Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Waiver Requested
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Yorktown

Summary

Experienced Claims Insurance Specialist successful at managing high caseloads in fast-paced environments. Organized, driven and adaptable with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities. Offering 17 years of experience and willingness to take on any challenge.

Work History

Insurance Claims Specialist (Generalist)

Social Security Adminstration
Newport News, Va
  • Process and review various insurance claims to include retirement, survivors, disability health insurances benefits, and eligibility for supplemental security income including State supplements and medicare for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Interviewed beneficiaries about their rights under the Social Security laws, gathered facts and evidence to establish eligibility for benefits.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex claims issues efficiently.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory changes affecting claims processing.
  • Determined appropriateness of payers to protect organization and minimize risk.
  • Generated, posted and attached information to claim files.
  • Assisted in daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Supported team members by facilitating communication across various departments.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.

Workforce Development Specialist

Virginia Employment Commission
Newport News, Va
  • Processed unemployment claims with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes.
  • Assisted clients with completion of applications and paperwork.
  • Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
  • Participated in cross-functional projects aimed at improving overall department efficiency and effectiveness in handling unemployment claims matters.
  • Reviewed appeal requests from denied claimants, making determinations based on legal guidelines and individual case factors.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders while managing a high volume of incoming calls and emails daily.
  • Reduced fraudulent claims by conducting thorough investigations and collaborating with law enforcement agencies.
  • Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
  • Wrote job orders from employers to record accurate description of required job duties, working hours, and wages.
  • Sorted out jobs relevant to interests of candidates to forward information to candidates.
  • Used computer-aided guidance packages such as skills assessment tools, career planners, psychometric tests, and personal inventories to assist clients in determining strengths and weaknesses.
  • Selected qualified applicants to refer to employers for possible job placement purposes.

Personnel Staffing Clerk

U.S. Airforce Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Improved hiring processes by reviewing and evaluating candidate applications for staffing positions.
  • Managed personnel records and data entry using automated systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability for staffing operations without interruption.
  • Conducted reference checks and screening of potential candidates to support onboarding process.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA

Skills

  • Claims investigation
  • Claims analysis
  • Policy interpretation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Claims processing
  • Data entry
  • Active listening
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

QUALITY SERVICES AWARD-2024

Timeline

Insurance Claims Specialist (Generalist)

Social Security Adminstration

Workforce Development Specialist

Virginia Employment Commission

Personnel Staffing Clerk

U.S. Airforce Academy

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Saint Leo University

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Pikes Peak Community College

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Thomas Nelson Community College

Waiver Requested

I will not come back to work without a Dual Compensation Waiver.

CSA# A95453410

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