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Robin Backus

Principal Financial Group Inc
Grand Island,NE
37
years of professional experience

Professional with strong background in customer interactions and service solutions. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results through efficient and empathetic service. Known for reliability and proactive approach to meeting customer and organizational goals.

Work History

Manager

6 Years 9 Months
Principal Financial Group Inc | 01.2018 - 10.2024

Led regular staff meetings to discuss progress and identify improvement areas.

Implemented streamlined processes to enhance organizational workflow efficiency.

Spearheaded initiation of new projects to enhance productivity across all departments.

Directed teams through organizational change and crisis situations to ensure stability and continuity.

Spearheaded implementation of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Monitored and enforced compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Oversaw staff performance evaluations and resolved operational issues.

Spearheaded recruitment and hiring processes to secure qualified candidates for open positions.

Directed team operations to maximize productivity and enhance customer service quality.

Customer Service Representative

27 Years 5 Months
Principal Financial Services | 07.1990 - 12.2017
  • Resolved customer inquiries efficiently through various communication channels, enhancing satisfaction levels.
  • Assisted in processing account transactions accurately, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline service delivery processes for improved response times.
  • Adapted quickly to new software tools, facilitating smooth operations and reducing downtime.
  • Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining a high level of customer service
  • Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members
  • Consistently achieved and exceeded established goals and expectations.
  • Oversaw daily workflow to guarantee compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Managed incoming calls to effectively administer group policies.
  • Performed data entry to maintain compliance and streamline administration of group policies.
  • Collaborated with representative offices and agents to oversee group policy administration.
  • Executed behind-the-scenes corrections for group policies as part of technical team operations.

Assistant Manager

2 Years 10 Months
Sears | 08.1987 - 06.1990

Oversaw operations in home improvement and hardware departments as assistant manager.

Oversaw inventory management and procurement processes.

Executed sales strategies on the sales floor to enhance customer engagement.

Education

High School Diploma

Centura | Cairo, NE | 05-1986

Skills

Customer service
Active listening
Critical thinking
Data entry
Customer relations
Problem resolution
Relationship building
Call center experience
Computer proficiency
Conflict resolution
Complaint handling
Microsoft Excel
Payment processing
Client relations
Customer satisfaction measurement
Professional telephone demeanor
Microsoft outlook
Scheduling
Follow-up skills
Product knowledge
Paperwork processing
Team development
Documentation
Administrative support
Data collection
Prioritization
Staff training
Building rapport
Technical support
Quality control
Clerical support
Live chat support
Filing
Customer education
Research
Spreadsheets
Staff education and training

Timeline

Manager

Principal Financial Group Inc
01.2018 - 10.2024Read More

Customer Service Representative

Principal Financial Services
07.1990 - 12.2017Read More

Assistant Manager

Sears
08.1987 - 06.1990Read More

Centura

High School Diploma
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Robin Backus