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OperationsManager

Christine Bowlan

Owasso,OK

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Landes Insurance Agency, Inc., excelling in operational efficiency and team leadership. Spearheaded process improvements, boosting productivity by enhancing workflow optimization. Skilled in problem-solving and staff training, adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Achieved significant advancements in performance monitoring and project management, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Landes Insurance Agency, Inc.
12.2009 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Led onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Customer Service Agent

Mooberry Insurance Agency
08.2006 - 12.2009
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated high attention to detail, organization and management of multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Utilized strong problem-solving skills to quickly identify and address customer issues.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism when interacting with customers, ensuring positive experiences.
  • Clearly communicated product features and benefits, helping customers make informed decisions about their purchases.

Customer Service Agent

AAA Insurance Agency
03.2002 - 08.2006

Sales and service of all types of personal & commercial insurance.

  • Effectively managed escalations from dissatisfied customers, working closely with management to ensure timely resolutions that maintained brand reputation.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism when interacting with customers, ensuring positive experiences.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Data Integrity Specialist

MetLife Insurance Company
01.1990 - 08.2002
  • Championed a culture of continuous improvement, fostering collaboration and promoting innovative solutions for data challenges.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration across various platforms.
  • Leveraged advanced analytical tools to locate lost life insurance policyholders and their families to pay out life insurance benefits.

Education

High School Diploma -

Catoosa High School
Catoosa OK
05-1983

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Operational efficiency
  • Planning and implementation
  • Staff training
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Workflow optimization
  • Project management abilities
  • Project leadership
  • Performance reporting

Timeline

Operations Manager

Landes Insurance Agency, Inc.
12.2009 - Current

Customer Service Agent

Mooberry Insurance Agency
08.2006 - 12.2009

Customer Service Agent

AAA Insurance Agency
03.2002 - 08.2006

Data Integrity Specialist

MetLife Insurance Company
01.1990 - 08.2002

High School Diploma -

Catoosa High School
Christine Bowlan