Insurance

PATRICIA A. BENUSSI

**** ****** ******* ******, ***. 202

Lake Worth, Florida 33463

***************@*****.*** 561-***-****

Driven and diverse sales and marketing professional with over 30 years of achieving high results in Insurance, Finance and various business sectors. Proficient in Sales, Networking, Recruiting, Leadership and Marketing.

TRANSAMERICA AGENCY NETWORK Insurance Agent /Recruiter May 2015 – present

Developed new and existing relationships with individuals and small business owners through various marketing, networking professional groups and social media. Prepared and conducted Seminars showing the benefits of protection through various types of insurance and retirement planning. Daily workflow includes recruiting, development, and management of Financial Advisors and Insurance Agents. High emphasis on worksite sales, telemarketing, in-home sales, events, and seminars. Met and exceeded Life Insurance production requirements.

STATE FARM Insurance Specialist December 2016 – March 2020

Results oriented sales professional with major strengths in life insurance, bank, disability, auto, and homeowners. Accolades for high sales generation and agency growth. Met and exceeded all sales quotas and continually obtained Top Sales recognition in the Southeastern Region.

AIG FINANCIAL NETWORK Director of Recruiting & Training /Insurance Agent 2009 - 2015

Recruited, trained, and managed insurance agents. Networked through job fairs, social media, Chamber events, ATS-Applicant Tracking System, Career Builder, Sales Force and Monster. Personal production goals were exceeded continuously. Received numerous awards for Top Agent for worksite sales.

INSURANCE SUPERSTORE Insurance Agent 2008 - 2009

Life and Health sales with new and existing individuals and small business owners through various marketing, networking professional groups and social media. Conducted numerous seminars to educate and prospect clients with financial, insurance and retirement planning needs. High emphasis on worksite sales, telemarketing, in-home sales, events, and seminars.

BENCHMARK MORTGAGE/TRANSCONTINENTAL LENDING GROUP Mortgage Broker 2003-2009

Successfully originated and closed residential and commercial loans. Counseled and qualified clients for purchases and re-financing of homes. Conducted seminars with Realtors, Contractors, and Financial Planners to build strategic alliances.

KID'S CENTRAL STATION President/Owner 1997-2003

Child Identification Company which monitored child's safety by using I.D. cards and tags linked to a

24- hour Call Center. Established partnerships with Coast Radio station, Brandsmart, Police Departments, Autism Foundation, Alzheimer's Foundation, and various Schools.

CNA, AIG, and CIGNA Senior Claims Adjuster 1984-1997

Investigated, negotiated, and settled general liability claims, auto claims, and subrogation claims through attendance at Mediations and Arbitrations.

EDUCATION/LICENSES

St. Joseph’s High School June 1984

Herbert H. Lehman College, New York, B.A. in Business Management June 1989

215 License - Life, Health, & Annuities

220 License - General Lines Agent

620 License – Resident All Lines Adjuster

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFLICATIONS

NAPW, National Association of Professional Women

WIFS, Women In Insurance and Financial Services

Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce

Business and Balance, Inc.

Self -Made Success

Palm Beach Business Connection

Catechist at St. Therese de Lisieux and St. Jude’s Church

Foster Parent for Peggy Adams Animal Rescue

Foster Parent for Big Dog Ranch Rescue

SPECIFIC SKILLS

ATS - Applicant Tracking System, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, Word, SalesForce, ECRM, Outlook, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & Meet Up

REFERENCES

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