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PAULINA MANDERS

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

I am a customer-centric, analytic, and strategic professional with demonstrated success managing multiple complex projects and initiatives while showcasing a high attention to detail with a focus on
customer service. I am at my best when adapting to change and proactively assuming responsibilities to learn new processes that drive operational efficiencies.


Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my exceptional interpersonal communication, demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and my skill at building strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

HYBRID ASSOCIATE BENEFIT SPECIALIST

PORTICO BENEFIT SERVICES
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided support with day-to-day operations that included employee enrollments, terminations, benefit election changes, and payroll withholding summaries.
  • Onboarded and implemented products and benefits seamlessly to new employers, and their employees as their new benefits administrator.
  • Oversaw employee relationship management including daily inquiries, conflict resolution, ongoing support of technical needs, and benefit processing.
  • Assisted in the management of operations and group retirement plans by tracking client contributions received and allocated them in timely and accurate manner.
  • Managed employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, and retirement plans.
  • Reviewed current operational processes and resources, recommended improvements, and documented new processes.
  • Generated reports to track employee benefit costs, utilization, and participation rates.

ESCALATION MANAGEMENT

PORTICO BENEFIT SERVICES
05.2022 - Current
  • Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
  • Handled day-to-day customer questions via telephone or email.
  • Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote the culture of the company.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members which facilitated good communication and quick conflict resolution.
  • Directed and executed code of conduct procedures to better serve our customers.
  • Built customer loyalty by placing follow-up calls for customers reporting concerns or complaints.
  • Delivered superior customer experiences by addressing concerns and immediately resolving issues.
  • Participated in business development by assisting in the creation of customer sales and service strategies.
  • Clearly communicated up-to-date information on business plans and priorities to colleagues and customers.

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CUSTOMER CARE ADVOCATE I, II, / LEAD TRIAGE

PORTICO BENEFIT SERVICES
07.2020 - Current
  • Inform members about details of benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, and retirement plans.
  • Demonstrate the drive for results and competence in problem solving, logical reasoning, analysis and mathematical functions.
  • Utilize business product knowledge and research to accurately analyze issues, determine appropriate action, and follow up in a timely manner.
  • Collect member information on employment and life event changes and ensuring they are delivered to the correct processing queues with all necessary information.
  • Collaborate with teams in different queues and regional representatives daily.
  • Assist in escalations and service recovery queue work for urgent matters with members.
  • Lead team trainings on benefit procedures.
  • Research and analyze data to address operational challenges and customer service issues.
  • Perform detailed analysis of customer data to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Resolve customer service and billing complaints by refunding money and adjusting bills.


CLINICAL INTERN

FAMILYWISE SERVICES
01.2020 - 08.2020


  • Implemented treatment modalities to achieve positive outcomes for patients while working under direct supervision of the clinical director.
  • Developed effective discharge plans for clients to help maintain positive health outcomes.
  • Provided quick crisis intervention strategies to assist clients with emergencies.
  • Created and reviewed training materials under the direction of learning and development team.

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY -

METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Saint Paul, MN
01.2020

Skills

  • Superior Interpersonal Communication
  • Process Improvement
  • Problem solving
  • Escalation Management
  • Leadership
  • Employee Relations
  • Customer Relations

Timeline

HYBRID ASSOCIATE BENEFIT SPECIALIST

PORTICO BENEFIT SERVICES
09.2022 - Current

ESCALATION MANAGEMENT

PORTICO BENEFIT SERVICES
05.2022 - Current

CUSTOMER CARE ADVOCATE I, II, / LEAD TRIAGE

PORTICO BENEFIT SERVICES
07.2020 - Current

CLINICAL INTERN

FAMILYWISE SERVICES
01.2020 - 08.2020

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY -

METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY
PAULINA MANDERS