Tara Polca
Licensed Insurance Agent, Public Notary
Olathe, KS
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Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Agent
Farmers insurance - Olathe, KS
March 2017 to September 2019
Maintain agents current book of business including requests, referrals, and cross sold existing clients. Hired, Trained, and Oversaw Marketing staff on how to gain valuable information in order to get accurate insurance quotes. Booked, Hosted, and oversaw events to add prospects to the agents book of business.Stayed informed of important events within the community and remained actively involved. Averaged 300 - 500 new leads per every event. Updated all social media accounts and advertised through hearsay on a daily basis. When I started we had 175 clients. When we sold the agency we had 425 clients. Marketing Manager
Hague Quality Water - Olathe, KS
February 2015 to October 2016
Managed and maintained all current marketing accounts within my assigned region (Kansas). Trained new employees, maintained my company vehicle, and my company gas card (pre-routing my daily schedule with in route.)Recieved a weekly list of qualified B2B leads. Drove throughout my assigned territory visiting 13-20 prospective businesses per day. Averaged 3-5 new accounts per week. Implemented and managed lead generation campaigns while measuring results. Coordinated marketing campaigns with the sales director and their activities. Hosted and attended trade shows, festivals, concerts, and other events.
Marketing Coordinator
Creative Apparel - Mission, KS
April 2010 to February 2015
Developed the marketing strategies for new and existing products. Undertook continuous research and data of competitive environment and consumer trends. Developed and implemented strategies to get the word out about our company and drive qualified traffic to order through us. Created, hired, and trained a team of five individuals for the inside sales department. Booked 5-10 B2B appointments per week for perspective clientel. Attended and oversaw all trade shows, events, and special occasion booths. Built strategic relationships and networked with key industry players, agencies, and vendors. Accounts Receivable Specialist
Hause & Long - Lawrence, KS
July 2005 to April 2010
Analyzed and evaluated 500 accounts per day for Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Created a plan for each consumer to bring their account current. Used various skip tracing tools: Credit bureau reports, background checks, loan documents, and social media to gain information on each account. Acted as a liaison between the account holder and the hospital, negotiating settlements and Insurance company discrepancies.
Education
Associates
Kansas City Kansas Community College - Overland Park, KS 2013
Skills
• Initiates, maintains, & cultivates strategic relationships (internally and externally). Ability to prioritize and sucessfully manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment. Strong communication and mediation skills (written and verbal). (4 years)
• Email Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Insurance Agent
April 2018 to April 2022
I am licenced in Kansas and Missouri
Public Notary
April 2018 to April 2022
Public Notary for the State Of Kansas
Assessments
Sales: Influence & Negotiation — Familiar
October 2019
Persuading reluctant customers to buy products or services, and influencing and negotiating with customers to meet sales goals.
Full results: Familiar
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Additional Information
Volunteer in the PAKU unit in Childrens Mercy Hospital from 2009 to 2012