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Nicole L. Martin
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Nicole L. Martin

Madisonville,TN

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

ManagerFund AdministratorMutual Fund AdministratorCustomer Service Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Remote

Salary Range

$65000/yr - $120000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time offHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPersonal development programs401k match

Summary

Dynamic professional in insurance and financial services, specializing in client relationship management and operational efficiency. Proven track record of resolving escalations and mentoring teams to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline processes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior New Business Case Manager - Insurance

Thrivent Financial
Appleton, WI
03.2024 - Current
  • Proactive support for the life cycle of each application, ensuring service standards are being met
  • Primary point of contact for escalations, resolution review, and ability to find unique resolutions catering to both the FP and client experience
  • Keep strong rapport and build relationships with our field partners and internal team members
  • Provide training and support to team members and field partners that are efficient and timely
  • Facilitate administration of external vendors in procuring requirements for applications such as sensitive information regarding labs, telephone interviews, and personal health histories
  • Prioritize and complete cases between a multitude of systems including Resonant, AWD, several vendor websites, emails, calls, and Teams messages while maintaining a Day 1 completion rate

Principal, Suitability & Surveillance

Thrivent Financial
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Obtained Securities licenses 6 & 26 (not active) March 2023
  • Reviewed mutual fund and fixed/variable annuity business for compliance with firm policy and regulatory standards
  • Assessed risks to make informed decisions
  • Ensured fair, honest, and equitable treatment of clients through thorough review processes
  • Initiated and led Tech group to implement efficiencies by sharing tips and tricks for streamlined review processes

Program Operations Associate

Thrivent Financial
Appleton, WI
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Provided training and guidance to new and veteran advisors with onboarding paperwork requirements and account opening processes for Fidelity and Charles Schwab
  • Daily support for TAN RIA platform with onboarding new accounts and advisors
  • Developed standard operating procedures for various processes, enhancing consistency and efficiency in operations
  • Established service level agreements for daily tasks
  • Implemented improvements in Salesforce Business to Business and SharePoint document management, streamlining access and organization of information
  • Established rapport with TAN teams and Fidelity/Schwab teams to create a consistent experience for advisors and clients
  • Contributed to TAN Intranet project development and maintained document retention and content on SharePoint site, ensuring up-to-date resources for team members
  • Engaged with Charles Schwab and Fidelity Wealthscape platforms to enhance client service operations.

Service Analyst - Thrivent Mutual Funds

Thrivent Financial
Appleton, WI
08.2019 - 10.2020
  • Real-Time Analyst of inbound calls and off-phone work management to meet and maintain goal of 80% Service Level, answering calls within 45 seconds with an 80% consistency rate
  • Provided advanced knowledge and expert case consultation for procedures and complex cases
  • Assisted team in achieving Dalbar award for 2020 by developing, coaching and mentoring team members with various tools and guides to achieve the goal
  • Mentored and coached all Core Operations team members to strengthen their performance to reach individual and team goals
  • Developed rapport and trust with team members, cultivating a network across Thrivent to facilitate task accomplishment for core operations
  • Exemplified adaptability and big picture thinking through leadership of team initiatives

Team Lead/Senior/Advanced - Thrivent Mutual Funds

Thrivent Financial
Appleton, WI
06.2014 - 08.2019
  • Led team to enhance client satisfaction through quality financial service delivery.
  • Guided clients in understanding insurance and investment options to align with their financial goals.
  • Instructed clients on retirement planning and investment strategies, enabling informed decision-making regarding their financial futures.
  • Partnered with financial advisors to create tailored solutions that addressed client needs.
  • Coordinated comprehensive training sessions for new team members on company policies to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
  • Facilitated inter-departmental communication to align services and streamline client support.
  • Partnered with team members to improve customer service processes, resulting in higher client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated progression from customer care professional to team lead over four years.

Data Entry Specialist

U.S. Bank
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
11.2013 - 06.2014

• Maintained average entry time of less than 2 minutes per application which reset the standard goals for the entire team
• Assisted in teaching and sharing efficiency to complete work and document in SOPs
• Data Entry in LOS, Datacap and experience in Lotus Notes
• Commended for efficiency and accuracy
• Worked independently and in small groups
• Led several continuous improvement initiatives with success

  • Executed accurate data entries into banking systems, ensuring data integrity.
  • Confirmed customer information for completeness and accuracy, enhancing data reliability.
  • Maintained organized digital records for easy retrieval.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies - Emphasis in Social Work

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater
12-2010

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Application processing
  • Customer relationship management
  • Data analysis
  • Escalation resolution

Timeline

Senior New Business Case Manager - Insurance

Thrivent Financial
03.2024 - Current

Principal, Suitability & Surveillance

Thrivent Financial
02.2023 - 03.2024

Program Operations Associate

Thrivent Financial
10.2020 - 12.2021

Service Analyst - Thrivent Mutual Funds

Thrivent Financial
08.2019 - 10.2020

Team Lead/Senior/Advanced - Thrivent Mutual Funds

Thrivent Financial
06.2014 - 08.2019

Data Entry Specialist

U.S. Bank
11.2013 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies - Emphasis in Social Work

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Nicole L. Martin