CURRICULUM VITAE OF PENELOPE N LUTCHMAN
Personal Details
Id No: 790**********
License: Code 08
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Email Address: ***********@*****.***
Mobile: 067-***-**** / 068-***-****
Availability : Immediate
Summary
A seasoned corporate professional with extensive experience in short term, Commercial and Personal Lines insurance with a technical capacity in the Product Analysis and Testing of Software Systems.
With a wealth of knowledge, experience and technical skills set in relation to Risk and Compliance, New Business Development, Customer Service excellence as well as Product and Portfolio Management that I have acquired during my journey within the Insurance industry which has equipped me with ability to establish and maintain meaningful relationships throughout the industry contributing to the the return on investment to the client and the company.
Professional Qualifications:
South African Software Testing Board - Jan 2019 – Apr 2019
International Software Testing Certificate
ILAB Software College - Sept 2018 – Sept 2018
Practical Software Certificate
Faisit Insurance College – Jan 2010 – Apr 2011
Short Term Insurance Diploma
Quantum Aviation Services - Jan 2005 – Jul 2005
Generic Cabin Crew Diploma
University of South Africa Jan 99 – Apr 2001
Bachelor of Arts
Majors – Criminology & Psychology
Skills Set
Proficient in Lead Generation & Prospecting Techniques via Linkedin Sales Negotiator
Conversant Lead Qualification powered by a Self Constructed Opportunity Scorecard
Contract Negotiation Via Linkedin Sales Negotiator
Efficient in Sales Funnel Analysis & Management Via Sales Force
Competent in Vendor Management CRM Systems
Experienced in Stakeholder Management via CRM Systems
Skilled in Sales Pipeline Analytics via Sale force
Accomplished in Product Management & Enhancement of new and existing products Marketing Campaign Management
Adept at Business Retention Strategies by employing Customer Lifetime Value Campaigns
Well Versed in Insurance Risk Management & Analysis utilizing Insurance Models & Trends
Apt in Software Test Analysis via JIRA & MSSQL
Innovative Project Coordination of Agile Project Analysis JIRA
Career Summary
FRI Distribution & Stock Market College
Sales Team Leader
Mar 2021 – Jul 2021
Coordinated Business Generation Activities
Lead a team of 4 Junior Consultants
Financial reporting via basic Sales Metric extracted from Sales & Marketing Funnels
Cultivated business relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Managed company and clients expectations
Delegated administrative tasks to junior members of the team
Mentored Junior Sales Consultants by fostering ongoing training initiatives
Collaborated with Sales Leadership on sales forecasting in order to sustain short and long term development objective
Initiated Networking Campaigns amongst Internal & External Stakeholders
Established strategies to enhance customer satisfaction
Inspired Junior Sales Members to exceed clients expectations
Business Development Consultant
Dec 2020 – Feb 2019
Conducted Market research of Industry trends
Prospecting, qualifying and securing business opportunities
Arranged Sales presentations and constructing proposals with prospective clients
Negotiated Sales contracts
Maintained a pipeline of all sales administrative tasks
Achieved all prospecting, cold calling, appointment setting and sales closing quota’s for each sales quarter
Collaborated with Sales Management to secure, retain and expound revenue
Career Highlights
Promoted to Business Development Executive in 3 months as a result of contributing to the month on month sales budget & Achieved month on month prospecting, cold calling, appointment setting and sales acquisition quota’s
Reason for leaving: Unable to sustain living expenses due to income being commission based only
Reference: Lucky Magabholo
Designation: Sales Manager
Tel No: +27-68-290-**** /+27-72-487-****
Discovery Insure
Junior Agile Software Project Coordinator
Feb 2019 – Dec 2018
Coordinated the Software Maintenance Stream
Collaborated with the DEVS Ops Team during daily Stand Up meetings, Scrum Meetings Following each Sprint Cycle in order to priorities business requirements
Engaged with Business Analysts, Products Owners to mitigate product and project risks
Management of UAT team and Handover Process to Business Owners
Fostered ongoing support of UAT Testers during the QA Testing Cycles
Jun 2017 – Jan 2019
Software Test Analyst
Analysis and Extraction of Business Requirements Documented in the PDP & BAR artifacts
Formulation of Test Plans, Test Designs, Test Case & Use Case Pack
Updated Functional, Integration & Regression Test Packs
Performance, Static & Sanity Testing of Daily fixes and Patches
Career Highlights
Promoted to Agile Software Project Coordinator
Reason for leaving: FTC ended following the launch of the Business Insurance Product known as Discovery Business Insure
Reference: Adrian Chester
Designation: Senior Project Manager
Tel No: +27-11-912-****
Email Address:**.*******@******.**.**
Guardrisk Insurance Company
Product Marketing Manager
Jan 2016 Apr 2017
Facilitate improved service, retention and growth of income in accordance with agreed business parameters
Procurement of Marketing Content
Advocated Brand Awareness through self constructed surveys
Constructed parameters for Product Pricing with the Actuarial team
Channel Management & Product Service Management
Achieved over $120 000 in Sales in each Fiscal quarter from inception of employment to present
Directed Regional Retail Marketing Campaigns
