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Tamara Howard

Tamara Howard

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Experienced administrative professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Expertise in managing office operations, scheduling, and providing exceptional support to ensure smooth workflow. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs, with skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving. Prepared to make significant impact in fast-paced environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Professional Driver

IndyGo Transportation Services
Indianapolis, Indiana
10.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized vehicle to ensure a comfortable and safe experience for passengers.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Drove 2 types of buses ensuring adaptability across diverse assignments within the fleet team.
  • Completed routes efficiently and according to compliance rules.
  • Served as an ambassador for the organization by displaying professionalism at all times while representing the company brand in public settings.

Senior Relationship Banker

Regions Bank
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Supervised daily branch operations to ensure efficiency, compliance, and a positive customer experience.
  • Delivered informative presentations at community events, promoting the bank''s services and fostering goodwill within the local area.
  • Provided support during audits by ensuring accurate documentation was maintained for all client interactions.
  • Coordinated with internal departments such as credit analysis or risk management teams for obtaining necessary approvals on high-profile transactions.
  • Reported directly to the branch manager, offering weekly updates on client portfolio performance, new business development progress, and other pertinent metrics.

Contact Representative

Internal Revenue Service
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Use sophisticated interviewing techniques, reviews individual circumstances and goals, and advises on the most advantageous ways to meet them
  • Elicit sensitive, personal and financial information
  • Make determinations and use sound judgment concerning controversial matters in reporting as appropriate the degree to which the individual understands their responsibilities
  • Resolve problems related to the unique circumstances
  • Computing and/or advising on tax liability and probable assessment of taxes in cases
  • Managed between 20-75 calls daily, maintaining composure under pressure while providing top-notch service to clients.

Benefits Specialist

Ascension
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.2022 - 05.2023

Handling questions, issues and providing detailed information on requirements, processes, and policies

  • Collecting information and qualifying candidates for programs, services or courses
  • Ensuring that applications are completed correctly and that the required supporting materials have been provided
  • Entering, updating and reviewing data and records
  • Providing guidance and recommendations to applicants and prospective candidates
  • Corresponding with applicants and prospective candidates
  • Processing enrollments
  • Assisting with billing and payment processing
  • Conducting information sessions

Customer Relations Representative

First Merchants Corporation
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options
  • Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email and in-person interactions
  • Checked employees' benefits enrollment for accuracy and inputted all data
  • Coordinated submission and processing of life insurance claims
  • Updated benefit cost summaries for employer cost tracking
  • Assist customers with their needs by offering products and services according to their requirements and budget limitations
  • Strengthened customer relationships by listening to customer concerns and giving priority to service requirements
  • Applied highly effective selling skills while properly engaging and presenting solutions to customers
  • Built long-term, loyal customer relations by providing top-notch service and detailed order, account and service information
  • Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product information, providing knowledgeable responses to diverse questions

Education

GED -

Department Of Adult Continuing Education
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2007 - 01.2008

Skills

Summary - Professional Summary

Well-qualified Customer Service Agent with 5 years of total experience with Human Resources Information Systems. Proven success in performance management and recruiting. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision-makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. I am a dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency and employee relations. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into new initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.

Timeline

Professional Driver

IndyGo Transportation Services
10.2024 - Current

Senior Relationship Banker

Regions Bank
01.2024 - 10.2024

Contact Representative

Internal Revenue Service
05.2023 - 01.2024

Benefits Specialist

Ascension
09.2022 - 05.2023

Customer Relations Representative

First Merchants Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2022

GED -

Department Of Adult Continuing Education
05.2007 - 01.2008
Tamara Howard