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Latesha Tart

Columbia,SC

Summary

Adept Benefits Specialist with a proven track record at Sc Thrive, enhancing employee satisfaction through expert benefits administration and problem-solving. Excelled in relationship building and data entry, significantly improving process efficiency. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and active listening, I consistently deliver results by leveraging comprehensive employment law knowledge and exceptional communication skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Benefits Specialist

Sc Thrive
Columbia, SC
09.2020 - 04.2024
  • Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
  • Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
  • Assisted in resolving complex benefits issues, leading to increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Educated managers on current benefit offerings and policies, enabling them to better assist their teams with questions or concerns.

Doing Medicaid and Snap benefits for those who are in need

Data Entry Clerk

Richland County Family E
Columbia, SC
02.2012 - 11.2019
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
  • Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
  • Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
  • Expedited data entry tasks through the use of keyboard shortcuts and customized software tools.
  • Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
  • Maintained files, records, and chronologies of entry activities.
  • Used computer software to store and retrieve data.

Sales Associate

CitiTrends
Columbia, SC
04.2000 - 12.2004
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mullins High School
Mullins, SC
05.2002

Skills

  • New employee enrollment
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Healthcare Benefits
  • Benefits Explanation
  • Relationship Building
  • Benefits Administration
  • Employment law knowledge
  • Compensation analysis
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Professionalism
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Relations
  • Call center experience
  • Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Benefits Specialist

Sc Thrive
09.2020 - 04.2024

Data Entry Clerk

Richland County Family E
02.2012 - 11.2019

Sales Associate

CitiTrends
04.2000 - 12.2004

High School Diploma -

Mullins High School
Latesha Tart