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Christopher Nakagama

West Jordan

Summary

Experienced Professional in business development and client sales with focus on driving growth and building strategic partnerships. Extensive experience in identifying new market opportunities and implementing successful Locum Tenens strategies. Known for collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Expertise in Healthcare staffing market analysis and relationship management.

Knowledgeable in Locum Tenens Healthcare staffing with strong background in development and strategic growth of client accounts. Proven track record of driving revenue and fostering long-term client relationships. Demonstrated skill in market analysis and negotiation.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Business Development Manager

Quest Healthcare Solutions
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Led business development initiatives to expand market presence and drive revenue growth.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships with key accounts to enhance collaborative opportunities.
  • Executed comprehensive market analysis to identify emerging healthcare staffing trends and inform decision-making.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies that increased client engagement and retention.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive proposals for prospective clients.
  • Delivered presentations at conferences and trade shows, showcasing products/services and generating leads.

Professional Recruiter

Jobot
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Developed targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent across various industries, including Attorneys, Project Managers, Sales Directors, Construction, Finance/Accounting, and Healthcare.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and streamline the selection process. Reviewed resumes and Conducted in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
  • Leveraged applicant tracking systems to manage candidates and push for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables to enhance recruitment efficiency.
  • Maintained thorough understanding and knowledge of hiring practices, recruitment strategies and staffing industry trends.

Senior Healthcare Client Developer/Account Manager – Psychiatry Team

CompHealth Locum Tenens
08.2015 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for developing and cultivating relationships with Hospital Administration, Directors, and C-level executives in the healthcare industry to utilize CompHealth Locum Tenens Psychiatrists.
  • Focused on development and retention of Enterprise and National Clients to help grow GM and increase market share within our specialty.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance system functionality and user experience.
  • Top-Ranked Results: Exceeded targets/budget and qualified for Presidents club in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020
  • Top Sales Rep for all of CompHealth Locum Tenens Division in 2018, with 263% of Budget
  • Top Sales Rep for Psychiatry in 2017, 2018, 2019
  • Set Monthly GM record for Psychiatry in Nov 2017, Dec 2017, Jan 2018, Feb 2018

Inside Sales Representative

Multiview
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Network with Trade Association members, identifying and creating relationships with key Decision Makers.
  • Analyze need for digital advertising enhancements to company and partner websites.
  • Educate and Sell programmatic advertising campaigns to business owners.

Medicare Sales Shift Supervisor/Team Lead

eHealth Insurance Services, Inc.
10.2011 - 05.2015
  • Leadership responsibilities include leading team meetings, and mentoring and guiding new representatives in Medicare regulations, and grow their sales skills.
  • Sales Coaching to assist in coaching agents to be compliant in sales and Medicare regulations
  • Assist agents in application processes, and verify compliance in enrollment transactions.

Medicare Inside Sales Representative

eHealth Insurance Services, Inc.
08.2010 - 10.2011
  • Sell Medicare insurance plans to clients based on insurance needs.
  • Provide customer service and remain compliant in Medicare regulations.
  • Market leads over the phone and present Medicare insurance plans.

Health Insurance Sales Agent

Armor Insurance Group
01.2010 - 07.2010
  • Sell health insurance plans to clients based on insurance needs.
  • Market to leads over the phone and present health insurance information.
  • Determine health insurance needs and present plan outline and options.

Financial Services Professional

Intermountain Financial Group / Mass Mutual
08.2008 - 04.2009
  • Analyze clients’ financial situation, helping them determine the best course of action to maximize the efficiency of their wealth
  • Market, Advertise and Sell Mass Mutual products and services through Referrals, Trade-Shows, Direct Mail, Leads, and other venues
  • Maintained Client files and answered any questions and concerns regarding clients’ present financial plans

Title Recorder

Monument Title Insurance
08.2006 - 06.2008
  • Review judgments, bankruptcies, & county records on persons/property named in documents
  • Proofed and Recorded documents electronically through Simplifile online service
  • Searched county records for property reconveyances, and if needed, recorded documents pertaining to reconveyance

File Transfer/Runner

Monument Title Insurance
06.2006 - 08.2006
  • Delivered documents and final packages to and from clients
  • Deposited funds to banks

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics, Minor in Business Administration

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2008

Associates of Science - General Studies

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2005

Skills

  • Business development and strategic planning
  • Lead prospecting
  • Customer engagement
  • CRM software proficiency
  • Team collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Client relationship building
  • Sales and marketing
  • Key account management
  • Pricing strategy
  • Contract Negotiation

Certification

  • Life Insurance, Accident & Health Insurance, and Variable Contracts License: Licensed in all 50 States, as well as the District of Columbia; Expiration: 01-31-2017
  • Series 6: Investment Company Products / Variable Contracts Representative License (Expired January 2011)
  • Series 63: Uniform Securities Agent State License (Expired January 2011)

Timeline

Senior Business Development Manager

Quest Healthcare Solutions
06.2024 - 06.2025

Professional Recruiter

Jobot
01.2023 - 01.2024

Senior Healthcare Client Developer/Account Manager – Psychiatry Team

CompHealth Locum Tenens
08.2015 - 01.2023

Inside Sales Representative

Multiview
05.2015 - 08.2015

Medicare Sales Shift Supervisor/Team Lead

eHealth Insurance Services, Inc.
10.2011 - 05.2015

Medicare Inside Sales Representative

eHealth Insurance Services, Inc.
08.2010 - 10.2011

Health Insurance Sales Agent

Armor Insurance Group
01.2010 - 07.2010

Financial Services Professional

Intermountain Financial Group / Mass Mutual
08.2008 - 04.2009

Title Recorder

Monument Title Insurance
08.2006 - 06.2008

File Transfer/Runner

Monument Title Insurance
06.2006 - 08.2006

Associates of Science - General Studies

Salt Lake Community College

Bachelor of Science - Economics, Minor in Business Administration

University of Utah

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