ARKEESHA CRANE
*********@******.*** C: 478-***-**** Perry, GA 31069
Skills
Insurance sales strategy
Asset protection expertise
Cross-selling and upselling
Customer follow-up
Microsoft Office Expertise
Policy adjustment knowledge
Email marketing
Lead development
Client account management
Credit card payment processing
Report creation
Problem-solving abilities
Adaptive team player
Inbound and outbound calling
Business development understanding
Inventory control
Process optimization
Quality assurance controls
Conflict mediation
Experience
Acceptance Insurance Perry, GA
Insurance Agent
08/2017 - 02/2020
Drove client retention by increasing savings opportunities and identifying premium discounts.
Checked into questionable claims, interviewing agents and claimants to resolve errors and omissions.
Conducted secondary evaluations of original investigations documentation and reports to facilitate smooth resolutions.
Determined insurance coverage levels and restrictions by thoroughly examining claims forms and associated records.
Investigated properties, classified damages and created estimates outlining repair costs.
Verified liability extent with reviews of police reports, medical treatment histories and other records.
Escalated identified risk issues, challenges and trends to senior management and delivered risk-related documents for audit and regulatory exams.
Correlated and recorded data obtained during surgical procedure, including maintaining departmental records, reports and charts.
Protected company brand and improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems arising from deliverables.
Achieved mutual agreements and cleared up miscommunications by working with all parties to reach win-win solutions.
Consistently provided exceptional service and attention to customers and stakeholders.
Instaloan Perry, GA
Assistant Store Manager
08/2015 - 08/2017
Developed and implemented promotional strategies to drive business success and maintain budgetary guidelines.
Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
Helped team members deliver polite and positive service to every customer by closely monitoring behaviors and offering constructive guidance.
Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals demonstrating passion, dedication and added value to team.
Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
Aaron's Sales & Lease Perry, GA
Sales Account Manager
05/2014 - 08/2015
Oversaw inventory purchases and sales contracts to keep records current and compliant.
Monitored customer complaint trends to drive satisfaction improvements and adjusted operational strategies to reduce issues.
Liaised between customers and sales teams to deliver successful solutions according to customer needs.
Estimated and quoted prices, credit and contract terms, warranties and delivery dates.
Formulated trusted relationships with key accounts.
Gathered all relevant materials for bid processes and coordinated bidding and contract approval.
Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection.
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
Ace Insurance And Financial Services Perry, GA
Customer Service Representative
08/2006 - 01/2007
Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
Evaluated customer account information to assess current issues and determine potential solutions.
Maintained revenue streams by exhausting every option before offering refunds.
Escalated customer concerns, store issues and inventory requirements to supervisors.
Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions.
Worked with managers to develop service improvement initiatives.
Consulted with customers to determine best methods to resolve service and billing issues.
Reviewed account and service histories to identify trends and issues.
New Dimensions Inc. Perry, GA
Office Assistant
08/2002 - 08/2006
Attended meetings and took meticulous notes to disseminate to all participants.
Maintained personnel records, including applications.
Maintain inboxes/ faxes and direct emails to correct person.
Create spreadsheets, order supplies, create meeting agendas, and submit work orders.
Verified and logged deadlines in response to daily inquiries and requests.
Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
Managed and anticipated clerical needs of company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
Compiled data from source documents prior to data entry.
Identified errors in data entry and related issues by mentioning to supervisors for resolution.
Education and Training
Savannah State University Savannah, GA
Business Management
Hardaway High School Columbus, GA
High School Diploma
2004