Seasoned Business Analyst offering 6+ years of Insurance industry success. Expert on business and systems requirements, user acceptance testing and end-user training. Accomplished at leveraging past lessons to inform future decision-making.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr Business Analyst
Risk Strategies Company
Albany, New York
11.2015 - Current
Survey end-users to ascertain requirements and expectations for life and health system processing.
Create and maintain detailed business requirements for review by development team.
Serve as liaison between end-users and software developers during development process.
Conduct user acceptance testing of developed functionality to ensure defined requirements are met.
Create and maintain user guides and training material.
Train and support 10 end-users in new processes and system functionality.
Review and troubleshoot system inconsistencies daily.
Develop and maintain accurate and timely monthly reporting for executive management.
Customer Care Specialist
Pearl Insurance
Albany, New York
04.2014 - 11.2015
Helped customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Defused customer concerns with exceptional conflict and problem resolution skills.
Used excellent communication skills to connect with customers, assess needs and present solutions.
Achieved 95% satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
Verified accuracy of customer account information and updated when necessary.
Updated customer accounts and system database with latest details to support accuracy and efficiency in future interactions.
Directed customers to appropriate departments for additional support.
Retention Specialist
Pearl Insurance
Albany, New York
10.2008 - 04.2014
Developed and implemented new strategies for customer retention activities for CSEA members.
Collected and analyzed information to identify and address cancellation trends.
Assisted with marketing activities such as rate verification and distribution of promotional information.
Created and maintained cancellation reports on weekly basis.
Acted as staff member advocate, encouraging and supporting 5 Customer Service Representatives to identify and resolve conflicts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
SCCC
Schenectady, NY
06.1998
Skills
Business Requirements & Analysis
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Business Processes and Procedures
Customer Communication
Timeline
Jr Business Analyst
Risk Strategies Company
11.2015 - Current
Customer Care Specialist
Pearl Insurance
04.2014 - 11.2015
Retention Specialist
Pearl Insurance
10.2008 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management