Forward-thinking professional with expertise in hiring, developing and motivating employees. Well-versed in explaining benefits packages to assist employee comprehension and decision-making. Builds rapport at all levels and resolves issues professionally.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Advocate
Health Care Service Corporation
Richardson, Texas
02.2019 - 03.2021
Responsible for researching and responding to telephone and written inquiries, collects clinical data; determining benefit levels according to contract guidelines; completing notifications; and pending designated cases and referral requests to a RN for clinical review
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers, etc
Researched and resolved account and service problems with friendly, knowledgeable support.
Documented customer concerns and inquiry resolutions in internal computer system.
Accessed multiple databases to investigate customer questions and concerns.
Executive - Senior Manager
AT&T Inc
Richardson, Texas
08.2013 - 02.2019
Coordinated development of key performance goals for functions and direct reports.
Improved long-term prospecting, strategy development and customer engagement.
Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets.
Boosted customer satisfaction scores to 115% through fast and knowledgeable issue resolution.
Spearheaded overhaul of company best practices to significantly increase staff retention rates.
Increased revenue and supported sales activities while building and maintaining consistent relationships and management practices with employees.
Benefits Manager
American Imaging Management
Deerfield, IL
02.2008 - 12.2012
Ensured consistent compliance with state, federal, and company specific requirements
Oversaw open enrollment processes during fourth quarter.
Evaluated different providers offering range of services, coverages and plan options to pick optimal choice.
Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental and vision benefit packages.
Administered salary surveys to identify consistency with market standards.
Educated new hires about different benefit plans.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Human Resources Specialist
Walgreens
Deerfield, IL
03.2005 - 02.2008
Providing customer support to Distribution Center Team Members in areas of payroll, time and attendance, benefits, safety, worker's compensation, leaves, company policies, local Distribution Center policies, and training
Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
Advocated for staff members and counsel supervisors to identify and resolve conflicts.
Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.