Pylar Samuel
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Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
EMAIL ADDRESS: *****.*.****@*******.***
CONTACT NUMBER: 1-868-***-****
OBJECTIVES
A position that allows me to gain valuable experience that would prepare me intellectually and socially towards my career goals to promote growth and experience in a career in Events, Sales and Marketing management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Corpus Christi College (September 2003 - July 2008)
Completed eight 8 CXC General Proficiency O’level Subjects
English A GRADE II
English B (Literature) GRADE I
Mathematics GRADE II
Social Studies GRADE I
History GRADE II
Principles of Business GRADE I (Distinction)
Human & Social Biology GRADE I
Biology GRADE III
School of Business and Computer Science (SBCS) January 2010 – 2012
Completed Certificate and Diploma Level in ABE through the School of Business and computer Science
Association of Business Executives (ABE)
Certificate in Business Management
Diploma in Business Management
Currently Finishing Advance Diploma in Business Management
Intend to uphold a BA Degree in Business management specializing in marketing by December 2022 form the University of Greenwich
Licensed Sales Agent by the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
Credited Insurance Agent by the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (ttaifa)
Million Dollar Round Table Qualifier (MDRT) in 2019 and 2020
WORK HISTORY
Hilton Trinidad July 2008 – July 2009
Administrative Assistant
Assisted General Manager in daily functions.
Organized registration and maintained records for Hilton Golden Membership Club.
Assist in keeping all records of all International Embassy’s and Diplomatic Residences in Trinidad and Tobago.
Organized and maintained all departmental filing;
Maintained regular book keeping;
Assisted in other minor administrative duties.
Ruby Tuesday’s Trinidad July 2009 – January 2011
Hostess Supervisor
Trained Hostesses in Customer Service Techniques and Practices.
Trained Hostesses in quality management and restaurant policies and ethics
Part of the Total Quality Management team
Prepare Rosters for Hostess example their days of work, hours of work and which entrance they would be situated for each day.
Guardian Group
Guardian Life of the Caribbean Limited. September 2011 –December 2013
Corporate Service Officer (Events)
Plan events with attention to Financial and time constraints
Book venues and schedule speakers
Research venues, vendors(catering, decorations, musicians etc) and choose the best combination of quality and cost
Maintained regular and year-end inventory counts and budgets.
Utilized MYOB Accounting Plus software daily.
Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable terms.
Manage all event operations (preparing venue, invitations etc.)
Oversee event happenings and act quickly to resolve problems.
Evaluate event’s success and submit reports.
Prepared monthly requisitions reports to all departments and branches which hosted an event.
Prepared purchase orders and received various invoices from suppliers and vendors,
Responsible for the distribution of cheques to suppliers and vendors
Guardian Group
Guardian Life of the Caribbean Limited
Insurance Sales Agent, Felix Mahadeo Branch. January 2014- Present
Design and implement effective marketing strategies to sell new insurance contracts or adjust existing ones.
Contact potential clients and create apport by networking, cols calling using referrals etc.
Appraise he wishes and demands of business or individual customers and sell the suitable insurance or investment plan.
Confer with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy.
Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks based on a fact-finding interviews to offer a proper solution.
Develop marketing strategies to compete with other individuals or companies who sell similar insurance packages.
Ensure that policy requirements are fulfilled, including any necessary medical examinations and the completion of appropriate forms.
Explain features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
Explain necessary bookkeeping requirements for customer to implement and provide group insurance program.
Interview prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, the physical condition of the person or property to be insured, and to discuss any existing coverage.
Monitor insurance claims to ensure they are settled equitably for both the client and the insurer.
Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.
Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.
Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and pension
ACHIEVEMENTS
Received numerous awards for academic achievements from Corpus Christi College.
Rookie of the Year 2014 at Felix Mahadeo, Branch, Guardian life of the Caribbean.
Achiever of the Year 2014 most settled applications at Felix Mahadeo Branch, Guardian
Life of the Caribbean.
First Runner up overall Rookie of the year, Guardian Life of the Caribbean,
Diamond Seal Recipient from the Trinidad and Tobago Association
of Insurance and Financial Advisors.
Chairman’s club Diamond award winner for first year commissions, guardian life of the Caribbean 2019
Million dollar Round Table (MDRT) qualifying member 2019
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) qualifying member 2020
Received Certificate of Appreciation for Voluntary duties from Special Olympics Caribbean.
OTHER INFORMATION
Hobbies
Hockey, Swimming, and also enjoy International travel.
Characteristics
Willing to learn and grow;
Dynamic personality that promotes excellent group cohesion;
Persistent and driven;
Sound knowledge of general accounting principles
Knowledge in using Microsoft Office
Excellent written and communication skills
Excellent Leadership and Motivational Skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks, to work independently in an organized manner and a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Contact information
Home # 1-868-***-****
Mobile# 1-868- 727- 9923
Email address *****.*.****@*******.***