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Wendy Williams

Elk Grove,IL

Summary

Friendly and efficient customer service representative devoted to maximizing customer satisfaction with exceptional service and support. Skilled, talented service representative dedicated to customer satisfaction. Ready to apply 30 years of experience for this new position.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Service Representative

Tim Ratigan State Farm
Mount Prospect, IL
08.2016 - 07.2023
  • Greeted customers and answered inquiries professionally.
  • Maintain service and cross-sold existing policies for over 3,000 households in the Chicago Land area & processed various business and workman's comp certificates of insurance.
  • Provide consistent and professional customer service while executing problem-solving skills to resolve claims and various customer service issues.
  • Answer busy incoming calls and update information on the computer as needed while people are coming into the office at the same time.
  • Processed payments via cash, check, or credit card transactions.
  • Interview, hire, and train new incoming staff.
  • Display communication and teamwork skills when working with other co-workers and heading up meetings when needed.
  • Market, quote, and sell property/casualty lines of insurance.
  • Data Entry, filing, faxing, sorting mail, typing correspondences for customers.
  • Reconcile financial statements and maintain our in-house banking records and money drawer.
  • Ran the office when owner was not present.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
  • Followed proper cash handling procedures while completing transactions.
  • Leveraged opportunities to upsell company products and services while providing information and discussing options with customers.
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

Licensed Insurance Producer

Larry Laino State Farm
St Chareles, Illinois
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Interviewed prospective clients to gather information on financial needs and discuss existing coverage.
  • Rewrote and reinstated insurance policies, following underwriting and business rules.
  • Monitored client's insurance coverages to ensure changing needs were met.
  • Explained coverage options to potential policyholders, answering questions or concerns.
  • Calculated premiums and established payment methods, received customer payments, and issued receipts.
  • Contacted underwriters and submitted forms to obtain binder coverage.
  • Achieved repeat business and referrals through personalized services.
  • Counseled prospects and policyholders on coverage, limits, and regulations.

From June 2013-August 2015, I worked for Larry Beeman State Farm in Bloomingdale IL. (Same skills applied as above)

Front Desk Receptionist

Female Healthcare
Bloomingdale, IL
11.2012 - 06.2015
  • Answered heavy call volume and scheduled patients to be seen by one of the 8 OBGYN doctors.
  • Check in patients and prepare charts accordingly.
  • Knowledge of Synergy and some of the newer medical software.
  • Typed procedure forms and helped clients understand their upcoming procedures and instructions.
  • Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
  • Maintained an organized reception area and ensured that all guests were attended to promptly.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing mail, courier services, faxes, and other correspondence.
  • Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying, and scanning materials.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the end of each shift.
  • Updated customer information in databases regularly to ensure the accuracy of records.

AIDE/SPED-1

Stratford Middle School
Bloomingdale, IL
08.2008 - 06.2012
  • Assisted teachers with classroom activities and instruction.
  • Provided individualized tutoring to struggling students.
  • Organized materials for the teacher's use in the classroom.
  • Attended staff meetings and professional development sessions.

* Assisted with schoolwide events when needed.

* Mentored students during my lunch break.

* Attended IEP meetings when needed.

* Use of Copier, Laminator and Computer Equipment.

* Emailed or called parents when instructed to do so.

* Helped Students calm down during melt downs or tantrums.

* Well versed in helping students on the Autism Spectrum having a child

with autism myself.

* Organized Classroom parties and events, birthdays etc.

Education

Some college - Hotel Management

Triton College
08.1990

High school diploma -

Walther Lutheran High School
05.1988

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Customer Support
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Account Management
  • Data Collection
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Active Listening
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Clerical Support
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Courteous Demeanor
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Light EMR Experience

Certification

  • Insurance Producer License, 09/2009-10/2025
  • Mindfulness Certificate, 01/2021, Present

Timeline

Licensed Service Representative

Tim Ratigan State Farm
08.2016 - 07.2023

Licensed Insurance Producer

Larry Laino State Farm
08.2015 - 08.2016

Front Desk Receptionist

Female Healthcare
11.2012 - 06.2015

AIDE/SPED-1

Stratford Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2012

Some college - Hotel Management

Triton College

High school diploma -

Walther Lutheran High School
  • Insurance Producer License, 09/2009-10/2025
  • Mindfulness Certificate, 01/2021, Present
Wendy Williams