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Diane Hudgins

Dawsonville,GA

Summary

Persuasive customer service, trainer for auto and home with expertise in assessing client needs, advising on coverage options and monitoring insurance claims. Energetic and communicative professional with 20 years of experience. Dedicated to developing meaningful client relationships and offering best solutions for coverage. Accountable Insurance Representative with excellent client management and insurance plan promotion. Highly effective juggler of multiple competing responsibilities simultaneously. Proven history of exceptional time management and customer service. Results-driven auto and fire trainer accomplished in bringing in new customers and maximizing revenue. Well-versed in different insurance plans and competitor offerings. Persuasive communicator with personable style. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking customer service or claim representative position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Experienced customer service and training and customer in the insurance industry with over 20 years of experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Dedicated insurance and customer service professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Catastrophe Trainer State Farm Insurance

State Farm
Bloomington, IL
04.1999 - 11.2021
  • Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.
  • Spent ample time with each customer, verbally reviewing and explaining documents for client comprehension.
  • Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Handled 50 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes

Assistant to the Dean of the College of Business

Northwestern University
Natchitoches, LA
05.1993 - 03.1999

Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.

  • Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
  • Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
  • Interpreted and applied academic standards to communicate complex policies and procedures to students, faculty and other stakeholders.
  • Supervised coordinators and assisted with review of student requests for assistance.
  • Communicated with university administrators and school officials.
  • Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
  • Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Handled 5-10 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
  • Handled 5-10 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service

Juvenile Probation Officer/Office Manager

Department Of Corrections Probation Parole
Natchitoches, LA
05.1990 - 03.1993
  • Investigated juveniles' activities, school attendance and employment.
  • Collaborated with police detectives, child welfare organizations and district attorneys to resolve cases and protect juvenile individuals.
  • Transported and monitored offenders on probation and parole for compliance with court protocols.
  • Transported juveniles between detention centers, schools and medical institutions.
  • Alerted law enforcement about probation violations.
  • Assessed home situations to determine need for removal of client from current home.
  • Visited homes of youth offenders and resolved family issues.
  • Supervised caseload of survivors in juvenile justice system to address and support unique needs of these clients.
  • Developed safety plans and strategic interventions to address specific issues.
  • Investigated juveniles' activities, school attendance and employment
  • Collaborated with police detectives, child welfare organizations and district attorneys to resolve cases and protect juvenile individuals
  • Partnered with targeted support organizations, programs and community resources as alternatives to juvenile detention
  • Visited homes of youth offenders and resolved family issues
  • Analyzed, reported and submitted statistics for funding purposes and program evaluation
  • Coordinated and facilitated interventions with clients and service professionals
  • Developed safety plans and strategic interventions to address specific issues
  • Evaluated program effectiveness and obstacles to implementation by recommending changes to protocols in order to improve reach of services
  • Supervised caseload of survivors in juvenile justice system to address and support unique needs of these clients
  • Transported juveniles between detention centers, schools and medical institutions
  • Assessed home situations to determine need for removal of client from current home
  • Conducted client needs assessments based on presented issues as well as social and restorative justice models of care
  • Promoted department's mission and procedures to community organizations, school officials and law enforcement
  • Developed key partnerships with staff of community organizations to improve access to educational services among disenfranchised youth
  • Alerted law enforcement about probation violations
  • Facilitated meetings to collaborate with community stakeholders, presiding judges, attorneys and service providers
  • Assessed mental health and physical state of young offenders
  • Transported and monitored offenders on probation and parole for compliance with court protocols
  • Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information
  • Initiated crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training
  • Gathered information from people in community, family members and agencies about conduct of probationers
  • Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork
  • Performed both pre-sentence and pre-parole investigations
  • Monitored minors, guardians and non-custodial family members
  • Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings
  • Verified social and legal history information of individual probationers
  • Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures
  • Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations
  • Oversaw credentialing activities for all employees, contractors and consultants
  • Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards
  • Arranged and implemented offender prison release programs
  • Researched each case thoroughly to strengthen case outcomes
  • Interpreted legal concepts and issues to complete and close out cases
  • Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes
  • Helped resolve probationer issues with housing, employment and healthcare
  • Interpreted data from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision
  • Compiled information from law enforcement and conducted interviews with youth offenders
  • Observed residents for compliance and behavior issues
  • Performed thorough legal research to strengthen case arguments
  • Oversaw administration of DNA indexing and drug and alcohol screenings for offenders
  • Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources
  • Screened incoming employees, personal belongings and shipments for security concerns
  • Suggested bail recommendations to court to aid with case outcomes
  • Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies
  • Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation
  • Tracked assigned juvenile movements and adherence to probation requirements
  • Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning
  • Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home and employment visits
  • Handled over 60 full-cycle caseloads per month
  • Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community
  • Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders
  • Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments

Education

Associate Degree in Business Management -

Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA
05.1984

Bachelor of Business -

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
03.1994

Skills

  • Marketing Strategy Development
  • Document Control
  • Policy Renewals
  • Records Maintenance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Loss Coverage Determination
  • Insurance Practices
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Engagement

Additional Information

I have earn a Associate in Claims from the Institutes, a Associate In General Insurance and I have completed 7 out 9 courses for a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation , from The Institutes.

Timeline

Catastrophe Trainer State Farm Insurance

State Farm
04.1999 - 11.2021

Assistant to the Dean of the College of Business

Northwestern University
05.1993 - 03.1999

Juvenile Probation Officer/Office Manager

Department Of Corrections Probation Parole
05.1990 - 03.1993

Associate Degree in Business Management -

Lanier Technical College

Bachelor of Business -

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Diane Hudgins