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SHANNON BELL

TEMPE,AZ

Summary

I am an ambitious and hardworking individual with broad skills and experience in customer service, insurance claims, credit card billing, and product management. Furthermore, I am adept at handling multiple tasks on a daily basis competently and working well under pressure.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative/Human Resources Coordinator

Innovative Promotions
Phoenix, AZ
09.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed reports on employee attendance, productivity and effectiveness to evaluate performance.
  • Maintained comprehensive databases and filing systems, both electronic and paper, to ensure information is organized and easily accessible.
  • Conducted preliminary interview processes to evaluate potential hires.
  • Recruited candidates for various administrative and marketing positions, ensuring a strong match with organizational needs.
  • Oversaw front desk activities, providing excellent customer service and administrative support.
  • Coordinated human resources activities, streamlining employee records and compliance.
  • Performed accurate data entry to maintain up-to-date records for our clients.
  • Maintained employee files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
  • Responded to internal inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, payroll.

Financial Aid Advisor

International Education Corporation
Mesa, AZ
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Assisted with completing FAFSA forms, loan documents, promissory notes and other related paperwork.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions with students and their families regarding financial aid options and eligibility requirements.
  • Reviewed financial aid applications and verified accuracy of information provided by applicants.
  • Provided guidance to students on the cost of attending college and various types of financial aid available.
  • Explained the differences between federal, state, institutional, private and alternative loans.
  • Developed presentations on topics such as managing debt, avoiding default status and understanding loan terms.

Claims Specialist

State Farm
Tempe, AZ
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate records of customer interactions and claim information
  • Answered inbound calls and made outbound calls to customers within a fast paced, call center environment
  • Applied coverages and determined liability for those at fault
  • Facilitated communication between claimants, providers, attorneys, adjusters, employers, and other parties involved in a claim.
  • Contacted claimants, body shops, and insurance and rental companies to further claims process
  • Investigated complex or high-value claims to identify discrepancies and fraud indicators

Collections Specialist

JP Morgan Chase
Tempe, AZ
04.2020 - 07.2022
  • Reviewed delinquent accounts and contacted customers via phone, email or mail to negotiate repayment terms and payment arrangements
  • Analyzed account histories, monitored payments, reconciled discrepancies and updated customer information in the database
  • Maintained records of collection activities for each account, including contact attempts, payment arrangements and resolution status
  • Developed relationships with debtors to encourage timely payments while providing excellent customer service
  • Assisted customers with financial hardship by offering alternative payment plans or other solutions that would benefit both parties
  • Contributed to meeting team goals in addition to individual responsibilities

Manager

Baskin Robbins
Tempe, AZ
01.2014 - 03.2020
  • Trained new staff members; Created employees' weekly schedules; Counted cashier drawers (cash, debit/credit transactions)
  • Recorded and entered data into database using Baskin Robbins procedures and guidelines
  • Managed inventory weekly; Resolved customer complaints; Assisted sister property when short of employees and delivered supplies when needed
  • Created and decorated ice cream cakes; Maintained a clean and safe facility
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

MCCLINTOCK HIGH SCHOOL

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Organizing records and scheduling appointments
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Answering multiple phone lines
  • Managing and training staff
  • Efficient time management

Contact

TEMPE , AZ 85282

References

  • IMENDA ALBERT, CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, (602)545-6213
  • FALERY MAILOS, CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT, (480)708-7314
  • ASHLEY HALVERSON, 911 DISPATCHER, (480)392-3569

Timeline

Administrative/Human Resources Coordinator

Innovative Promotions
09.2024 - Current

Financial Aid Advisor

International Education Corporation
03.2023 - 07.2024

Claims Specialist

State Farm
08.2022 - 01.2023

Collections Specialist

JP Morgan Chase
04.2020 - 07.2022

Manager

Baskin Robbins
01.2014 - 03.2020

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

MCCLINTOCK HIGH SCHOOL
SHANNON BELL