Brad James
**** ****** ***** ***** ********, Ohio 43026 · 614-***-****
Cell 614-***-****
Service/Sales Executive
Sales/Account Management / Marketing / Customer Service
Talented sales, marketing and service professional with an established record of success. Experienced in client account and association programs, workers compensation, group and self insurance in support of business goals. Proficient in Service of Programs, Sales, Contract Negotiation and Renewal Processes. Expertise in communicating and collaborating with prospect and client executives to support and increase overall marketing efforts.
· National Association Conferences
· Client Account Service
· Ohio Association Support & Development
· Contract Renewal Negotiation Program
· Ohio Group Management
· Cost Containment Development
· Direct Marketing Programs
· Conference & Client Presentations
Professional Experience
The Frank Gates Service Company, August, 2004 – March, 2008
Ohio Sales & Service Manager, Regional Sales Director
Client Contract Renewal Management
Ohio Group Marketing Program
Association Service Programs (OSAE, OSIA, NWSIA, SIGO)
PRIMA, RIMS & Workers' Compensation & Disability Conferences
Claim Cost Containment Development
August, 2004 - June 2005: Executed Service and Sales Programs for Ohio as part of the Service and Sales Departments.
June, 2005 - February 2007: Maintained a 7 state region as part of a national service and sales department.
February, 2007 to Present: Responsible for all of Ohio Marketing involving State Fund and Self Insured Accounts.
Selected Contributions:
· Promoted use of National Employers' Network Alliance (NENA) to enhance tier effectiveness across all industry groups.
Assisted clients in problem resolution regard state agencies and company programs and services.
· Assisted in development of statewide and national contract renewal programs. Updated client agreements established from 1986 to present to bring them in line with SAS 70 requirements and current fee levels.
Exceeded Sales Expectations
· Participated in development plan for servicing accounts.
· Creation of Legal Defense Fund to provide clients with attorney representation for hearings in response to UPL.
· Participated in realignment of state and national operations.
CompManagement, Inc. 1990 – August, 2004
Ohio Sales and Service Executive
State Fund Account Manager
Ohio Sales Executive
Group Program Management (OPPC, OCA, OOGA & OHCA)
Customer Service Director
Ohio Handicap Department Manager
Ohio Hearing Department Manager
Training Programs for Claim Management Staff
Group Rating Development
MCO Development
Helped manage a wide range of account services, marketing, and group programs for Ohio's Workers' Compensation Disability Management. Maintained communication between clients and senior management to ensure high customer service and marketing activities aligned with business goals.
Selected Contributions:
· As lead Account Executive was tasked to fix any and all "issues" related to larger accounts.
· Successfully increased group membership base by designing and implementing strategic programs related to member-retention and growth with association staff.
· Maintained and coordinated hearing representative department personnel.
· Created Training Tapes for claims staff on handicap reimbursements, lump sum settlements and permanent partial impairments.
· Attended and presented at association annual meetings and conventions.
Sales Presentations
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science, Marketing 1989 · Miami University, Oxford, Ohio USA