Sales Representative Insurance
Resume:
ROBIN D. EARL
**************@*****.***
Objective & Goal:
Have recently moved back to the Seattle area permanently. From 1981 thru 2003 was licensed in the
State of Illinois for Life & Health and Property & Casualty. On 11/5/2013, was reissued License
#2626435 authorized by the State of Wisconsin to transact business for Life, Accident & Health.
My plan is to apply for a Washington Insurance Producer’s license once residency is established. Ideally, I
would prefer to team up with an insurance / investment firm. My focus will be recruiting high end clients
with emphasis on professional athletes…such as players who are currently active in the NFL (National
Football League) or recently retired. I am a member of the NFL Alumni and Retired NFL Players
Association.
Experience:
2007 to Present
Save On Energy 81, Chicago, Il. www.saveonenergy81.com
Principle During the past seven years, Robin has been actively involved in the energy business
and works as a consultant at his own company ‘Save On Energy 81’. His focus is to build strong
working relationships with small, medium to large size commercial business owners. With today’s
volatile market, Robin leverages his expertise and strong alliances to control and manage
electricity supply costs with the right resources. Has worked as an agent with Midwest Energy
(Burr Ridge, Il.) and Partners in Energy Management (Highland Park, Il,) Has written several
hundred commercial and residential electricity agreement contracts. Robin Earl is licensed as
an Agent, Broker, and Consultant with the Illinois Commerce Commission .
2011-2012
Salem Communications, 560 AM WIND, Elk Grove Village, Il.
Creator and Host of the Sports Talk Show “Livin’ Sports” heard weekly on WIND 560. A very unique talk
show which included interviews with many current and former professional athletes and sport celebrities.
Had many different guest hosts in studio each week. Hosted over 100 shows on AM 560 and ended his
last show on 1/22/12 by interviewing Jeff Pearlman the author of the book ‘SWEETNESS” The Enigmatic
Life of Walter Payton, one of his former teammates. Wrote all scripts and commercials and personally
booked all weekly guests. Past shows can be heard at www.livinsports.com/archive/podcasts.html
2009-2011
TalkZone.com, Skokie, Il.
Co-Host and Co-Creator of the popular internet Sports Talk Show “Bearly Legal”. Aired live 1-2 hours
weekly. Teamed up with his attorney David Spada, a sport’s enthusiast. During the 2 year span, David
and Robin interviewed over 50 Sports Hall-of-Famers including former players from the NFL, NBA, NHL
and MLB. Again, wrote all scripts and commercials and personally booked weekly guests. Podcasts can
be heard at www.talkzone.com/shows/155/bearlylegal.html
2005-2007
Comcast SportsNet / Tibune Live, Chicago, Il.
Guest Host each Monday evening during the NFL Football Seasons. On live TV to break down and
analyze each Chicago Bears game and other games played during the NFL Season.
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2005-2007
International Profits Asscociates, Buffalo Grove, Il.
Ambassador. Served as the lead spokesperson for one of the largest privately owned business
consulting companies in the United States. Traveled nationwide weekly, speaking at job fairs,
conventions, dinner banquets all on behalf of the company. Raised over $150,000 directing the annual
‘Chip Fore Charity’ golf outing benefiting JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).
2000 to 2013
DIRECTOR / COACH / MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, Lincolnshire, Il.
Camp Director and Head Coach. Served as Director & Coach of the Chicago Bears Youth Football
Camps located in Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, Winnetka, Northfield, Lincoln Park, Arlington Hts. and
Libertyville, Illinois for 14 years. Responsible for the creation, implementation, and structure of each camp
tailored for young football players 6 to 13 years of age.
Accomplished Motivational Speaker. Annual appearances include corporate meetings, golf outings
and many youth sport banquets. Delivers a very unique message to hundreds of kids each year,
stressing the importance of academics and how athletics play a major role in their development of life
skills.
