OBJECTIVE
To broaden my knowledge and continue to grow within the industry and lead change.
EXPERIENCE
****-**** ***** ******** ********* Group Fresno, CA
Promoted to Divisional Assistant VP – PC Manager 3/2015
Managed staff throughout the Western Regional for all operations, claims, marketing, etc.
Hired/Fired staff pertaining to the region
Maintained agency relationships
Provided support to Underwriting, Sales, Claims, Compliance and Marketing
Provided assistance for funding of policies
Performed all duties for management of the office
Provided budget information annually
Managed Fleet Vehicles for the region
Trained and set up training meetings for agents throughout the entire region
2001-2012 Rural Community Insurance Services Fresno, CA
Promoted to Sales Representative 7/2009 – Role turned into Field Service Rep 5/2011
Promoted to Processing Manager 6/2006
Promoted to Customer Support Supervisor 2/2004
Underwriter/Agent Service Representative 7/2001-2/2004
Maintained agency relationships & prospected potential new business to RCIS
Managed office personnel, coordinated staff and workloads
Maintained policies for agencies for federal crop ins program
Verified Inspections
Worked closely with USDA and FCIC to clear errors and interpret MPCI policies accurately
Provided training to agents both one on one and in classroom settings including creating training materials and cheat sheets to help our customer
Worked closely with our marketing dept and named peril dept in creating documents and programs to better assist our agents in the sales process
Explained policy, procedure and flow of business to agents to help them better understand the industry as a whole
Explained commission statements to agents and provided fund designation input to home office for reinsurance placement
1991-2002 Klassen & Associates Ins. Services Reedley, CA
Customer Service Representative/Producer/Office Manager
Increased sales on all insurance policies
Processed claims including follow-ups and worked with adjusters.
Sought out new programs and markets for the agency
Verified Accuracy of policies
1989-1990 Farmers Insurance Reedley, CA
Insurance Agent/Office Manager
Increased agency sales.
Managed employees including training
Processed claims, handled clients’ needs.
EDUCATION
1987-1989 Kings River Community College Reedley, CA
Agribusiness Major
Expanded education to 1 semester at Fresno State University
Numerous management courses
Certified in Carew sales management
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Licensed Property/Casualty broker-agent
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
227 MAPLE DRIVE CIRCLE, REEDLEY, CA 93654 PHONE 559-***-****