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RHONDA STEPHENS

RHONDA STEPHENS

Business Operations & Remote Support Specialist
Belleville,MI

Summary

Seasoned insurance broker making a purposeful pivot into support, management, or research roles. I bring years of experience juggling client needs, problem-solving on the fly, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. I’ve led teams, trained new hires, untangled messy systems, and kept my cool through it all. I'm all about improving processes, helping people thrive, and diving into the "why" behind the work. Ready to bring those skills into a role where people, strategy, and smart solutions take center stage.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

MRT Resource Specialist- Remote

NexRep
Belleville, Mi
12.2024 - 05.2025

As an MRT Resource Specialist supporting the NY CDP FI (Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program), I played a key leadership role in a fast-paced, high-volume contact center. I directly supported a team of 45 agents, delivering real-time assistance, technical guidance, and performance coaching to drive service excellence. In addition, I collaborated with a team of MRTs to provide chat support to over 900 agents across the organization, ensuring consistent operational support and issue resolution at scale.

Agent Services Representative

Self-employed
Belleville, MI
02.2022 - 12.2024
  • Strengthen membership loyalty, executing flawless customer service and account management
  • Promote high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service
  • Remains calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffuse tense situations
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints
  • De-escalates problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor
  • Ask's probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems
  • Answer inbound calls to facilitate customer service.

Insurance Broker

Self-employed
Belleville, MI
08.2019 - 12.2024
  • Presents and clearly explained insurance policy options based on clients' needs and goals
  • Promotes client retention through high-quality service and follow through
  • Provides information and answered questions via personal meetings, telephone calls and email
  • Interview prospective clients to gather information on financial needs and discuss existing coverage
  • Make appointments with potential clients to discuss products
  • Evaluate and pursued sales leads obtained through direct referrals, networking, marketing, cold-calling and lead databases
  • Consult with clients to develop customized insurance policy packages and advised clients on investment opportunities to safeguard assets while minimizing cash flow.

Captive Writing Agent

U.S. Health Advisors
Livonia, MI
02.2017 - 08.2019
  • Engaged customers and provided high level of service by carefully explaining details about documents
  • Analyzed customer needs and provided best options, upselling products and services
  • Supported customers with individualized support and broad knowledge of company products to bring targeted services to individuals with varying needs
  • Received underwriting approvals after accurately completing applications for insurance coverage
  • Coordinated appointments and consultations with clients to identify individual needs and gain be er understanding of overall financial situations
  • Generated new leads and identified potential clients by using successful direct marketing strategies.

General Manager/Procurement and, Purchasing

LIBRARY SPORTS PUB
Westland, Mi
04.2008 - 09.2016
  • Cash handling, customer relations, scheduling, hiring, advertisements, daily operations
  • Inventory and purchasing management Responsible for updating the drink menu's
  • Developed and ran a weekly live music night that helped to bring in extra revenue for the establishment
  • Always pushed staff to become more efficient and pay a ention to detail, which always resulted in more tips and repeat customers.

Bartender/Trainer

CAMERON MITCHELL RESTAURANTS
Birmingham, Mi
10.1999 - 06.2008
  • Selecting Vendors Establishing Payment Terms Strategic Vendor Selection & Negotiation of
  • Contracts acquiring (procuring) all of the goods, services, and work that is vital to the organization's specific department Generate bills according to orders and operate POS for bill collection Carefully noted and communicated and special instructions related to orders
  • Maintained productive relationships with customers and enhance clientele using referral basis Up-sold Latest products and beverages while assisting customers with order related decisions Opened and trained affiliate restaurants.

Bartender

ATHENEUM HOTEL
  • Detroit
  • Greektown, Mi, minimum requirement- 10 year experience in customer relations with upscale clientele maintaining the privacy celebrity guests and political affiliations
  • Trained new bartenders to adhere to the etique e guidelines of the highest level of service standards Coordinated classroom and training schedules for new hires Responsible for large currency deposits and records Reconciled balances.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Insurance Coding

Penn Foster College
Scranton, PA
01.2024 - Current

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
06.2014 - 01.2018

Vocational - Trade Education

Bartending School
01.1994 - 06.1994

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Tri-State Beauty College
Taylor, MI
06.1991 - 06.1993

Skills

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Additional Information

Continuing Education & Certifications – Insurance & Compliance Training

ACA and the basics of the Health Insurance Exchange Training 2018-23 Critical Illness Insurance Training - 2018 Ethics and the Trust, avoiding E&O Claims - 2017-2023 Health and Accident Insurance Training - 2018 Health Insurance Policies-2023 Insurance Fraud Training - 2018 Anti-Money Laundering Training - 2019 Life & Health Insurance Law Training - 2020 Long Term Care, Programs, Policies and Partnerships Training - 2020 Maximizing Integrity in Decisions with Seniors Training - 2020 Annuities Training - 2020 Various counseling certifications-2021 Medicare Supplement Insurance: Closing the Gap-2023 Principles of Life and Health Insurance-2023

Vice President & Leadership Roles – Business Networking International (BNI)

  • Served as Vice President for three consecutive years in a chapter of 35 local businesses—driving an average of $250,000 in annual referral revenue.
  • Spearheaded membership growth initiatives as Chair of the Membership Committee and delivered expert training as a three-time Educational Coordinator.
  • Coordinated high-impact events, including open houses and holiday gatherings.
  • Held responsibility for tracking, analyzing, and reporting the monetary value of referrals and business passed throughout the chapter.
  • Recognized for leadership, organizational excellence, and fostering strong professional relationships.

Work Availability

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Quote

I believe you have to be willing to be misunderstood if you're going to innovate.
Jeff Bezos

Languages

Italian
Elementary
German
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Russian
Elementary

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeGig Work

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

MRT Resource Specialist- Remote

NexRep
12.2024 - 05.2025

Associate of Science - Medical Insurance Coding

Penn Foster College
01.2024 - Current

Agent Services Representative

Self-employed
02.2022 - 12.2024

Insurance Broker

Self-employed
08.2019 - 12.2024

Captive Writing Agent

U.S. Health Advisors
02.2017 - 08.2019

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Henry Ford College
06.2014 - 01.2018

General Manager/Procurement and, Purchasing

LIBRARY SPORTS PUB
04.2008 - 09.2016

Bartender/Trainer

CAMERON MITCHELL RESTAURANTS
10.1999 - 06.2008

Vocational - Trade Education

Bartending School
01.1994 - 06.1994

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Tri-State Beauty College
06.1991 - 06.1993

Bartender

ATHENEUM HOTEL
RHONDA STEPHENSBusiness Operations & Remote Support Specialist