CHRIS BRUNER
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 601-***-****
Email: ******@*****.***
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration in Insurance Risk Management& Financial
Planning with a concentration in Real Estate Investments
Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS.December 2011,GPA: 3.17/4.0, Core
GPA: 3.77/4.0
EXPERIENCE
Kloeckner Metals Company, Memphis, TN
Inside Sales Representative and Account Specialist,April - 2013-Present
• Advocate for our customers and collaborate with other departments to ensure the
customer receives the correct product on time and at the right cost
• Support business management directives and decisions
• Coordinate sales amount with the sales team, customers, and extended teams as
appropriate
• Maintain excellent internal and external customer relations
• Provide customer support by establishing relationships, clarifying needs, managing the
process with customers to accurately forecast needs, working effectively with clients in
problem/resolution situations, and following up on customer claims and new product
inquiries
• Manage orders by entering and expediting orders from the field, verifying pricing,
assuring accuracy of orders, and monitoring deliveries
• Develop strategies for territory accounts and proactively call customers to investigate
new opportunities and to solicit orders
• Keep accurate customer/territory records such as forecasts, customer profiles, customer
specs, and purchase orders, and maintain a daily log of selling activities, price quotes,
and conversations with customers
• Travel to client locations toworkfirst hand with each account specifically in order to
forecast the purchase and floor stock to the best ability
Craft Farms Flora, MS
Farm Hand/Finances/Logistics,May-November 2012
• Fertilized and disked land, and cut crops such as cotton, soybeans, and corn
duringharvesting season
• Operated heavy machinery such as tractors, combines, compactors, and fertilizers
• Learned welding to repair heavy machines and forklifts
• Aided in insurance claim for crops
Independent Insurance Agent, Jackson, MS
Agent, January-November 2012
• Worked with independent contracting agencies such as Aflac, Genworth, and Mutual of
Omaha
• Worked with clients to find best suitable insurance plan to cover their individual needs
• Became educated on the financial side of business annuities, mutual funds, and 401(k)
plans
• Formed relationships with clients by personally across the state to clients’ locationsfor
quoting and pricing
BancorpSouth,Jackson, MS
Teller, May-August 2011
• Provided welcoming and hospitable service for customers
• Maintained relationships with customers to ensure repeat customers
• Accepted deposits, cashed checks, deposited cash, & balanced drawer
• Handled large amounts of cash with accuracy and speed
• Assisted in clerical responsibilities assigned by the bank
Mutual of Omaha, Jackson, MS
Intern, May-August 2010
• Arranged appointments for clients in the company’s office
• Learned the benefits of the company’s policies
• Attended appointments with clients to learn company procedures
• Assisted with annuities and financial planning for clients
ACTIVITIES/HONORS
• Insurance License
• Member of MSU Sigma Chi Fraternity (2007-2010)
o Helped raise $50,000 for Catch-a-Dream Foundation every year
• Heggemen-Turner Memorial Scholarship (2009-2010)
o SIOR- Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
• PEO Scholarship of Louisiana (2007-2010)
• Member of MSU Intramural softball & football teams (2007-2011)
• Eagle Scout Award (2005)