Anthony Kazaras
Abingdon,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented with proven success building relationships and maintaining partnerships with accounts to increase overall productivity. Expands network connections by effectively determining and meeting customer needs, implementing price models, and optimizing inventory control procedures. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
K & H Color
05.2011 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Sales and customer service work.
- Painting and prepping cars.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Insurance Agent
Allstate
12.2020 - 11.2024
- Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
- Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.
- Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Identified potential risks in client businesses and recommended appropriate insurance coverage.
- Cross-sold insurance products to existing clients to reach sales targets.
- Prepared and reviewed insurance applications to verify compliance with regulations.
Franchise Owner
True Colors Inc.
07.2005 - 04.2011
- Managed labor, inventory and overhead costs effectively to maintain business profitability.
- Oversaw payroll, business planning and marketing for franchise operations.
- Coordinated business paperwork such as contracts, employee files and tax submissions with good organizational skills.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Recruited, hired, and trained employees.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Negotiated price and service with customers.
- Paint and repair work on cars.
Helper
True Colors Inc.
12.2001 - 06.2005
- Followed supervisor instructions.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Performed manual labor and random jobs to help accomplish work.
- Prepped and painted cars.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
Lot Attendant
Doug Griffith Chrysler
06.1990 - 12.1999
- Parked and retrieved cars according to customer needs.
- Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
- Washed cars.
- Kept Lot and surrounding areas clean.
- Changed license plates.
- Worked with a team.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Essex Community College
Essex, MDSkills
- Sales negotiation
- Negotiation
- Client relationship management
- Operations oversight
- Finance management
- Hiring
- Personnel management
- Business operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Staff training and development
- Recruiting and hiring
- Vendor negotiation
- Operations
- Customer service
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Account Mangement
Timeline
Insurance Agent
Allstate
12.2020 - 11.2024
Owner/Operator
K & H Color
05.2011 - Current
Franchise Owner
True Colors Inc.
07.2005 - 04.2011
Helper
True Colors Inc.
12.2001 - 06.2005
Lot Attendant
Doug Griffith Chrysler
06.1990 - 12.1999
Associate of Arts - Business
Essex Community College