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David W. Sorensen
785 77th Court . West Des Moines, IA 50266 . 515-***-**** .
abh8fc@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE:
2010 - present Businessolver
West Des Moines, IA
Client Service Manager
Developed knowledge of web-based benefits administration and
enrollment capabilities
Worked with Electronic Data Interface (EDI) team to implement 834
and proprietary client files
Fulfilled main contact and EDI project manager role for the
organization's oldest and largest client
Assisted Benefits Advisory team with voluntary benefits enrollments
2008 to 2010 Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, IA
Senior Client Service Manager
Manage 8 profitable defined contribution and defined benefit
clients totaling over $600 million in assets
Appointed to a department leadership council by senior management
Partner with internal service team to meet and exceed client
expectations and successfully resolve issues
Market various services, such as automatic enrollment, to expand
client relationships
Never lost a client due to service in 17 years of client-facing
experience
2001 to 2008 Marsh West Des Moines, IA
Client Advisor
Perform program manager responsibilities for 86 group voluntary
insurance programs accounting for over $3 million in annualized
revenue and 39% NOI. Tasks include marketing review and sign-off,
facilitating client meetings and consultation, overall client
relationship development, and profitability and expense management
Lead a team of thirteen functional area representatives to
accomplish goals within budget
Work to negotiate mutually advantageous renewal agreements between
the insurance carriers and clients
Client Relations department team leader for the Business Continuity
Plan (disaster recovery program)
Helped develop business model and sales collateral for our
small-case voluntary benefits platform
Implemented personalized marketing communications to increase sales
and penetration
Executed insurance program cross-sell efforts throughout client
block
Increased revenue by 400% while expanding services and reducing
associated expenses to meet goals
Worked in a project management role to implement new clients,
improve processes, and oversee file configuration and data file
exchange processes.
1993 to 2001 Principal Financial Group Des Moines, IA
Client Consultant
Management resonsibilities over a team of ten associates and
data-entry personnel with responsibilities including major account
oversight, budget management, writing performance appraisals,
determining merit increases, coaching, staffing, etc.
Performed team analyst duties to ensure full and accurate
recordkeeping services were being provided by the team including
all compliance and government reporting
Performed senior administrator duties and partnered with an
assistant to provide administration services to our largest and
most profitable clients
Supported sales personnel in the sales and marketing of pension
products and services
Met with larger clients on a periodic basis to strengthen the
relationship and work to resolve client issues
Implemented quality control and oversight processes to improve
quality and efficiency
Worked with Japanese personnel from Nippon Life Insurance Company
to support sales and service initiatives
Pension Service Associate II and III
Day-to-day responsibilities over a block of 25-40 401(k) pension
clients
Handled escalated participant issues and all client requests and
questions
Managed all recordkeeping functions including all compliance
testing and government reporting
Managed client expectations and worked to provide top-tier service
EDUCATION:
Luther College Decorah, IA
Major: BA, Business Management, 1993
Dean's List
College tennis and soccer teams, fraternity secretary, Business
Club member
LICENSES and
DESIGNATIONS:
Iowa Insurance Producers License for Accident & Health, Life, and
Personal Lines No Crop
Also licensed in CA, FL, GA, IN, MD, MI, MS, NJ, NY, OH, TN, and VA
Series 7 - Registered Representative and Series 63 - State
Securities License expiring in 2011
FLMI
ACTIVITIES:
Proud parent of 3 little ones, enjoy golf, tennis, traveling, and
home improvement projects
SKILLS:
Proficient in various computer applications including MS Word,
EXCEL, Lotus Notes, MS Outlook, etc.
Strong business writing skills
Strong relationship building skills
Higher-level file and file exchange knowledge
Very organized, Dependable, Detail oriented, Self-motivated
References available upon request