Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Bryan Spain

Glen Burnie

Summary

Self-motivated Lead Customer Service Representative recognized for multitasking numerous requests to handle direct and escalated customer requirements. Excellent research, communication and problem-solving abilities. Driven to boost productivity with top-notch analytical and management abilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Lead

Social Security Administration, SSA
Baltimore, MD
09.2008 - 05.2025
  • Independently, assist individuals in initiating claims for Social Security benefits, such as Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare Insurance, Retirement, Death, Survivor, Student, and Workers' Compensation.
  • Research applicable laws, policies, and procedures in order to assess the impacts on the payment of claimants' benefits.
  • Gather and verify personal, employment, and medical information required to support eligibility and claim processing.
  • Clearly communicate the eligibility criteria for each program, including, but not limited to Retirement, Disability, SSI, and Medicare.
  • Conduct interviews to obtain, clarify, and verify information necessary about initial and continuing eligibility for application details
  • Handle requests to update or modify benefits status, including direct deposit, address changes, representative payee assignments, and work status updates.
  • Collect and review supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, authenticity, and completeness for eligibility determinations.
  • Schedule in-person or virtual appointments for initial claims, appeals, and continuing disability reviews.
  • Support individuals who have difficulty understanding policies, procedures, or documentation requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mergenthaler
Baltimore, City
06-1987

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Skills

  • Claim processing
  • Policy interpretation
  • Documentation verification
  • Eligibility assessment
  • Data collection
  • Customer service
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service excellence
  • Effective communication
  • Call center
  • Research and analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Quality assurance
  • Customer relations
  • Customer complaint resolution

Accomplishments

  • Recognition of contribution (ROC)

Timeline

Customer Service Lead

Social Security Administration, SSA
09.2008 - 05.2025

High School Diploma -

Mergenthaler

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement

Anne Arundel Community College
Bryan Spain