Debra Barnes
Email: *********@********.***
Address: ***** ****** ***
City: Corona
State: CA
Zip: 92881
Country: USA
Phone: 951-***-****
Skill Level: Senior
Salary Range: $60,000
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
DEBRA BARNES
18895 Quebec Avenue, Corona, CA 92881
Phone 951-***-****
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Positions in the insurance industry wherein my extensive and diverse background will be effectively utilized for mutual benefit and provide opportunity for advancement, increased knowledge and growth.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
License #OB12443
40+ years of a much diversified background in the insurance industry
Sound training and successful experience in a variety of professional settings
Comprehensively experienced in both commercial and personal lines in service,
sales, claims and risk management
Extensive management and supervisory experience
Excellent and well developed human relations and communications skills
Company and Retail Agency experience
Extensive education in coverage, leadership, human relations, computer programs,
proposal and letter development
Extensive training and application of departmental business planning and goal
setting
Extensive knowledge of various Agency Management systems
Production for last 7 years
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
07/12 aaa 10/12 Glenn Goodwin & Associates - Redlands, CA
Account Executive
Responsible for expiration list, marketing of new and renewal
business, processing of endorsements and all aspects of servicing of accounts. Brought over some of my accounts, until I was laid off due to restructuring of the business.
12/10 aaa 07/12 Robitaille Risk Management & Insurance - Upland, CA
Producer
Brought my book of business over from Patrion Insurance. Selling
Commercial, Personal & Benefits insurance. All kinds of
Businesses, no specialty, but heavy in contractors. Left because
I was not getting paid.
7/08 aaa 10/10 Patrion Insurance Services - Riverside, CA
7/08 aaa 10/10: Producer, Marketing Manager & Account
Manager
Started out moving my book of business over, then also took on
The marketing of larger commercial accounts and being an
Account Manager for some large accounts for a couple other
Producers. Had my own assistant and was new business top
Producer in 2009. Was laid off and then they sold business.
2/03 aaa 7/08 Hamilton Brewart Insurance Agency LLC - Upland, CA
3/05 aaa 07/08: Producer
Started out servicing a book of business for the agency as I
Built up my own book of business on a two year program.
After the two years most of the service book was taken back
From the agency except for some that protested. Book of
Business was built up to about $245,000 annual
Commissions.
2/03 aaa 3/05: Commercial Account Manager
Responsible for expiration list, processing of endorsements
And final audits, marketing of renewal book of business,
Proposals and all aspects of servicing of accounts.
4/02 aaa 2/03 ISU Insurance Services of Irvine aaa Irvine, CA
Commercial New Business Marketing Manager
Marketing all new commercial business prospects for all
Producers and Owner, including cross selling of existing
Accounts. Also kept all proper records for results. This
Position was created for me by the agency upon my return
From moving from out of state.
4/01 aaa 4/02 Moved to Washington State
Worked as an Account Manager for a short term with an
Agency in Idaho. Moved back to California.
7/99 aaa 4/01 ISU Insurance Services of Irvine aaa Irvine, CA
Commercial Account Manager
Responsible for complete handling of an absent Producer
Large book of business, plus the marketing of new and
Renewal business for two other producers. Had a part-time
Assistant to help.
9/96 aaa 7/99 Allied Brokers / Yeargin Insurance aaa Irvine, CA
Commercial & Personal Account Manager
Handling a complete book of personal lines business and
A medium book of commercial lines accounts. Managed the
Telemarketing program and telemarketer for new business
For personal and commercial prospects. Had complete
Freedom in renewing, marketing, cross-selling, servicing
And new business sales.
10/95 aaa 9/96 Temporary Agencies aaa Orange County, CA
Worked for several temp agencies searching for a
Permanent Account Manager Position
4/94 aaa 10/95 Wood-Gutman Insurance aaa Costa Mesa, CA
Marketing Manager
Marketing of commercial new business accounts from
$25,000 + premiums. Set up the marketing department
And developed proposal and letter templates. Assisted in
Marketing of renewal business when needed.
9/90 aaa 4/94 Advanced Insurance Services aaa Arleta, CA
Underwriting Manager
Management of both commercial and personal lines
Departments. Created and managed a claims department.
Also handled some large accounts for the agency. Managed
6 CSRaaas in commercial and 1 in personal lines. Had full
Authority to hire or replace personnel in the departments.
Wrote and developed both departments business plans and
Created and monitored a procedure manual.
6/87 aaa 9/90 General Insurance Consultants aaa Van Nuys, CA
Commercial Lines Supervisor
Responsible for handling a commercial lines book of
Business, along with supervising 3 CSRaaas and some clerical
Staff. Created a procedure manual. Helped develop letters,
Procedures and proposals for servicing of clients. Also went
Out with Producers to present proposals.
CAREER RELATED EDUCATION
CPCU Courses
CIC Courses
CISR courses
MAP aaa Management Action Program
Online Courses
Leadership & Supervisory
Skills for Women
CSR Productivity & Profiles
ADA
How to Handle Conflict & Manage Anger
The Psychology of Leadership
Tele-Sales
Overview of Workersaaa Compensation
Agency Management Development
California Procedure Law
Additional Insureds / Certificates of Insurance
E&O Professional Liability
Financial Statement Analysis
CAREER RELATED EDUCATION cont.
The One Time Manager
Business Interruption
Commercial Risk Analysis
Time Management for Supervisors & Mangers
Commercial Umbrella & Excess Liability
REFERENCES
Wendy McConnell 818-***-****
Cynthia Andrachick 818-***-****
Marla Moreno 818-***-****
Letters available upon request.