Dennis C. Becton
**** *** **** ***., **** Washington, Maryland 20744
347-***-****: DennisCBecton@ yahoo.com
Objective: A position in the insurance industry that focuses on sales, consulting and training.
Professional Summary:
Licensed Insurance Broker with extensive experience in life, health, property, casualty, and commercial
insurance. Highly motivated sales associated with client-focused customer service skills. Proven outside
sales ability and proven ability to manage, lead and train with focus on strategic marketing promotions.
Qualifications: Over ten years of experience as an insurance sales associate and manager.
• Experienced in management, interviewing and hiring, supervision, and training.
• High performances in sales and negotiations
• Knowledgeable in advertising and marketing
• Positive attitude, hard working and a team player
• Self-directed, results-oriented and ambitious
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
Work History
Allstate Insurance, Fort Washington Md., Sales Agent 5/2008 – Present
Sold various types of insurance to individuals and businesses. Developed new accounts, calculated
premiums, customized insurance programs and managed ongoing accounts. Obtained and provided
needed information when claims were made. Constant cold calling and outside business to business
sales.
Monumental Life Insurance, Fort Washington Md., Sales/Management 9/2000 – 5/2008
Managed and supervised staff of 10. Recruited, and trained agents in marketing and advertising.
Prepared reports. Increase staff’s income in 2006 by 12%.
Prudential Financial Services, Maryland, Sales/Management 10/1995 – 9/2000
Experienced and highly accomplished in financial planning and analysis. Successfully created sound
investment solutions and opportunities for clients. Exceeded quota of sales and services by 100 % for
three consecutive years; Was promoted within one year. Provided training and guidance to recruits and
conducted seminars and workshops.
Testimonials of Success
2007 Gold Award- Generated 45,000 sales credit per agent
2006 Silver Achievement Award- Generated 38,500 Sales credit per agent
1999 Property/Casualty Award – Generated 142 written policies
Chairman Round Table – Qualified for 4 consecutive years
Education:
Shaw University, Raleigh North Carolina, B.A. English
Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan, Journalism 18 credit hours