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Theresa (Terri) Twells

Novato,California

Summary

Dynamic, results-oriented Office Assistant/Receptionist with experience in Auto, Home Insurance, Health and Human Services, Property Management, Wholesale Mortgage Banking and Office Management. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor. Consistent achievements, driven with strong work ethic with focus on quality. Outstanding attendance record and flexibility. Proven ability to develop strong working relationships.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Receptionist/Front Office Assistant

Katie Chase Insurance And Financial Services
Novato, CA
05.2020 - 04.2022

Job Summary: State Farm Agent Team Member -professional interested in helping our business grow through value-based conversations and remarkable customer experience. A motivated self starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, text and/or postal mail.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for senior management team.
  • Confirmed important personal and payment information for compliance with security and payment card industry standards.

Office Assistant III

County Of Marin
San Rafael, CA
04.2019 - 09.2019

Job Summary : Handling a myriad set of circumstances which takes time and patience. From opening and closing procedures to Front Desk Main Duties and Responsibilities.

  • Managed over 50 client calls per day.
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments. by consistently updating customer information.
  • Print out schedules for following days appointments. As well as individual Providers' schedules per their requests'.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Check clients' insurance status and Financial Responsibility Form
  • Call clients to remind of appointments for "next" day. Inform that if FRF is needed, to please bring current documentation
  • Assist Clients and Providers with making appointments, rescheduling, etc...Keep track of clients' appointments that are no-show, or cancellation - following protocol
  • Make conference room reservations for Case Managers and Therapists, as well as other staff per request
  • Keep eyes and ears alert - for safety purposes - with clients' presence-either in lobby or with Providers. Call Security Team as needed
  • Assist with Medical Records occasionally
  • Maintain neat and clean lobby and common use areas
  • Provided ease of access and navigation for important data by compiling, organizing and uploading organizational documents to County of Marin database.
  • Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.

Leasing Consultant

JRK Residential Group
Petaluma, CA
05.2011 - 12.2016

Job Summary: Shows and lease apartments, town homes to prospective residents and supports property's marketing plan for Enclave at Adobe Creek located in Petaluma, CA

  • First line contact with Residents, Vendors and Walk in Clientele. Managed over 50 calls per day.
  • Responsible for maintaining work areas and office in clean and orderly manner; need to have awareness of "curb appeal" of property
  • Thorough knowledge of lease terms, specifications and all community policies
  • Knowledgeable of required telephone and sales techniques
  • Knowledgeable of current market conditions
  • Fully informed of current rental rates, sizes, locations and all amenities of property
  • Maintain contact with all apartment locator services and local businesses to provide informational material
  • Develop full knowledge of application information required, screening processes and policies regarding rentals
  • Develop and maintain on-going resident retention program under direction of Community Manager
  • Responsible to play active roll in renewal process
  • Responsible for proper maintenance of all resident and property files
  • Efficient and timely processing of all required administrative forms, reports and related information
  • Responsible for reporting unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding property or residents
  • Courteous, efficient handling of resident requests and complaints
  • Composed and drafted all outgoing correspondence and reports for managers
  • Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
  • Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
  • Collected rent and tracked resident payments and information in computer system.
  • Escalated major issues to property manager for immediate remediation.
  • Inspected properties before and after new tenant move-ins to schedule maintenance, cleaners and other services.
  • Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions and redirect concerns to close contracts.
  • Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.

Post Closer

First California Mortgage Company
Petaluma, CA
01.2008 - 01.2010

Job Summary: Responsible for prompt and accurate shipping of sold loans to investors

  • Follow up with investor suspense notices
  • Call investor if not satisfied by website explanation
  • When there is suspense issue Post Closing determines which department to contact and how to resolve issue
  • Post Closing also communicates with Insurance Companies, Brokers, Borrowers, Title Companies, First California Mortgage Company Quality Control Department etc.
  • Update loan origination system accurate status code, dates and appropriate memoranda
  • Ensure all input posts properly
  • Escalate unresolved problems to Team Leader
  • Perform miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned by Team Leader or other department management staff
  • Checked accuracy and completeness of all paperwork
  • Prepared loan packages and closing instructions for bank employees.
  • Produced and submitted completed loan packages to title and escrow professionals.
  • Consulted with outside vendors to identify and resolve loan closing issues.
  • Collected and compiled paperwork such as title abstracts, insurance paperwork, loan files and tax histories.
  • Assessed customer account histories to determine previous compliance with payment plans and loan terms. 75% of over telephone customer service.
  • Set up, stored and updated customer files, department records and regulatory paperwork.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

Education

GED -

San Rafael High School
San Rafael, CA
06.1982

Skills

    • Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Yardi, On-Site, ShareCare, ECRM, NECHO and Client Focus
    • Frequent use of PHC (Partnership Health Plan of California) and M-Cal websites
    • Intermediate Mathematical Skills
    • Apply common sense understanding to given instruction whether verbal or written
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Professional telephone manner
    • Professional electronic mail etiquette
    • Timely processing of all Business correspondence
      • Maintaining and processing all required administrative forms, reports and related information
      • Courteous, efficient handling of resident requests and complaints
      • Clerical support
      • Use of Linguistica, interpretation service when clients are non-English speaking
      • Use of Language Line, secondary tool used if Linguistica doesn't have interpreters available
      • Document retrieval
      • Document scanning and digitization
      • Appointment scheduling

Certification

  • California Department of Real Estate Salespersons' License 1998 to 2006 (Exp)
  • Notary Public for County of Marin Expired 2002 to 2006 (Exp)

Additional Information

  • Administrative Coordinator ; Residential Mortgage Capital, San Rafael, California - 2001 to 2007
  • Underwriting Assistant; Headlands/Greenpoint Mortgage, Larkspur, California - 1993 to 2001

Work Availability

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Software

1Life; Slack;

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave

Interests

Watching old movies (especially in black and white), cooking, entertaining family and friends, and of course my beloved San Francisco Giants!

Timeline

Receptionist/Front Office Assistant

Katie Chase Insurance And Financial Services
05.2020 - 04.2022

Office Assistant III

County Of Marin
04.2019 - 09.2019

Leasing Consultant

JRK Residential Group
05.2011 - 12.2016

Post Closer

First California Mortgage Company
01.2008 - 01.2010

GED -

San Rafael High School