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Shaniqua Benford

Garfield Heights,OH

Summary

Enthusiastic Sales and Customer Service professional with expertise in communication. Driven to provide superior quality customer service. Innovative in leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services as well as creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty, retention and revenue. Highly adept at training, managing, coaching and mentoring sales and customer service associates with talent for interacting with staff at all levels of organization and public.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

CRM Sales Consultant

Progressive Casulty Insurance
03.2018 - Current
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to customers by identifying the customer's motive for calling and understanding their needs.
  • Responded to telephone requests for auto/special-line insurance needs
  • Utilizes different approaches to ask for and close the sale.
  • Followed up with customers and peers to provide additional support and address concerns.
  • Increased sales by advocating Progressive products and services to customers.
  • Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
  • Evaluated customer purchase requirements and recommended best-fit company offerings.
  • Mastered Cross sells and is consistent in advocating Progressive's products and services.

Customerr

Checksmart Financial
02.2014 - 03.2018
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Answered constant flow of customers in office with minimal wait times.
  • Provide Excellent Customer Service

Process Consumer and Signature Loans, Point of sales system, Money Handling and Vault Key Holder, Western Union and The General Insurance Agent, Debit card Deposit and Withdrawals, Organize In-Store Collection Debt book.


  • Answer Calls, make reminders, send emails, transfer calls, handle inquiries and direct them to the appropriate person according to their needs. Collect and Deposit Cash and Checks, disburse funds to customer. Create Customer profiles in database. Operate office equipment, fax machines, copiers, and internet phones.

STNA/Rehabilitation Aide

Hattie Larlham Center
02.2010 - 01.2014


  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Provide comfort and be a companion for the residents.
  • Perform activities of daily living for a better quality of life. Personal Care/Hygiene, Dressing, Feeding. Coordinate outings/field trips.

Customer Service

Burger King
08.2008 - 05.2010
  • Provide Excellent Customer Service, Money Handling, order placement, food prep, provide clean environment for both customers and employees.

Education

No Degree - Biology

Kent State University
Kent, OH

High School Diploma -

Health Careers Center High School
Cleveland, OH
06.2010

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
  • Google Drive
  • Excel
  • Active Listening
  • Relating
  • Connecting
  • Empathetic
  • Good Judgment and Decision Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Instructing
  • Production and Processing

Accomplishments

Rewards

  • Role Model Round Up
  • Productivity Contest Reward
  • Revised Quote Contest Winner
  • National Call Shadow List

Timeline

CRM Sales Consultant

Progressive Casulty Insurance
03.2018 - Current

Customerr

Checksmart Financial
02.2014 - 03.2018

STNA/Rehabilitation Aide

Hattie Larlham Center
02.2010 - 01.2014

Customer Service

Burger King
08.2008 - 05.2010

No Degree - Biology

Kent State University

High School Diploma -

Health Careers Center High School
Shaniqua Benford