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S. Allison Seiple

Parkesburg,PA

Summary

Quality-focused Transcriber skilled in accurate and timely project completion. Exceptional at translating verbal information to written form while adhering to style guidelines. Self-motivated and talented at organization and time management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Transcriber

TranscribeMe
05.2022 - Current
  • Accurately and efficiently transcribe Clean Verbatim and Full Verbatim audio files.
  • Edit drafts created from speech recognition software.
  • Transcribe sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.
  • Adhere to TranscribeMe's transcription style guide as well as special instructions from clients.
  • Review completed transcriptions for proper formatting, grammar, and sentence structure.
  • Perform freelance work with flexibility to meet employer-set deadlines.
  • Member of General Transcribing and TME Special Styles teams.

Licensed Insurance Agent

Blue Marsh Insurance
Honey Brook, PA
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely responses to inquiries, active listening and issue resolution, and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.
  • Scheduled fact-finding appointments and consultations to determine client needs, and recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances.
  • Calculated quotes with various insurance companies for auto, home, boat, RV, umbrella, and life insurance policies, and upsold additional products and services after identifying customer needs and requirements.
  • Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage.
  • Spent ample time with each customer, verbally reviewing and explaining coverage options and documents for client comprehension.
  • Processed existing policy changes and tracked progress of all outstanding insurance claims for 1,000+ clients
  • Developed sales leads from direct referrals, networking and targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Attended continuing education courses and workshops to gain additional insurance industry knowledge.

Agency Assistant

Blue Marsh Insurance
Honey Brook, PA
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • Answered and managed 30+ incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Managed email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Entered data into system, scanned and e-filed paperwork, and updated tracking spreadsheets to maintain current file data on accounts and expiration records.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely responses to inquiries, active listening and issue resolution, and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Resolved routine problems, answered general questions and escalated complex issues.
  • Processed insurance payments and prepared bank deposits.
  • Performed basic cleaning, maintenance, and inventory tasks for office.

Volunteer Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text Line
07.2017 - 01.2018
  • De-escalated crisis situations and created short-term safety plan with texters through collaborative problem-solving

Therapeutic Staff Support

NHS Human Services
Philadelphia, PA
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • Received training in Applied Behavior Analysis, recognizing and reporting child abuse, completing progress notes, crisis management and de-escalation techniques, suicide prevention and intervention, trauma-informed treatment services, and person first/cultural awareness treatment services

Floor Supervisor, Assistant Manager

Van Heusen
Wyomissing, PA
04.2015 - 07.2016
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Opened and closed store 5 days per week by counting registers, making deposits and storing and filing all daily paperwork.
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
  • Processed shipments of merchandise, prepared merchandise for sales floor, and organized backroom spaces.
  • Organized displays to generate customer interest in store merchandise.

Sales Associate

G.H. Bass & Co
Wyomissing, PA
06.2013 - 04.2015
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Checked store system for merchandise at other sites, and made arrangements for shipping and delivery.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor.

Sales Associate

Tommy Hilfiger
Wyomissing, PA
09.2011 - 05.2013
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Checked store system for merchandise at other sites, and made arrangements for shipping and delivery.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Certified Recovery Specialist Program

Villanova University
Villanova, PA
11.2016

Bachelor of Science - Clinical/Counseling Psych Major, Sociology Minor

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
05.2015

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Self-Motivated
  • MS Office

Timeline

Freelance Transcriber

TranscribeMe
05.2022 - Current

Licensed Insurance Agent

Blue Marsh Insurance
09.2019 - 08.2020

Agency Assistant

Blue Marsh Insurance
10.2017 - 09.2019

Volunteer Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text Line
07.2017 - 01.2018

Therapeutic Staff Support

NHS Human Services
09.2016 - 01.2017

Floor Supervisor, Assistant Manager

Van Heusen
04.2015 - 07.2016

Sales Associate

G.H. Bass & Co
06.2013 - 04.2015

Sales Associate

Tommy Hilfiger
09.2011 - 05.2013

Certificate of Completion - Certified Recovery Specialist Program

Villanova University

Bachelor of Science - Clinical/Counseling Psych Major, Sociology Minor

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
S. Allison Seiple