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Rene Harper

DeLand,USA

Summary

Customer Service Specialist with over 30 years of experience in public interactions, specializing in Empathetic Listening to ensure customers feel heard and valued. Proven track record of managing high volumes of inbound calls while maintaining excellent relationships and driving customer satisfaction. Highly skilled in CRM systems, active listening, and multitasking, contributing effectively in team environments. Committed to long-term growth within a company that values internal advancement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Medicare Specialist/Team Leader

Salelytics
DeLand, US
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Responded to member questions regarding plan benefits and provisions.
  • Identified potential errors in client information and corrected them accordingly.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, providers, and insurers regarding claims processing issues.

Licensed Insurance Agent

HPOne
DeLand, FL
12.2021 - 08.2023

Drove sales growth by optimizing Medicare beneficiary on-boarding.

  • Interacted with senior population and conducted presentations at churches, centers and homes to sell and promote Medicare products.
  • Explained advantages, disadvantages and features of policies to promote sales of Medicare plans.
  • Conversed with people from different cultures daily, providing high level of respect and patience with each interaction.

Manager

OLD HOUSE CAFE
DeLand, US
07.2015 - 09.2021
  • Leveraged 30 years of customer experience to create personal engagement with guests.
  • Cultivated repeat clientele by delivering consistently high standards of service.
  • Exhibited strong capabilities as a leader and mentor.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Marketing Rep for Acosta

Acosta, Inc
01.2013 - 07.2015
  • I maintained dairy inventory with management
  • Collected and reported on customer demographics, preferences, and buying habits to help marketing teams target strategies.
  • Conducted market research to identify target audiences and understand competitive landscapes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Daytona State College
05.1997

AS - Legal Assisting

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
05.1995

Diploma -

Yearling High School
Columbus, OH
05.1984

Skills

  • Conflict management
  • Restaurant experience
  • Dispatching
  • Serving
  • Assistant manager experience
  • POS
  • Front desk
  • Insurance Sales
  • Cold Calling
  • Telemarketing
  • Account Management
  • Outside Sales
  • Upselling
  • CRM Software
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Negotiation
  • Salesforce
  • Outbound Sales
  • Strong communication skills
  • Inside Sales
  • Customer support
  • Mobile applications
  • Sales Management

Assessments

  • Learning agility, Proficient, 11/01/23
  • Customer service, Proficient, 02/01/22
  • Call center customer service, Proficient, 02/01/22
  • Sales skills, Proficient, 11/01/23
  • Working with MS Word documents, Proficient, 02/01/22
  • Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 08/01/21
  • Verbal communication, Proficient, 04/01/22
  • Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence, Proficient, 04/01/22
  • Attention to detail, Proficient, 08/01/21
  • Written communication, Proficient, 08/01/21
  • Cooking skills: Basic food preparation, Proficient, 04/01/22
  • Sales skills, Proficient, 04/01/22
  • Sales skills, Proficient, 08/01/24
  • Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 03/01/22
  • Customer service, Proficient, 11/01/23
  • Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 11/01/23

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Licensed Medicare Specialist/Team Leader

Salelytics
01.2024 - 08.2024

Licensed Insurance Agent

HPOne
12.2021 - 08.2023

Manager

OLD HOUSE CAFE
07.2015 - 09.2021

Marketing Rep for Acosta

Acosta, Inc
01.2013 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Arts -

Daytona State College

AS - Legal Assisting

Daytona State College

Diploma -

Yearling High School
Rene Harper