ANDREW T. KEARSE
Columbia,SC
Summary
Insurance professional with extensive experience in providing personalized insurance solutions. Recognized for ability to build strong client relationships and deliver exceptional service. Focused on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Skills include financial advising, risk analysis, policy development, and effective communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Insurance Agent
Craig Plank’s State Farm
Columbia, SC
10.2023 - Current
- Educate, advise, and close deals on life, health, auto, home, and business insurance contracts using a needs based approach, landing in the top 10% of performers in the company.
- Present convincing illustrations for meaningful comprehension of the benefits of different products.
- Implement creative ways to avoid potential hazards and liabilities through fact finding with customers and bring peace of mind to families, small business owners, and corporations.
- Design spreadsheets to track methods, instances, and follow-ups for outreach, and coordinate with teammates for maximum sales efficiency.
- Schedule 5+ weekly appointments to review policies with current clients to ensure needs were met and suggest increases to coverages where necessary.
Co-founder; Lead Vocalist and Guitarist; Manager
Martha’s Vault
Columbia, SC
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitates decisions concerning band sound, business practices, and creative direction.
- Performs and leads the band in front of live audiences.
- Manages funds and pays employees.
- Collaborates with other local bands, managers, owners of live music establishments, and private event holders for booking.
- Books 4-8 shows per month and generating $35-40K in annual income for the business.
English Teacher
Hammond School
Columbia, SC
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Work collaboratively to develop and implement curricula; create lesson plans and assessments; administer and grade assignments; promote school initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Emory University
Atlanta, GA12-2018
Skills
- Customer Service
- Upselling
- Policy writing
- Client account management
- Leads prospecting
- Team and business management
- Client needs analysis
- Quotes and sales
Accomplishments
- Exceeded level 3 of the South Carolina State Farm Agent Aspirant Program with over 50 life policies and $34k in annualized life premium sold.
Certification
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
- Life, Annuities, Health (LAH) Insurance license
- Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance license
Timeline
Insurance Agent
Craig Plank’s State Farm
10.2023 - Current
English Teacher
Hammond School
09.2022 - 05.2023
Co-founder; Lead Vocalist and Guitarist; Manager
Martha’s Vault
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
Emory University