Thomas Nestman
Semmes, AL ***75
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September 15, 2010
Dear Sir or Madam
I am a graduate of the University of Alabama with a B.S. in Food and
Nutrition. I am writing in response to your current job posting on your
website. I would like to be considered for the position and have enclosed
a resume for your review.
Based on my educational curriculum and previous employment, I believe
that I have gained a familiarity that will serve me well.
I am motivated and eager to proceed and I am confident that I would be
an asset to your company. I am available for an interview at your
convenience. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I look
forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Thomas Nestman
Thomas Nestman
8170 Woodstone Dr.
Semmes, AL 36575
*********@***.***
Professional State of Alabama Insurance License - Life & Health
Education University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
B.S. Human Environmental Sciences, December 2005
Concentration - Food and Nutrition
. Medical Nutrition Therapy I and II - The study and application of the
principles of medical nutrition therapy, including enteral and
parenteral support, in stress and trauma as well as specific disease
conditions.
. Community Nutrition - The nutrition assessment of individuals and
groups; provision if nutrition services in the community, WIC, elderly
and child nutrition programs.
. Nutritional Biochemistry - Intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates,
fats and proteins with emphasis on homeostatic regulation in health
and disease.
Experience Sales Representative
Humana
Mobile, AL January 2010 - August 2010
. Prospect and enroll eligible individuals in the Medicare
Advantage Private Fee for Service (PFFS), Medicare PPO and
Medicare HMO plans
. Market long-term care, life insurance, fixed annuities and
other specialty products
. Outstanding relationship building, customer service and
presentation skills
. Excellent verbal and written communications skills
. Explain policy features, advantages and disadvantages of
various policies to
promote sale of insurance plans
. Seek out new clients and develop clientele by telephone, cold
call method
and networking to find new customers and generate lists of
prospective
clients
Insurance Agent
American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus - Aflac,
Mobile, AL July 2008 - January 2010
. B2B sales and negotiations with decision makers at many
levels
. Demonstrate ability to build new territories and expand
opportunities with existing clients
. Outstanding relationship building, customer service and
presentation skills
. Excellent verbal and written communications skills
. 110% over each quarterly sales quote
. Develop marketing strategies to compete with other
individuals and companies
. Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and
individuals
including life insurance, accident, short term and long term
disability,
cancer, hospital care, hospital intensive care, specified
health, dental and
vision care
. Mentoring new agent and assisting with client contacts to
increase
productivity
. Explain policy features, advantages and disadvantages of
various policies to
promote sale of insurance plans
. Develop marketing strategies to compete with other
individuals and
companies who sell insurance
Nutrition Associate
Mobile County Health Department - WIC
Mobile, AL June 2007 - April 2008
. Identified the nutritional status of each patient by obtaining
subjective and medical information
. Counseled patients with respect to their nutritional needs in an
attempt to motivate a positive change in diet selection behaviors to
prevent future medical problems
. Developed and instructed patient classes that met nutrition education
objectives
. Charted pertinent information on patients after assessment and
counseling
Sailing Instructor
Jackson Yacht Club
Jackson, MS June 2006 - August 2006
. Developed the junior sailing program and assessed skill level to
provide instruction for successful outcomes for ages 7 - 13 years old
. Proven leadership skills, supervised staff and operated within budget
. Proven written training materials, instruction and test material
. Organized and directed sailing activities
Internship DCH Outpatient Physical Therapy
Tuscaloosa, AL June 2005 - July 2005
. Assisted in lymphedema therapy
. Assisted the patients in rehab therapy instructions and activities
. Assisted patients with modalities
. Assisted in patient discharge orders
Activities Competitive Sailing, Soccer, Windsurfing and Open Water
Certified Diver
Membership Alumni Boys Service Club - Bayside Academy 1998 - Present