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JONALYN PARAGAN

Calgary,AB

Summary

Dedicated Insurance Agent focused on maintaining customer satisfaction and driving company success. Established rapport with clients through personable service and teamwork, fostering strong relationships and partnerships. Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to contributing to business growth.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

State Farm Insurance/Desjardins Insurance
Calgary, Alberta
10.2013 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments, and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • Managed a large portfolio of active policies while maintaining a high annual client retention rate.
  • Conducted fact-finding interviews to evaluate client needs, recommend coverage plans and maintain long term relationships.
  • Acted as an intermediary between clients and underwriters, guiding policyholders through claims processing and policy adjustments.
  • Improved product knowledge on a continuous basis to provide optimal service and achieve sales quotas.
  • Met annual sales quota by prospecting new leads and closing property, casualty, life and commercial policies.

Cashier/Merchandiser

Rexall
Calgary, Alberta
08.2009 - 09.2013
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding to customer questions and helping them with product selection.
  • Executed cash register transactions with precision to ensure accurate financial handling.
  • Facilitated store profitability through effective management of product flow, including receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing.
  • Ensured cleanliness and organization of the retail floor to enhance customer experience.

Cashier/Merchandiser

Winners
Calgary, Alberta
09.2008 - 09.2013
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Restocked shelves with merchandise to optimize inventory availability.
  • Assisted customers in locating products, addressing inquiries, and providing product recommendations.
  • Ensured cleanliness of checkout area, including counters, registers, windowsills, and floors, to enhance customer experience.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately; processed payments by cash, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.

Photo-lab Technician

Wal-Mart Photo Centre
Calgary, Alberta
06.2006 - 05.2007
  • Processed photo orders utilizing Walmart Photo Center printing systems and kiosks, ensuring timely completion and accuracy.
  • Processed photo orders utilizing Walmart Photo Center printing systems and kiosks, ensuring timely completion and accuracy.
  • Reviewed image quality and corrected order errors prior to release, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing reprints.
  • Operated photo lab equipment and replaced paper, chemicals, and supplies.
  • Greeted and assisted customers, promoting products and services while efficiently processing and packaging photo orders.

Handled cash transactions at the register

Office Clerk/Receptionist

Greenfields International Manpower Services
, Philippines
10.1999 - 08.2000
  • Coordinated with different agencies including government, medical offices and airlines to process all required documents prior to deployment.
  • Coordinated with international job placement agencies to find potential matches and arrange for interviews.
  • Assisted and guided applicants on completing requirements.
  • Reviewed applications for international job deployment to ensure completeness and compliance with requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Commerce Major in Management Accounting

University of Saint La Salle
Bacolod City, Philippines
06.1995 - 04.1999

Skills

  • Billing procedures
  • Claims processing
  • Policy servicing
  • Account retention
  • Policy quoting
  • Customer call management
  • Financial analysis
  • Strong analytical skills
  • MS Office
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Organizational skills
  • Interpersonal communication

Certification

Licensed Level One General Insurance Agent, 2013-Present, Licensed Full Life Insurance Agent, 2014-Present

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

State Farm Insurance/Desjardins Insurance
10.2013 - Current

Cashier/Merchandiser

Rexall
08.2009 - 09.2013

Cashier/Merchandiser

Winners
09.2008 - 09.2013

Photo-lab Technician

Wal-Mart Photo Centre
06.2006 - 05.2007

Office Clerk/Receptionist

Greenfields International Manpower Services
10.1999 - 08.2000

Bachelor of Science - Commerce Major in Management Accounting

University of Saint La Salle
06.1995 - 04.1999
JONALYN PARAGAN