Brian GIlls
Insurance Agent
Helotes,TX
Summary
I am seeking a career in Insurance with a company that will provide long-term employment and an opportunity for my own Agency. Detail-oriented Insurance Sales Agent aiming to leverage 11 years of team development and client retention support growth and client satisfaction. Excellent history of increasing revenue while protecting client assets by delivering individualized policy and product recommendations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Insurance Sales Agent
Security Service Federal Credit Union
San Antonio, TX
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Reviewed policy applications for errors and liaised with underwriters to facilitate quick completion of application process.
- Explained advantages, features and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of plans, boosting overall sales 80%.
- Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
Owner/Agent
Gills Profession LLC
Lake Charles, LA
12.2015 - 03.2022
- Independent Agency selling Personal and Commercial Insurance (Auto, Home, Business, Health, Life, Flood, Bonds) thru various Companies.
Insurance Sales Agent
State Farm Insurance Companies
Lake Charles, LA
04.2012 - 02.2015
- Sales and Service in Personal and Commercial Insurance (Auto, Home, Business, Health, Life, flood, Bonds, Credit Cards, Auto Refinancing)
- Our office became the top performing agency in the Southeast region in Life Insurance for 2013 and 2014
- We also ranked 8th in the Enterprise
- I am part of the Agent Aspirant Program design to develop and expand my skills to become competitive for the State Farm Agency Opportunity
- Also supports my employer agent through engaging and leading other team members.
Gills Law Firm
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2010 - 04.2012
- In addition preparing for cases, I assist in writing contracts, separation agreements, and mortgages
- I also help in tax returns, establishment of trust funds, and planning estates
- I use different software packages to find legal information within databases and other computer storages
- I use computer scanners to turn hard copy documents into electronic copies and stored into a database
- I also use billing software to keep track of client billable hours.
Safety Coordinator
Mississippi Canyon Deep Water horizon Spill, Lofton Staffing
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2010 - 10.2010
- Give safety meetings at Flotilla barge
- Supply crews with materials to safely complete their assigned to them
- Monitor crews working on Mississippi Canyon project
- Inspect vessels of opportunity for operation in the deep water cleanup
- Supervised and monitored Marsh Entry Crews in cooperation with the United States Coast Guard
- Work in conjunction with other companies and enforce our safety guidelines while on the project
- Inspect Riggs, Barges and find safety violations and correct them in a timely manner.
Park Ranger
Interior, National Park Service
Tupelo, MS
02.2000 - 03.2005
- Supervised, reviewed and evaluated the work of staff and volunteers
- Oversaw the work of contractors assigned to specified parks
- Responded to emergency situations, notified the appropriate medical, law enforcement and/or fire response organizations and administered first-aid and CPR
- Directed and presented interpretive presentations, public outreach and other environmental activities
- Assisted and provided information to park visitors, educated the public by conducting interpretive tours and other activities, and coordinating group use permits
- Supervised 78 Government employees on Hazmat projects in three states
- Planned PowerPoint programs to certify employees regarding basic product information, including instruction on how to read and comprehend MSD sheets and product PH levels
- Tested employees and provided proof of completion certificates to OSHA.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music Education
Alcorn State University
Alcorn MS 05.2005 - 05.2007
Professional Licenses & CertificationsCertification Title Issuing Organization Compl. Date - Music Education
Southern University
Baton Rouge, LA 01.2007 - 01.2010
Bank Certification State -
State Farm Bank
02.2012 - 06.2015
Skills
Strategic planning
Timeline
Insurance Sales Agent
Security Service Federal Credit Union
02.2022 - Current
Owner/Agent
Gills Profession LLC
12.2015 - 03.2022
Insurance Sales Agent
State Farm Insurance Companies
04.2012 - 02.2015
Bank Certification State -
State Farm Bank
02.2012 - 06.2015
Gills Law Firm
10.2010 - 04.2012
Safety Coordinator
Mississippi Canyon Deep Water horizon Spill, Lofton Staffing
05.2010 - 10.2010
Professional Licenses & CertificationsCertification Title Issuing Organization Compl. Date - Music Education
Southern University
01.2007 - 01.2010
Associate of Arts - Music Education
Alcorn State University
05.2005 - 05.2007
Park Ranger
Interior, National Park Service
02.2000 - 03.2005
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