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Faraji Whiting

Middle River,MD

Summary

A dedicated, conscientious individual with solid experience in providing customer support services in a variety of Insurance settings. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an outstanding sense of humor. A well-organized self-starter, effective working both independently and as an integral member of a team effort. Disciplined and persistent in achieving customer satisfaction. Effective working under pressure and within time constraints. Meticulous and detail oriented resulting in high performance goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver Supervisor/Personal Assistant

Rob N Ness Medical Adult Day Care
Catonsville, MD
01.2019 - 06.2024
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to safe driving practices.
  • Monitored driver performance and provided guidance on safety measures.
  • Developed effective training programs for new drivers.
  • Conducted regular vehicle inspections to ensure they were in safe operating condition.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily driver activities including hours worked, miles driven, deliveries made.
  • Provided feedback on employee performance and identified areas of improvement.
  • Maintained professional relationships with customers by providing prompt delivery services.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Investigated reports of accidents and incidents and took appropriate corrective action as needed.
  • Assisted with recruiting qualified drivers to fill open positions within the company.
  • Evaluated routes for efficiency and cost savings opportunities.
  • Implemented disciplinary actions when necessary according to company policies.
  • Tracked driver behavior, timekeeping and attendance.
  • Kept track of driver hours and miles to achieve maximum productivity in given hours.
  • Assisted in the preparation of meals for patients.
  • Helped maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
  • Performed basic nursing care such as checking vital signs and recording data.
  • Educated patients on preventive health measures, diet, nutrition, exercise.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, filed paperwork.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.

Security Officer

Stevenson Commons Condominiums
Pikesville, MD
06.2014 - 11.2018
  • Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
  • Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
  • Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
  • Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
  • Managed guest complaints promptly and efficiently while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Acknowledged and greeted guests entering or leaving building, promoting pleasant environment.

Site Supervisor

Allied Barton Security
Baltimore, MD
01.2013 - 06.2014
  • Managed and supervised a team of 10+ site staff members to ensure safety, quality control and efficient operations.
  • Conducted regular training sessions with staff to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted security assessments and identified areas of vulnerability.
  • Monitored access control systems, CCTV footage, and alarm systems.
  • Supervised the daily operations of a security team to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Provided training for new security personnel on safety protocols and emergency response plans.
  • Investigated suspicious activity and reported findings to the appropriate authorities as needed.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints regarding security issues.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce potential threats and mitigate risk in high-traffic areas.
  • Interacted with law enforcement agencies when necessary to coordinate investigations into criminal activity at the site.
  • Maintained records of employee attendance, shift changes, vacation requests.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while adhering to company policy.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with management team to discuss any security concerns or updates.
  • Managed inventory levels of supplies used by the security team including uniforms, radios, keys.

Field Supervisor

CES Security Services
Reisterstown, MD
12.2010 - 12.2011
  • Supervisor for more than 30 work sites and 100 employees.
  • Responsible for training security guards at new work sites.
  • Scheduling corrections with last minute adjustments.
  • Handle reprimand procedures.
  • Responsible for Company truck and cell phone including mileage and gas cards for various sites.
  • Filling out reports and building relationships with clients.
  • Liaison for both Baltimore and Washington DC after hour’s emergencies.
  • Conduct field inspections of security officer’s performance by routine inspection.
  • Build ongoing relationships with security guards to ensure proper training through overall supervision.

Store Manager

Famous Pawnbrokers
Essex, MD
02.2009 - 06.2010

· Managed an $80k/mo sales store with 200k in inventory.

· Evaluated merchandise to determine loan/buy amounts.

· Priced all Jewelry and hard goods.

· Managed staff of 12 employees.

· Oversaw all P&L management.

· Handled marketing and sales promotions.

· Cultivated relationships with loan and sales customers, calling many of them consistently.

· Drove scrap sales to become nearly 30% of total jewelry sales by serving integral role in developing Gold Program. Monthly program facilitated selling large amount of gold for scrap rather than retailing it.

· Boosted brand awareness by creating monthly marketing program and promoting in-store event.

· Sustained consistent inventory loss / theft of less than 0.05%.

· Maintained less than 20% employee turnover. Praised for outstanding ability to recruit and train Managers.

· Led top-performing employees, consistently managing at least one staff member that ranked in top 20 performers in company of 700. Commended for promotional and employee incentive contest ideas

· Increased average annual sales and profits 20%. Exceeded sales goals consistently by establishing daily employee goals and then coaching staff on methods to achieve those milestones.

· Led 5 stores in Baltimore region for most profitable operation.

