Blake w. Forte
Buford,GA
Summary
Account Executive with a strong track record in managing a $4 million portfolio in commercial property insurance. Expertise in client relationship management, policy negotiation, and market analysis drives business growth and client satisfaction. Seeking to leverage proven account management skills to enhance customer experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
RT Specialty
Atlanta, GA
02.2022 - Current
- Acted as primary client contact for coverage strategy and risk management, enhancing client relationships and satisfaction.
- Negotiated policy terms, pricing, and coverages with carriers to secure optimal solutions.
- Led renewal process, coordinating market submissions and carrier negotiations to secure favorable policy terms.
- Managed $4 million portfolio of commercial property for small businesses under $20 million TIV, ensuring tailored coverage solutions.
Fitness Director
LA Fitness
ATLANTA, GA
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Hired and managed sales and personal training staff, driving achievement of key objectives.
- Achieved #4 position nationally for sales growth in 2020 by meeting daily and monthly goals.
- Maintained 50% closing percentage, significantly above national average of 25%.
- Established new client acquisition strategies for trainers, expanding service reach and enhancing client base.
- Executed targeted inside and outside marketing strategies, generating new business for club and personal training department.
- Trained all new employees within team’s district to ensure operational consistency.
Personal Training Counselor
LA Fitness
Duluth, GA
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Sold ProResults personal training services while guiding members to suitable trainers and programs.
- Engaged gym members in discussions about fitness goals, effectively introducing tailored personal training packages.
- Developed safe, effective exercise plans for clients to perform both in the gym and at home.
- Conducted 20+ cold calls daily, securing 5 to 10 appointments for personal training consultations.
- Collaborated with fitness sales staff to arrange and promote complimentary introductory training assessments for new clients.
- Achieved promotion within three months at LA Fitness by exceeding sales goals by $27,000.
Personal Trainer
Anytime Fitness
Braselton, GA
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Trained clients to improve fitness levels, achieve weight loss goals, and prepare for competitions, enhancing overall client satisfaction.
- Engaged with gym members to identify fitness goals and effectively introduced personalized training packages, increasing program participation.
- Led dynamic group fitness classes to foster community engagement and promote member retention.
- Provided safe, effective exercise regimens for gym and home environments.
- Advised clients on safety concerns and demonstrated exercises to ensure proper technique.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lanier High School
Buford, GA05-2013
Associate Program - General Studies
North Georgia University
Gainesville, GASkills
- Client relationship management
- Contract negotiation
- Strategic sales planning
- Tailored insurance solutions
- Market analysis
- Risk assessment
Timeline
Account Executive
RT Specialty
02.2022 - Current
Fitness Director
LA Fitness
02.2020 - 02.2022
Personal Training Counselor
LA Fitness
12.2019 - 01.2020
Personal Trainer
Anytime Fitness
03.2018 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Lanier High School
Associate Program - General Studies
North Georgia University