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MIKAYLA E LANMAN

Iowa City,IA

Summary

Knowledgeable and dedicated customer service professional with over 15 years of working experience. Solid team player with a positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and business' growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Supervision Specialist

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc
06.2020 - Current
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customers to better uncover individual needs
  • Frequently inspected pre approved alternative investment contracts and initiated time sensitive trades for financial professionals
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital procedures for future use
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
  • Helped developed customer service policies and procedures to meet and exceed industry service standards
  • Complied with company policies and procedures by encouraging positive and effective work environment among employees
  • Offered internal and external customers first-rate customer service to maximize satisfaction and business success
  • Reinforced established quality control standards and followed procedures for optimal customer interactions
  • Cultivated positive relationships between financial professionals and licensed principals via both email and phone calls to deliver time sensitive details and quality service
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.

Entrepreneur/Artist

Moss And Bone Creations
02.2016 - Current
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters
  • Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements
  • Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase works
  • Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers
  • Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients

Line Cook

Taco Dreams
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Performance Reporting Specialist

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc
01.2017 - 06.2020
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues
  • Lead training seminars for financial professionals on how to utilize specialized reporting software.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times
  • Complied with company policies and procedures by encouraging positive and effective work environment among employees
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.

Cashier

Hyvee Gas
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • Received payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Greeted customers entering establishment
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout area and completed list of cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trashcans.

Life Insurance Sales Agent

American Income Life
09.2016 - 11.2016
  • Prepared forms and completed sales contracts
  • Communicated with potential clients and set appointments over phone calls for meetings in prospective client's homes
  • Customized insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering variety of risks
  • Call on policyholders to deliver and explain their policy, to analyze insurance programs and suggest additions, changes, and help with proper beneficiary designations
  • Develop new client relationships and expand lists of potential clientele through networking with present customers, and generate lists of prospective clients
  • Interview prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, appraise their physical health and insurability and to discuss any existing coverage.

Waitress

Riverbend Pizza and steakhouse
01.2014 - 10.2016
  • Greeted customers and ascertained what each customer wanted or needed
  • Answered customer's questions, and provided information on procedures and policies
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Performed serving, cleaning, stocking duties in the establishment
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.

Cashier

Circle B market
11.2013 - 05.2014
  • Received payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Assisted customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
  • Established or identified prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners
  • Greeted customers entering establishment
  • Processed merchandise returns and exchanges
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout area and completed list of cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trashcans
  • Count money in cash drawers at beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.

Bar Waitress

First Street Grille And Steak
05.2011 - 10.2013
  • Collected money for drinks served
  • Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
  • Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks
  • Write patron's food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff
  • Checked patron's identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals
  • Cleared plates and utensils, cleaned table and chairs and prepared new place settings
  • Greeted customers in bar area of busy, fast-paced restaurant with energy and enthusiasm
  • Anticipated guest needs and provides proactive service.
  • Built solid rapport with many frequent patrons to cultivate guest loyalty
  • Performed opening and closing duties within bar area according to schedule.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts And Graphic Design

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
02.2016

Skills

  • Accuracy and Efficiency
  • Professional Networking
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Customer Service oriented
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with Photoshop Suites

Additional Information


  • Emily O'Connor - Relationship: Owner/supervisor - Business: Taco Dreams - Mobile: 808-214-4878
  • Kyle Summers - Relationship: Supervisor of Account Supervision - Business: Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. - Mobile: 641-919-0394
  • Jamie Wiggins - Relationship: Manager of Account Supervision - Business: Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. - Mobile: 641-295-0461
  • Heather Barnett - Relationship: Previous manager of Performance Reporting - Business: Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. - Mobile: 641-919-1088
  • Emily Wiggins - Relationship: Previous manager of Account Supervision - Business: Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Mobile: 319-573-7453

Timeline

Line Cook

Taco Dreams
04.2023 - 08.2023

Account Supervision Specialist

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc
06.2020 - Current

Performance Reporting Specialist

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc
01.2017 - 06.2020

Cashier

Hyvee Gas
11.2016 - 01.2017

Life Insurance Sales Agent

American Income Life
09.2016 - 11.2016

Entrepreneur/Artist

Moss And Bone Creations
02.2016 - Current

Waitress

Riverbend Pizza and steakhouse
01.2014 - 10.2016

Cashier

Circle B market
11.2013 - 05.2014

Bar Waitress

First Street Grille And Steak
05.2011 - 10.2013

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts And Graphic Design

Indian Hills Community College
MIKAYLA E LANMAN