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Jennifer Rafferty

Topeka

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in cross-functional collaboration, process automation, and project implementation. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and build strong client relationships.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate Product Implementation Specialist

Zinnia
07.2026 - Current
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project workflows and optimize resource allocation.
  • Assist in developing strategic initiatives that improved operational efficiency and streamline processes through automation.
  • Facilitate meetings to gather insights from stakeholders, fostering collaboration and aligning objectives.
  • Conduct research on industry best practices to inform process improvements and drive innovation.
  • Streamline operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions to flow through automation.
  • Consistently maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.

Business Operational Specialist

Zinnia
08.2025 - 07.2026
  • Work as intake for new client requests, including the following phases to generate accurate Scope Document; Discovery, Solution Definition, Development, Testing, UAT, Production, and Hypercare.
  • Streamlined processes through automation by defining BPM workflow behavior through transactional mapping, design layout, and rule validation.
  • Follow project through testing, managing the FTEV process, creating operational reporting, and ensuring accuracy to identify any gaps in overall client experience.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members by organizing workshops, presentations, and training sessions on relevant topics.

Specialist, Carrier Solutions

Zinnia
05.2020 - 08.2025

Licensing & Commissions SME

  • Provide escalation management and prompt assistance to escalated requests via phone and email.
  • Conduct extensive research to resolve escalations involving agent licensing, appointment, and commission accounting issues.
  • Developed and utilized training materials for new and existing employees, ensuring comprehensive onboarding and knowledge transfer.
  • Operated in a hybrid environment managing workflow queues for multiple clients while providing individualized phone support for a high volume incoming call center.
  • Key high volume of wire transfers and commission adjustments, including high dollar requests.

Account Service Rep I, II, & III

Zinnia
06.2013 - 05.2020

Licensing & Commissions SME

  • Inbound / Outbound Call Center support
  • Agent application and data entry / workflow processing
  • Escalation Management
  • Payment Processing / Accounting analysis
  • Improvements to processing and documentation
  • Training new and existing employees

Education

Nursing

Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS

High School Diploma -

Highland Park High School
Topeka, KS
05-2006

Skills

  • 13 years experience in Annuity / Insurance operations
  • Product implementation
  • Process automation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Training material creation
  • Client relationship building

Accomplishments

Six Sigma - White Belt

Trained Fraud/AML liaison

Timeline

Senior Associate Product Implementation Specialist

Zinnia
07.2026 - Current

Business Operational Specialist

Zinnia
08.2025 - 07.2026

Specialist, Carrier Solutions

Zinnia
05.2020 - 08.2025

Account Service Rep I, II, & III

Zinnia
06.2013 - 05.2020

Nursing

Washburn University of Topeka

High School Diploma -

Highland Park High School
Jennifer Rafferty