My goal is to secure long term employment in an environment allowing for possible upward mobility while working together with me follow employees to strive for a better, safer and more efficient workplace.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Express Claims Associate
State Farm
04.2023 - Current
Worked productively in fast-moving work environment to process large volumes of claims.
Analyzed and addressed escalated claims to resolve issues quickly.
Researched and analyzed complex claims to determine next steps and possible outcomes.
Updated claims system to track claim status and provide relevant information to other department.
Investigated accidents or incidents to determine cause and extent of damages.
Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
EARLVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.2021 - 03.2023
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Oglesby Police Department
08.2020 - 07.2021
Same as listed above
Server/Bartender
Court Street Pub
01.2018 - 01.2020
Excel at customer service
Multitasking at fast pace
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Senior Security Officer
LaSalle Nuclear Station, Exelon Nuclear Security
01.2015 - 01.2020
Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
Personal Nanny
Local Family
01.2013 - 01.2015
Daily care for 2 children
General Household duties
Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Taught children everyday skills and language.
Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Cashier/Customer Service
Blaine’s Farm & Fleet
01.2012 - 01.2013
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Customer Service Representative
Office Max
01.2011 - 01.2012
Online Orders
Computer / Data Entry
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Updated account information to maintain customer records.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
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