Customer Service Insurance

Sarah A. Barlow

*********@*****.***

PO Box ** Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

M: 252-***-****

Objective: Highly organized and efficient leader with proven sales ability

seeking insurance sales agent position.

Work History:

State Farm Insurance, Powells Point, NC

Kimberly Carroll Insurance Agency

February 2010 - Current

Agent Team Member

Within three months was one of the top producers within the agency.

Customized insurance policies to suit individual customers, often covering

a variety of risks. Sold various types of property and casualty insurance

policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of Kimberly Carroll.

Interviewed prospective clients to obtain data about their financial

resources and needs, the physical condition of property to be insured and

to discuss any existing coverage. Sought out new clientele by networking

and generating lists of prospective clients. Highly skilled in leading and

training with the "one call closure". Received award in July 2010 from

AFO District Team recognizing strong client relation skills.

Nationwide Insurance, Kill Devil Hills, NC

E.R. Midgett Insurance Agency March 2007- November

2008

Associate Agent

Earned my Property and Casualty license in Summer 2007, brought new

business into the agency by quoting prospects, selling and writing the

product. Managed the personal file, organized daily routine, completed

follow-ups, and maintained filing, answering phones, remittance, and mail

systems. Started as an Administrative Assistant, then Customer Service

Representative and worked up to the Associate Agent status within a year.

The Bradley Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Child Development Specialist August 2004- August

2006

Provided clinical documentation and integrated progress summaries, showed

clinical leadership, encouraged and taught self-care and proper daily

living skills, provided emotional and behavioral support in the classroom

and on therapeutic milieu, and implemented behavior management,

communication, conflict resolution techniques, and progressive crisis

intervention. Also developed and participated in therapeutic activities,

and was in charge of night shift operations and employees due to night

supervisor's absence.

Northwood Health, Wheeling, WV

Behavior Management Assistant December 2003- August

2004

Provided therapeutic services, psycho-education, and support services to

families experiencing varying needs and concerns. Also actively

participated in the child's academic progress by conducting school

assessments and being an integrated IEP team member. Other duties

included client assessments and counseling of clients and parents as a

member of the treatment team, developing behavior management programs,

providing case management services and becoming certified in supportive

counseling.

Education History:

West Liberty State College

West Liberty, WV January 2006 - December 2006

-Earned 37 credits in Elementary Education

-GPA 3.9

Marshall University Graduate College

Huntington, WV August 2003- December 2003

-Earned 9 Master's level credits in Special Education (Multi-categorical)

-GPA 3.66

Marshall University

Huntington, WV August 1999- May 2003

-Earned 133 credits and a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Counseling

-GPA 3.25

Activities and Honors:

-July 2010 award from State Farm AFO District Team recognizing strong

client relation skills

-Member of Kappa Delta Pi (International Honorary Education Society)

-West Liberty State College and Marshall University Dean's List

-Active member of the Marshall University Alumni Association

-The National Dean's List

-Who's Who Among American College Students

-A. Michael Perry and Bank One Scholarships

References: Available upon request

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