TUMU NEWELL
Customer Experience Specialist
***********@*****.*** +1-570-***-**** Canadensis, PA 18325
WORK EXPERIENCE
Customer Experience Specialist II
METLIFE GROUP
June 2022 - September 2024 Remote
Transformed customer interactions into exceptional experiences, supporting policyholders through education and strategic problem-solving initiatives.
Resolved customer inquiries via email, chat, and calls, achieving a one-touch resolution rate of 90%.
Built strong knowledge of services offered by continuously learning in order to assist in policy and claims details.
Acted as a liaison for internal departments such as claims, billing and sales by answering questions and escalating any possible issues for research or resolution.
Health Coordinator Assistant
ACCOLADE
January 2019 - February 2022 Scottsdale, AZ
Assisted members with making decisions about their healthcare needs by translating members benefit packages & care plans. Conducted provider searches and uncovered care need barriers. Identified appropriateness of care and connected member with the right clinical resource (ex. Clinician, Health Plan Disease Management, Health Plan Case Management).
Assisted with claims, pre-certification process by leveraging technology & internal resources available to help understand the member's path, actions needed & next steps.
Call Center Specialist II
MASSMUTUAL LLC
February 2017 - June 2018 Phoenix, AZ
Provided high quality, accurate and time-sensitive information and services to brokers.
Answered questions with an emphasis on guidelines, knowledge, problem solving, and adherence to policies and procedures. Processed disbursements, and other financial transactions. Policy Service Consultant
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full-time, permanent,
Customer Care-based position within an
organization which will allow me to
utilize and expand upon my customer
service, problem-solving, and
administrative skills. Authorized to work
in the US for any employer
EDUCATION
GED
Cal State Fullerton
February 2005 - April 2005
Fullerton, CA
SKILLS
Medical Terminology
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Insurance Verification
Financial Services
CRM Software
HIPAA
Microsoft Outlook
Technical Support
HIPAA
Empathy: Being able to understand
and relate to the emotions and
perspective of others
Adaptability: Being able to adjust to
different situations and needs
Conflict Resolution
Communication: Being able to clearly
convey information and listen actively
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
October 2014 - August 2016 Phoenix, AZ
Responsibilities included assisting customers with insurance needs like adding/deleting vehicles and drivers from policies, or processing renewals, cancellations, reinstatements, and payments. Duties also included answering coverage and state guideline questions, explanation of rate and billing inquiries, performed policy reviews and responsible for influencing customers to obtain quotes to add additional coverages or policies such as homeowner, renters, etc.
Specialty Pharmacy Representative
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP
January 2011 - July 2014 Cypress, CA
Duties included answering incoming calls; assists
customers/pharmacies/physicians with orders andreorders, benefit eligibility questions and prescription status inquiries. Escalated drug related callsto appropriate pharmacist. Assisted pharmacies and members on all issues related to processingof pharmacy claims.
Determined appropriateness of overriding pharmacy claims edits and errormessages.
Coordinated internal resolution of claims exceptions and other issues.
Made outbound calls on prescriptions with hold orders and payment issues, also assisted with entering new prescription ordersinto system.
Educated customers on benefits, use of plan, formulary, premiums