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Shamyia Williamson, MBA

Concord,NC

Summary

MBA Graduate with practical experience in the following courses recently completed: Accounting Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision Making, Financial Management & Markets, Information Systems & Technology, Lean Six Sigma, Leadership Skills & Innovation, Managerial Economics, Marketing Strategies, Strategic & International Management, Principles and Practices of Project Management, and Project Management I. Energetic former Contracting Specialist with 14 years of experience excelling in customer service and contract management. Adept at fostering strong relationships with clients and team members, leveraging exceptional communication and analytical skills. Highly motivated to drive company success through innovative problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Contracting Specialist

Financial Independence Group
11.2020 - 03.2023
  • Work closely with leadership and sales to build a tailored agreement between FIG and a new firm/agent
  • The point of contact for financial and setup questions from both the financial and internal departments at FIG
  • Play an active role in the onboarding experience of new financial professionals and firms to FIG
  • Enter, update, and maintain all necessary data in the FIG CRM system, which includes electronic document processing
  • Work with financial professionals directly, our insurance carrier partners, internal FIG Sales, and Operations teams to satisfy missing requirements for completed contracts
  • Process advisor contracts for all lines of business - Annuity, Life, and Long-Term Care (LTC)
  • Thoroughly review contracts for accuracy and completion
  • Schedule and perform follow-up calls to insurance carriers to gain timely appointment approvals for all advisors
  • Regularly correspond with insurance carriers to ensure all licensing forms are up to date and accessible to FIG internal staff
  • Handles sensitive and confidential client and business matters and assists with special projects
  • Learned, understood, and followed firm operational and compliance procedures
  • Accurately and efficiently completed several types of account paperwork including assisting agents with applying to numerous carriers to sell their products
  • Maintains appropriate files and other pertinent information for regulatory compliance and operational purposes
  • Appropriately handle one-off advisor and client requests
  • Produces grammatically correct, accurate, and complete correspondence
  • Speaks directly with agents on the telephone/via email; answering or directing inquiries
  • Demonstrates the organization's core values, exuding behavior that is aligned with the firm's culture.
  • Streamlined contract processing for annuity, life, and LTC products, ensuring accuracy and timely carrier approvals, while maintaining regulatory compliance.
  • Partnered with leadership and sales to craft tailored agreements for new firms, serving as primary contact for financial and setup inquiries.
  • Managed CRM data entry and maintenance, including electronic document processing, to support efficient onboarding of financial professionals.
  • Facilitated smooth onboarding experiences for new financial professionals, addressing their needs and resolving complex issues promptly.
  • Improved operational efficiency by coordinating with carriers, internal teams, and advisors to satisfy contract requirements and expedite appointment approvals.

Senior Customer Service Representative

Public Works Commission
08.2016 - 08.2019
  • Answer incoming telephone calls regarding customers' new and existing accounts, placing outbound calls as needed to ensure resolution
  • Respond appropriately to customers inquires, concerns, and requests regarding their utility services
  • Worked with customers with delinquent, written off accounts to develop repayment plans
  • Assisted customers with reconciliations of their monthly payments when out of balance or misapplied
  • Selected to collaborate on the IVR Functional Upgrade Team
  • Assisted with training new hire employees
  • Filled in for Cashiers and Customer Service Representatives as needed in the Payment Center processing payments and assisting customers
  • Possess thorough knowledge of policies and procedures
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Met and exceeded PWC metrics and goals set for Customer Service Representatives on a regular basis.
  • Managed high-volume customer inquiries, resolving complex account issues and developing repayment plans for delinquent accounts, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to IVR Functional Upgrade Team, streamlining customer service processes and improving overall efficiency of the department.
  • Mentored new hires and filled diverse roles in Payment Center, showcasing adaptability and comprehensive knowledge of company procedures.
  • Consistently exceeded performance metrics, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in account reconciliations and payment processing.
  • Selected for PWC's Succession Development Program, recognizing potential for leadership and long-term contribution to organizational growth after 6 months of tenure.
  • Streamlined customer service processes, resolving complex account issues and developing tailored repayment plans, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction rates.

Assistant Manager

AT&T Mobility
09.2009 - 07.2016

• Successfully assisted in managing a 16 member team.

Ensured quality assurance by listening to live calls of representatives, leading team meetings, and staying abreast of changes within company policies.

• Resolved customer concerns on escalated calls by identifying needs, quickly gaining trust, and resolving problems to maximize efficiency.

• Led team of 16, driving quality assurance through call monitoring and policy updates. Resolved escalated customer issues, maximizing efficiency and satisfaction.

• Fostered team cohesion through regular meetings, ensuring alignment with company policies. Developed trust-building techniques for swift conflict resolution.

• Implemented new call monitoring strategies, enhancing team performance and customer experience. Pioneered approach to swiftly address complex customer concerns.

• Analyzed call data to identify trends, informing policy updates and training needs. Developed metrics to track team efficiency and customer satisfaction levels.

• Mentored team members, facilitating professional growth and improved performance. Created supportive environment for addressing challenging customer interactions

Education

Masters of Business Administration - Project Management -

University of Southern Indiana
08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - undefined

East Carolina University
05.2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Analytical
  • Billing
  • Leadership
  • Learning
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork

Additional Information

Resolved customer concerns on escalated calls by identifying needs, quickly gaining trust, and resolving problems to maximize efficiency., Led team of 16, driving quality assurance through call monitoring and policy updates. Resolved escalated customer issues, maximizing efficiency and satisfaction., Fostered team cohesion through regular meetings, ensuring alignment with company policies. Developed trust-building techniques for swift conflict resolution., Implemented new call monitoring strategies, enhancing team performance and customer experience. Pioneered approach to swiftly address complex customer concerns., Analyzed call data to identify trends, informing policy updates and training needs. Developed metrics to track team efficiency and customer satisfaction levels., Mentored team members, facilitating professional growth and improved performance. Created supportive environment for addressing challenging customer interactions.

Timeline

Contracting Specialist

Financial Independence Group
11.2020 - 03.2023

Senior Customer Service Representative

Public Works Commission
08.2016 - 08.2019

Assistant Manager

AT&T Mobility
09.2009 - 07.2016

Masters of Business Administration - Project Management -

University of Southern Indiana

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - undefined

East Carolina University
Shamyia Williamson, MBA