Results-driven Complaints Analyst with a strong background in investigation and data analysis. Proven ability to identify root causes of complaints, develop actionable insights, and drive process improvements to enhance client and branch satisfaction and operational efficiency. Skilled in analyzing complaint trends, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Adept at managing high volumes of complex cases and delivering timely, effective resolutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Complaints Analyst
Edward Jones
2021.07 - Current
Responsible for conducting thorough investigations into complex client complaints by gathering relevant data and collaborating with internal and external teams to resolve the matter
Create, update and maintain spreadsheets and correspondence templates, including reports that require compilation of data from different sources and systems
Advised leadership on potential risk areas identified through complaint analysis, contributing to proactive problem-solving efforts at an organizational level.
Assist the Legal Division with required regulatory filings, including creating, implementing and maintaining oversight procedures for U4/U5 complaint reporting.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Edward Jones
2019.10 - 2021.07
Handle high volume of phone calls, mail, and e-mail, refer information requests to appropriate areas
Assist with drafting legal correspondence to attorney's and clients
Creating/preparing general to complex spreadsheets and correspondence
Creating, updating and maintaining reports requiring compilation of data from different sources and systems
Utilizing sound judgment to determine urgency of situations and implement the appropriate escalation process
Investigate verbal client concerns in a timely, thorough and professional manner consistent with the firm's policies and procedures
Assist in ensuring the firm is compliant with regulatory reporting obligations
Provide information to leaders based on complaint volumes and trends to assist the firm in preventing reoccurrences of issues or related complaints in the future.
Paralegal
Sedey Harper Westhoff, P.C
2016.08 - 2019.09
Facilitated efficient communication between judges, court administration, government agencies, attorneys, and clients
Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and took notes to document information
Prepared clients for appointments and interviews, including depositions and testimony
Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines
Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents
Used online databases such as WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations
Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases
Consulted with clients, witnesses and legal professionals to define and document case details
Prepare dockets and calendars of cases to be called
Organize and create focus groups and mock trials
Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements
Organized exhibits for trial, preparing materials and supporting documentation for easy display and admittance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
Webster University
St. Louis, MO
05.2018
Skills
Complaint Investigation and Resolution
Data Analysis and Trend Identification
Process Improvement and Cross-Functional Collaboration
Expertise in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and WestLaw
Tableau Data Visualization Expertise
Certification
Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) - National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) (2019)
Securities Industry Essentials Examination – FINRA (2021)
Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination – FINRA (2023)
Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Examination – FINRA (2024)
Series 24 – FINRA (expected October 2024)
Languages
Croatian
Timeline
Complaints Analyst
Edward Jones
2021.07 - Current
Legal Administrative Assistant
Edward Jones
2019.10 - 2021.07
Paralegal
Sedey Harper Westhoff, P.C
2016.08 - 2019.09
Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) - National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) (2019)
Securities Industry Essentials Examination – FINRA (2021)
Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination – FINRA (2023)
Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Examination – FINRA (2024)
Series 24 – FINRA (expected October 2024)
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
Webster University
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