Sales Insurance Agent

Warren Patton

Email: **********@********.***

Address: **** **** **** ******

City: Gary

State: IN

Zip: 46404

Country: USA

Phone: 219-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $40,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Warren A. Patton

2925 West 19th Avenue, Gary, Indiana 46404

Cell:219-***-****); Home: 219-***-****; **********@********.***

CAREER DESIGNATION: Sales Consultant/Account Executive

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

- Sales Professional/Marketing Consultant: March 1999 - present

- Public Affairs Officer/Chief Journalist, U.S. Navy: 1978 - 1999

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:

* Indiana Life/Accident/Health License No: 685233; exp. February 2014

* Honda Auto Sales Certified: Completed May 2012

* Automax Sales Training & Consultation Certification: Completed January 27, 2012

FORMAL EDUCATION RECEIVED:

* Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA), Troy State University, Troy, AL (1993)

* Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice (BS), Chaminade University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI (1986)

* Attended South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC., Sep 1973 - Dec 1978

PREVIOUS SALES JOBS/DUTIES: March 1999 - present

* Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance, Phoenix, AZ: Independent Agent (Sep 2012 - present)

* Bosak Honda, Michigan City, IN: Auto Sales Consultant (May 2012 - July 2012)

* AFLAC Insurance, Crown Point, IN: Life/Health Insurance Agent (Sep 2010 - May 2012)

* Combined Insurance, Northbrook, IL: Life/Health Insurance Agent (Apr 2010 - June 2010)

* Insphere Insurance Solutions, Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Life/Health Insurance Agent (December 2009 - April 2010)

* American Private Security, Fair Oaks, CA: Security Guard (part-time/graveyard shift) (Mar 2009 - Oct 2009)

* SAFE Security, San Ramon, CA: Burglar Alarm Systems (Small Business/ Residential)(Sales) (Oct 2008 - Mar 2009)

* Boardwalk Chrysler/Jeep, Redwood City, CA: Sales/Leasing Consultant (Sales) (Aug 2008 - Oct 2008)

* AT&T, San Ramon, CA: Home Solutions Manager (Cable TV; Internet & Phone Service)(Sales) (Jan 2008 - June 2008)

* American Eagle Security Services, San Bruno, CA: Security Officer (Part-time) (Nov 2007 - Jan 2008)

* K-Designers, Hayward, CA: Marketing Director (Windows Division)(Sales) (April 2007 - August 2007)

* American Income Life Insurance, Concord, CA: Life Insurance Agent (Captive Agent; Sales) (September 2005 - May 2006)

* Inventor's Publishing & Research, San Francisco, CA: Director, Product Selection (Sales) (May 2005 - July 2005)

* Celebrity Prime Foods, Inc, Concord, CA. : In-home presentations for sale of blast-frozen foods(Sales) (Sep 2004 - Feb 2005)

* Honda of El Cerrito, El Cerrito, CA : Auto Sales/Leasing Consultant (Sales) (April 2002 - June 2004)

* Corporate Motors of Hayward, Hayward, CA: Auto Sales/Leasing Consultant (Jan 2001 - December 2001)

* Stevens Creek BMW, Santa Clara, CA: Auto Sales/Leasing Consultant (Sales) (Aug 2000 - Jan 2001)

* Corporate Motors of Hayward, Hayward, CA: Auto Sales/Leasing Consultant (Sales) (Aug '99 - Aug 2000)

* Stoneridge Chrysler Plymouth Jeep, Dublin, CA: Auto Sales/Leasing Consultant (Sales) (May '99 - Aug '99)

* Hill Top Chrysler Plymouth Jeep, Richmond, CA: Auto Sales/Leasing Consultant (Sales) (March '99 - May '99)

SALES SKILLS/TRAINING:

* Skilled in a variety of consultative sales techniques to include business-to-business, door-to-door, in-home presentations, telemarketing, etc., having marketed services as well as consumables. Also, experienced as part-time Security Guard (night shift).

* Personally sold nearly 600 cars since 1999, in addition to a host of other products and services, to include frozen foods & freezers, insurance products, home security systems (ADT & Monitronics); telecommunications services, etc. Awards have included Salesman of the Month.

* Strong motivation/training skills, analytical problem solver, proactive communicator, detail-oriented, self-starter, hard-working, dedicated, visionary and team-player. Demonstrated effectiveness in Total Quality Leadership style of management. Effective in leading and setting examples for subordinates. Excellent management potential.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Dec 1978 - Jan 1999 (Navy Journalist)

* Retired as Public Affairs Officer for Navy Recruiting for the entire West Coast (including 17 states and Hawaii. Navy Recruiting Region West.) Position: Chief Journalist/Public Affairs Officer

* 20 years of experience in every phase of Public Affairs/Media Relations, to include developing/coordinating Community Relations programs and major events (i.e. military air shows, etc.) in the public sector involving Navy personnel.

* Served as Navy Recruiting Public Affairs Inspector/Trainer. Responsible for the inspection/training of every Navy Recruiting District Public Affairs Officer in 41 states (1990 - 1994). Taught a quarterly Public Affairs course at the Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit, Pensacola, FL. Coordinated/Supervised Navy Liaison with local and national Print, Broadcast and Electronic Media. Served as the Navy's Community Relations representative on the Oakland Military Affairs Committee, and as a Public Affairs/Community Relations consultant on the San Francisco Fleet Week Executive Committee. Provided Public Affairs Support for Navy base-closing operations in the San Francisco Bay area.

SKILLS/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING (Military/Civilian):

* Attended Navy's School of Journalism and Broadcasting (1979). Trained in photography and "dark-room" techniques.

* Trained in Adobe Photo Shop, and various forms of digital imagery.

* PC literate to include Windows, Macintosh and other forms of computer applications. Hands-on experience with a variety of CRM sales tools to include "GOLDMINE", "Dealer Trak", and "Autotown". Also familiar with PageMaker, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Word, etc. Excellent Website/Internet skills. Type 35 wpm.

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