Entrepreneurial and client-focused professional with 13+ years of experience building, managing, and growing an independent insurance business
Work History
Independent Insurance Professional/Business Owner
13 Years 1 Month
Self-Employed | 09.2013 - Current
Built independent insurance practice from start through completion and managed client book for more than 13 years.
Supported business growth through cold calling, door-to-door prospecting, seminars, personal outreach, networking, referrals, and word-of-mouth.
Added new client relationships while delivering long-term service for established book of business.
Identified client needs and matched practical, individualized insurance solutions.
Managed full client relationship from initial prospecting through ongoing service and issue resolution.
Held health insurance, life insurance, and annuity licenses.
Held property and casualty licenses, including home and auto coverage.
Focused on Medicare and Medicaid, helping clients understand programs, navigate complex coverage decisions, assist with Social Security full retirement age forms, filings, and claiming strategies, explain complex insurance and government-program topics clearly, and apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to unique client situations.
Collegiate Basketball Official
10 Years 2 Months
NCAA | 08.2016 - Current
Experienced collegiate basketball official with more than a decade of experience in fast-paced, highly competitive environments where quick, objective, confident decisions are required.
Applied detailed knowledge of rules and regulations to resolve complex real-time situations.
Made immediate calls while maintaining objectivity, composure, and consistency.
Communicated decisions and rule interpretations clearly to coaches, players, fellow officials, and other professionals.
Managed emotionally charged, highly competitive situations while maintaining professionalism.
Used communication and judgment to calm intense situations.
Worked with other officials to apply rules consistently and support effective game management.
Performed effectively under significant pressure where decisions were highly visible and consequences can be immediate.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | 05.2012
Men's Basketball Team
Dean's List
Skills
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Relationship Building
Solution-Oriented Thinking
Conflict Management
High-Pressure Decision Making
Certification
Certified Enrolled Agent - September 2026-Present
Health Insurance License - September 2013-Present
Annuities License - September 2013-Present
Property & Casualty License Home & Auto - September 2013-Present