Elizabeth Ann Tipton
** ******* **., *'Fallon, Mo. 63366 Cell: 636-***-****
*******@*****.***
Career Profile: Experienced, customer-focused and knowledgeable Insurance
Underwriter with Marketing/Sales ability. A Sales Professional that offers
unparalleled integrity, initiative, and leadership in achieving both short
and long term goals. Seek a position where leadership, client acquisition
and retention, and sound product knowledge and training initiatives are
held at a premium for a world class organization poised for phenomenal
growth.
Insurance Sales Underwriter
Roberts Marketing Group
. Manage all phases of the sales cycle-from prospecting to close and
follow up support.
. Call on policyholders to explain policy, to analyze insurance program
and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries.
. Calculate premiums and establish payment method.
. Attend Meetings, seminars and programs to learn about new products and
services, learn new skills, and receive technical assistance in
developing new accounts.
. Explain features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to
promote sale of insurance plans.
. Promoted from a Pre-Qualifier to Life Insurance Sales Agent
Optical Retail Sales
West County Ophthalmology, St Louis, Mo.
. Customer Service: Build customer base through friendly, attentive
service. Educate customers in Eye care and Contact Lens products and
techniques. Drive revenues by communicating and demonstrating
benefits of products and special offers to new and returning
customers. Maintain customer's files and follow up on sales to create
brand loyalty and increase customer retention. Answer questions and
resolve customer complaints and problems.
. Merchandising/Loss Prevention: Plan and organize displays to
correspond with current promotions and best-selling products. Maintain
store appearance and stock shelves; identify and respond to security
risks and thefts.
. Sales Administration: As an Optician, open/close store; prepare daily
deposits and sales reports. Process customer payments, balance cash
drawers and maintain sales records. Interact with other stores as
needed. Motivate staff to meet goals.
Key Accomplishments:
. Promoted four times in 3 years, from part time to full time,
assistant to manager.
. Exceeded personal daily, weekly and monthly sales goals. Ranked top
seller for 2004. 2005 and 2008.
Volunteer Work: Actively involved in charitable organizations,
including Bikers for Babies and Make -A- Wish.