Overview
Work History
Education
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QUARTEZ R. STRICKLAND

LAGRANGE,GA

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

LEAD WELDING INSPECTOR

KIA MOTORS AMERICA (MS COMPANIES)
12.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of welding tasks while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Implemented corrective actions when necessary, leading to improved weld quality and reduced rework costs.
  • Performed visual inspections throughout the fabrication process, identifying issues early on and preventing costly delays or rework later down the line.
  • Collaborated with quality assurance teams to establish consistent standards across all welding projects, promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

MACHINE OPERATOR

HYUNDAI POWERTRAIN
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.

SERVICE DELIVERY CONSULTANT

CHIME SOULTIONS
07.2018 - 05.2022
  • Facilitated calls in a fast paced setting that handled insurance claims and benefits
  • Assigned coverage, described eligibility and coverage options to participants, and processed claim payments
  • Served as floor support to colleagues while exceeding metric standards

COMMUNITY RESEARCHER

COSTAR GROUP
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Primary duty is to deliver high standards of research and insight to CoStar and Apartment Network customers through proactive data capture and verification while working to improve the coverage and depth of multifamily property data through innovative research
  • Necessary tools include; relationship building, objection handling, effective questioning, listening, probing, building rapport, and tracking through outbound calls
  • Achieved position of ‘Team Lead’ and gained training and coordinating responsibilities

CLIENT SERVICES ACCOUNT MANAGER

CORELOGIC
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Duties included interacting with clients within the MultiFamily Solutions group to assist with credit and background data
  • Interactions were facilitated through inbound and outbound calls as well as fax, email, and chat interfaced via web
  • Primary responsibilities include providing accurate information in a fast paced environment while troubleshooting known issues within the company’s website

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY
10.2013 - 03.2015
  • Duties included the use of available phone and computer systems to assist patients and dental professionals with the processing and understanding of dental claims and benefits
  • Other duties and responsibilities included processing payments for insurance plans gained through the Healthcare Marketplace while following all HIPPA regulations and procedures

ACCOUNT MANAGER

ALORICA TELESERVICES
12.2012 - 08.2013
  • Duties included using phone and computer systems to resolve customer issues regarding billing and usage for a major wireless company while troubleshooting devices and upselling company utility products

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

AMERICAN HOME SHIELD
05.2010 - 01.2012
  • Facilitated inbound calls regarding warranty disputes and claims
  • Worked alongside customers and providers to ensure service led to solutions

Education

Mathematics

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

ASHWORTH COLLEGE

Skills

  • MS Office Suite
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Inbound and Outbound calls
  • Able to multitask
  • Driven to excel
  • Self-Starter
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team leadership
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

LEAD WELDING INSPECTOR

KIA MOTORS AMERICA (MS COMPANIES)
12.2023 - Current

MACHINE OPERATOR

HYUNDAI POWERTRAIN
01.2023 - 11.2023

SERVICE DELIVERY CONSULTANT

CHIME SOULTIONS
07.2018 - 05.2022

COMMUNITY RESEARCHER

COSTAR GROUP
07.2016 - 06.2018

CLIENT SERVICES ACCOUNT MANAGER

CORELOGIC
07.2015 - 07.2016

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY
10.2013 - 03.2015

ACCOUNT MANAGER

ALORICA TELESERVICES
12.2012 - 08.2013

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

AMERICAN HOME SHIELD
05.2010 - 01.2012

Mathematics

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

ASHWORTH COLLEGE
QUARTEZ R. STRICKLAND