Guided a team of Administrators to deliver all KPI’S timeously
Surpassed all revenue objectives for the fiscal year
Governed the Financial Reporting Process
Collaborative efforts made by partnering with other Vendors
Embraced innovative ideas in Product Enhancement via self constructed Loyalty Programs and forming joint ventures
Reason for Leaving: Loss of Revenue due to restructure of the Carsure Division
Reference: Lynn Dietrichsen
Designation: Marketing Manger
Tel No: +27-11-669-****
Email: ****.***********@*********.**.**
Reef Insurance Consultants
Insurance Portfolio Consultant
Jun 2015 – Dec 2015
Conducted in depth Risk Assessments on all new and existing Insurance Risks
Gathered, Processed and issued all New Business Documentation
Attended to all Sales, Underwriting Claims and Renewal queries related to my Portfolio
Preparation of Renewal documentation, negotiated Post Renewal Terms
Administered and Monitored a Underwriting Budget of R 1.8M PA
Administered new claims
Handled Complaints and Queries
Assisted with the investigation of 3rd Party and Recovery Insurance Claims
Liaised with various internal and External stakeholders such as Insurance Investigators, Suveyors, Motor Assessors, Panelbeaters
Reason for Leaving: My Portfolio was cancelled due my Brokers High Claims Ratio
Reference: Carla Paizes
Designation: General Manager
Tel No: 011-***-****
Business Advisory Services
Lead Generation Representative
Feb 2015 – Apr 2015
Prospecting of New Business Leads
Conduct Market research of Industry trends
Prospecting, qualifying and securing business opportunities
Arranging Sales presentations and constructing proposals with prospective clients
Negotiate Sales contracts
Maintain a pipeline of all sales administrative tasks via in house CRM system
Old Mutual Insurance Company
Broker Service Consultant
Sept 2013 – Nov 2013
Gathered and preparation of new business documentation
Formulated quotes based on underwriting guidelines
New business rate negotiation discussions
Arranged risk assessments relating to each new and business risk
Portfolio Consultant
Dec 2013 – Apr 2014
Seeked New Business opportunities
Managed the budgets for a portfolio of 28 Insurance Brokers based on Underwriting profit yielded and claims procured
Reported on Portfolio’s performance on a monthly basis, during Sales meetings
Held New Business, Midterm and Annual Renewal negotiations discussions
Conducted daily broker engagements regarding Claims, Underwriting, Reinsurance, Finance and Ad-Hoc queries and complaint
Portfolio Manager
May 2014 Dec 2014
Sourced New Business opportunities
Managed the budgets for a portfolio of 28 Insurance Brokers based on Underwriting profit yielded and claims procured
Reported on Portfolio’s performance on a monthly basis, during Sales meetings
Held New Business, Midterm and Annual Renewal negotiations discussions
Conducted daily broker engagements regarding Claims, Underwriting, Reinsurance, Finance and Ad-Hoc queries and complaint
Career Highlights
Promoted from Broker Service Consultant to Portfolio Consultant. Then seconded to the role as Portfolio Manager
Reason for Leaving: Relocated with Fiancé to KZN (Pietermaritzburg
Reference: Thamsanqa Mxaba
Designation: Senior Business Development Manager
Tel No: +27-11-390-****
Hollard Insurance Company
Senior Commercial Insurance Underwriter
Oct 2012 – Aug 2013
Processing and issuing of New Business policies
Processing Amendments and Endorsements of cover
Preparation of Reinsurance documentation
Handle all Credit Control queries
Arranged risk assessments for all new pending and existing risks on cover
Reason for Leaving: Better career prospects offered at Old Mutual Insurance Company
Reference: Thamsanqa Mxaba
Designation: Commercial Underwriting Manager
Tel No: +27-11-315-****
CIB Insurance Administrators
Senior Commercial Insurance Underwriter
Mar 2010 – Aug 2012
Managed a Portfolio of 15 Brokers
Sourcing New business opportunities via Brokers, insurers
Rate Negotiations on New Business, Midterm, Pre and Post Renewal phases
Overseeing the entire sales phase from prospecting to issuing of new business phases
Assessment of Risk Surveys and issuing Risk Requirements to Brokers
Maintenance of Risk Management Strategies in terms of issuing Corrective measures to manage the risk effectively
Business Retention Strategies administered via rate negotiations
Conducted Broker Engagements to finalize Renewal Terms
Assisted Engineering Insurance Team with Rating & Renewal terms
Junior Commercial Insurance Underwriter
Jul 2007 – Feb 2009
Sourcing New business opportunities via brokers, insurers
Processing of policy Amendments, New Business Documentation
Preparation of Renewal Terms
Handle all Underwriting queries related to Brokers
Career Highlights
Promoted from Junior to Senior Commercial Insurance Underwriter
Reason for Leaving: Better career prospects offered at Hollard Insurance Company
Reference: Karin Janse Van Rensburg
Designation: Commercial Underwriting Manager
Tel No: +27-11-455-****
Nationwide Airlines
Cabin Attendant
Aug 2005 Dec 2006
Full Function Cabin Crew Duties, such as Passenger Safety & Service
Licensed under Boeing 737 -200, Boeing 737-500, Boeing 727-400
Ground Crew Attendant
Jan 2006 – Feb 2008
Assisted with the Arrival of Passengers from disembarkment to baggage collection from the aircraft
Directed the Checking in of Passengers from Departures to Push Back
Managed the Baggage Services Counter
Reason for Leaving: Airline Liquidated in 2008
Reference: Denise Muller
Designation: Cabin Services Manager