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Valerie Lucas

Warren,Macomb

Summary

Dedicated team player adept at managing customer service and claims processing for policyholders. Looking for a long-term position with a growth-oriented company.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Claims Agent

Allstate
Remote, MI
08.2023 - Current
  • Answering 50+ calls per shift with a call time averaging in 12 minutes
  • Filing claims , working them and bringing them closer to closure
  • Answering inquiry questions and providing claim status information.
  • Issuing payments for damages and rentals

Customer Service Agent

Allstate
Remote, MI
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Answering 80 - 100 calls per shift with a call time averaging in 6 – 8 minutes
  • Assisting customers with policy billing and coverage issues
  • Updating policy information such as coverage, payment and contact.
  • Accepting payments
  • Answering insurance related inquires from customers, physicians, law offices , and government officials
  • Sending emails and entering data
  • Providing excellent customer service leaving customer happy and satisfied

Customer Service Agent

R1 RCM
Remote, MI
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Answering 60-80 calls per shift with a call time averaging in 6 – 8 minutes
  • Assisting patients with insurance related issues
  • Assisting patients with things such as disputed charges, payment questions, requests for itemized billing statements
  • Accepting customer payments
  • Assisting physicians add insurance to file while answering insurance related questions
  • Sending emails and entering data.

Support Specialist

Ricoh USA
Detroit, MI
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Sorted through 150-200 insurance claims for Meridian Health through system to ensure documentation is correct
  • Attaching correct tax claims and separates appeals for files to be bind accurately
  • Implemented various administrative and clerical tasks that included high attention to detail
  • Input information on software regularly and corresponded to emails as necessary.

Assistant Manager

Walmart
Warren, MI
06.2017 - 11.2017
  • Responsible for handling various customer service inquires and training new hires about company standards/policy practices
  • Multi-tasks in different departments assisting with merchandise, selection of products, and ensuring sales floor is occupied
  • Maintains scheduling and product inventory using MS Office, especially Excel to coordinate shipments and ensure employees have valuable training knowledge across the store
  • Performs transactions and money management for customers at front desk
  • Assigns light cleaning and side work for employees as needed.

Education

Diploma -

East English Village

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Accident Review
  • Policy Understanding
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • File Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Information Security
  • Active Listening
  • Call Control
  • Data Entry
  • Call Documentation Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Quality Control

Timeline

Claims Agent

Allstate
08.2023 - Current

Customer Service Agent

Allstate
02.2022 - 08.2023

Customer Service Agent

R1 RCM
05.2021 - 10.2021

Support Specialist

Ricoh USA
12.2020 - 03.2021

Assistant Manager

Walmart
06.2017 - 11.2017

Diploma -

East English Village
Valerie Lucas