surance Professional

Willadean's InformationLocation: Ellijay, GAStatus: looking for a new opportunity.Experience: 12+ yearsWork Types:

Willing to Relocate: YesWilling to Travel: Do not mind travellingCareer Level: IntermediateWork Status: U.S. CitizenMember Since: 2010-01-22 Helpful Links

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Willadean Long706-***-**** wdeelong@etcmail.com392 Wingate Rd., Ellijay, GA30540

Highly qualified and experienced Insurance Professional with extensive knowledge of all facets of the insurance industry, demonstrating solid analytical and communication skills. Adept at acquiring new accounts, servicing existing accounts, training/managing staff, and ultimately increasing agency revenue and profitability. Currently seeking a position as an Insurance Agent, bringing 25+ years of professional experience as follows:

KEY STRENGTHS

Life Insurance & Annuities Customer Service/Relations Team Building/Leadership

Business Administration Property & Casualty Accident & Sickness

Account Management Regulatory Compliance Business/Revenue Growth

Sales Techniques/Prospecting Account Management Underwriting Practices

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Allstate Insurance Company – Long Insurance Group

ü Built the agency from scratch to nearly $2.5M in premium.

ü #1 Allstate Agent in Georgia for homeowner sales with over 500 policies sold (FY2000).

ü Recognized as “Sales Leader” in all lines, resulting in many company achievement awards/trips.

ü Consistently met all company guidelines in underwriting practices and claims ratios.

ü Exceeded company goals for customer satisfaction and retention on a regular basis.

State Farm Insurance Company Agents

ü Continually exceeded office goals for sales in all lines of insurance.

ü Regularly met or surpassed total office sales goals.

Dixieland Insurance Agency

ü Grew the company from $0 to $1.8M in premium in only 5 years.

ü Consistently earned company sales awards and honors.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Annie’s Attic Gifts,Ellijay, GA Jan. 2007 – Present

Owner

Owns and operates this small gift shop and antique furniture consignment store.

Allstate Insurance Company – Long Insurance Group,Norcross, GA Dec. 1994 – Jun. 2006

Owner Exclusive Agent

Built and managed the sales and service of this full-line agency, as well as trained new agents.

State Farm Insurance Company Agents,Atlanta, GA&Tampa, FL Jan. 1989 – Dec. 1994

Office Manager Customer Service

Sold and serviced half of the agency’s book of business in 2 different agencies.

Dixieland Insurance Agency,Marietta, GA Feb. 1984 – Jan. 1989

Owner Agent

Started and operated this insurance agency with continual success in meeting all goals and objectives.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

ReinhardtCollege Associate Program – Business Administration

**Georgia Agent licensed in Property & Casualty, Life, and Accident & Sickness

**Attended various Insurance education classes in all lines of insurance for the past 25 years

**Completed coursework towards a CPCU designation

**Completed 6 & 63 Securities classes

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