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Laura Poling

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Progressive Insurance, excelling in multi-departmental collaboration and customer service. Recognized for exceptional efficiency and consistently exceeding performance metrics. A subject matter expert in product knowledge, skilled in prioritizing tasks while mentoring peers to enhance team productivity. Educated in underwriting requirements to efficiently and accurately ensure policies are up to standard. Committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences while promoting company growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Processing Specialist

Progressive Insurance
07.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed incoming documents and revised policies according to Underwriting guidelines.
  • Requested necessary documentation to finalize underwriting processes.
  • Completed coverage by delivering policies, planning future follow-up conversations and evaluating needs.
  • Contributed to team success by consistently meeting or exceeding productivity targets and quality standards.
  • Verified policy accuracy and coordinated with departments to fulfill underwriting criteria.
  • Earned consistent recognition and bonuses for exceptional efficiency.

Policy Services Consultant

Progressive Insurance
08.2021 - 07.2023

Identifies issues using open ended probing questions, analyzing information, and providing solutions to support current policy holders and articulate product value.

  • Proven ability to provide exceptional customer experience, resulting in positive customer feedback and compliments.
  • Received frequent recognition and rewards for consistently exceeding team metrics and DRG involvement.
  • Received Rising Star, Top performer, and Elite monthly recognition on multiple occasions for performing in the top 3-7% within CRM.
  • Mentored 3 peers on topics ranging from on-boarding questions and concerns to performance metrics.
  • Shared knowledge and expertise by presenting to my team with co-workers resulting in increased awareness and staff productivity.

Customer Service Representative

Smylie One Heating Cooling & Plumbing
08.2017 - 04.2020

Assisted customers with scheduling emergencies, maintenance, and other appointments using Field Ops.

  • Collaborated with peers to create a script in which the company would use to encourage growth.
  • Maintained 8-12 technician's schedules and appointments to adapt to company and customer needs.
  • Provided information to customers regarding charge accounts and loyalty program and helped to open and activate new accounts.

Teaching Associate

Temple Emanu El
04.2013 - 11.2016

Oversaw 15-20 students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.

  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Assessed and assigned learning curriculums based on student needs.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

California University Of Pennsylvania
California, PA

Skills

  • Product, services, and computer application subject matter expert
  • Skilled at prioritizing and multi-tasking while maintaining performance level
  • Multi-departmental collaboration
  • Peer to Peer coaching
  • Proficient in updating policies to ensure they are compliant with underwriting standards

Timeline

Processing Specialist

Progressive Insurance
07.2023 - Current

Policy Services Consultant

Progressive Insurance
08.2021 - 07.2023

Customer Service Representative

Smylie One Heating Cooling & Plumbing
08.2017 - 04.2020

Teaching Associate

Temple Emanu El
04.2013 - 11.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

California University Of Pennsylvania