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Karen Carter

Petal,MS

Summary

I am an experienced State Farm Insurance Representative with more than 43 years of experience working for a well-run organization. I have an excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.

I demonstrate knowledge of insurance products, services and customer interactions.

Also, customer service specialist with experience in lead generation, customer relationship, management and sales.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Clerical/Customer Representative

Clyde Bryant-State Farm Agent
01.2015 - 03.2023
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Maintained courteous, friendly atmosphere for guests to increase overall satisfaction and customer service standards.
  • Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
  • Collected customer information and analyzed customer needs to recommend potential products or services.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Embraced spotlight on customer service by creating courteous, friendly atmosphere for guests.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.

Office Manager

Eddie Stephenson, State Farm Agent
06.2010 - 12.2014
  • Same work history as last location.


  • Reason for leaving: Mr. Stephenson passed away and I was offered a position with Mr. Bryant which was servicing Mr. Stephenson's book of business until an agent was put in his place. I worked for Mr. Stephenson for five years and was the only representative he had.

Office Manager, Sales Leader & Servicing Agent

Adam Patrick
01.2004 - 06.2010

Office Manager, Sales Leader & Servicing Agent

The same job description as other State Farm Agents that I have been employed with.

Office Manager

Bill Sansing
01.1988 - 12.2003

Same as others


Mr. Sansing retired December 2003. I worked for him from January 1988 until he retired.

Office Manager

Wally Wesley
01.1984 - 12.1988

Same as others.

Office Manager

Carl Howard
08.1979 - 12.1983

Same as others.

Education

No Degree - Education

Jones Junior College
Ellisville, MS

High School Diploma -

Richton Separate School
Richton, MS
05.1979

Skills

Property Insurance Quotes

Team Management

Policy Renewal Questions

Auto Insurance Quotes

Life Insurance Quotes

Customer Service

Quotes and Sales

Timeline

Clerical/Customer Representative

Clyde Bryant-State Farm Agent
01.2015 - 03.2023

Office Manager

Eddie Stephenson, State Farm Agent
06.2010 - 12.2014

Office Manager, Sales Leader & Servicing Agent

Adam Patrick
01.2004 - 06.2010

Office Manager

Bill Sansing
01.1988 - 12.2003

Office Manager

Wally Wesley
01.1984 - 12.1988

Office Manager

Carl Howard
08.1979 - 12.1983

No Degree - Education

Jones Junior College

High School Diploma -

Richton Separate School
Karen Carter