John B. Raffield

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dskdu9@r.postjobfree.com

Objectives:

"Seeking a position as a recruiter, trainer, or sales manager where my twenty four years experience can be effectively utilized for increased profitability and product sales. The twenty four years of experience, which I hold in this field has been devoted towards gaining knowledge in terms of insurance, as well as harnessing my salesmanship skills. My dedication, management skills, and expertise in this field will make a significant contribution toward the growth of your company."

Employment History:

• June 2011 - Current: Regional Development Director with Essenture Workplace Benefits working wholesale with insurance brokers and retail with businesses and individuals.

• September 2006 – June 2011: Raffield Insurance Agency. Owner/operator contracted with several carriers providing life, health, disability, long term care and supplemental coverage with the focus being life.

• December 2003 - August 2006: Independent life and health insurance agent primarily representing Aflac.

• April 1, 1995 - December 2003: Aflac District Sales Coordinator. Duties included recruiting agents, training agents, assisting veteran agents with their production, meeting MPI (quota), problem solving, claims service.

• June 15, 1987 - March 31, 1995: Life and health insurance agent, representing Aflac in sales and service. Youngest Aflac associate in South Carolina when contracted.

Academic Background:

• University of South Carolina Sumter: September 1984 through December 1986.

• High School Diploma 1984, Thomas Sumter Academy, preschool through 12th grade.

Community Service:

• New Harmony Presbytery Property Committee Moderator from 2011 through 2013.

• NAIFA's South Carolina Charter Builder Trust, Board member 2010 through 2013.

• NAIFA membership chairman for the quad counties, 2006 through 2008.

• Sumter County Genealogical Society, First Vice President 2002 through 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2012; President from 2008 through 2009, and Board member from 2002 to present.

• Sumter County Museum board member from 2008 through 2009.

• Tirzah Presbyterian Church USA, Clerk of the Session and Treasurer from 2000 to present.

• Maxie Branch Hunt Club, Secretary from 2006 to present.

• Bullock Family Fund Treasurer, 2009 to present.

Achievements:

• Aflac District Sales Coordinator Bronze Key Club 1996 and 2000 and as Associate 2005

• Number Three Associate in personal sales in the Region for 2004, 2005

• Coordinator Accreditation Program completed May 29, 2002

• Aflac Coordinator Training Course completed January 16, 1998

• FAME (Founders Award for Management Excellence) in 1997

• Aflac National Convention Quailifer in 1997, 2000