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Andrew Bland

Dodge City,KS

Summary

Licensed insurance professional with proven expertise in policy sales, client relationship management, and risk assessment. Skillful in navigating complex insurance products and regulations, ensuring clients receive optimal coverage. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable results in dynamic environments. Recognized for excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Insurance Agent

Symmetry Financial Group
08.2024 - Current
  • Use the CSM system to reach out to potential customers, make calls to existing customers, and work together to determine what is best for them in terms of insurance. This approach aims to make a sale and then follow up with them afterwards.
  • Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options.
  • Consistently met or exceeded sales targets through diligent prospecting, follow-up, and effective closing strategies.
  • Established trust with clients through transparent communication regarding policy costs, coverages, exclusions, limitations, endorsements, or riders available upon request. Could you check on them afterwards? I'll follow up with them.
  • Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.

Substitute Teacher

USD 443
08.2020 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Building Supervisor

YMCA Of Dodge City
07.2018 - Current
  • Inspected grounds, equipment, and overall building to uphold safe and aesthetically pleasing standards.
  • Supervised facility crew and general maintenance schedules.
  • Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Organized community events within the building premises, creating a positive environment among tenants, fostering long-term tenancy relationships.
  • Organized community events within the building premises, creating a positive environment among tenants, and fostering long-term tenancy relationships.

Sales Associate

Arbonne
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • I answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and proper care for merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
  • Assisted customers in locating products and verified the store system for merchandise at other locations accuracy in all financial exchanavailability.

Server

Boot Hill Casino Resort
09.2012 - 10.2017
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with the POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
12.2021

Associate of Arts - Business

Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS
05.2014

Skills

  • Expertise in selling insurance
  • Proficient in insurance solutions
  • Certified insurance agent
  • Client relationship management
  • Knowledge of auto insurance policies
  • Client retention initiatives
  • Effective communication in customer service
  • Customer loyalty development
  • Building professional relationships
  • Client support
  • Effective negotiation strategies
  • Post-sale customer engagement

Accomplishments

  • Supervised a team of 12 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Completed extra training to further help students under care.
  • Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
  • Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.

Certification

  • Driver's License
  • Substitute Teaching Certification
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Property & Casualty License
  • Life & Health Insurance License

Timeline

Licensed Insurance Agent

Symmetry Financial Group
08.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher

USD 443
08.2020 - Current

Building Supervisor

YMCA Of Dodge City
07.2018 - Current

Sales Associate

Arbonne
05.2018 - 08.2019

Server

Boot Hill Casino Resort
09.2012 - 10.2017

Associate of Arts - Business

Dodge City Community College

BBA - Business Administration

Kansas State University

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