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Muhammad Khurram Ikhlaq

Mississauga,ON

Summary

CONTACT Highly dedicated Customer Service Professional with over 5 years of experience with strong history of satisfying customers through top- notch service and support. Quality- driven team player effective at managing money, delegating jobs, and keeping customer areas clean and neat.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Total Loss Adjuster

Intact Insurance
Mississauga, ON
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in training new adjusters on company procedures and best practices for handling total loss claims effectively.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics related to claim cycle times and customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Utilized advanced software programs to efficiently manage claim files and track progress toward resolution.
  • Conducted thorough investigations to determine accurate claim payouts, resulting in fair resolutions for clients.
  • Achieved faster settlement agreements through effective negotiation tactics and clear communication skills.
  • Investigated and analyzed extent of company liability concerning insurance loss or damages.
  • Educated policyholders on total loss procedures, helping them understand their rights and responsibilities during the claims process.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by maintaining constant communication with claimants throughout the entire claims process.
  • Managed a high volume of claims, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to company guidelines.
  • Investigated potential fraud cases, protecting company assets from false or exaggerated claims.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with repair shops, salvage yards, and other industry partners to expedite the total loss process.
  • Issued payouts to claimants.
  • Reviewed police reports, photographs and other documentation to gain complete understanding of accident.

Auto Claims Adjuster

Intact Insurance
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Negotiated with claimants to settle claims.
  • Examined photographs and surveillance and any other documents relating to claims.
  • Issued payouts to claimants.
  • Documented all findings in concise reports.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering honest advice to policyholders in regards to repair work and body shop processes.
  • Identified suspicious claims, escalating issues to SHU for further investigation and analysis.
  • Carried and managed consistently heavy project workload through exemplary organizational, time management and collaboration talents.
  • Coordinated with local body shops to assign repair jobs and obtained rental vehicles for customers for duration of restoration process.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

CLAIMS CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Intact Insurance
10.2022 - 03.2023

• Respond to emergency calls from insureds and open auto and home claims files as needed. • Answer calls in a professional manner in order to take care of our insureds. • Handle emergency situations in a courteous and respectful manner. • Recommend our business partners to our clients (rental company/body shop/emergency service/contractor). • Document incoming requests in accordance with established standards and procedures. • Consult, interpret, verify, correct and update various documents and data.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

Switchhealth
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Instructed patients on proper procedures to collect samples for COVID-19 testing.
  • Labeled COVID-19 samples with patient information.
  • Compiled and maintained paper and electronic records to meet regulatory guidelines and departmental quality assurance requirements.
  • Processed COVID-19 specimens promptly to meet turnaround time.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.

INBOUND CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Accenture
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Provided excellent Customer Care solutions according to the
  • Service Level Agreements and the company quality and quantitative standards, by ensuring that customer care needs are resolved in a timely fashion
  • Offered excellent customer service in an inbound customer contact environment
  • Fulfilled work satisfying customer expectations in a way that also complies with best practices
  • Demonstrated empathy by listening attentively to customer concerns
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction ratings and service level agreements
  • Interpreted and processed on-site-only test data according to RMI documentation requirements.
  • Worked with Loan Officer to create application profile in system and review key information at various stages within process.
  • Documented borrower's information in loan processing system and resolved any discrepancies.
  • Assembled important paperwork and disclosures for borrower.
  • Communicated with customers daily to request information and complete paperwork.
  • Assisted with timely loan closing and funding activities with efficient management of task checklists.
  • Reviewed and validated details of loan applications and closing documentation.

CUSTOMER SERVICE GUEST SPECIALIST

Booking.com
01.2019 - 10.2019
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives and special needs clients.
  • Responded to clients' questions, issues and complaints and implemented appropriate solutions.
  • Responded to clients' questions, issues, and complaints and found appropriate solutions when needed.
  • Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
  • Asked open-ended questions to better ascertain client needs and determine best international travel offerings.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Dominion Bank Building
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
  • Turned in excess cash to maintain drawer security.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Stuart Weitzman Square One
09.2015 - 08.2018
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
  • Maintained clean, adequately stocked and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge.
  • Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
  • Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.
  • Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store's positive culture.
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
  • Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.

KEY HOLDER

Jimmy Choo
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Improved efficiency by training staff on best practices and protocol
  • Addressed customer issues to ensure quick and successful resolution Secured revenue, accurately monitoring cash intake and deposits to eliminate discrepancies
  • Encouraged sales associates to cross-sell additional products and services to purchasing customers
  • Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management and supervising staff.
  • Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers and product merchandising.

Brand

Lucky Brand Jeans
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Hired, tasked, and evaluated sales staff and provided comprehensive training in sales, marketing, and customer service
  • Ensured top performance of team by creating positive work environment and leading by example
  • Developed and maintain a client base to maximize sales
  • Ensured merchandising and visual presentation is well maintained
  • Adhered to all operational responsibilities
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings to discuss sales, performance, and customer service benchmarks
  • Supervised teams of up to 10 employees and provided leadership and guidance
  • Accomplished company-defined sales goals during each shift
  • Served as integral team member in establishment opening and closing procedures
  • Managed stock demands, employee shift schedules and opening and closing operations
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and in a timely fashion
  • Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs
  • Verified that all merchandising standards were maintained daily
  • Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand
  • Monitored incoming customer traffic to ensure appropriate staffing.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

Target
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Demonstrate exceptional service focus in resolution of client issues, complaints, concerns, and inquiries
  • Provide frontline support for internal chats, phone line, and email inbox
  • Escalating non-standard activities, as necessary and understanding when to escalate issues to management
  • Spread the culture of customer centricity and deliver quality customer experiences
  • Ensure all customer complaints are addressed and handled professionally, leaving the customer with a positive resolution
  • Create superior customer experiences by engaging, listening, and understanding client needs while demonstrating compassion and empathy
  • Problem-solving, decision-making, and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Perform special projects as assigned by management
  • Complete other duties as necessary, Operated a cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions
  • Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management
  • Recommended merchandise based on customer
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

London Metropolitan University

Skills

  • High-End Fashion Knowledge Employee Scheduling Employee Training Team Leadership Organized
  • Cash Handling Customer Service Inventory Control Merchandising Purchasing Quality Quick
  • Sales Scheduling Staffing Phone Employee Training Workshops Data Evaluation
  • Insurance policy knowledge
  • Claims Investigation
  • Total Loss Evaluation
  • Insurance regulations knowledge
  • Billing
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Claims Handling

Languages

Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional

Timeline

Total Loss Adjuster

Intact Insurance
01.2024 - Current

Auto Claims Adjuster

Intact Insurance
03.2023 - 01.2024

CLAIMS CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Intact Insurance
10.2022 - 03.2023

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

Switchhealth
01.2022 - 04.2022

INBOUND CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Accenture
10.2020 - 02.2021

CUSTOMER SERVICE GUEST SPECIALIST

Booking.com
01.2019 - 10.2019

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Dominion Bank Building
09.2018 - 12.2018

KEY HOLDER

Jimmy Choo
10.2015 - 12.2015

Brand

Lucky Brand Jeans
10.2015 - 12.2015

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Stuart Weitzman Square One
09.2015 - 08.2018

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

Target
03.2015 - 09.2015

BACHELOR OF ARTS - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

London Metropolitan University
Muhammad Khurram Ikhlaq