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Kristen Young

Westmont,Illinois

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Claims Specialist

Advocate Health Care
07.2019 - Current
  • Managed a high volume of claims effectively by prioritizing tasks and maintaining excellent organizational skills.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely communication, empathy, and clear explanations of claim outcomes.
  • Developed strong working relationships with external partners such as adjusters, legal counsel, and medical professionals to facilitate efficient claim resolution processes.
  • Responded to inquiries by answering questions, providing information and directing customers to appropriate resources.

Customer Service Representative

Optum
11.2015 - 07.2019
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.

Customer Advocate

Blue Cross And Blue Shield
01.2014 - 10.2015
  • Handled difficult customer situations with grace and professionalism, consistently meeting first-call resolution metrics.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to high-volume customer base, resolving issues, answering inquiries and providing product information.
  • Listened to customers in actively to assess issues and provide accurate information.
  • Contacted outside providers on behalf of customers to help solve problems.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Verve College
Oak Brook, IL
03.2024

Timeline

Claims Specialist

Advocate Health Care
07.2019 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Optum
11.2015 - 07.2019

Customer Advocate

Blue Cross And Blue Shield
01.2014 - 10.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Verve College
Kristen Young