EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, December 2008
Northern Illinois University
Illinois Life Producer License, August 2013
Pearson
Illinois Health Producer License, August 2013
Pearson
Studied in Business Marketing August 2005- May 2007
Clark Atlanta University
EXPERIENCE
Aon Hewitt, Lincolnshire IL May 2014-Current
Benefits Advisor
Inform, educate and enroll customers to successfully transition into the
individual insurance market
Make outbound calls to customers, completing needs assessment and correctly
qualifying participants' needs related to Medicare Health Insurance
(Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Cost Plans, and Prescription Drug
Plans)
Identify customer needs using a needs based selling approach then recommend
plans and accurately answer customer questions
Provide solutions that make it easy for the customer to decide on the plan
while overcoming customer objections
Handle inbound calls to enroll customers compliantly and efficiently into
selected Medicare Health Insurance (Medicare Advantage, Medicare
Supplement, Cost Plans, and Prescription Drug Plans) and update customer
accounts thoroughly
Effectively manage sales pipeline
Deliver expected sales for individual, team, regional, and overall targets
(conversion rate, close ratio, etc.)
Actively manage a book of business to ensure all retiree needs are met on a
timely basis (respond to retiree voicemails, internal chat requests,
partner with customer service and operations, handle and support customer
complaints and/or client escalations
Go Health Insurance, Chicago IL August 2013- May
2014
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
Provide clients with various types of health insurance packages
Responsible for gathering information about the policies and rate offered
by the various companies in the vicinity
Handle the tasks of educating and selling health insurance plans to
potential customers
Perform responsibilities of preparing and maintaining insurance sales
status in the computer system
Provide guidance to customer on the benefits of health insurance
facilities
Responsible for achieving sales revenue goals and objectives
Comprehensive knowledge of the procedures of selling health insurance
policies
In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, medical insurance market trends
and medical practices
Possess excellent marketing skills and has the ability to meet targets
Knowledge of basic computer applications and work related software
applications
Possess excellent mathematical and negotiation skills
Skilled in building and maintaining good rapport with clients
Possess excellent communication and convincing skills
Comcast, Schaumburg IL, August 2011-August
2013
CAE, Customer Technical Support (IP)
Responsible for providing technical support for Comcast high speed internet
customer
Problems via phone, email and instant messaging.
Troubleshoots hardware and software issues and communicates with helpdesk
to resolve issues/problems.
Provides technical assistance to ensure a positive customer experience.
Ensures adherence to the Comcast Quality Experience.
Provides a full range of customer service for Comcast high speed internet
product in a prompt, efficient and professional manner.
Advance troubleshooting for PC/browser/e-mail/personal webpage/connectivity
firewall/ router/hub problems and provides customer education to same.
Demonstrates listening and analytical skills, with the ability to obtain
key information and resolve complex service problems with first call
resolution.
Demonstrates knowledge of installing software programs and troubleshooting
operating systems, software and hardware.
Communicates courteously and pro-actively to learn customers short term and
long term needs and understands issues from customers position. Recommends
products or services to promote customer focus in employees and develop
partnerships with customers.
Possesses an excellent knowledge of windows and Macintosh operating
systems, internet/IP, web browsers, e-mail and other PC operating and
connectivity technologies. Diagnoses PC hardware, software, operating
system and cable modem and cabling issues.
Consistently demonstrates ability to meet higher performance expectations).
G6 Profiles & Management Chicago, IL
Freelance Public Relations Specialist Jan
2010-August 2011
To be responsible for obtaining auditions with negotiation of contracts for
client's .Worked as a talent agency where one uses contacts to arrange
auditions for the actors represented by the agency.
Handling of public relations with business matters to make a plan and keep
the actor on a path toward success. Development of strategic marketing
direction which translates them into business building brand strategies
with innovative marketing plans which drives revenues.
Following a set standard of rules which are regulated by the Screen Actors
Guild, or SAG. Per formation of customer service duties by answering client
queries and granting customer requests.
Arrangement of times and places where the shows would be performed and work
shopped
Oversee day-to-day business affairs of an artist. Arrange for reservations
to ensure clients for a worry-free trip or tour.
Advised and counseled for talent concerning professional matters, long-term
plans and personal decisions which may affect their career.
American Intercontinental University, Chicago, IL July 2010-
May 2011
National Admissions Advisor
Earn the company over 572,000 in capital with student enrollment within my
first 3 months of being employed.
Conducts interviews and evaluates each prospective student based on his/her
needs, desires, interests, qualifications, motivations, and commitments,
and in accordance with all school policies and procedures, all applicable
federal and state regulations and all accrediting agencies standards and
requirements
Presents information in a factual and ethical manner to prospective
students and others regarding school's programs and tuition
Completes and maintain all required paperwork and data entry in an accurate
and timely manner
Works with other departments (financial aid, academics) to ensure student
satisfaction
Verifies criteria for admission to the school
Assists prospective students in completing the admissions process in the
efficient and supportive manner
Assists students with finalization of enrollment process and starting date
with the school
Develops an ongoing relationship with the prospective student from
enrollment through graduation
Responsible for the student's success from inquiry to starting school
Serves as an advocate for prospective students
HRDI, Chicago, IL May 2009-
July 2009
Administrative Assistant Chicago
Tracked financial status of client's monthly services with Quick books,
Updated population sheets, admissions, and discharges
Continuously answer telephones, greeting/scheduling patients, filing,
calling to remind patients of their appointments, verifying insurance
benefits/calling for claims status, marketing, maintaining an overall
neat/clean office environment, in addition to assisting
Distribute company literature and follow- up with meeting arrangements as
needed
Composed and typed memos, Sorted and distributed incoming mail, Gathered
information for monthly reports
Collaborate with various levels of management to gather information
pertaining to key issues.
Assist out-of-town candidates with travel, hotel and car service
arrangements.
Communicate with external contacts to properly handle direction of business
relations.
Computer Share, Chicago, IL April 2009-July
2009
Customer Service Representative
Handled inbound calls and outbound calls both in a courteous and
professional manner within an acceptable amount of time
Responded to email and internet inquiries via email or telephone
Accurately updating the database in a timely manner
Kept current on industry news pertaining to campaign specifics
Effectively and professionally resolving shareholder concerns
Meet all targets for Productivity, Quality, Attendance and Code of Conduct