SAKERA COOK
***** ****** **** ** ******* FL, ****0. (407) ***-****.*******@*****.***
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented human resources professional who excels under tight deadlines, while anticipating and averting potential problems by proactively streamlining processes.
Skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills Recruiting Hiring and retention
Excellent communication skills Strong lead development skills Persuasive communication expertise
Certified/Licensed 0215 - Life Incl Var Annuity & Health
JetBlue Orlando, FL
Customer Service Agent Part-time WAH, 03/2015 to Present
Answer calls regarding general information about airline travel on JetBlue Airways
Perform activities including viewing a computer terminal and navigating menus and screens on a computer terminal
Sell ancillary products from incoming calls
Resolve general customer service concerns through effective customer service techniques
Ability to initiate searches for miscellaneous travel-related information on the Internet
Aon Retiree Health Exchange Orlando, FL
Benefits Advisor, 03/2014 to Present
Inform, educate and enroll customers to successfully transition into an Individual Medicare insurance plan.
Make outbound calls to Medicare prospects, completing needs assessments and correctly qualifying participants' needs related to Medicare Health Insurance.
Effectively manage sales pipeline and actively manage a book of business to ensure all retiree needs are met.
Consistently met and exceeded department expectations for productivity and accuracy levels.
Participated in various incentive programs and contests designed to support achievement of production goals.
Ranked #3 In Orlando and #7 in entire Enterprise
SunTrust Bank Orlando, FL
Financial Advisor, 10/2013 to 03/2014
Handles inbound calls selling personal products and services and making referrals to mortgages, investments, trust, merchant services, personal and private bankers and small business banking.
Analyzed financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies for meeting clients' financial objectives. Reviewed clients' accounts and results regularly to determine whether life changes, economic developments or financial performance indicated a need for plan revision.
Complied with regulatory requirements including Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, Privacy Act and Community Reinvestment Act
Tumble Totz Preschool Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands
Director, 02/2012 to 09/2013
Assist teachers with setting and meeting progressive goals. Communicate with parents by explaining school's policies and admission procedures along with any issues relevant to individual child
Designed the employee performance evaluation process and merit program.
Addressed concerns from employees and management regarding new-hire activity and ongoing employee relations.
Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Business Marketing, July 2008
MBA: Human Resource Management, July 2009
Human Resource Management Studied in the areas of Organizational Development, and Management Assessment & Development Professional Development, Professional Training, Top 10% of Class, Honors