Part-Time Insurance Agent
Resume:
Joseph Lowe III
Henrico, VA *****
**********@*****.***
To obtain a position which will allow me to use my education and experience.
Work Experience
Licensed Self-Employed Consultant
August 2017 to Present
Henrico, VA
Performed Educational and other miscellaneous consultant duties according to contracted agreements.
Adult Literacy Teacher
November 2022 to May 2023 (part-time)
Taught adults to help them learn literacy skills. Assisted with ability to use printed and written information.
Helped them with sentence reading and comprehension.
Teacher Assistant/Tutor
Catapult Learning Inc. - Richmond, VA December 2016 to August 2017
Tutored students in Reading and Math test taking strategies while simultaneously assisting classroom teacher with classroom management. Performed other tasks as requested by teacher and school administrators.
Insurance Agent
Self-Employed - Richmond, VA
December 2005 to August 2017
Counseled prospects concerning suitable insurance products for their families and busineses. Solicited, sold and serviced Life and Health Insurance products and annuities according to state and federal rules and regulations.
Teacher/Tutor, Academic Coach, Richmond/Petersburg Public School Systems
Self-Employed
December 2005 to April 2008
Taught, tutored and counseled at risk and non at risk students one-on-one and in class settings in reading, math, social studies, positive study habits and homework assignment preparation (Full time and part time based on my other employment). Many of the youth exhibited traits of moodiness, anxiety, and other personality disorders which often disrupted classes. Counseled them to help overcome these emotional and other problems.
Director of Career Services
Virginia Union University - Richmond, VA
July 1989 to December 2005
Directed Career Development Center. Counseled hundreds of students and graduates concerning career development, academic and life skills, coping, social skills, inter-personal skills and academic survival. Taught first year students Orientation classes (Development College Success Courses). Managed student case records from freshman year through graduation. Provided staff development and training to Career Center staff. Interacted with students, graduates and families as needed. Planned and implemented career fairs, prepared statistical and narrative reports, conducted seminars and workshops, prepared and maintained budgets of thousands of dollars. Many school systems and businesses from all over the country were invited to and participated in numerous Career Fairs. At the University President's, and other top-level administrators' requests performed many other services for the University such as serving as Chairperson for successful University-wide March of Dimes Fund raising drive. Served as Student Mentor and Tutor in English and writing skills. Other career work experience included Recruiting and Personnel work at City of Richmond, Recruiting at Richmond Urban League, Youth Recruiter for Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Employment and Virginia Employment Commission. Was promoted to UI Operations and Procedures Analyst for Virginia Employment Commission while at that agency.
Employment Interviewer
Richmond Urban League - Richmond, VA June 1987 to July 1989
Developed jobs and recruited applicants to fill openings. Obtained job orders and placed job seekers in jobs. Assessed job seekers skills, knowledge and abilities to carefully match them with employer specifications. Referred applicants to openings and followed up on referrals. Assisted applicants with developing resumes and cover letters. Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Some Memberships, Honors and Activities (Past and Present)
National Ethics Association
LUTCF and RHU Designations
Phi Delta Kappa International Honor Association
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Masonic Organization ( Past Worshipful Master)
U,S Naval Reserves
National Sales Achievement Award Recipient
Dale Carnegie Graduate
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Board of Directors/Recruiter
Certified Virginia Continuing Education Insurance Instructor
LUTC Class Moderator
Who's Who in The South and Southwest
Strathmore's Who's Who
Education
Masters of Education in Guidance and Counseling
Virginia State University 1995
B. A. Sociology VSU 1966
Skills
Microsoft Excel (4 years), Microsoft Word (10+ years), Microsoft Works (3 years), Word (10+ years), Instructional Design, Customer Service
Additional Information
Possess education and work experience in diverse areas to include counseling, tutoring, recruitment, sales, career development, career and student services, including assisting new students to adjust to college life and select majors and fields of study. Also, taught college orientation courses. Tutored in Writing Lab. Tutored at risk and non at risk students. Possess experience in employment placement and personnel functions. Able to successfully help youth, adults and families become well- adjusted and function in acceptable ways within the community. Possess excellent counseling and teamwork skills.
Computer Skills
•Microsoft Word
•Microsoft Excel
•Microsoft Power Point
•Microsoft Works
•Internet
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