Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Tamika Whitaker

Tamika Whitaker

Lincoln,NE

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Agent

Brokers Of Real Estate
Lincoln, NE
09.2021 - Current
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
  • Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media and real estate guides.

Corporate Recruiter

Nelnet
Lincoln, NE
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Visited colleges and job fairs to inform people about job opportunities.
  • Collaborated with various departments to define job qualifications.
  • Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Completed paperwork and work authorization forms after hiring new employees.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.

Supervisor III

Nelnet
Lincoln, NE
06.2014 - 09.2019
  • Meets and exceeds all customer call guidelines including service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
  • Developed highly empathetic employee relationships and earned a reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Active member of the Retention Agile group, strong passion for retaining and motivating employees. Started a few initiatives that have played a leading role in Nelnet's retention goals.
  • Created and staffed a team solely dedicated to Military customers. This allows the company to provide an effective and consistent experience for service members.

Advisor/Team Leader

Nelnet
Lincoln, NE
05.2013 - 06.2014
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Implemented new working processes to deliver multiple improvements.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Initiated timely response to emails, voicemails and written correspondence.

Assistant Manager

Sam & Louie's Pizzeria
Lincoln, NE
06.2011 - 05.2013
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
  • Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.
  • Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.

Underwriting Service Assistant

State Farm Insurance Company
Lincoln, NE
05.2006 - 01.2011
  • Led two successful employee resource groups: Chairperson of the Multicultural Employee Resource Groups from 2010-2012 and Vice President of projects and events for the Military Affinity Group from 2010-2011.
  • Received a ' Heartland Champion ' award in November 2011, for going above and beyond for a State Farm agent.
  • Advises business partners on procedures that help with retention and providing an outstanding customer experience.

Shift Supervisor

Kentucky Fried Chicken
Lincoln, NE
03.2003 - 05.2006
  • Consistently offered professional, friendly and engaging service.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
  • Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.

Skills

  • Exceptional interpersonal communication
  • Effective problem solver
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Highly motivated
  • Customer-focused
  • Quick Learner

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of "Associate of the Month Award" in 2013.
  • Recipient of "Team lead of the Quarter" in 2014.
  • Recipient of "Supervisor of the Quarter" in 2015.

Timeline

Real Estate Agent

Brokers Of Real Estate
09.2021 - Current

Corporate Recruiter

Nelnet
09.2019 - 09.2021

Supervisor III

Nelnet
06.2014 - 09.2019

Advisor/Team Leader

Nelnet
05.2013 - 06.2014

Assistant Manager

Sam & Louie's Pizzeria
06.2011 - 05.2013

Underwriting Service Assistant

State Farm Insurance Company
05.2006 - 01.2011

Shift Supervisor

Kentucky Fried Chicken
03.2003 - 05.2006
Tamika Whitaker