Raftopoulos

SUMMARY

Strong leadership, people management, sales, marketing and brand management skills. Team builder with versatile management style and excellent communication skills. Creates a shared vision of success for buy-in from staff and customers. Analyzes business performance and position, to identify and execute on new opportunities.

EXPERIENCE

Cananwill, Inc.

8/2006-2/2009

Associate Account Executive

Worked in conjunction with eight Business Development Officers and four Account Executives to cultivate the book of business in the western region. This was accomplished through working on renewal and new financial quotes, researching prospective agencies through Lexis Nexis, Dun & Bradstreet, and National Insurance Provider Reports, and licensing verification websites.

* Placed first and third two years in a row in national sales competition, respectively

* Assisted with the training of new and existing employees, such as Management, Business Development Officers, Account Executives, and Processing Specialists

* Took the initiative to learn additional roles such as the Credit Analyst position

* Assessed A.M. Best Company Reports for the creation of carrier codes

Argent Mortgage Company, LLC

2/2005-8/2006

Broker Service Analyst

A customer centric position, the objective was to assist potential agencies enroll with the company to use the products and services provided. This was accomplished by analyzing, approving, and or rejecting Wholesale Broker and Correspondent Lender application packages. Performed various functions such as background investigations, credit/financial analysis, and legal compliance with various federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. In addition to working closely with Account Managers and Account Executives, to ensure all issues were handled in a timely and efficient manner.

* Trained new hires on Wholesale Broker requirements and Analyst responsibilities assisting a training department short on instructors

* Reviewed and updated policies and procedures and applications for both Wholesale Broker and Correspondent Lender business, receiving numerous accolades from vice presidents and production managers, ensuring compliance with all regulatory statutes

Center Stage Performance Theatre

9/2003-9/2004

Technician/Supervisor

Managed a crew of six technicians while focusing on quality and a tight timeline. Training new technicians, creating and inspecting set designs, managing sound, lighting, and trouble shooting numerous issues for various production companies were the responsibilities of this position.

* Selected to be acting liaison for both the theatre and Dominican University

* Recognized for outstanding leadership and ability troubleshoot difficult and unforeseen circumstances

SOFTWARE/SYSTEMS

* Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet Explorer

* Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sony Sound Forge

* Lotus Notes, People Soft, AFIS, QIV, Windows, Macintosh

EDUCATION

Dominican University, BA in Studio Art, 2005

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