DUAINE D. DETRICK, MBA
Johnstown, PA 15904
814-***-**** (Residence)
814-***-**** (Mobile)
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a management or professional position utilizing my diverse experience, skills, talents, and education.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Dec. 2013 to Present – DUAINE DETRICK INSURANCE AGENCY – Portage, PA
Multi-Line Insurance and Investment Sales & Service
Agency Owner/Exclusive Allstate Insurance Agent – Self Employed
Conduct all aspects of owning and operating a full service, multi-line insurance and investment agency.
Provide sales and service for property, casualty, life, health, accident, commercial, investments, and additional lines of business for Allstate Insurance and other companies as an exclusive agent and independent agent.
Direct and train agency staff for sales and service of new and inforce insurance policies.
Create and direct sales, marketing, advertising, sales lead generation, public relations, community activities, and recruiting programs.
Dec. 2001 to Present - DUAINE D. DETRICK, M.B.A. BUSINESS CONSULTANT – Johnstown, PA
Business Development & Management, Marketing, Advertising, Event Management, Multi-Media Production & Communications Services
Owner – Self Employed
Develop, design, and direct business management, marketing, advertising, sales, sponsorships, multi-media, event management, and online services for organizations and events utilizing integrated programs and plans.
Create, produce, and manage fundraising and community events, sponsorships, festivals, fairs, shows, sporting competitions, concerts, and sales programs, activities, and functions involving non-profit and for profit organizations and businesses.
Provide business development and management services through organization and event direction.
Furnish multi-media productions, plans, and budgets entailing multiple broadcast and publication mediums.
Act as marketing/advertising director and multi-media public relations spokesperson for numerous businesses, organizations, and events.
Create and direct multi-functional project teams and provide administrative and leadership services.
Dec. 2001 to Dec. 2008 - G-FORCE TECHNOLOGIES – Johnstown, PA
Business Development & Management, Marketing, Advertising, Event Management, & Multi-Media Services
Director of Marketing
Developed, designed, and directed business management, marketing, advertising, sales, sponsorships, multi-media, event management, and online services for organizations and events utilizing integrated programs and plans.
Provided management services through organization, business development, and event direction.
Furnished multi-media productions entailing multiple broadcast and publication mediums.
Feb. 1995 to Dec. 2001 - METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (MetLife) - Johnstown, PA
Marketing Consultant/Marketing Program Manager, Business Analyst, Telemarketing Unit Supervisor, Property & Casualty Insurance Consultant
Developed, designed, and directed agency, regional, and national integrated marketing and sales lead generation programs, plans, and materials involving various contact channels, research, and analysis for all lines of insurance and investment products.
Managed financial services representatives recruiting endeavors.
Directed company sponsored scholarship initiatives.
Developed and directed multicultural and in-language marketing and recruiting ventures.
Negotiated business agreements and contracts.
Supervised employee training, development, and performance.
Managed all aspects of call center and direct mail processing operations.
Provided a variety of business management and marketing consultant services to various departments.
Provided property and casualty insurance sales and service to customers nationwide.
Dec. 1976 to Feb. 1995 - PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC COMPANY (Penelec/GPU) - Johnstown, PA
Nov. 1991 to Feb. 1995 - Company Special Project Developer & Procurement Clerk
Developed, coordinated, and managed numerous special projects involving marketing, employee improvement, teamwork, motivation, diversity, and process enhancements.
Performed administrative and clerical duties for the Procurement Department.
Dec. 1976 to Nov. 1991 - Reproduction Machine Operator (Assistant Supervisor)
Operated all printing, bindery, and layout and graphic design equipment.
Performed supervisory duties as needed.
May 1974 to Present - BUSINESS MANAGER & MUSICIAN (Self Employed) – Johnstown, PA
Perform all duties related to the performance and management of traveling musical groups.
EDUCATION
M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration (3.59 GPA) - St. Francis University - Loretto, PA
B.S. – Management, cum laude (3.62 GPA) - St. Francis University - Loretto, PA
Academic High School Diploma and Certificate in Printing and Graphic Arts – Greater Johnstown Area Vocational Technical High School – Johnstown, PA
LICENSES
Property & Casualty Insurance License (Pennsylvania)
Life, Health, & Accident Insurance License (Pennsylvania)
Series 6 FINRA Variable Securities License
Series 63 FINRA Variable Securities License
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Richland Community Days – Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Sponsorship, & Entertainment Director & Event Organizing Committee Member
Portage Area Summerfest, Inc. - Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Sponsorship, & Entertainment Director & Event Organizing Board Of Directors Committee Member
Various management, operational, organizational, marketing, advertising, public relations, event management, and other services for additional regional non-profit organizations and events including East Hills Recreation Commission, Portage Area Recreation Commission, Veteran Community Initiatives, Vietnam Veterans Of America Chapter 364, St. Benedict Parish, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Adams Twp. Fire Station No. 2, St. Michael, PA, Forest Hills Festival, Duncansville Community Days, Cambria County Fair, Clymer Days Festival, Johnstown Super Cruise Car Show, & many more.