Deanna Ruff
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Multi-Talented New Business Representative
Dependable top performer who is consistently acknowledged for exceeding
goals and performance standards on or before the required deadline. Detail-
oriented, a quick learner with highly effective organizational skills.
Committed to achieving team and company goals and objectives, while
providing the highest level of customer service for internal and external
customers. Ability to build relationships within all levels of the
organization and across locations.
Areas of expertise include:
( Customer Service ( Organizational Skills
( Key Account Management ( Team Leadership
( Multitasking ( Training
Professional Experience
AMERITAS LIFE, Lincoln, NE
Senior new business representative (promotion) 2003-PRESENT
Responsible for processing a wide range of applications and processes on
multiple products. Provide assistance and training as needed to team
members, internal and external customers. Demonstrate prioritization and
organizational skills so as to complete tasks assigned. Maintain effective
working relationships with all areas of the UNIFI organization. Handle
changing tasks quickly and still be able to get the job done.
Selected Accomplishments:
. Primary liaison between Compliance Department and Individual Service
Center.
. Key contact for high profile and high producing agencies throughout
the United States.
. Provide New Business support for problem resolution with a 95% success
rate.
. Participate in committee to improve business processes.
. Consistently maintain 98.4% quality assurance of all files worked.
. Proficient in reporting of confidential MIB (Medical Insurance Bureau)
information as directed by the underwriter.
AMERITAS LIFE, Lincoln, NE
NEW BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE ii (promotion) 2002-2003
Responsible for processing a wide range of applications for all types of
products offered. Provide assistance and training as needed to team
members along with being the key contact for problems within the new
business team.
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Selected Accomplishments:
. Responsible for training team members on new products and conducting
interviews of prospective new hires.
. Spirit Team member for Service Center - develop activities to bring
employees together to provide cohesive relationships and boost morale.
. Successfully completed Series 26 exam to approve/decline suitability
for all products within the New Business Team.
Deanna Ruff
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AMERITAS LIFE, Lincoln, NE
individual client service rep 2000-2002
Responsible for processing a wide range of service functions on multiple
products, companies and administrative systems for in-force policies
through written correspondence, telephone conversations and personal
contact.
Selected Accomplishments:
. Established in the top 5% of Client Service Representatives for
exceeding performance goals.
. Successfully completed Series 6 exam within allotted time frame.
. Co-Chair of Spirit Team.
Education
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Major - Sociology
Professional Development
Series 6, 26
Agents Life and Health License
Attended Leadership Practices Seminar
LOMA ACS designation
Stellar Customer Service Training