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Tonya Ware

Hinsdale

Summary

Experienced financial and customer service professional with a strong background in cash handling, transaction processing, and regulatory compliance. Adept at identifying fraud risks, ensuring operational accuracy, and optimizing efficiency. Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, enhance customer satisfaction, and uphold financial security standards. Committed to delivering high-quality service in fast-paced banking environments.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Benefit Authorizer

Social Security Administration, SSA
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed high-volume case workloads, ensuring timely and accurate processing of beneficiary records.
  • Reviewed and authorized benefit payments, maintaining strict adherence to federal regulations.
  • Conducted detailed data analysis and record updates, maintaining financial accuracy.
  • Resolved complex benefit cases and discrepancies.

Human Resources Manager

Kevin S Ware Insurance Agency, Inc.
06.2012 - 03.2023
  • Led staffing efforts, recruiting, onboarding and training employees.
  • Designed employee engagement initiatives, boosting retention and satisfaction.
  • Administrated payroll and benefits programs, including health care, 401k and paid time off.


Assistant Store Manager

JCPenney
07.1989 - 04.2008
  • lead district with customer satisfaction scores of 90%+.
  • Set department goals and managed budgets based on sales projections.
  • Increased profits by optimizing salary cost, expenses, and inventory levels.
  • Supervised 180+ personnel, overseeing customer service operations.

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Bank Teller

KeyBank
06.1985 - 08.1988
  • Processed customer transactions and assisted with account inquiries.
  • Balanced teller drawer daily, ensuring accuracy in cash handling.
  • Maintained compliance with security procedures and fraud prevention policies.
  • Assisted customers with account inquiries.



Education

No Degree - Real Estate: Licensed Realtor #475.205114

Chicago Real Estate School
Chicago, IL
11-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/Marketing

Manchester University
North Manchester, IN
05-1989

Skills

  • Cash Handling & Transaction Accuracy
  • Fraud Prevention & Risk Awareness
  • Banking Regulations & Compliance
  • Case Management & Financial Recordkeeping
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Sales & Cross-Selling Strategies
  • Team Collaboration & Leadership

Timeline

Benefit Authorizer

Social Security Administration, SSA
08.2023 - Current

Human Resources Manager

Kevin S Ware Insurance Agency, Inc.
06.2012 - 03.2023

Assistant Store Manager

JCPenney
07.1989 - 04.2008

Bank Teller

KeyBank
06.1985 - 08.1988

No Degree - Real Estate: Licensed Realtor #475.205114

Chicago Real Estate School

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/Marketing

Manchester University
Tonya Ware