1999 to 2004
DIRECT FOOD MARKETING, Lincolnshire, IL
Independent Sales Representative: Served as a manufacturer’s sales representative for the food,
paper, and packaging industries. Demonstrate a strong work ethic by building an independent business
and working successfully in an unstructured environment. Designed and implemented a strategic
business and marketing plan. Represented a wide variety of companies including Blue Chip Casino,
Trump & Majestic Riverboats, Caesar’s Riverboat Casino, Premier Produce, Rosewood Foods, StickOn
Packaging, Buy-Rite Wholesale, Khayat Restaurant Group, Champps Sports Bar, and Halas Hall
(Chicago Bears training table) among many others. Utilize creativity, conflict management skills, problem
solving skills, and assessment skills on a daily basis. Consistently demonstrate the ability to adapt to
changing markets and significantly expand the company’s clientele and sales base.
1989 to 1997
JOEY COOLERS, INC., Lincolnshire, IL
Owner/Inventor: Created, invented, and patented a unique golf cooler called the “ Joey Bag”.
Responsibilities for this hobby/job included procurement, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and licensing.
Organized and handled marketing set-up, as well as shipping for national trade and golf shows.
Accomplishments include the following:
* Successfully marketed the product so that it was carried in over 2,500 golf and sporting goods
stores throughout the United States.
* Negotiated royalty contacts with the NFL, NCAA, NBA, MLB, PGA and NASCAR, so that nearly
every sports logo available could be imprinted on the Joey Bag.
* Voted #1 Advertising-Specialty item for golf outings in 1994 by Golf USA.
1985 to 2003
ROBIN D. EARL & ASSOCIATES, Northbrook, IL
President/Owner: Responsible for daily management and operation of an insurance brokerage firm
specializing in employee benefit programs. Responsibilities included marketing; budgetary; hiring;
accounting; equipment/supply procurement and claims support. Accomplishments include:
* Number one producer (premium dollars) for Surety Life in the Chicago area (1987 & 1989).
* Million Dollar Round Table Member for being a top producer for Jackson National Life (1986-
1992).
* Maintained, managed, and serviced a remarkable 1 million to 1.5 million dollars of annual
premium with a 90% persistency average from 1987 to 1995.
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1981 to 1985
JOSEPH SILVESTRI & ASSOCIATES, River Grove, IL
Pension / Insurance Sales: Responsible for sales of pension benefits to small and medium sized
corporations. Insurance licenses included Life, Accident AD&D, Property & Casualty. Attended classes
and seminars on stock market analysis and financial planning. Significantly expanded the company’s
market to new clientele. Accomplishments include the following:
* Insurance Agency Rookie of the Year 1981
* Top producer in 1983 for applications submitted
* Member of the Million Dollar Round Table 1985
1980 to 1983
ROBIN EARL FOOTBALL CAMPS, Elmhurst, IL & Naperville, IL
Director/Coach: Responsible for the creation, implementation, scheduling and general management of a
youth football camp. Designed, developed, and marketed the camp to players regionally and nationally.
Developed curriculum to fit the player’s ability level. Taught both offensive and defensive skills to youth
aged 8 to 15 years of age.
1977 to 1985
CHICAGO BEARS FOOTBALL CLUB (1977 - 1983)
BIRMINGHAM STALLIONS FOOTBALL CLUB (USFL - 1984 - 1985)
Professional Athlete: Played as a starting fullback, tight end, and specialty teams player including punt,
punt-return, kickoff, and kickoff-return teams. Demonstrated a strong work ethic and mental toughness by
playing one of the most difficult positions in professional sports. Utilized assessment skills to adapt to
various offensive and defensive strategies. Learned quickly and showed flexibility as a role player under
different coaching styles. Worked closely with players from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds in
order to achieve team goals. One of a few NFL players to ever start at two completely different offensive
positions. Served as blocking back for Walter Payton’s NFL record breaking 275 yard rushing game in
1977. Special teams captain for the 1984-85 two-time Eastern Conference Champion Birmingham
Stallions.
EDUCATION:
Business Administration studies, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1973 to 1977
* Four-year Scholarship Football Player & Track & Field Athlete
* Football Team Captain, 1976
* 2nd Team All-Pac-8 (1975-76) All-American Honorable Mention 1976
* MVP All-American Bowl & Japan Bowl, 1977
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