customers using active listening and customer needs assessment to offer targeted solutions. Consistently friendly and professional when handling diverse customer needs in high-volume call center environments. Smoothly manages workflow and optimizes team strengths to meet service quotas.
  • Gifted in resolving customer complaints. Recognized for consistently earning top customer satisfaction ratings.

Seasoned Insurance Collector excels at working with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Personable and resolution-focused. Experienced insurance professional with 1 -year 9mth career assessing properties, determining liabilities and negotiating settlements. Detail-oriented, observant and knowledgeable with excellent interpersonal and documentation skills. Efficiently handle high case volumes with accuracy and care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Claims Adjuster

GEICO
Lakeland, FL
11.2021 - 08.2023
  • Reviewed, evaluated and adjusted claims to promote fair and prompt settlement.
  • Negotiated and settled claims according to information presented through reports, research and data verification.
  • Identified and obtained evidence to ascertain claim value.
  • Investigated questionable claims to determine payment authorization.
  • Gathered information from various third parties to determine claim acceptability.
  • Completed required investigations on referred files within established timeframes.
  • Reviewed data to verify validity of claims and determine case management actions.
  • Investigated potentially fraudulent claims with focus on thoroughness, quality and cost control.
  • Conducted witness interviews to assist claim information gathering process.
  • Coordinated benefits while applying applicable deductibles, co-insurance and out-of-pocket costs.
  • Analyzed and audited open claims to calculate additional payments owed.
  • Drafted statement of loss to summarize damages, payments and underlying policy coverage.
  • Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
  • Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
  • Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Escalated customer concerns, issues and requirements to supervisors for immediate rectification.
  • Used proven techniques to de-escalate angry customers during telephone interactions.
  • Made outbound calls to obtain account information.

ESSII

State of Florida/DCF
TAMPA, FL
03.2011 - 11.2021
  • I am currently a ESSII in the Customer Call Center for the Suncoast Region in Tampa.
  • I answer inquiry's from clients, process changes for clients, complete interviews for the food stamp, cash asst & medicaid programs.
  • Documenting all communications and contacts with clients.
  • As a sr worker I also take calls & process more complicated cases for adult long term care medicaid.
  • I have also done mentoring & training of new call agents to the call center and assist as a team lead when needed and am considered an expert at policy & procedure and often assist co-workers with complicated case processing questions.
  • Instructing clients in completion of various forms, and reviewing the applications and forms submitted for completeness and accuracy.
  • My position is a telecommuting one as well.

ESSI/OPS

State of Florida /DCF
Tampa, FL
05.2010 - 03.2011
  • Was a ESSI in the Customer Call Center for the Suncoast Region in Tampa
  • Was a temporary position until a career service position was avilable which happened in 3/11.
  • I answer inquiry's from clients, process changes for clients, complete interviews for the food stamp, cash asst & medicaid programs.
  • Documenting all communications and contacts with clients.
  • Instructing clients in completion of various forms, and reviewing the applications and forms submitted for completeness and accuracy.

Head Teller

Regions Bank
Lakeland, FL
11.2003 - 01.2010
  • Handled cash transactions, balanced cash drawers, performed loan payments and issued cashier's checks.
  • Receive and pay out money.
  • Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.
  • Supervise the other Tellers, including training, coaching, scheduling, & discipline.
  • Responsible for all operational procedures, record keeping, and auditing.
  • Also was a head teller & teller trainer and mentor.
  • Also the head teller was the operations manager for the branch, managing all training, security, and operations for all branch personnel.
  • Performed basic administrative tasks regarding banking products by handling phone calls, inquiries and emails.
  • Balanced bank's vault of daily cash for withdrawals and deposits.
  • Completed monthly audits.
  • Met or exceeded sales goals by promoting bank products and services in customer interactions.
  • Took on additional shifts during busy periods to minimize staffing shortages.

Sr Teller

SunTrust Banks Inc
Tampa, FL
06.2002 - 05.2003
  • Receive and pay out money.
  • Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.
  • Lead teller for remote drive-thru as well as vault teller.
  • Some auditing & supervising of other tellers.
  • Handled cash transactions, balanced cash drawers, performed loan payments and issued cashier's checks.
  • Performed basic administrative tasks regarding banking products by handling phone calls, inquiries and emails.
  • Balanced bank's vault of daily cash for withdrawals and deposits.
  • Greeted and assisted customers with professional, knowledgeable support for diverse banking needs.
  • Met or exceeded sales goals by promoting bank products and services in customer interactions.
  • Served large number of customers during high volume shifts and remained composed and professional in stressful situations.

Sr Teller

Huntington Bank
Tampa, FL
07.1999 - 06.2002
  • Receive and pay out money.
  • Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.
  • Lead teller for remote drive-thru as well as vault teller.
  • Some auditing & supervising of other tellers.
  • Handled cash transactions, balanced cash drawers, performed loan payments and issued cashier's checks.
  • Performed basic administrative tasks regarding banking products by handling phone calls, inquiries and emails.
  • Balanced bank's vault of daily cash for withdrawals and deposits.
  • Greeted and assisted customers with professional, knowledgeable support for diverse banking needs.
  • Met or exceeded sales goals by promoting bank products and services in customer interactions.
  • Served large number of customers during high volume shifts and remained composed and professional in stressful situations.

Sr Teller

Barnett Bank
Tampa, FL
09.1996 - 07.1999
  • Receive and pay out money.
  • Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.
  • Lead teller for remote drive-thru as well as vault teller.
  • Some auditing & supervising of other tellers.
  • Handled cash transactions, balanced cash drawers, performed loan payments and issued cashier's checks.
  • Performed basic administrative tasks regarding banking products by handling phone calls, inquiries and emails.
  • Balanced bank's vault of daily cash for withdrawals and deposits.
  • Greeted and assisted customers with professional, knowledgeable support for diverse banking needs.
  • Met or exceeded sales goals by promoting bank products and services in customer interactions.
  • Served large number of customers during high volume shifts and remained composed and professional in stressful situations.

Education

DIPLOMA -

GED/ High School Diploma
State Of Florida

Timeline

Licensed Claims Adjuster

GEICO
11.2021 - 08.2023

ESSII

State of Florida/DCF
03.2011 - 11.2021

ESSI/OPS

State of Florida /DCF
05.2010 - 03.2011

Head Teller

Regions Bank
11.2003 - 01.2010

Sr Teller

SunTrust Banks Inc
06.2002 - 05.2003

Sr Teller

Huntington Bank
07.1999 - 06.2002

Sr Teller

Barnett Bank
09.1996 - 07.1999

DIPLOMA -

GED/ High School Diploma

Skills

  • Word , Excel and Power point, Windows, And Outlook Fast learner who enjoys learning new things
  • I Have a 440 License under Geico thru 12/23
  • Training, mentoring, and operations experience
  • Flexible
  • Good with conflict resolution
  • Customer service is my strongest skill
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling for call center
  • Quality control
  • Call Center Operations
  • Retail sales customer service
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Claims Evaluation
  • File and Record Management
Cheryl Holton