Kristin Brantley
Quality Assurance
West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-***-****
*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Determined Quality Assurance Specialist with dedication to quality and accuracy. Familiar with handling multiple projects in highly competitive environments. Solid interpersonal and collaboration skills. In-depth Quality Assurance Specialist with success in prioritization and multitasking. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Committed to paying impeccable attention to reviews and auditing procedures. Enthusiastic team member eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of client needs and delivery of exceptional results and training in personal insurance. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in related positions. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and
problem-solving skills.
SKILLS
Correction action planning Discretion
Project Management Operations monitoring
Self-motivated professional
Training and Development Flexible and Adaptable Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
WORK HISTORY
KNOWLEDGE ASSOCIATE
Cognizant Technologies Des Moines, IA
11/2021 to CURRENT
Supported business development, research, and marketing as part of go-to-market analysis.
Framed, structured and shared IP, providing concise informational summaries.
Worked with stakeholders to lend insight regarding custom knowledge assets and advisory services.
Handled data updates and support aspects to meet evolving standards.
SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
Cognizant Technologies Des Moines, IA
01/2016 to 11/2021
Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics, communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies with quality and production leadership.
Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed
maintenance of standards.
Inspected, verified, and documented quantifiable characteristics of finished goods, comparing against customer specifications and company quality standards to achieve acceptable product.
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Copart Auto Auctions Des Moines, IA
03/2012 to 03/2015
Engaged team members and improved performance by delivering daily updates and conducting weekly meetings to obtain feedback and convey new policies.
Resolved problems promptly and effectively to elevate customer approval. Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
INSURANCE CLAIMS MANAGER
Nationwide Insurance Company Des Moines, IA
12/2004 to 03/2012
Determined proper course of action for claims processing.
Championed insurance claims process by providing expert knowledge and building positive, trusting relationship to support clients during challenging times.
Determined liability outlined in coverage and assessed documentation such from police and healthcare providers to understand damages incurred.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Business Management
University of Phoenix, Des Moines, IA
MBA Business Administration
University of Phoenix, Des Moines, IA
Master of Arts Education
University of Phoenix, Des Moines, IA
ENGLISH
AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
2009 -2013 I was involved in the startup and continuation of the non-profit Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy Resource Center (EMBARC). I volunteered to work with refugees ranging from people who had never held a pencil before to teaching Civics to the refugees ready to apply for citizenship.