John Hesseltine

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Edmonds, Washington, 98026 United States

206-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SEATTLE METROPOLITAN INS GP, Shoreline, Washington United States

Producer, Oct 2001 – Mar 2014

• Produce new business and service existing business. Generate leads from referrals, Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Le Tip Networking organization. Cross sell existing clients. Generate relationships with Insurance Company marketing reps and underwriters to better understand company's target market.

SAFECO INSURANCE CO., Seattle, United States

Underwriter, Sep 1999 – Sep 2001

• Underwrite new business from independent agents, process endorsements and review claims activity for clients. Manage a field of 15 agents. Communicated company underwriting standards via visiting the agent in person, phone visits, and e mail. Educated agents on company eligibility standards and sold Safeco as a viable market for their accounts. Develop relationships with agents so that Safeco was the "go to" company for Personal Lines.

HQ PUBLICATIONS, Seattle, United States

Publisher, Apr 1997 – Sep 2001

• Created two magazines, Washington Wine and the Husky Sports Journal. Publicized publications via the Chamber of Commerce and calling on all of the wineries in the state which then numbered 150 for the wine publication and attending University of Washington athletic events for the sports pub. Hired and managed two marketing reps to sell ad space in the magazines and sold ad space myself. Negotiated with print shops and graphic artists to produce the magazine. Edited each publication prior to going to press. Negotiated for magazine space in all liquor stores in the state for the wine publication and numerous retail outlets.

GRANGE INSURANCE GROUP, Seattle, United States

Vice President of Marketing, Jul 1992 – Apr 1997

• Managed a marketing staff of 20 including two Sales Managers. Developed a new agency contract and a profit sharing plan for the company's 150 insurance agents. One of seven officers of the company that lead the company into profitability for the first time in a decade. Established call standards for the marketing reps and created new standards for appointing agents. New business from agents increased by 12 %. Met with the board of directors four times a year to communicate the accomplishments and challenges in growing the company.

EDUCATION

Sealth High School,, United States

High School Diploma

University of Washington,, United States

Business Administration

• Received a scholarship for my freshman year. Majored in General Business

Seattle University United States

MBA

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Public speaking.

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