Reliable Customer Service specialist with extensive track record in demanding sales and account management environments. Strong presenter, communicator and problem solver working effectively and productively with diverse customers and individual needs. Strong claims background complemented by sales and customer service experience. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues and creative problem-solving. 15+ Years of experience in the insurance industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Damage Adjuster
Plymouth Rock Assurance
Parsippany, NJ
04.2023 - Current
Processed a high volume of claims efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
Evaluated policy coverage for each claim to ensure compliance with insurance regulations.
Interviewed insureds, claimants, and witnesses to gather information about the incident.
Investigated facts, confirmed coverage and liability, negotiated settlements, and determined payments for claims.
Provided quality customer service to assigned, insured and claimants throughout claims process to deliver timely service to customers.
Service Center Associate
Plymouth Rock Assurance
Woodbridge, NJ
01.2022 - 04.2023
Deliver fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
Educate customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
Provide outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
Perform needs analysis and presented options based on findings to help customers make decisions.
Cross-sell policies and penetrate household to increase retention.
Explain claims process and procedures to customers.
Licensed Sales Agent
Allstate Insurance Co
Paterson, NJ
08.2021 - 01.2022
Offered policy guidance and management to promote asset protection.
Communicated with clients by phone and email to answer questions and offer services.
Explained features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales.
Presented products and services to prospective and existing customers to meet client needs.
Customer Relationship Manager
Frantz Gaston Jr State Farm Agent
Paterson, NJ
2019 - 07.2021
Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
Maintained composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations, applying de-escalation techniques and positive customer support.
Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
Investigated sensitive customer service complaints and delivered prompt resolution to customer satisfaction.
Taught co-workers to follow implemented safeguards and established direct lines of communication for accountability and compliance.
Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Completed daily cash balancing and book keeping.
Met or exceeded sales goals by promoting bank products and services in customer interactions.
E-Service Team Leader 2018 - 2019
Established positive rapport with customers, managers and customer service team members to maintain positive and successful work environment.
Conducted research and reviewed findings to solve customer issues.
Monitored phone calls to provide feedback and coaching.
Leveraged telephony, email and chat technologies to resolve end-user inquiries.
Awarded Employee of the Year in 2009, 2013, and 2017
Claims Specialist 2015 - 2017
Acted as intermediary between insurance companies and customers by researching and assessing information to determine claim validity.
Delivered quality customer service to assigned, insured and claimants throughout entire claims lifecycle.
Communicated with other departments to establish action plans and manage open claims to closure.
Bank Specialist 2014-2017
Interviewed applicants to identify needs and evaluate eligibility for vehicle loans or other financial products through State Farm Bank.
Prepared and submitted loan applications to underwriters.
Collaborated with company teams to expedite loan approval processes.
Customer Service Representative 2007-2015
Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
Education
Property & Casualty License
American School of Business
Fairfield, NJ
Skills
Automobile Insurance (Personal and Commercial)
Claims Investigation
Property and Fire
Life Insurance
Compliance
Customer Satisfaction
Creative problem solving
Client relations and retention
Sales Aptitude
Critical Thinking Skills
Technology Proficient
Claim Processing
Integrity
Affiliations
English (Native)
Spanish (Professional)
Timeline
Property Damage Adjuster
Plymouth Rock Assurance
04.2023 - Current
Service Center Associate
Plymouth Rock Assurance
01.2022 - 04.2023
Licensed Sales Agent
Allstate Insurance Co
08.2021 - 01.2022
Customer Relationship Manager
Frantz Gaston Jr State Farm Agent
2019 - 07.2021
Property & Casualty License
American School of Business
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