SHERRY ARRINGTON

Hattiesburg, Mississippi ***** 601-***-**** adxjqn@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Highly motivated professional with 10+ years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Goals Setting

Quality Standards Determination

Written and Verbal Communication

Work Planning and Prioritization

Attention to Detail

Poultry Inspections

Quality Assurance Experience

Operation Monitoring

Defect Tracking and Reporting

Decision Making

Organized and Detail-Oriented

Employee Training

Relationship Building

Administrative Management

Employee Motivation

Training Management

Staff Scheduling

Hiring and Onboarding

Assignment Delegation

Insurance Sales Strategy

Insurance Coverage Verification

Service Oriented

Client Prospecting

Policy Changes

Policy Feature Explanations

Marketing Strategy Development

Client Interviews

Financial Needs Assessment

Premium Calculations

Document Control

Policyholder Communication

Clientele Development

Time Management

Claims Information Gathering

Insurance Policy Sales

Records Maintenance

Policy Renewals

Policy Adjustment Knowledge

Team Training and Development

New Agent Training

Licensing Requirements

Client Consultations

Data Entry

Customer Referrals

Insurance Eligibility

01/2011 to Current

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Experience

Business Owner

SMPD Transportation & Cleaning Services

Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses. Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition. Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.

Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue. Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making. Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll. Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.

Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends. Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports. Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions. Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures. Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines. Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships. Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients. Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals. 08/2016 to 11/2019

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

08/2009 to 12/2014

Hattiesburg, MS

Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets. Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties. Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement. Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results. Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.

Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance. Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers. Insurance Sales Agent

PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Responded to inquiries and explained product features and service advantages to potential customers. Upsold products to policyholders and potential new clients. Increased sales through consultative sales approach and focused relationship building with new and existing policy holders.

Rewrote and reinstated insurance policies, following underwriting and business rules. Interviewed prospective clients to gather information on financial needs and discuss existing coverage. Offered policy guidance and management to promote asset protection. Pursued continued professional development through insurance workshops, course and webinars. Researched and analyzed beneficial insurance and investment options and made recommendations to clients. Provided leadership and training for new agents regarding industry best practices and company policies. Explained coverage options to potential policyholders, answering questions or concerns. Developed appropriate quotes based on risk information. Calculated premiums and established payment methods, receiving customer payments and issuing receipts. Sought out new clients and developed clientele by networking to find new customers. Counseled prospects and policyholders on coverage, limits and regulations. Monitored clients' insurance coverages to ensure changing needs were met. Achieved repeat business and referrals through personalized services. Contacted underwriters and submitted forms to obtain binder coverage. Remained current on latest industry trends by gaining comprehensive knowledge of financial and insurance products, services and best practices.

Conducted in-home and group presentations to provide detailed explanations of policy guidelines and benefits to clients and families.

Interviewed prospective clients to obtain data about financial resources and needs. Met with division leaders and consultants to discuss strategies to increase sales. Developed coordinated protection plans by calculating and quoting rates for immediate coverage action and long-term strategy implementation.

Certified Trainer, Production Worker

Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden

Prep and prepared food daily.

Cleaned various equipment.

Organized supporting materials, tracking documents and related equipment. Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures. Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards. Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs. Set up and operated production machinery according to company's specific standards and protocols. Unloaded and sorted products and transported items to proper locations. Analyzed work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch. Recorded inspection results after production runs. Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills. Oversaw inventory and counts and performed periodic spot checks to verify outgoing orders. Weighed and loaded orders according to project specifications. Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy. Presented proposed training curriculum to Restaurant Manager for input and approval. Taught pre-approved training methods for program curriculum using authorized materials and training 01/2009 to 12/2010

Hattiesburg, MS

11/2000 to 05/2001

Hattiesburg, MS

techniques.

Trained new employees in the Back of the House.

Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles. Direct Support Worker, Clinical Assistant

Pinbelt Mental Healthcare Resources

Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care. Interacted closely with practitioners, nurses and patients and used effective interpersonal, active listening and communication skills.

Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living. Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions. Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands. Documented client progress in charts and logbooks. Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care. Assisted patients with basic care and provided excellent service. Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction. Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies. Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations. Aided in clinical care and maintained patient well-being across several areas and locations. Kept eye on supplies for both front office and examination rooms, restocking items several times per shift. Rendered high level of support to stressed patients prior to procedures, offering comfort and listening ear. Quality Assurance Worker

Marshall Durbin Poultry

Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews. Established procedures and quality standards.

Supervised and guided inspectors, technicians and other staff. Established product specifications and quality assurance practices. Troubleshot product issues and fixed problems.

Reviewed current standards and policies.

Compiled data on quality issues and vulnerabilities and reported findings with suggestions for improvement. Monitored product trends and suggested changes.

Managed supplier key performance indicators and checked materials for compliance with specifications. 08/2002

Ellisville, MS

05/1997

Ellisville, MS

Education and Training

Associate of Arts: Sports Medicine

Jones County Junior College

Associate of Arts: Communications & Advertising

Jones County Junior College

References

References References are available on request.

Certifications

Licensed Insurance Agent - 1998

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