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