Personal Lines Account Executive

Coffey & Co. Insurance Agency
Baltimore, MD
12.2007 - 10.2008
  • Used TAM Agency Management System to manage Personal Lines Book of Business
  • Provided customer service for all personal lines clients
  • Processed changes and endorsements to all accounts
  • Reviewed renewals and remarketed clients when necessary
  • Invoiced agency billed clients for direct payment
  • Quoted and issued new business
  • Held weekly staff meeting on update with personal lines
  • Scanned all incoming documents for a paperless environment
  • Shredded paper daily
  • Wrote with Chubb, Hartford, Travelers, Encompass, AllRisks
  • Utilized EzLinx for multi-carrier quoting
  • Prepared weekly reports on Personal Lines new business, retention, renewals, changes, and percentages
  • First point of contact for Claims and followed up to intervene when necessary
  • Mailed policies, typed renewal letters, and any other correspondence needed
  • Took part in Insurance classes geared toward obtaining a designation
  • Facilitated monthly Lunch & Learns where PowerPoint presentations were given to educated co-workers

Access Plus Coordinator

Insurance Overload Staffing Agency
Baltimore, MD
04.2007 - 12.2007
  • Coordinated all Insurance related issues for 60 Independent Agencies throughout MD, DC, and VA through our wholesale agency
  • Quoted Commercial and Personal lines through 16 different carriers for over 50 independent agencies
  • Trained new Independent agents on guidelines and company websites
  • Maintained extensive database through Applied Systems
  • Acted as a liaison between the Independent Agencies and the company Underwriters and personnel
  • Informed the agencies of new products coming out for various carriers
  • Integral part in helping independent agencies grow by building the relationships for them through our network
  • Process all changes for policies written through our network
  • Handle ID cards, VIN verification, and Evidence of Insurance issues
  • Pulled commission statements and managed monthly reports from the various carriers for our Wholesale Agency
  • Set up members Id, logon, passwords, and other pertinent information via the web
  • Assisted agents in the navigation and issuance of their own policies
  • General office duties included faxing, reports, supplies, computers etc

Commercial Lines Account Executive

Victor O'Schinnerer
Chevy Chase, MD
01.2006 - 03.2007
  • Review applications and financial requirements for risks requiring complex underwriting skills
  • Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards
  • Also, determine the need for additional evidence of insurability and appropriate strategy
  • Prepare professional liability quotes and answer questions from agencies, policyholders or other external contacts and escalates issues to management as necessary
  • Analyzes quality and quantity of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review
  • Manage 1200 accounts worth 1.8 million in premium
  • Maintain accounting, diary, expiration, and workflow databases

Personal Lines Underwriter/Trainer

Farmers Insurance Group
Timonium, MD
08.2001 - 01.2006
  • Review and release changes generated by agents and regional consultants to ensure that company guidelines are being upheld
  • Evaluate existing business to ensure proper rating for risks
  • Review new business and renewal applications to determine eligibility and continued management of the assigned book of business
  • Travel to various states to train new Farmers Agents on how to utilize the system
  • Facilitate classes to expand agents' knowledge base on Underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures
  • Coordinate agency visits for the other members of the training staff
  • Hold meetings to report feedback on agency concerns and market trends
  • Navigate independent agents through Farmers mainframe
  • Process changes on insured's' policies
  • Answer billing inquiries for agents and insured's
  • Decline/Accept reinstatements for policies cancelled for non- payment of premium
  • Explain coverages, restrictions, and guidelines for new business agents

Education

High School Diploma -

Frederick Douglass High School
Upper Marlboro, MD
05-1995

Some College (No Degree) -

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • TAM, Company Agent Websites: Atlantic Mutual, The Hartford, Safeco, Travelers, Zurich, Progressive, Kemper, Encompass, Peerless Insurance, AIG, CAN, Harleysville, Selective, State Auto, JT Auto, Chubb, Applied Systems, Windows XP, Microsoft Office Suite, Telequent system, 68 wpm
  • Sixteen years on the above platforms and five at the intermediate/expert level
  • Time Management
  • Order Processing
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Inventory Management
  • Invoice reconciliation
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Staff Management

Accreditations

  • Property and Casualty License - Maryland
  • Appointed with Safeco, The Hartford, Montgomery Insurance, Travelers
  • Security Guard Clearance, Encompass
  • Information and Systems Technology, Morgan State University Continuing Education Program

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Basketball
  • Ping Pong

Timeline

Driver Supervisor/Personal Assistant

Rob N Ness Medical Adult Day Care
01.2019 - 06.2024

Security Officer

Stevenson Commons Condominiums
06.2014 - 11.2018

Site Supervisor

Allied Barton Security
01.2013 - 06.2014

Field Supervisor

CES Security Services
12.2010 - 12.2011

Store Manager

Famous Pawnbrokers
02.2009 - 06.2010

Personal Lines Account Executive

Coffey & Co. Insurance Agency
12.2007 - 10.2008

Access Plus Coordinator

Insurance Overload Staffing Agency
04.2007 - 12.2007

Commercial Lines Account Executive

Victor O'Schinnerer
01.2006 - 03.2007

Personal Lines Underwriter/Trainer

Farmers Insurance Group
08.2001 - 01.2006

High School Diploma -

Frederick Douglass High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Morgan State University
Faraji Whiting