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ERICA MANCHENO

Summary

Over Six years of experience as a Billing Professional with a strong background in customer service of over 15 years. Productive and diligent with a passion for resolving discrepancies through attention to detail and problem solving. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Billing Account Representative II

Metropolitan Life Insurance
11.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create and present training material to support structured lessons and optimize billing process.
  • Update and or create work instructions for new and existing processes and procedures.
  • Trained and mentored various new associates to fulfill various roles within MIB List billing market such as new Billing Representative, FC roles, and cross departmental training for CSCs.
  • Managed new hires during onboarding process and continued support by leading group working sessions additionally assist management with screening and interview process.
  • Aid team members in handling complex case escalations by delivering resolutions and guidance through investigative research and analytical reasoning.
  • Coach team members facing challenges to boost their productivity.

Senior Voluntary Benefits Billing Account Representative

Metropolitan Life Insurance
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, ensuring their billing needs were met in timely and efficient manner.
  • Collaborated with customers and internal partners to resolve discrepancies.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting within multiple systems.
  • Reviewed and worked daily reports to ensure compliance with billing terms and procedures.
  • Supported other billing account representatives in problem resolution and acted as SME for processing inquiries by leading weekly office hour sessions.
  • Assisted in training new hires additionally, volunteering to act as learning partner for new associates.

Billing Account Representative I

Metropolitan Life Insurance
10.2017 - 03.2022
  • Monitor billing, transmission and payment processes for 60+ assigned group customers.
  • Reconciled group billing accounts to ensure all suspense has been cleared and all due and unpaid has been collected.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with group customers and internal partners to enhance en exceptional customer experience.
  • Analyze all issues and inquiries from customers, sales executives, brokers and other units within MetLife and resolve, respond promptly.
  • Assisted in maintaining and documenting MetLife Way RCPS topics for team.
  • Reviewed and worked daily reports to adhere to department SLA to stay within compliance.
  • Processed customer refunds and adjustments according to company policies.

Welcome Center/ Real Estate Services Specialist I & II

Cartus Corporation
01.2016 - 10.2017
  • Introduce, promote and sell customers on Cartus revenue-generating products and services, including departure and destination broker referrals as well as mortgage services.
  • Assist in cross departmental projects and special tasks as needed.
  • Schedule policy counseling appointments with Client Service Consultants.
  • Follow up with customers and brokers on real estate needs and encourage use of network brokers.
  • Conduct preliminary real estate needs assessment with relocating employees to place broker referrals as needed.
  • Provide service to specialty programs and VIP customers.

Event Planner/Sales

Villa Borghese Caterers
10.2010 - 11.2015
  • Responded to inquiries and continual follow up to prospective clients.
  • Obtained referrals by maintaining customer relationships with previous and existing clients.
  • Assisted, as well as, lead in coordinating and preparing for various bridal and business events.
  • Provided tours and offered suggestions in effort to sell banquet for any occasion.
  • Calculated client budgets, created banquet contracts, invoices and arranged prompt payment for all events.
  • Develop banquet event orders to include updates and changes as required by clients.
  • Assisted clients plan special events including menus, entertainment and all other aspects.

Education

Bachelor Degree of Business Administration - Fashion Marketing and Management

Berkeley College
White Plains, NY
09.2007

Skills

  • Presentation Skills
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Microsoft Office
  • Salesforce knowledge
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Supervision and leadership

Timeline

Senior Billing Account Representative II

Metropolitan Life Insurance
11.2022 - Current

Senior Voluntary Benefits Billing Account Representative

Metropolitan Life Insurance
04.2022 - 11.2022

Billing Account Representative I

Metropolitan Life Insurance
10.2017 - 03.2022

Welcome Center/ Real Estate Services Specialist I & II

Cartus Corporation
01.2016 - 10.2017

Event Planner/Sales

Villa Borghese Caterers
10.2010 - 11.2015

Bachelor Degree of Business Administration - Fashion Marketing and Management

Berkeley College
ERICA MANCHENO