John Samonides
Streamwood,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Laundromat Owner/semi-retired
Self-employeed
Romeoville, IL
04.2014 - 03.2024
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
Insurance Claims Specialist
Professional Staffing Group Inc.
West Dundee, IL
07.1993 - 04.2009
- Calculated benefit payments based on policy terms, coverage limits, and applicable regulations.
- Reviewed customer insurance claims to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.
- Reviewed denied claims for errors or omissions before finalizing decision notices.
- Maintained detailed records of all claim activities including correspondence, decisions, payments.
- Analyzed claim records, policy provisions, and other relevant documents to determine validity of claims.
- Served as subject matter expert for non-standard coverage questions, property damage, and collision.
- Retained strong medical terminology understanding in effort to better comprehend procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Streamwood High Scool
Streamwood, IL06-1983
Some College (No Degree) -
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILSkills
- Staff hiring
- Financial Management
- Relationship Building
- Cost Reduction
- Insurance knowledge
- Verbal Communication
- Investigative skills
- Policy Interpretation
- Claims Evaluation
- Active Listening
Timeline
Laundromat Owner/semi-retired
Self-employeed
04.2014 - 03.2024
Insurance Claims Specialist
Professional Staffing Group Inc.
07.1993 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Streamwood High Scool
Some College (No Degree) -
Western Illinois University