Christopher Schinzel
Bonner Springs,KS
Summary
Energetic Sales Representative offering demonstrated success identifying prospects and converting leads into customers. Superior communication skills, understanding of client needs and sales closing rates. Recognized for creativity and resourcefulness in meeting and exceeding sales, revenue, and profit goals.
Positive, personable, and driven individual with talent for relationship-building and effective communication. Possesses solid understanding of sales principles and techniques, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Dedicated to driving business growth and customer satisfaction through innovative solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Specialist
American Family Insurance
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Sell Property and Casualty, Auto, Commercial, and Life Insurance through warm leads.
- Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
- Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.
- Built strong client relationships through consistent communication and effective problem solving.
- Provided first-rate service to all customers and potential customers.
Teacher
Shawnee Mission School District
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners through targeted interventions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop units, enriching students'' overall educational experience.
- Implemented various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and meet the needs of all students in the classroom.
- Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by incorporating diverse literature selections into the curriculum.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
Building Instructional Coach
Shawnee Mission School District
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Promoted data-driven instruction by assisting teachers in the analysis of student performance data.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques for diverse learner needs, ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.
- Facilitated the implementation of innovative teaching methods to increase student engagement and motivation.
- Improved classroom management practices through targeted coaching sessions and constructive feedback.
- Enhanced teacher collaboration by organizing and leading professional development workshops.
Building Instructional Coach
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
Special Education Teacher
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
11.2012 - 06.2017
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.2017
Master of Science - Special Education
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA03.2007
Skills
- Relationship building
- Client relations
- Upselling and cross selling
- Sales expertise
- Account management
- Closing techniques
Timeline
Sales Specialist
American Family Insurance
06.2024 - 12.2024
Teacher
Shawnee Mission School District
08.2022 - 06.2024
Building Instructional Coach
Shawnee Mission School District
08.2018 - 08.2022
Building Instructional Coach
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
08.2017 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
11.2012 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Emporia State University
Master of Science - Special Education
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Eastern Washington University
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