PRESENTATION OF QUALIFICATIONS

Charles A. Argent

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Adamsville, Alabama 35005

205-***-****

205-***-****

abkh3o@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: A position with an organization which will utilize my

abilities obtained through experience and education and will

reward hard work with advancement.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

. Expertise in insurance and employee benefits programs

. Extensive experience in financial reviews and consulting

. Proven record shows increased sales volume and number of

accounts in all positions held

. Vast amount of sales experience in diverse fields

. Exceptional employee/public relations background and ability

. Extensive work in life, health, accident, and employee benefit

evaluations and recommendations

. Excellent ability to assess personal/employee need and outline

step by- step programs to fulfill long-term and short-term

goals

Education Diploma, MINOR HIGH SCHOOL, Minor, AL, May 1959.

Training: Life Underwriter Training Course (LUTC, Part I), February

1985.

Patrolman, BIRMINGHAM POLICE ACADEMY, Birmingham, AL.

Certificate of Completion, December 1965.

Seminars: How to Succeed in Selling, Pension Traps, Management. June

1983-October 1986

Professional Selling Skills, III, New Jersey, June 1988

Certificates: Prudential Property & Casualty School, February 1985

Prudential Management School, February 1986

Associations: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIFE UNDERWRITERS (NAIU)

Awards: National Achievement Award, (NALU) 1984, 1985, 1986

National Quality Award, (NALU) 1985, 1986

Licenses: Alabama State License, (Life, Health, Accident) 1980

Property and Casualty License (All Lines), June 1985

Variable Annuities, Series 6, National Association of

Securities Dealers, November 1984

Mutual Funds, Series 63 National Association of Securities

Dealers (NASD) June 1985

Employment History

Senior Marketing Representative

Co-Owner/President

October 2004-Present

Benefit Solutions Unlimited, Inc., Birmingham, AL

Remained as an open company to receive commissions earned from

several companies. Company was reactivated in 2004. Cold

calls, phone appointments, visit businesses in the Southeast,

survey their insurance coverage, analyze insurance needs,

recommend total coverage insurance plan. Provide general

liability insurance, group health, pension plans, and complete

personal and employee benefits programs.

Senior Marketing Representative

October 1996 - October 2004

Skilstaf, Inc. Alexander City, AL

Serviced client's employees benefits, claims, monthly payroll

withdrawals, questions and required paperwork. Cold calls,

phone appointments, visit businesses in the Southeast, survey

their insurance coverage, analyze insurance needs, recommend

total coverage insurance plan. Provide general liability

insurance, group health, pension plans, and complete personal

and employee benefits programs.

Co-Owner/President

January 1990- October 1996

Benefit Solutions Unlimited, Inc., Birmingham, AL

Developed a program designed exclusively for Skilstaf, Inc., a

PEO company (Employee Leasing), that markets and services

clients employee benefits. Responsible for increasing

Skilstaf's client base from 600-10,000+. As a third-party

service company, service client's employee benefits, claims,

monthly payroll withdrawals, questions and required paperwork.

.Cold calls, phone appointments, visit businesses in the

Southeast area, survey their insurance coverage, analyze

insurance needs, recommend total coverage insurance plan.

Provide general liability insurance, group health, pension

plans, and complete personal and employee benefits programs.

Sold program to Skilstaf and became employee.

Sales Representative

December 1987-1990

Continental Health, Inglewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

Responsible for servicing established accounts and establishing

new accounts associated with entral feeding and urological

supplies. Also, responsible for implementing new programs in

nursing home facilities.

Owner

March 1987-December 1987

Charles Argent Agency, Adamsville, AL

Cold calls, phone appointments, visit businesses in the

Birmingham area, survey their insurance coverage, analyze

insurance needs, recommend total coverage insurance plan.

Provide general liability insurance, group health, pension

plans, and complete personal and employee benefits programs.

District Agent/Registered Representative

December 1983-March 1987

Prudential Insurance Company, Birmingham, AL

Cold calls, phone appointments, develop new accounts, service

and maintain existing accounts, provide annual in-home reviews,

recommend total insurance coverage program. Number 3 Agent

(3/52) in district, 1st year, 1984; Number 2 Agent in district,

2nd year, 1984 & 1985.

Mold Finisher.

August 1983-December 1983

American Marble, Birmingham, AL

Temporary work while waiting for permanent position in desired

career field

Regional Sales Manager

June 1982-August 1983

Geriatric Pharmacy, Jasper, AL

Developed new accounts, serviced established accounts, presented

pharmaceutical programs to nursing facilities, implemented new

programs. Supervised office staff, trained sales

representatives. Responsible for increasing number of accounts

from 6 to 40 in one year.

Agent/Insurance Representative

May 1980- June 1982

Vulcan Life Insurance Company, Birmingham, AL

Developed new and existing accounts, Contacted clients of a

previously bankrupted company newly purchased by Vulcan and

verified information on certificates issued by Vulcan with

information on original policies. Conducted "needs analysis"

for clients, and recommended changes or additions to insurance

programs. Doubled (or more) sales volume in 18 months.

Police Officer

January 1966-May 1980

City of Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Patrolled a beat, investigated missing personal reports, stolen

property and other crimes. Trained newly graduated rookies from

police academy in the

Basics of on-the-job police work. Conducted public relations

activities in local schools and was liaison between high schools

and police department.

Mill Worker

April 1964-January 1966

Conners Steel, Birmingham, AL

Permanently layed off when mill automated.

Electrician

December 1959- April 1964

U.S. Steel, Concord, AL

Performed electrical work in coal mines.

PERSONAL SUMMARY

. Married for 43 Years

. 3 Children

. Willing to Travel & Relocate

STRENGTHS

. Dependable

. Self-Disciplined

. Adaptable

. Interpersonal Skills

. Detail-Oriented

. Desire To Succeed

. Self-Directed

. Triumphs in Challenges

. Self-Directed

. Proven Track Record

. Extensive Managerial Skills

. Exceptional Customer Service

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