Insurance Producer/Agent

**** **** ***** ** • EVERETT, WA *****

PHONE 425-***-**** • E-MAIL **********@***.***

DEREK FITZGERALD-POE

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly motivated and efficient sales professional with proven experience in both team and individual capacities. I have a strong ability to work individually and as a team player, with demonstrated strengths in leadership and problem solving skills. Easily adaptable to change, with an eagerness toward furthering my career goals with a highly reputable company.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Allstate Insurance ● Seattle, WA 06/08–Present

Insurance Sales Agent

State Farm Insurance ● Bothell, WA 09/07–05/08

Insurance Sales Agent

 I have four state regulated Insurance Licenses; Property, Casualty, Life, and Disability and sale a variety of insurance related products.

 Consistently meet and exceed sales quotas and have been rewarded for doing so.

 Understand a variety of business related concepts as well as financial experience.

Acquired networking and customer service skills to further my business.

Jansport ● Everett, WA 04/04 – 08/06

Warehouse Support Representative

 Responsible for tracking product information as well as making sure client’s needs are met efficiently and promptly.

 Helped coordinate sales teams in making sure companies quotas were met on a timely basis

 Packaged and checked products.

 Helped assist with product development in initiating, updating, and maintaining specifications that detailed the required material performances, specs, and labeling for the materials.

Sears ● Everett, WA 02/03 – 03/04

Paint sales Manager

 Primary duties included: hiring and training employees, meeting weekly sales objectives for company growth.

 Provided immediate response and support to customers needs.

 Performed Managerial duties such as opening/closing store, processing paperwork, and completing bank deposits to ensure efficient store operation

Big 5 Sporting Goods ● Everett, WA 03/01 – 12/02

Shoe Salesman

 Responsibilities included: reaching monthly sales quotas, making sure clients needs and wants are met, keeping the store clean, and taking inventory.

 Reporting to management any needs or concerns

 Utilizing effective time management skills by keeping up with sales objectives as well as helping out in other departments when needed.

Service Alternatives● Edmonds, WA 09/00 – 03/01

Group Home Caretaker for Autistic Children

 Took care of Autistic Children in a group home setting by feeding, educating, cleaning, and caring for the children’s needs.

 Trained in CPR, A.I.D.S, Disease Prevention and Self-Defense. These Children were often abused and neglected in the past and were highly susceptible to disease as well as violent and aggressive outbursts. So training was necessary in order to deal with possible escalations and disease prevention.

EDUCATION

Meadowdale High School

 Graduated Class of 2000 1999 – 2000

Edmonds Community College

 Associate of Arts Degree 2000 – 2003

University of Washington

 B.A. in Sociology 2004 – 2007

Flair Bourne Bartending Graduate

 Class 12 Permit 2008

 Contact Alfie R. Racadio (206) – 240-8024

With 5 years of proven leadership in the Corporate Sales industry, I bring an in-depth knowledge of recognizing the needs of business, oriented by both sales and customer service. I have an eagerness to learn more and make the most of my opportunities when given the chance. The ranges of my skills have varied from a lead sales position, to management, customer service, and working with Autistic Children.

Highlights of my career:

 Top Salesmen for Big 5 Sporting Goods and State Farm Insurance

 2 years of Management experience

 A mentor and trainer for all new hires

 CPR qualified as well trained in A.I.D.S and Disease prevention.

 5 years of customer Service experience.

 Consistently met quotas for corporate sales.

Sales and General Management Qualifications:

 Sales and Business Development

 Strategic and Market Planning

 Key Account Management/Retention

 Presentations and Training

 Merchandising/Inventory Control

 Staff Development and Motivation

Most significant has been my success in understanding and resolving customer’s expectations and needs in a timely manner. Furthermore, I have worked closely with consumer and business customers, building rapport and establishing a sense of loyalty with clientele.

I am anxious to enter into a new dimension of the corporate world, and would be delighted to have the opportunity to interview. I appreciate your time and confidentiality; I look forward to speaking with you.

References upon request.

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