Kenneth Baron
Consultant
North Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Client focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to answering technical questions, Social Security benefit options, and meeting financial retirement goals. Years as a professional speaker on Social Security benefits, options and filing.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Consultant/Advisor/Speaker
Social Security Advisory Services of America, LLC
North Fort Myers, FL
08.2016 - Current
- Assessing customer needs through active listening of retirement goals, conducting analytical inquiries, and recommending optimal solutions for maximizing Social Security benefits.
Social Security Representative
SSA
Concord, NH
08.1981 - 06.2015
Education
Strategic Communications Training
Loyola University, New Orleans
New Orleans, LA04-2012
Claims Representative Course - Client Benefit Determination & Application Process
Social Security Administration
New Bedford, MA06-1987
Service Representative Basic Course - Customer Service
Social Security Administration
Providence, RI10-1981
Associate of Arts - Communications
University of Maine
Ft. Kent, ME05-1976
Skills
- Client assessment
- Social Security optimization
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
- Presentation skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Customer experience enhancement
- Territory management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Social media marketing
- Contact follow-up
- Territory mapping
- Negotiation tactics
- Network development
- Bilingual French Fluency
Accomplishments
Multiple service awards throughout a 34 year career with the Social Security Administration with the latter awards for recognition of efforts educating the public regarding SSAs programs, policies, and available online services and support of eServices for field offices. A 2016 SSA Deputy Commissione's team award in recognition of superior leadership teamwork and technical knowledge while performing as a member of a regional representative payee cadre.
Certification
Certification completion with the National Social Security Certification program in 2021 and advisory/consultant certification completion program with the Association of Mature American Citizens Foundation Social Security Advisory Team in 2023.
Timeline
Consultant/Advisor/Speaker
Social Security Advisory Services of America, LLC
08.2016 - Current
Social Security Representative
SSA
08.1981 - 06.2015
Strategic Communications Training
Loyola University, New Orleans
Claims Representative Course - Client Benefit Determination & Application Process
Social Security Administration
Service Representative Basic Course - Customer Service
Social Security Administration
Associate of Arts - Communications
University of Maine
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