Darlene M. Smith **** Monroe Rd., Allegan, MI ****0
*********@*****.*** 269-***-****
Skills
● Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
● Research and Data reduction skills
● Problem solving skills
● Organizational skills with attention to detail
● Knowledge of government, donor and/or institutional rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures for Financial Aid and Agent/Agencies licensing
● Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Professional Experience
10/2019 to BLAINS FARM & FLEET (BLAINS SUPPLY)
Present Holland, Michigan
Retail Sales Associate
07/2018 to FARM BUREAU OF MICHIGAN, WESTERN REGION 10/2019 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
Customer Service
Endorsements
Collected premiums and reconciliations for bank deposits
Quoting
09/2017 to SELF EMPLOYED LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE AGENT 07/2018 Allegan, Michigan
● Life & Health Insurance (self-employed)
06/2016 to BERENDS, HENDRICKS, STUIT, Grand Rapids, MI 8/2017 TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
● Insurance Summaries for Municipality Entities
● Endorsements, edited Policies
● Back up to the Account Manager
08-2015 to ACRISURE INSURANCE, Caledonia, MI
05-2016 PERSONAL LINES ASSISTANT
● Endorsements, edited Policies
● Back up to the Account Manager
04-2015 to OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS, Allegan, MI (seasonal) 07-2015 SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER
● Initiating orders for supplies, materials, equipment, and services.
● Process invoices for services.
● Accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.
● Entering General ledger entries, debit and credit.
● Phones, filing, and other duties as assigned.
02-2012 to RANDSTAD TEMPORARY SERVICES/FARMERS INSURANCE, Caledonia, MI 01-2015 OFFICE PROJECT SPECIALIST
● Updating pricing for renewals, cancellations and endorsements
● Ordering surveys and Inspections via NEXUS and ISO
● Research agents license via Sircon State website for Compliance and Appointments
● Success in collecting missing documents, solving compliance issues and validating contracts
● Accomplishments
● Validation of contracts and retaining agent and agencies for a multibillion dollar insurance agency
09/2007 to DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY, Kalamazoo, MI
07/2011 FINANCIAL AID SPECIALIST/COUNSELOR
● Counseled and advised students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, indebtedness and money management
● Analyzed reports such as grades and enrollment status or award status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of students receiving aid under federal and institutional guidelines
● Accomplishments
● Retained students by encouragement, honesty and going above and beyond.
● Processed loans on time for disbursements to the accounting office 05/2004 to HEFFNER/SMIERTKA AGENCY/FARM BUREAU INSURANCE, Allegan, MI 08/2007 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
● Provided basic information about insurance policies to customers and answered inquires
● Assisted agents with quoting and administrative tasks
● Reviewed policies for accuracy and filed paperwork with home office
● Accomplishments
● Increased life insurances sales by 10%
03/2001 to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL, Grand Rapids, MI
10/2003 ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT, Mortgage and Investor Accounting
● Researched and resolved charge discrepancies on credit, appraisals, and flood reports
● Responsible for reconciliations, general ledger, and month end closings
● Audited all documents from loan closings
● Accomplishments
● Maintained and balanced account for mortgage lending processes Education
Davenport University, Holland, MI- Bachelors - Business Administration/Professional Studies – 2011 Licensed in Property and Casualty and Life & Health Insurance