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Langston Smart

West Chester
Langston Smart

Summary

Accomplished customer-oriented leader with 5 years of experience. Adept in analytical thinking and building effective relationships, significantly enhanced customer satisfaction through innovative problem resolution techniques. Expert in maintaining optimal quality assurance. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.


Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

Independence Blue Cross

Sr. Issue Resolution Specialist
05.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Managed and resolved complex issues of high-value customers and business partnerships by consistently satisfying or exceeding all identified objectives.
  • Maintained 100% quality assurance standards set within departmental policy and procedures.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Assist in the growth and development of colleagues.
  • Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
  • Manage, review, and organize team reports and documentation.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.

Wawa

Supervisor
10.2014 - 04.2018

Job overview

  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize work flow to meet any daily demand
  • Successfully managed a high volume of customer interactions and established strong rapport to ensure customer retention & recruitment
  • Cultivated growth and development of employees
  • Applied interpersonal and customer service skills in serving as point of contact for customers and staff on subjects such as product knowledge & highlighting the culture and various attributes of the business

Education

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Criminal Justice from Bachelor of Liberal Arts
05.2018

University Overview


Temple University Awards

  • Deans List Recipient/Honor Society
  • Awarded 1st place at Temple University - Intellectual Heritage Titus Award


Independence Blue Cross Awards

  • Rated Number One Top Performer - Independence Blue Cross (All companies)
  • 100% Quality assurance for over 5 years
  • 100 % customer satisfaction for over 5 years
  • Standing Ovation Award Recipient
  • Multiple Prestigious Spot Bonus Award Winner

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Leadership and team building
  • Team Player (30/60/90 day business plan)
  • Fitness Expert
  • Social Media Expert
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication
  • Staff training/development
  • Performance Improvements
  • Process Improvements
  • Recruitment
  • Conflict resolution skills

Timeline

Sr. Issue Resolution Specialist

Independence Blue Cross
05.2018 - Current

Supervisor

Wawa
10.2014 - 04.2018

Temple University

Criminal Justice from Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Langston Smart