Gerry Acevedo
*** ********* ** *** *******, CT ************.***@*****.*** 860-***-****
Skills
Customer service Awards (IBM)
Electronics GROL FCC certified.
Client Management
Remote / On site
Business Analysis
Drone pilot certified
Dell Certified expert technician
Hardware Laptops, Desktops
Break fix expert
security+,Network+, A+,
MCDST, MCP Microsoft certified.
Service now ticketing software
School district experience
Group team management
CRM software trained
Commercial field underwriter
Personal & commercial client retention & management.
POS Point of sale(IBM, NCR)
ATMs – Tained Diebold
Printer expert -Laser,Labels, Dot matrix, thermal, etc.
MS Office, Windows, Linux, Apple
IT Support, Networking, Cabling, servers, software, applications.
Cybersecurity, compliance
US ARMY Veteran
Electronics GROL certified.
Finalsite knowledge
Bilingual
Life, Final expenses expert.
Claims specialist
Field underwriter.
Negotiation / Estimating
Professional Experience
Insurance client management – sales
(TTEC – Progressive Insurance) Current
Interact with clients from 9 different states, help them with any policy support issues. Support website portal, Application set ups, connectivity
Explain Progressive Auto insurance coverages. Technology usage.
Independent Computer/Laptop, Printers, Copiers repairs (Part time)
Side self 1099 job (side hustle) IT security - Firewalls, Splung
Independent Broker, New Britain, CT Feb 2023 – jan 2024 IT insurance CRM
Independent Insurance Broker / Commercial specialist.
Currently running as an independent broker reaching out and prospecting to potential clients.
Help clients open and follow claims process.
Inspected dwelling damages / aerial footage(drone)
Set meetings with clients to understand current insurance coverage and identify any opportunity for changes or increased need.
Work with client and insurance providers to go through underwriting process, and communication with all parties on timeline.
Crawford & Company, IT inspector – Specialist Hartford, CT Aug 2023 – Feb 2024
Field Contents Insurance Specialist (Personal & Commercial)
Manage territory of existing clients with underwriting needs. Expand and sought opportunity for new clients as well.
Offer education on current insurance and identify any gaps or additional needs.
Run life cycle of clients’ insurance needs through discovery, to underwriting, to placement and renewal.
Do estimates of all contents damages(Fire, water, storms claims)
Interact with homeowners, P.A.,desk adjusters, mitigation companies, etc.
Farmers Insurance, IT desktop support Manchester, CT Jan 2020 – Aug 2023
Owner & Insurance Agent (Personal lines & Commercial)
Owned and operated a Famers Insurance agency with a small team to manage.
Managed a large book of business focused on the P&C space of insurance lines. Sales included auto, home, commercial, and some personal lines as well.
Worked onsite with clients whether home or commercial property for inspection during underwriting and any claims process.
Manage client relationships and identify opportunity to expand book of business.
Help clients with auto and homeowners claims.
Field underwriting for residential and commercial clients.(Drone aerial inspections – roofing/siding/lot)
Pratt & Whitney, Hartford, CT Aug 2014 – Oct 2019
IT Desktop Cybersecurity analyst/Windows Support Analyst
Provided computer support to end users.
Grant admin rights, reset passwords, and provided troubleshooting for MS Office Suits and Windows operating systems.
Supported printers, cell phones and wireless networks. Resolved DNS issues. Set firewalls. Installed different applications.
Printer repairs (Lasers, copiers)
Servers set ups
Education
Capital Community College, East Hartford, CT Cybersecurity course
Pursuing Bachelors degree.
Licensure & Certifications
CompTIA A+ Computer certified technician
Network+ Networking certified
Security+ Cybersecurity
DELL certified
Printers specialist
CRM – Salesforce specialist
FCC Electronics Certified
Dell Certified
Microsoft Certified Professional, MCDST
US ARMY Field Artillery