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Valencia Allen

McKinney,TX

Summary

Hardworking, detail-oriented and tenacious in developing and pursuing solutions to customer concerns. Adept at balancing company objectives with customer desires. Level-headed and positive in every customer interaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Repair Sales Advisor

Transformco (Sears)
Mckinney, TX
04.2024 - Current

Inside Sales Representative (inbound)

Appointment Setting (home services)

Selling Home/Appliance Warranties (one call close) for HVAC & large home appliances-

  • Maintained accurate records of all sales activities, including contacts, accounts, orders, payments.
  • Developed relationships with new and existing clients through contact management systems.
  • Participated in team brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas for promotions.

Inside Sales Representative

GEICO
Dallas, TX
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Cultivated and strengthened customer relationships to drive revenue growth.
  • Took inbound calls on headset, promoting products and services to secure new accounts.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreement to close transactions.
  • Consulted with customers to aid selection and purchase of products that met needs.
  • Negotiated contracts with customers regarding price, delivery terms, payment terms and other conditions.
  • Cross-sold additional products or services based on customer needs.

Customer Advocate

United Healthcare, UHG
Irving, TX
09.2016 - 07.2023
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
  • Performed extensive research on all inquiries and concerns to achieve complete client satisfaction.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Kept records of customer interactions or transactions, thoroughly recording details of inquiries.
  • Respond to provider and patient inquiries regarding the Medical/Rx appeals process; information, updates, turnaround times, etc.
  • Document and enter appeals into system and prepare documentation for further review
  • Assure timeliness and appropriateness of appeals, according to state and federal guidelines
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Fielded customer complaints and queries, fast-tracking for problem resolution.
  • Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
  • Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business

Sales Representative

ADT Security
Irving, TX
06.2012 - 03.2015
  • Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets (inbound)
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Presented products and services to prospective and existing customers to meet client needs.
  • Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
  • Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
  • Answered customer questions and responded quickly to problems and complaints in person, on phone and by email.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Kept accurate and detailed client records comprised of demographics, client contacts and follow-up as needed

Education

High School Diploma -

Nimitz High School
Irving, TX
05.2003

Some College (No Degree) -

North Lake College
Irving, TX

Skills

  • Customer services
  • Educating customers
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Persuasive communication
  • Document review skills
  • Employee coaching
  • Microsoft Office expertise

Timeline

Repair Sales Advisor

Transformco (Sears)
04.2024 - Current

Inside Sales Representative

GEICO
08.2023 - 03.2024

Customer Advocate

United Healthcare, UHG
09.2016 - 07.2023

Sales Representative

ADT Security
06.2012 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

Nimitz High School

Some College (No Degree) -

North Lake College
Valencia Allen