Scott A. Hummel
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Cell Phone: 703-***-****
Email: ****************@*****.***
PROFILE
A highly organized and motivated professional with a strong work ethic exuding high energy and positivity! Especially skilled in roles of leadership and customer service in competitive business markets in addition to building effective, productive working relationships with clients and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
Consistent record of excellence in accomplishing demanding work responsibilities that meet or exceed company goals and objectives.
Highly pro-active and results-oriented with strong background in communicating, building a rapport with, and selling to persons at all levels in a manner responsive to the highest level of customer satisfaction standards.
Self-starter with demonstrated ability to manage and organize multiple accounts with specialized attention and professionalism.
Expertise in marketing activities, negotiating sales, and closing sales in highly competitive environments.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Achieved Certified Regulatory and Compliance designation (CRCP) in addition to capturing over 8 million dollars in assets under management as a lead Retirement Advisor for RMS Mid-Atlantic. I specialized in providing innovative solutions for the privately-owned business sector by customizing their 401(k) plans making it possible for business owners to contribute as much as 100,000 per year to their 401(k) plans
Licensed to sell Life, Health and Disability insurance as a representative of Mutual of Omaha. Obtained Mutual of Omaha Builders Club Honor Award in 2008, 2009 and 2011 for fulfilling lofty standards and requirements within the insurance industry.
Top group sales award in the first 3 months of employment, first in “New Sales Agent of the Month” and sixth in overall “New Sales Agents” for the year in 2007 as sales consultant with American Republic Insurance Co.
Consistently exceeded annual gross sales expectations (high of over $2 million), was awarded several “Salesperson of the Month” awards, and won numerous incentive contests as a sales/design consultant for the L&L Co.
Class A contractor license as general manager of Property Service Group. A general contracting company servicing community associations.
Owned and operated a discount mattress/furniture store.
Achieved Association Manager Specialist (AMS) and Professional Community Association Manager (CMCA) designations as portfolio manager with CMG.
REVELANT EMPLOYMENT
November 2020 to Present Independent Insurance Appraiser
Hummel Appraisals
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
With 25 years’ experience in professional property management and general contracting, I am now providing the best non-bias and most accurate assessment of damage/loss to property owners and community associations that have not received the appropriate amount of funds by their insurance carrier after suffering significant and major storm damage from hurricanes and/or tornadoes.
Contracted as an independent Appraiser that uses Xactimate to readjust and accurately account for all coverage loss within the client’s policy limits.
Implementing strong negotiation skills (one of my strongest qualities) enables me to capture the highest amount of coverage loss (policy limits) and thereby providing my clients with an appropriate monetary award that then allows them to properly retore their home/investments back to original/ better conditions prior to any storm damage.
Specializing in HOA claims, Residential claims, Commercial and Contractor claims.
Assessment of Damage ranging from the following: Tornado, Hurricane, Wind/Hail, Flood/Water and Fire/Smoke.
Currently working in Ft. Myers and Louisiana.
August 2018 – May 2020 Residential/Commercial Manager
Cardinal Management Group
Woodbridge, VA
Managed ten properties consisting of 4 high end condominium communities (located in Tysons Corner, Arlington, Alexandria, and Crystal City) and 2 homeowner associations with a total number of units ranging from 1,500 to 3,500 units.
Hired, trained and managed numerous site managers and all affiliated property personal such as administrative assistance, maintenance grounds and janitorial.
Oversaw numerous contractor accounts that included pool and decking, electrical, concrete, painting, roofing, asphalt, landscape, courtyard renovations, trash, snow removal.
Assessed needs of the commercial properties and provided marketing, maintenance, finances including lease negotiations and collections. Presented annual budgets with profit/savings projections for approval.
Facilitated homeowner associations’ annual meetings and attended monthly Board
of Directors meetings as well as meetings of the Community Associations
August 2014 – 2018 Property Manager, Fairlington Arbor
Cardinal Management Group
Arlington, VA
On-site Property Manager of one historic community association located in the heart of historical Fairlington which is in Arlington, VA.
Oversaw numerous contractor accounts that include Historical Renovation, pool, concrete, paving, painting, roofing, landscaping, brick and wall retention as well as waste management.
Assess the needs of the community by developing the appropriate operational budget as well as the investments of the Reserve Funds allocated for larger capital improvements.
Facilitate the Associations annual budget and election meetings as well as attend monthly Board of Director meetings.
Attend continuing education classes facilitated by Community Association Institute (CAI)
February 2008 – 2014 Rep/Broker/Financial Planner
Retirement Marketing Solutions
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Deliver custom-designed 401(k) retirement plans for today’s business owners through tax deferred income as much as $100,000 per year for Northern VA companies with total assets under management in excess of $8 million.
Command the best solution to clients’ professional/personal needs as broker and representative for over 20 insurance investment companies.
Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive financial strategy for clients through guidance and consistent high-quality service.
Conduct Open Enrollment meetings and product training for clients and employer personnel.
June 2007 – February 2008 Sales Consultant
American Republic Insurance Co
North Charleston, SC
Initiate and follow-up on leads with small businesses to provide product information offering financial savings with exceptional coverage.
Build a rapport with customers by exhibiting a comprehensive knowledge of policy offerings that include medical, life and annuity insurance.
Apply persuasive closing skills in finalizing policies/follow up with clients to assure customer satisfaction.
October 2006 – April 2007 General Manager of Operations
Property Service Group
Springfield, VA
Managed day-to-day operations of a general contracting company, specializing in repair, maintenance, and handyman services.
Devised and implemented a modern and efficient tracking system to enhance productivity and improve profit/loss predictability.
Developed confident relationships and follow-up with managers, homeowner’s other contractors to ensure highest level of customer satisfaction.
Calculated and prepared proposals that included costs of materials, labor and overhead and negotiated final contracts to attain a cost-effective margin.
Supervised 7 technicians and 2 office personnel.
August 1998 – August 2006 Sales Consultant (New Home Construction)
L&L Flooring Company, Inc.
Manassas, VA
Established a rapport with customers of new homebuilders (price range from $300,000 to $3,000,000) and advised them on styles, designs, and benefits of flooring/window treatment options. Determined preferences and needs and tailored presentations appropriately.
Exhibited a comprehensive knowledge of product offerings and applied persuasive closing skills in finalizing sales. Ensured orders were processed timely for upcoming settlement dates.
Followed up on completion of work to ensure customer satisfaction.
Influenced selection of new products to ensure company stayed abreast of consumer needs and that the products represented the best value for the customer and profit margin for the company.
Solicited and developed new accounts.
September 1990 – August 1998 Portfolio Manager
Cardinal Management Group
Woodbridge, VA
Managed eight properties consisting of 4 high end condominium communities and 4 homeowner associations with a total number of units ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 units.
Oversaw numerous contractor accounts that included concrete, painting, roofing, asphalt, landscape, trash, and snow removal.
Assessed needs of portfolio properties and devised and presented annual budgets for approval.
Facilitated homeowner associations’ annual meetings and attended monthly Board of Directors meetings as well meetings of the Community Associations Institute (CAI).
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