CATHERINE CASSESE
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OBJECTIVE
A challenging position in insurance agency offering an opportunity for further professional growth and career advancement.
QUALIFICATIONS
An ambitious, goal oriented individual with interpersonal and negotiation talents necessary to meet sales quotas. Solid background in insurance products that easily transfers to sales and marketing activities. A leader with the ability to motivate others to high levels of productivity. Possess a solid base of knowledge and experience to assist employers in meeting their sales objectives. License: 220 Agent # A043061
EXPERIENCE
November, 2006 - October, 2015
Exceptional Insurance Agency, Inc. (Deerfield Beach, FL)
Sales Manager/ Office Supervisor
In Charge of all responsibilities of running an insurance agency such as sales, obtaining carriers and implementing sales technique to other insurance agents.
June, 2002 – November, 2006
JPC Petroleum /Marathon Gas Stations/Car Wash, (Orlando/Lake Worth, FL)
Managing Supervisor
Manage all aspects of convenience store, truck parking, restaurant, fuel, car washes and day-to day activity. Hold profit and loss accountability at two locations. Manage these two stores concurrently over two year period with highly successful results. Direct sales, inventory control, visual merchandising, administration and compliance to company policies and procedures. Handle staff and supervisor training. Encourage employees to create repeat and referral business.
April 1994 – May 2002
Insurance Lady Inc. /Progressive Insurance (Deerfield Beach, FL )
Owner/ Operator of successful agency fully responsible for decision making and accountability for core business development. Deliver winning sales and marketing strategies to capture initial clients. Increase company revenue tremendously through advertising and strong word of mouth clientele.
Obtain over 26 non standard insurance companies plus the standard A rated companies, ensuring relationship with pro premium finance company which all non standard companies were financed through. Keep strong book of repeat customers as well as constantly acquiring new business.
EDUCATION
April, 1996 Hilda Tucker Insurance School, Lighthouse Point, FL
Certification: AUTO, COMMERCIAL, HEALTH
May 1985 Laboratory Institute of Merchandising, New York,
Associate Degree in DESIGN, MARKETING, MERCHANDISING