Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst. Manager- Claims Dept.
Döhle Seafront Crewing (Manila), Inc.
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
04.2020 - 10.2023
Lead the Claims Team in the analysis of seafarers claims and in formulation of handling strategies and approach.
Provide guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks and objectives.
Provide update and recommendation to the vessel owners based on the nature of incident, investigation, and the information and documents gathered
Firmly but gently discuss and negotiate with sick seafarers their entitlements and provisions of their employment contract
Ensure attendance during litigations, Grievances and Labor Court Hearings
Conducts orientation and lecture of the On Signers/ Crews for deployment
Ensure that the sick repatriated seafarers receive proper medical assistance upon their arrival at the airport until the completion of their medical treatment
Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
Consistently communicate with the sick seafarer or the family member of the seafarer who had passed away on the repatriation schedule
Regularly reviews medical costs/ expenses
Closely liaise with the affiliated clinics on the medical progress of sick seafarers to verify the appropriate position or handling
Prepare the necessary monthly reports to be submitted to the Head of Crew Welfare and to the President of the company
Ensure the enrollment of seafarers onboard and their dependents are enrolled in health insurance benefit (HMO) and the necessary cancellation of membership
Prepare and secure the necessary request for payments, endorsements of seafarers’ sick wages, reimbursements, medical billings, and health card billings are done within the deadline
Efficiently performs various administrative duties such as but not limited to preparing list of repatriated seafarers and their status for POEA (Philippines Overseas Employment Administration) reporting, the documents requested by seafarers and the monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and maintaining the files/ records.
Claims Specialist
Aqueous Support Services, Inc.
Makati City, Metro Manila
03.2019 - 03.2020
Independently handles P&I claims such as collision, environmental issues, cargo claims, and crew claims, and other cases related to vessel's operation from the time of appointment until its settlement
Furthermore, I handle claims within the scope of Hull and Machinery
Scrutinizes pertinent documents and information obtained during investigation to verify the Assured's liabilities and Genuity of a claim
Provide recommendations/ approach to the insurer
Efficiently handle negotiations until the settlement of claim
Ensure attendance during Grievances and Labor Court Hearings
Join in fieldwork functions to investigate the incident together with the marine surveyor to investigate the incident
Determine whether the medical costs and professional fees are reasonable
Efficiently ensure administrative tasks such as, but not limited to drafting memos and business letters and emails, preparing invoices and timesheets, endorsement of reimbursements and liquidation, photocopying, fax, and filing.
Claims Specialist
Asia Pacific P&I Correspondents, Inc.
Makati City, Metro Manila
03.2013 - 03.2019
Assist the Unit Manager by handling every assignment/claim/case efficiently
Promptly respond to queries received from P&I insurers, Assured, brokers and agents or referred by the other staff/other units
Give guidance to the Assured and P&I Provider by recommendations on how to proceed in every claim
Maintain the record of existing and potential clients
Ensure conclusion of claims through proper signing of documentations
Performs other duties and administrative works assigned by the Managing Director/ Claims Head.
Customer Service Representative
Eastwest Banking Corporation
Makati City, Metro Manila
06.2012 - 02.2013
Promptly respond to clients’ requests for products and services
Evaluate account and service histories to identify trends, using data to mitigate issues
Liaise with management and concerned Unit to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
Maintain customer happiness with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Sales Account Executive
Chinatrust Commercial Bank Philippines
Fort Bonifacio Global Taguig, Metro Manila
02.2010 - 05.2012
Responsible for the sales promotion of personal loan to prospective clients by calls using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
Exert the best effort to achieve monthly and annual sales target
Earn the trust and confidence of the client and establish rapports by providing updates on their application
Validate clients’ submitted proof of identification and income statement
Close the sale effectively and efficiently.
Secretary
RMA Trading
Pasig City, Metro Manila
01.2009 - 01.2010
Responsible in arranging meetings and business trips
Draft memos, business letters and marketing proposals
Immediately respond to emails, inquiries, and other business correspondence
Ensure updating of bank records and bankbooks
Attend to telephone calls from clients and various callers seeking information
Make sure the renewal of the company’s permits and licenses
Bookkeeping and maintain the record of company’s receivables and payables
Liaise with the Accountant and support in the necessary documentations.
Office Assistant
Yara Fertilizers Philippines, Inc.
Makati City, Metro Manila
06.2008 - 12.2008
Give clerical support to internal staffs and management by efficiently handling wide range of administrative routine
Organize and retrieve files if necessary
Promptly respond to requests for information from various individuals
Monitors the delivery of the product
Liaise with the suppliers on the office supplies
Efficiently handle documentations.
Education
SIT405621 IV Certificate in Kitchen Management -
Axis Institute
Brisbane, QLD
10.2023
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Rizal Technological University
Mandaluyong, Philippines
12.2008
Skills
Leadership and people management
Solid analytical thinking and decision making while under pressure
Strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
Professional business writing such as Agreement/ Contract, Quit claim, agendas, memos, reports, and email communications
Well trained in negotiation, mediation and litigation and coordination
Excellent organizational skills, time management and attention to details
Competent administrative skills such as, but not limited to preparation of reports, processing requests, arranging meetings and notes and maintaining files
Adept in using Microsoft Office (Outlook 365, SAP/CRM system, Cloud Fleet Manager system, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Timeline
Asst. Manager- Claims Dept.
Döhle Seafront Crewing (Manila), Inc.
04.2020 - 10.2023
Claims Specialist
Aqueous Support Services, Inc.
03.2019 - 03.2020
Claims Specialist
Asia Pacific P&I Correspondents, Inc.
03.2013 - 03.2019
Customer Service Representative
Eastwest Banking Corporation
06.2012 - 02.2013
Sales Account Executive
Chinatrust Commercial Bank Philippines
02.2010 - 05.2012
Secretary
RMA Trading
01.2009 - 01.2010
Office Assistant
Yara Fertilizers Philippines, Inc.
06.2008 - 12.2008
SIT405621 IV Certificate in Kitchen Management -
Axis Institute
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Rizal Technological University
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