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.
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