Professional Summary
Skills
Work History
CHRISTIAN VARGAS
*** **** ******, ***** ******, NJ 07047 (C) 201-***-**** *******************@*****.*** Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance professional with extensive experience in sales, prospecting, lead generation, and training new agents. Seeking a position offering new challenges and opportunities for career growth and advancement. Customer service-oriented
Detail-oriented
Bilingual in Spanish
Superior organization ability
Sales experience
Staff training and development
Goal-oriented
Property Insurance
Personal Insurance
Excellent communication skills
Friendly demeanor
Strong work ethic
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Data entry
Technical aptitude
Proficient in all Word products including Excel and Office.
Licensed Insurance Producer/Office Manager 06/2015 to 08/2017 Preferred Choice Insurance Agency – Elmwood Park, New Jersey Closed an average of 10 new sales per week.
Calculated premiums and established payment methods for sales. Identified and solicited sales prospects in agency databases. Evaluated leads obtained through direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling. Modeled exceptional customer service skills and appropriate diagnostic sales techniques. Finalized sales and collected necessary deposits.
Collected all premiums on or before effective date of coverage. Negotiated new and renewal production goals with business development manager. Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options. Mentored four entry-level brokers.
Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
Addressed an average of 40 customer inquiries and complaints each week. Education
Certifications
Sales Associate 07/2014 to 11/2015
Express Fashion – Sunrise, Florida
Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs. Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences. Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices.
Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner. Contacted other store locations to determine merchandise availability. Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner. Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area. Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business. Associate of Arts: Accounting 2017
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas - Mayagüez, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico NJ Property and Casualty Resident License