Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic

Dereon Harris

Willoughby Hills

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Progressive Insurance, excelling in document processing and customer service. Adept at training new employees and optimizing workflows, I enhanced team efficiency and client satisfaction. My strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail drive continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Central Support Representative

Progressive Insurance
Mayfield Village
11.2023 - Current
  • Adapted quickly to evolving mail procedures, including new state-specific sorting protocols, ensuring 100% compliance, and reducing processing delays.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline the delivery of a high volume of documents, maintaining service accuracy, and daily output under tight deadlines
  • Demonstrated a customer-first mindset by proactively flagging and resolving discrepancies in returned mail, helping to improve client satisfaction and reducing work.
  • Trained and supported new team members on scanning systems, mail routing, and proper handling procedures, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
  • I took the initiative to enhance communication workflows between departments, which resulted in faster resolution of internal support tickets and increased team efficiency.
  • Stayed adaptable during unexpected spikes in mail volume or system changes, maintaining performance and productivity through flexibility and focus.

Team Member

Meijer
Mentor
05.2019 - 11.2023

Retail in cellular phone sales, and anything else related to cell phones, such as paying phone bills and selling phones themselves.

  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
  • Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
  • Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt, efficient manner.
  • Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner.
  • Completed all cleaning, stocking, and organizing tasks in the assigned sales area.
  • Built relationships with customers to increase the likelihood of repeat business.

Associate Team Member

Gordon Food Service
Mentor
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH
05.2021

Skills

  • Customer service oriented
  • Document processing
  • Team collaboration
  • Training new employees
  • Workflow optimization
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Time management
  • Data entry
  • Client relationship management
  • Adaptability to change
  • SLA compliance
  • Training and mentoring
  • Decisive Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Retail merchandising specialist
  • Sales experience
  • Microsoft office
  • Quality assurance
  • Policy enforcement
  • Continuous improvement
  • Conflict management
  • Professional networking
  • Document management

Languages

English
Professional

Affiliations

  • Produced original music
  • Created a YouTube Channel
  • Volunteering at non-profits like Convoy of Hope
  • Led youth group

Timeline

Central Support Representative

Progressive Insurance
11.2023 - Current

Team Member

Meijer
05.2019 - 11.2023

Associate Team Member

Gordon Food Service
09.2017 - 05.2019

Associate of Arts -

Lakeland Community College
Dereon Harris