STEPHANIE
HOUSEHAM
Consultant: Claim Systems
CONTACT
PHONE:
EMAIL:
ad5npr@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
With a background in Criminology and
Risk management studies, I have
dedicated 5 years to retail and over 7
years to the insurance industry. During
this time, I have had the opportunity to
grow and experience multiple facets of
the industry and relished in the
challenges that were given to me,
thereby establishing myself as a go-to
person for queries and getting things
done.
My strong points is my high work ethic
and loyalty, I am also hardworking and
have a thirst for knowledge that drives
me forward. It is my goal to be part a
dynamic team and company that
allows me to grow and contribute. My
great love is all things crime and risk
related and I am actively studying in
EDUCATION
Hoёrskool Waterkloof
2003 – 2008
National Senior Certificate
English First language
Afrikaans First language
Mathematics
Life Orientation
Life Sciences
Computer Application Technology
Business Studies
Monash University
2009 - 2013
Major: Criminology BA degree
Major: Philosophy BA degree
Extras: Sociology and Psychology
Udemy
2020 - 2021
Certificate of Completion
• Completed
o Microsoft Excel – Excel from Beginner to
Advanced
o Write Better Emails: Tactics for Smarter Team
Communication
o Emotional intelligence: Master Anxiety, Fear, &
Emotions
o Complete Guide to Conflict Management in the
Workplace
o The Complete Communication Skills Master
Class for Life
o Business Etiquette 101: Social Skills for Success o Management Skills: New Manager Training
o 21 Day Crash Course in Emotional Intelligence
The Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences
In progress – awaiting certification
Occupational Certificate: Organisational Risk Manager (Risk Practitioner) NQF6
this direction. I am a great team player
and work well with a diversity of
people whether it is face to face or via
online.
HOBBIES
• Reading
• Soap making
• Bath and body products
making
• Manga and Anime
• Crime Series watching
• Driving
• Adventure golf
• Listening to music
• Knitting
• Candle Making
WORK EXPERIENCE
Estoril Books Retail Assistant
2010–2016
• Stock take.
• Stock orders.
• Stock Returns
• Recommendations
• Merchandising
• Cashier
• Cash up.
• Promoting stock
• Email requests.
• Invoicing
• Returns and exchanges.
• Proof reading
• Telephonic queries and orders
Old Mutual Iwyze Administrator: Claims
2016–2017
• Registering claims
• Validations
o Previous insurance checks
o Transunion reports
o Listening and transcribing sales calls
o Confirming premium payments/ prejudice
o Investigating discrepancies
o SAPS validations
• Damage report requests.
• Quote requests.
• Authorizing claims
• Client feedback and updating
o Telephonic
o Email
• Client payments
• Document requests.
• Query/complaints assistance.
Old Mutual Iwyze Consultant: Claim Systems
2017–Current
o System and agent bin management
o Second in command to team leader
o Request Allocation
o Release fee authorizations and investigations.
o Training employees in system process and programs o Travel Booking
o Invoice payment and investigation.
o Recon and remittance
o Call retrieval and translation (Afrikaans to English) o Testing of operations system
o Error investigation and logging (system issues; hardware issues; operations issues)
o Claim payment authorizations.
o Spread sheet compilation and creation.
o Complaint resolution
o Claim handling: updates; registration; validation; client queries. o Transunion ITC retrieval
o Unicode retrieval and loading
o Car Hire booking, extension, and termination
o Updating of VIC on profile
o Beacons and billings request and payment
o Supplier communication
o Assist on audit queries.
o Claim closures.
o Workday ambassador
o Escalations to Suppliers
o PA backup
Old Mutual Iwyze First Aider and SHE Rep
2017–Current
SKILLS
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Written Communication
MS Excel
MS Word
MS Outlook
Speed reading
WPA typing 30
Telephe Communication
Error resolution
MS Power Point
Multitasking
Time Management
Complaint resolution
Task prioritization
Adaptability