Thomas A. Briskey
Anniston, Al. 36206
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PROFILE:
Experienced licensed insurance agent with over 3 years' experience in the
Insurance industry (marketing and selling to small business and self-
employed individuals). I have over sixteen years of sales experience. I am
accomplished in sales negotiation, prospecting, creating new business,
closing of a sale and recruitment of consultants. Very professional,
motivated and I am always eager to learn new things.
OBJECTIVE:
To gain an entry level sales or lower management position with a motivated
company that is both awarding and rewarding for what you do.
WORK HISTORY:
June 2007 - present
Independent Contractor
Licensed Insurance Agent
Alabama
I am an independently licensed insurance agent. I Market and sell health
and life insurance products in the state of Alabama to small business
owners, self employed, individuals and families. My duties include
marketing insurance product and face to face consultations with prospective
clients (business and Individual). My territory is mainly northeast to
central Alabama but is not limited to these areas.
April 2004 - June 2007
Sales Manager
Sunny King Automotive Group
Anniston, Al.
Managed the buying and selling of new and preowned vehicles. Responsibility
included managing but not limited to 10-15 sales consultants. Overseeing of
each sales transaction conducted between consultants and clients to insure
proficient and accurate transaction. I was responsible for the hiring and
training of sales consultants. Also, responsible for the gross profit of
the sales department to insure the profitability of the company; and helped
with advertising and marketing. Responsibility also included the
satisfaction of each customer.
August 2000 - April 2004
Sales Manager
Ron Newton Volvo
Anniston, Al.
Managed but not limited to 5 to 6 sales consultants. Responsible for the
proficiency and accuracy of each transaction conducted between consultant
and client. I was also responsible for the average gross profit of each
sell and the total satisfaction of each customer. I hired and trained each
consultant.
August 1998 - August 2000
Sales Consultant
Ron Newton Volvo
Anniston, Al.
My duties included selling of new and preowned vehicles. I negotiated and
closed each transaction. Also, was responsible for maintaining a high level
of customer satisfaction.
May 1994 - June 1998
Store Manager
Hibbett Sports
Birmingham, Al.
My responsibility included but not limited to managing, hiring, and
training 12-20 employees. Responsibility included the sell and distribution
of sport apparel and equipment as well as managing the inventory of store.
May 1988 - May 1996
U.S. Army Reserves
*Honorable Discharge
EDUCATION:
August 1990 - August 1994
Jacksonville State University: Bachelor of Science Degree
Jacksonville, Al.
SKILLS:
Strong Negotiation and interpersonal Skills
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
*1996 Store Manager of the Year (Hibbett Sports)
*August 1998 - August 2000 Salesperson of the month 20 of 24 months Ron
Newton Volvo
*2002 and 2003 Elected to Volvo Premier Elite Sales Manager
*2003 #1 in nation for Volvo in market penetration
*2000 - 2003 finished in the top ten in the nation for Volvo in customer
satisfaction
*2006 awarded the Mitsubishi Diamond Chapter of Excellence Award for sales
and customer satisfaction
REFERENCES:
Christopher Cotton
Tim Palmore
Anniston Army Depot
Anniston Army Depot
Kevin Stewart
Doug Gardner
Self Employed
Licensed Insurance Agent
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