Laura Mancuso
**** ***** ***** **** ***** 803-***-****
Owasso, OK 74055 *****************@*****.***
Career Focus
Pursuing the Insurance Assistant utilizing my broad and extensive experience in communications, critical thinking, and administrative skills. It is my desire to work where I can provide assistance on multiple projects in a fast paced, results-driven environment where leadership and professionalism are required.
In Brief
Bringing 20 years of experience where I have efficiently organized and prioritized activities and projects considering the priorities of those involved, greatly improving the quality of their life.
Adept at providing support and project management for a range of initiatives
Able to manage and juggle competing priorities as necessary, with the appropriate sense of urgency
Emanate a calm and professional demeanor at all times
Experienced in planning and event management
Detail oriented while maintaining a commitment to deadlines
Specialized Expertise:
Task/Detail Oriented
Effective Time Management
Verbal / Written Communication
Active Listening
Problem Solving
Confidentiality
Logistics
Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Flexibility
Issue Resolution
Events Planning
Travel Planning
Scheduling
Project Management
Volunteer
Microsoft Office Suite
Computer Proficiencies
Microsoft Office Suite
Education, Certification, And Training
Tulsa Community College (1995 – 1997)
Oklahoma Insurance Department, Customer Service Representative License (2000-2004)
Professional Experience
Annie Mancuso Designs, Owasso, OK (October 2009 – Present)
Founder/Owner – Directly responsible for day to day logistics surrounding all business aspects.
Schedule appointments with multiple clients and groups
Manage and document various contracts
Deliver products in a timely manner
Complete special projects on request
Negotiate with third party vendors
Provide creative direction, leadership, flexibility and demonstrate professionalism in all situations
Confer with customers to obtain any specific instructions on embroidery work and patterns
Select the right type of materials to perform embroidery on, in accordance with the specifications provided by clients
Operate sewing machine to embroider various materials
Mancuso Family, Owasso, OK (February 2003 – Present)
Home Engineer and Director of Child Development – Directly responsible for providing administrative and domestic support within the family with a focus on accountability for children while assisting in reaching family goals and objectives and providing quality care to all family members.
Prioritize, organize and coordinate work while showing initiative and sound judgment
Organize and lead events and special activities including outings
Prepare and facilitate age appropriate, educational, creative activities with the children
Transport children as needed
Encourage skills needed for daily life
Manage scheduling, 24/7, independently making in the moment decisions using out of the box problem solving and resourcefulness as the job demands
Demonstrate the ability to proactively anticipate needs and drive improvements
Support a customer driven atmosphere while maintaining enthusiasm and high energy
Farmers Insurance, Tulsa, OK (Sep 1999 – Feb 2003)
Licensed Customer Service Representative– Directly responsible for developing business model, securing funding, creating company name, marketing and ongoing operations.
Worked the front lines of client sales and service and left a positive impression with current and prospective clients
Assisted with client questions, up-selling, cross-selling
Advised insurance quotes to potential clients
Maintained and kept accurate and thorough records of all activity
Communicated with current clients regarding their insurance needs
Listened to customer issues and resolved them quickly
First Tulsa Federal Credit Union, Tulsa, OK (Feb 1996 – Sep 1999)
Bank Teller – Directly responsible for processing a variety of transactions and providing information to members and non-members, assuring a positive experience.
Performed duties in compliance with regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act
Responsible for balancing cash drawer regularly to ensure accuracy in all teller transactions and making supervisor aware of any needs (supplies, concerns, etc.) to avoid delays in processing
Stayed informed on current products, services and promotions
Determined member needs and referred appropriate services
Built relationships and earned trust of members
Utilized various resources to provide accurate answers to member questions