Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Laquita Rutledge

Selma,AL

Summary

Skilled Branch Manager with demonstrated success in coordinating team and financial activities. Friendly and adaptable professional with remarkable leadership and program management skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Help Desk Technician (REMOTE)

Security Finance
01.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving technical issues in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Streamlined help desk processes for increased productivity and improved response times.
  • Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and repairing hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Improved user experience with proactive system maintenance and updates.

Life Insurance Agent

Primerica
12.2022 - Current
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
  • Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.
  • Approached potential clients by using direct marketing mailings and phone contacts.

Delivery Driver

Spark
12.2022 - Current
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.

Branch Manager

Security Finance
12.2017 - 01.2024
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
  • Boosted sales and customer loyalty through incentive programs.
  • Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
  • Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, financial statements and other financial information.
  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.

Assistant Manager

World Finance
04.2014 - 12.2017
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Representative

Alorica Work From Home
12.2013 - 12.2014

Work

  • Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
  • Responded to customer questions via telephone and written correspondence regarding insurance benefits, provider contracts, eligibility and claims.
  • Understood each target customer's business model, mapped out organization and identified unique technology needs.
  • Researched relevant resources to assist members, identified member representation needs, and troubleshot next steps to provide optimal support for member.

Production Worker

Honda Lock
05.2011 - 05.2012
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.

Customer Service Representative

CT Wireless
12.2010 - 04.2014
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to suggest additional service or product purchases.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders, and resolve item issues.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Developed customer service policies and procedures to meet and exceed industry service standards.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.

Education

Pending - Early Childhood Education

University of Arizona

Hr Management -

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Southside High School
Selma, AL
08.2010

Skills

  • Cash Handling
  • Bank Deposits
  • Professional Relationships
  • Staff Management
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Staff Supervision
  • Customer Transactions
  • Goals and Performance
  • Verbal Communication
  • Customer Follow-Up
  • Team Player
  • Customer Care
  • Collections
  • Loans
  • Cash Register Operations

Certification

  • Licensed Life Insurance Agent (Primerica)
  • Hr Management Certification

Timeline

Help Desk Technician (REMOTE)

Security Finance
01.2024 - Current

Life Insurance Agent

Primerica
12.2022 - Current

Delivery Driver

Spark
12.2022 - Current

Branch Manager

Security Finance
12.2017 - 01.2024

Assistant Manager

World Finance
04.2014 - 12.2017

Representative

Alorica Work From Home
12.2013 - 12.2014

Production Worker

Honda Lock
05.2011 - 05.2012

Customer Service Representative

CT Wireless
12.2010 - 04.2014

Pending - Early Childhood Education

University of Arizona

Hr Management -

University of Phoenix

Southside High School
Laquita Rutledge