Sr. Customer Representative - Retention Specialist, CSR III
New York Life Insurance Co.
11.2009 - 10.2024
Retain clients by conducting policy reviews, identifying needs, and offering tailored solutions.
De-escalate customer issues by representing the New York Life brand with professionalism and empathy while performing policy transactions. Engage with others in a respectful and thoughtful way, using strong listening skills and genuine empathy to build meaningful connections.
Resolved unique customer service issues by applying advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
Partnered with agents and departments to meet client needs while monitoring workflows and operations to identify inefficiencies and inconsistencies.
Delivered high-quality work with attention to accuracy and detail, ensuring integrity of contract records through complex policy transactions.
Mentor team members on handling financial transactions and navigating internal systems.
Retention Specialist - CSR II
New York Life Insurance Co.
08.2019 - 01.2021
Managed inbound/outbound calls to resolve policy issues and implement effective retention solutions.
Executed policy transactions promptly while ensuring adherence to quality standards and compliance.
Maintained comprehensive product and process knowledge.
Reported on retention performance metrics utilizing Service Central and legacy systems to identify trends.
Customer Service Representative I
New York Life Insurance Co.
01.2019 - 08.2019
Managed high call volumes from customers and agents, ensuring timely and professional responses.
Educated clients on policy features, clarifying options related to beneficiaries, cash value, and coverage.
Delivered secure financial services including disbursements and EFT transactions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Warner University
Lake Wales, Fl
Skills
Customer service excellence
Dispute resolution
Account management
Product expertise
Stakeholder relationship management
Lead generation
Microsoft Word and Excel
Creative problem solving
Financial adjustments
Brand representation
Communication skills
Calm demeanor
Affiliations
State of Florida 2-14 License
Timeline
Retention Specialist - CSR II
New York Life Insurance Co.
08.2019 - 01.2021
Customer Service Representative I
New York Life Insurance Co.
01.2019 - 08.2019
Sr. Customer Representative - Retention Specialist, CSR III