Rita DiSalvo
Fort Myers, FL 33908
239-***-****(mobile)
239-***-****(home)
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SUMMARY
Highly motivated and energetic professional with an extensive, diversified background in sales, customer service, administrative work and marketing. Knowledge of insurance and financial services industry as well as experience in training and management.
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SKILLS
Familiar with various computer programs, including Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Access, & Power Point. AS 400, WebFEP, ADP timekeeping system, Outlook email, Client Data System, other E-mail, Now, Lotus, Act and Internet. Working knowledge of business machines, i.e. fax, copier, printer, scanner, multi-line phones, typewriter (80wpm), telex and microfilm. Experienced with use of pager, cell phone, and digital camera.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Direct General Auto Insurance, Fort Myers, FL 06/13/2011 – 06/26/2012
• Insurance Agent - Marketing and Sales of Auto Insurance
• Growth and Development of Company Accounts
• Operated and managed six different offices in the Southwest Florida District
• Met with clients, analyze needs, presentation & binding of auto insurance policies
• Marketing business to business, customer service, including quotes, endorsements, policy inquiries, problem solving, office accounting and record keeping functions
Self-Employed Insurance Agent, Fort Myers, FL 2007 - 06/2011
• Developed client base from mail campaigns and cold calling
• Implemented insurance products that assisted clients in reaching desired financial goals
and objectives
• Provided financial evaluations. Drafted client forms & contracts
Larson Directories, Inc., Cape Coral, FL 2004 - 2007
Advertising Account Executive and Territory Manager
Increased sales volume by providing outstanding customer service, and maintaining excellent business relationships with existing customers; excellent retention record
Provided clients with product options and pricing. Designed custom yellow page advertising programs for local business clients. Handled billing and collections
American General Insurance Co., Fort Myers, FL 2001 - 2004
Insurance Agent - Financial Services Representative
Scheduled appointments for policy reviews and in-home consultations. Handled collections
Analyzed client needs, prepared and executed sales presentations, and contracts
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EDUCATION & LICENSES
• Edison State College, Fort Myers, Florida - Computers
Florida Insurance & Investment Licenses – P&C 440, Health, Life & Annuity, Series 6,
Fort Myers, FL
Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ – Business,
N.Y.U., New York, NYC – Real Estate