Belinda Lopez-Smith
Longview,TX
Summary
Influential Insurance Sales Agent with 2 years of experience customizing insurance programs, explaining features and advantages and developing successful marketing strategies. Motivated professional possessing exceptional multitasking, organizational and time management abilities. Expertise in customer relationship management, prospecting and sales. Proficient in insurance and excel. Accountable Insurance Representative with excellent client management and insurance plan promotion. Highly effective juggler of multiple competing responsibilities simultaneously. Proven history of exceptional time management and customer service. Driven 2 with years of experience offering personalized, courteous service. Expert at managing insurance sales cycle, prospecting and follow-up support. Skillful in advising current and potential clients on insurance coverage plans and processing applications, payments and corrections. Resourceful and versatile professional with reputation for consistently achieving aggressive sales goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Insurance Sales and Specialist
Aflac
Longview, TX
02.2010 - 02.2022
- Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling.
- Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
- Explained advantages, features and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of plans, boosting overall sales [Number]%.
- Sold auto, home, life and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques.
- Established payment methods for [Number] clients to facilitate customer payments and issue receipts.
- Reviewed policy applications for errors and liaised with underwriters to facilitate quick completion of application process.
- Handled approximately [Number] outbound and inbound sales-related calls per week to qualify individuals interested in purchasing insurance coverage.
- Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
Owner Operator Cosmetologist
Foxy Lady Hair Salon
Longview, TX
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Improved records management systems for leases and contracts to boost renewals timeliness.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
Donations Coordinator
Habitat For Humanity
Longview, Texas
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Conducted dynamic presentations to internal and external customers, partners and executive leadership.
- Managed interactions with donors and donation center personnel to achieve goals.
- Evaluated records and risk assessment information for preliminary donor eligibility.
- Supported local families in crisis by advocating for needed donations.
- Composed grant proposals and fundraising newsletters to raise capital for non-profit organizations.
- Strategized with client development team members to manage budget and synchronize volunteer efforts to boost funding initiatives.
- Arranged transportation and communicated arrangements according to established protocols.
- Planned and implemented fundraising events.
- Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.
Rn/Dr. Assistant
James Mauldin Obgyn
Longview, Texas
06.2007 - 08.2009
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
GED -
Kaplan Financial Institute
Dallas, TexasCosmetology
Star College of Cosmetology 4
Longview, TX02.2021
Skills
- Service-Oriented
- IncomeMax Software
- Financial Needs Assessment
- Underwriter Selection
- Client Interviews
- Insurance Policy Sales
- Clientele Development
- Insurance Customization
- Policy Feature Explanations
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 or 5 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
I have recently gained NCCER Certifications for carpentry and core corriculum for safety of construction sites. I was CNA certified CPR and first Aid also. I also have started 128 hours of electrical.
Outstanding Sales Trophy
I was one of the only students that before I graduated Kaplan Financial I had already accomplished a huge business account that my team members had tried to get for five years.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner Operator Cosmetologist
Foxy Lady Hair Salon
01.2012 - 01.2022
Bilingual Insurance Sales and Specialist
Aflac
02.2010 - 02.2022
Donations Coordinator
Habitat For Humanity
04.2008 - 05.2010
Rn/Dr. Assistant
James Mauldin Obgyn
06.2007 - 08.2009
GED -
Kaplan Financial Institute
Cosmetology
Star College of Cosmetology 4