Licensed Benefits Advisor

• Sep 2020 - Present

Progressive Insurance Sales Rep

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2020

Quality Assurance/ Sales Producer for Progressive Insurance

• Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

Quality Control for Progressive Insurance.

Business Owner / Entrepeneur, Aquaripure LLC

• Jun 2003 - Jan 2020

I have recently been employed in insurance. Most recently, I have done claims property inspections for Citizens after Hurricane Irma. I seek a challenging and rewarding position that will fully utilize my work experience. In the meantime I will also be working on websites and making and selling my own product.I developed a proprietary product, an advanced and novel aquarium filtration system and now have many thousands of customers worldwide. I have years of work experience as a successful business proprietor and owner, was responsible for product development, supervised employees, acted as manager, involved in process improvements in the areas of safety, quality, training, and operational efficiency, procured specialized parts, managed inventory, set production schedules, addressed complaints and resolved problems. My products involved many different aspects of plastics machining and fabrication. I was also personally involved with the accounting, website design, and marketing. I also have years of prior experience in insurance and finance. Throughout my work history I have developed an extensive skill set. In all my positions I have extensively utilized general PC and application knowledge, particularly with Word and Excel.I have highly developed creative, critical, and strategic thinking skills, as well as skills in organization, problem solving, resourcefulness, responsibility, reliability, multi-tasking, decision making, and negotiating.I also have experience in teamwork, coaching, teaching, interviewing, analytical risk, ethics, contracts, analyzing and studying data, risk management, handling financial transactions, accounting, technical writing, and research.I have continuously furthered my education and continuously sought out self taught knowledge. I also have experience in developing algorithms and an interest in quantum physics. Show less

Owner/ Entrepeneur

• 2003 - Jan 2018

-Developed a proprietary product, an advanced and novel aquarium filtration system and now have many thousands of customers worldwide. -Responsible for product development, supervised employees, acted as manager, involved in process improvements in the areas of safety, quality, training, and operational efficiency, procured specialized parts, managed inventory, set production schedules, addressed complaints and resolved problems. -Involved in many different aspects of plastics machining, customization, and fabrication. -Developed and implemented effective advertising campaigns as well as website design.-Personally handled customer relations, sales, marketing, purchasing and accounting. -Grew the business, managed and trained many employees. Show less

Insurance Agent

• Dec 2014 - Jan 2016

-Quickly passed all requirements to become a licensed producer with binding authority. -Made cold calls, worked internal audits and leads to produce sales. Increased sales monthly, earning bonuses each month. Issued over $300,000 in annualized premium and 350 business items. -Issued Auto, Motorhome, Motorcycle, Renters, Commercial Auto, Boat, Homeowners, Condo, Fire, General Liability, and other policies with several different companies. -Quickly passed all requirements to become a licensed producer with binding authority. -Made cold calls, worked internal audits and leads to produce sales. Increased sales monthly, earning bonuses each month. Issued over $300,000 in annualized premium and 350 business items. -Issued Auto, Motorhome, Motorcycle, Renters, Commercial Auto, Boat, Homeowners, Condo, Fire, General Liability, and other policies with several different companies.

CPCU, Sr Rep.

• Jun 2001 - Jun 2005

-Quickly promoted to the position of Senior Insurance Specialist. -Handled advanced and difficult Homeowners and Auto insurance calls with a focus on an ability to resolve on-demand customer issues over the telephone. -Worked closely with management in training less experienced personnel in reviewing and making initial underwriting decisions. -Conferred the CPCU, Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter, a designation that typically requires two years of extensive study. Show less

Registered Representative

• 2001 - 2002

-Series 6 licensed customer information consultant for sponsored annuities. -Processed trades, distributed fund information, educated participants on the stock market and their portfolios, customer retention specialist. -Was recognized on three separate occasions for outstanding customer service. -Series 6 licensed customer information consultant for sponsored annuities. -Processed trades, distributed fund information, educated participants on the stock market and their portfolios, customer retention specialist. -Was recognized on three separate occasions for outstanding customer service.