JOHN ROSS MARCUS COX

Louisville, KY ***** 606-***-**** ad3jd5@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships, exceeding goals, and building successful teams.

SKILLS

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Performance Evaluations

Goal Setting

People Management

Documentation and Reporting

Team Supervision

Employee Evaluation

Analytical Thinking

Teamwork and Collaboration

Extensive Experience with Microsoft Office Products

Data Analytics

EXPERIENCE

Podcast Host, Political Influencer & Policy Analyst

Way2much Media Louisville, KY

January 2021 - Current

Produced complete and accurate information based on thorough research and credible information.

Delivered engaging content by writing copy & preparing segments.

Prepared politically/culturally relevant material with an eye for factual, interesting, and relevant narratives.

Published professional quality audio & video footage using several forms of audio/video production equipment.

Produced skilled interpretations of current political policies, legislation, and government operations.

Projected political, economic, and social trends based on changing conditions and political expertise.

Enhanced public understanding of policies, issues, and events by offering media commentary.

Developed relationships with state representatives and senators to foster an environment of collaboration in our state government.

Consulted government officials & civic organizations on a diverse range of political issues.

Facilitated public policymaking by interpreting and analyzing issues, legislation, and government operations through political lens.

Advised government officials, civic bodies and research agencies on diverse political issues and impact of emerging changes.

Independent Insurance Agency Owner

The Cox Insurance Group Inc Louisville, KY

July 2020 - August 2022

Built loyal clientele and sought out new business development opportunities with networking and referrals.

Met and consistently exceeded monthly and quarterly insurance sales goals through detailed product and service knowledge.

Outlined new business goals, objectives, and action plans to fuel exponential growth.

Tracked trends and capitalized on emerging opportunities, adapting to changing business conditions and market demands.

Ensured compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.

Insurance Agency Owner

John R Cox State Farm Louisville, KY

December 2015 - July 2020

Reached #12 ranking in top 100 new agencies nationwide from 2016 through 2017 out of nearly 1200 agencies across the United States.

Grew Agency from a $0 premium base to nearly $2 million in annual revenue in under 5 years.

Recruited, hired, and trained personnel, monitoring performance to assess need for merit or discipline.

Outlined new business goals, objectives, and action plans to fuel improvement.

Built strong & resilient team by identifying and onboarding highly qualified candidates for key positions.

Improved employee performance, coaching and inspiring team members to achieve targets.

Insurance Sales Agent

Adam Sparks State Farm Louisville, KY

June 2010 - November 2014

Consistently ranked as #1 Property & Casualty Insurance Sales Team Member in Louisville KY area

Generated monthly sales reports to inform senior management and demonstrate sales quota achievement.

Generated new business and cross-sold existing customers to exceed sales goals.

Increased revenue by seeking out and capitalizing on new sales opportunities.

Life Insurance Agent Intern

Northwestern Mutual Cincinnati, OH

August 2007 - August 2008

Achieved prestigious Top 100 College Intern Qualification (#42 out of over 1,000 nationwide interns)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Diploma

Middlesboro High School, Middlesboro, KY

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