Vanessa Stanford
@vanessastanford
Experienced healthcare insurance sales professional with strong coordination and education background.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced healthcare insurance sales agent and coordinator who combines client-focused sales with administrative and case-management strengths. I have a proven record introducing and explaining insurance options, processing policies, calculating premiums, and following up on claims while maintaining professional documentation and client communication.
My background includes medical transportation coordination, dispatching and customer service, and many years as an ESL educator and para professional working with special needs students. I bring strong organization, translation ability (Spanish), curriculum and behavior-management experience, and certifications in life & health insurance and AHIP.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medicare Sales Agent
HealthPlanOne
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Sell and explain Medicare insurance products, process policy requests, calculate premiums, arrange payments, and follow up on client claims to ensure enrollment and satisfaction.
Medical Transportation Coordinator
One Call
Nov 2021 - May 2022 (6 months)
Coordinate managed-care transportation services by completing member intake, scheduling providers, resolving member and provider issues, and performing related administrative duties.
Dispatcher / Office Assistant
Temps Today Staffing
May 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 4 months)
Dispatched workers to job sites, communicated with clients to secure jobs, assisted payroll, and performed general office duties including multi-line phone support and application handling.
ESL Para Professional
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
Aug 2016 - May 2017 (9 months)
Supported Spanish-speaking students by translating lessons, assisting with classroom instruction, monitoring progress, running small reading groups, and performing office support and parent communication.
ESL Para Professional
Orleans Parish Public Schools
Aug 2014 - May 2016 (1 year 9 months)
Provided ESL support by translating lessons for Spanish-speaking students, monitoring progress, leading small reading groups, and assisting with office and enrollment tasks.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
Aug 2012 - May 2014 (1 year 9 months)
Planned and delivered lessons for pre-K to grade 12, maintained classroom conduct including supporting students with special needs, and managed attendance and classroom records.
ESL Teacher
Centro Cultural de Capacitation
Jan 2006 - Dec 2011 (5 years 11 months)
Planned and instructed English classes for Spanish-speaking K–12 students, provided individual and group support, and communicated student progress to parents.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southern University at New Orleans
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology/Education
1998 - 2002
Completed a Bachelor's program combining Psychology and Education with coursework focused on teaching, special education, and student behavior management.
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