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Brenda Bellito

Summary

Disciplined candidate eager to utilize strong math and analytical skills with a solid background in handling financial transactions. Skilled in data entry, invoice processing, payments and collections. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Photographer

Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current
  • Take photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Photograph high-quality images for various digital projects.
  • Reconcile accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Co-Owner

B-FAST R/C Performance
06.2008 - 12.2016
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms for state sales tax as well as business income tax for state and federal.
  • Improved operational efficiencies to reduce costs and improve productivity.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Developed comprehensive marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and grow the customer base.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.

Personal Lines Specialist/Customer Service Representative

Kernan Insurance Group
04.2005 - 07.2007
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
  • Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
  • Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information.
  • Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
  • Assisted with staff training product knowledge, services offered, and software programs.
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

Sales Representative/Registered Representative

Western And Southern Life Insurance Group
Youngstown, OH
09.2000 - 04.2005
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
  • Made outbound calls to customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.

Sales Manager

Western And Southern Life Insurance Group
06.2003 - 01.2005
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Recruited and hired top-level talent to add value and expertise to sales department.
  • Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration, Information Systems

Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, OH

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Data Entry
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership abilities
  • Payment Coordination
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Tax Reporting
  • Cash Handling

Timeline

Freelance Photographer

Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current

Co-Owner

B-FAST R/C Performance
06.2008 - 12.2016

Personal Lines Specialist/Customer Service Representative

Kernan Insurance Group
04.2005 - 07.2007

Sales Manager

Western And Southern Life Insurance Group
06.2003 - 01.2005

Sales Representative/Registered Representative

Western And Southern Life Insurance Group
09.2000 - 04.2005

No Degree - Business Administration, Information Systems

Lakeland Community College
Brenda Bellito