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Reyhaneh Saadati Jadidi

Waterloo,ON

Summary

Experienced professional in dental claims management, team leadership, and team support.

Known for supporting colleagues, improving processes, and creating a positive, collaborative team environment. Brings a people-first mindset while consistently meeting quality, productivity, and service expectations.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Specialist

Sunlife Financial - Health & Dental Ops
Kitchener, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
  • Assess dental claims and predeterminations as per current process notes, using documents and plan specifics to ensure a knowledge-based decision.
  • Assist other colleagues on complex claims and predeterminations.
  • Meet and exceed production and quality standards.
  • Email correspondence, as needed, with other departments.
  • Participate in team-building activities.
  • Selected to participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, known as the Team Harmony initiative. Worked closely with the OPs H&D Best Practices team to develop and implement improvement initiatives.
  • Contributed to the first round of the CD/CP CI initiative, helping streamline and tailor processes to improve efficiency and ease of use for colleagues, and team members.
  • Successfully supported the implementation of CI initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and colleague experience.

Acting DS Team Leader (6months)

Sunlife Financial - Health & Dental Ops
Kitchener, Ontario
04.2025 - 10.2025
  • Served as Acting Team Leader for a dental specialist contractor team, providing day-to-day leadership and operational support.
  • Designed and delivered a structured onboarding plan for new hires, including training and expectations setting.
  • Supported the end-to-end onboarding journey, from initial training through release to production.
  • Monitored team members’ efficiency, productivity, and quality, providing real-time coaching and feedback to support performance targets.
  • Conducted regular one-on-one meetings to review performance, address development needs, and provide ongoing support.
  • Led weekly team huddles, answered questions, clarified processes, and reinforced priorities.
  • Acted as the first point of contact for questions, concerns, and escalations, supporting both technical and non-technical needs.
  • Supported team members with attendance management, including sick days, personal days, and family emergencies.
  • Maintained a supportive and inclusive environment by addressing personal concerns with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated strong people leadership, accountability, and decision-making while balancing business needs and employee well-being.

Subject Matter Expert

Sunlife Financial - CCC
Waterloo, Ontario
11.2023 - 09.2024
  • Supported Client Care Representatives (CCRs) to achieve service, quality, and First Call Resolution objectives through real-time guidance and coaching.
  • Provided behavioral coaching aligned with performance metrics, enhancing client experience, and operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed performance trends and metrics to proactively identify coaching opportunities and knowledge gaps.
  • Mentored CCRs to strengthen technical knowledge, confidence, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Collaborated closely with leadership to communicate initiatives, expectations, and process changes.
  • Actively participated in Continuous Improvement (Brighter Way CI) initiatives to enhance systems and workflows.

Resolution Case Manager (RTS)

Sunlife Financial - CCC
Kitchener, Ontario
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Managed escalated and complex client cases, requiring in-depth investigation and resolution.
  • Supported CCRs in real time to improve First Call Resolution, and reduce repeat contacts.
  • Owned cases end-to-end, ensuring timely resolution, and proactive communication with clients.
  • Handled sensitive client interactions using a Client-for-Life approach.
  • Identified trends, process gaps, and inconsistencies, and escalated insights through Continuous Improvement channels.
  • Contributed to knowledge updates within Athena and Knowledge Management tools.
  • Provided feedback to leaders to support targeted coaching and training initiatives.

Customer Service Representative - CCR

Sunlife Financial - CCC
Kitchener, Ontario
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Delivered frontline service support across multiple product lines, including:

Medical

Dental

Gold Plans

Life

Disability

  • Demonstrated strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills in a high-volume environment.
  • Built a solid foundation of technical knowledge and client advocacy within Sun Life operations.

Office Manager / Dental Assistant

Strasburg Smiles Dentistry
Kitchener, Ontario
03.2020 - 07.2022
  • Oversaw daily dental office operations, including scheduling and staffing coordination.
  • Supervised administrative staff while enhancing training and workflow efficiency.
  • Managed payroll, billing, accounts receivable/payable, and insurance follow-ups.
  • Maintained confidential patient and employee records with professionalism.
  • Coordinated office transitions and system changes to improve operations.
  • Acted as liaison between dentists, staff, and patients to ensure operational smoothness.

Office Administrator

Nordic Dentistry
Kitchener, Ontario
  • Supported administrative and front-office operations in a fast-paced dental environment.
  • Managed scheduling, patient records, and correspondence.
  • Ensured compliance with office procedures and documentation standards.

Customer Service

Tim Hortons
Waterloo, Ontario
  • Delivered consistent customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Developed strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills.

Education

Azad University Science And Research Branch
Tehran , IR

Confederation College Diploma in Dental Assistant
Thunder Bay, ON

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Performance coaching
  • Training and onboarding
  • Employee development
  • Performance analysis
  • First call resolution
  • Process improvement
  • Case management
  • Client relationship management

Timeline

Acting DS Team Leader (6months)

Sunlife Financial - Health & Dental Ops
04.2025 - 10.2025

Dental Specialist

Sunlife Financial - Health & Dental Ops
09.2024 - Current

Subject Matter Expert

Sunlife Financial - CCC
11.2023 - 09.2024

Resolution Case Manager (RTS)

Sunlife Financial - CCC
06.2023 - 11.2023

Customer Service Representative - CCR

Sunlife Financial - CCC
08.2022 - 06.2023

Office Manager / Dental Assistant

Strasburg Smiles Dentistry
03.2020 - 07.2022

Office Administrator

Nordic Dentistry

Customer Service

Tim Hortons

Azad University Science And Research Branch

Confederation College Diploma in Dental Assistant
Reyhaneh Saadati Jadidi