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Whitney Parker

Decatur,IL

Summary

Experienced in identifying the needs of the client and working to find a solution promptly and professionally.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Agent

Country Financial Insurance
10.2023 - Current
  • Researched and identified potential new markets.
  • Generated leads through cold-calling, networking and other outreach methods.
  • Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented promotional strategies to increase customer base.
  • Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.
  • Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Calculated premiums and established payment methods for sales.
  • Cross-sold insurance products to existing clients to reach sales targets.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Archer Daniels Midland Company
03.2019 - 09.2023
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed outgoing payments.
  • Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and railroads
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.

Executive Assistant to the President

Archer Daniels Midland Company
05.2012 - 03.2019
  • Coordinated events and worked on projects.
  • Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
  • Enhanced executive efficiency by managing and prioritizing the President''s daily schedule, appointments, and travel arrangements.
  • Managed sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality in all aspects of executive support.
  • Supported sales, business development and senior management teams.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
  • Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.

Freight Broker

Archer Daniels Midland Company
01.2009 - 05.2012
  • Managed high-volume orders while maintaining strict attention to detail and accuracy in all transactions.
  • Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
  • Secured repeat business through consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations regarding both pricing and delivery times.
  • Maintained inventory records for accurate tracking of goods and to minimize loss.
  • Contacted existing customers to update accounts and confirm deals.

Supervisor

Stratas Foods LLC/ ADM
08.2007 - 01.2009
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating systems
  • Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Facilitated collaboration between team members on projects requiring cross-functional expertise for successful outcomes.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Proof Clerk

Hickory Point Bank
08.2002 - 08.2007
  • Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Completed financial balancing, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

Education

No Degree - Psychology

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

No Degree -

Richland Community College
Decatur, IL

High School Diploma -

Naperville Central High School
Naperville, IL
06.1994

Skills

Licensed in Home, Auto, Life and Financial

Certification

  • Licensed in Home, Auto, Life and Financial

Timeline

Associate Agent

Country Financial Insurance
10.2023 - Current

Accounts Payable Clerk

Archer Daniels Midland Company
03.2019 - 09.2023

Executive Assistant to the President

Archer Daniels Midland Company
05.2012 - 03.2019

Freight Broker

Archer Daniels Midland Company
01.2009 - 05.2012

Supervisor

Stratas Foods LLC/ ADM
08.2007 - 01.2009

Proof Clerk

Hickory Point Bank
08.2002 - 08.2007

No Degree - Psychology

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

No Degree -

Richland Community College

High School Diploma -

Naperville Central High School

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