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CATHY Paulsen

Pensacola,FL

Summary

Seeking a career with a fast paced and quickly growing company to access and utilize my talents, experience and education. Health/Life Insurance Producer versed in communicating with clients to discuss policy options, overcome objections and close deals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-Need Insurance Producer

Independant
04.2021 - 08.2023

Collaborated with families to determine their best solution to plan and pay for end of life decisions. Coordinated with funeral directors and families to ensure all details were met beyond expectations.

real estate associate

EXp/Keller Williams/c21/prudential/DR Horton
01.2003 - 04.2021
  • Independent Contractor selling and listing residential real estate
  • Facilitator of various sales and communication classes given to office agents
  • Coached Realtor clients and small business owners to realize their professional potential including management, profit and loss and sales
  • Awards to include but not limited to Rookie of the Year, Platinum Sales agent of the year and Charitable Entrepreneur of the year.

Director of training

bestbuy
05.2001 - 11.2003
  • Implemented corporate training programs throughout 4 districts and 100+ stores
  • Led 'train the trainer' classes, wrote programs and launched eTraining throughout the region
  • Awards for achievement given on the national level.

operations manager

bestbuy
09.1999 - 02.2001
  • Responsible for managing the processing of customer transactions, customer service, financing, total store labor scheduling, and controlling store expenses through training and development of 130 employees.

retail training specialist

blockbuster
12.1996 - 05.1999
  • Responsibilities have included: Facilitation and implementation of corporate training programs for Regional Directors, District Managers and Store Managers
  • Co-operative development of training material for all areas of business, including five corporate conventions
  • Development of training have included Franklin/Covey Timequest and What Matters Most, Mohr Retail Training and Communication Skills (Master Trainer) and ASTD certification (Foundation Series).

operations manager

blockbuster
01.1996 - 12.1996
  • Manager of a multi-unit territory (11 stores) with a management staff responsible for: store operations, customer service, staff training and development, innovative merchandising, loss prevention, and store profitability.

Education

northgate highschool
walnut creek, CA

california state university
chico, CA

Skills

  • Sales Proficiency
  • Sales Expertise
  • Licensed in FL Health and life insurance

Timeline

Pre-Need Insurance Producer

Independant
04.2021 - 08.2023

real estate associate

EXp/Keller Williams/c21/prudential/DR Horton
01.2003 - 04.2021

Director of training

bestbuy
05.2001 - 11.2003

operations manager

bestbuy
09.1999 - 02.2001

retail training specialist

blockbuster
12.1996 - 05.1999

operations manager

blockbuster
01.1996 - 12.1996

northgate highschool

california state university
CATHY Paulsen