Laura L. Ramello
**** **** *****, **** *****, IN 46835
abipw8@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position in an office environment, where there is a need for a
variety of office management skills including - computer knowledge,
organizational abilities, proficiency on office equipment and database
program use.
EXPERIENCE
1/1999 - Present American Financial Associates, Inc.
7/2008 - Present Fort
Wayne, IN
Life Insurance Specialist - Part Time
Responsibilities:
- Receive Insurance Applications from home office
- Review Applications for completion and accuracy
- Submit Applications to Insurance Carrier
- Order exams and/or medical records as necessary
- Work with Case Manager/Underwriter to complete requirements needed
for approval of policy
- Provide status updates to Agent and Home Office
1/1999 - 7/2008 Schaumburg,
IL
Administrative Assistant
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative assistance to the partners of the company while
maintaining strict confidentiality
- Work directly with insurance agents, submit applications and track
them to approval
- Work with underwriters to complete all underwriting requirements for
submitted applications
- Answer telephones and greet clients and visiting agents
- Compile new hire packets for new agents
- Assist new agents in completing and submitting contracting
applications
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Develop and maintained an online filing system for all submitted
applications and agent information
- Create and mail or ship correspondence and/or marketing supplies
- Prepare and assemble handouts for seminars and training meetings
- Open and distribute mail and packages
- Maintain and order office and break room supplies and needed
- Provide customer service to clients and agents
Skills:
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Proficient on office machines, including fax, printer, copier &
scanner
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Ability to prioritize and maintain exceptional attention to detail
- Work with little or no supervision, while maintaining the ability to
work as a team member
8/2009 - 3/2010 IKON Office Solutions, Inc. Farmington
Hills, MI
On-Site Service Specialist
Overview:
Provide office support services to our customers, with the focus on
building customer relationships. Provide customer service, copy/print
services, mail services, shipping and receiving, and other
office related tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Run high volume copy machines and perform binding and finishing work
as required
- Make sure copiers are working properly, perform daily inspections
- Maintain records and inventories of supplies needed
- Distribute office supplies, fax transmissions and mail to company
employees
- Calculate charges for jobs performed and maintain billing records
- General office functions such as filing and faxing documents; mailing
and shipping using postage meter and scale
9/2008 - 5/2009 Virchow Krause Southfield,
MI
Office Assistant - Internal Service Center
Responsibilities:
- Process Tax Returns and Financial Statements
- Data entry and word processing
- Complete copy jobs as needed utilizing binding machines, paper cutter,
electronic stapler, folder, collator, etc.
- Scan and link documents to client files
- General office functions such as filing, scanning and faxing
documents; mailing and shipping using postage meter and scale
- Distributing inter-office mail and packages
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
Parents Who Care 1985 - 1990
Schaumburg, IL
- President
- Seminar Leader
Girl Scouts of America 1989 - 1995
Elk Grove Village, IL
- Scout Troop Leader - K -4
- Outdoor Leader Trainer
- Cookie Chairperson
- Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient
Campanelli School PTA 1989 - 1998
Schaumburg, IL
- Fun Fair Chairperson
- Newsletter Committee
- Classroom Assistant
Coachlite Skate Club 1992 - 1999
Roselle, IL
- Secretary/Treasurer
- Registrar
- Ways and Means Committee
- Great Lakes Regional Volunteer Award Winner