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Christopher Van Wieren

Christopher Van Wieren

Insurance Advisor
Holland,MI

Summary

Professional business owner with over 30 years of developing the art of selling and overcoming objections. Experienced in customer service, finding solutions and mediating difficult circumstances.

Possess excellent listening skills applying a personable and educational approach to the sales process.

Experienced in developing outcome based results while proactively mitigating risk.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Basketball Official

Independent Contractor - Self Employed
07.2017 - Current
  • Project Confidence and Commanding Presence
  • Elevated Communication Skills
  • Increased Rules Knowledge and Adjudication Procedures
  • Accountability, Punctuality and Timeliness
  • Importance of Preparation and Personal Evaluation
  • Principled in Integrity, Honesty, Trust and Truthfulness
  • Thrive in Competitive Stressful Environments
  • Managed Crew, Coaches and Players as Lead Official .
  • Principled in Loyalty with Respect towards Assignors, Fellow Officials and Event Staff
  • Problem Solver
  • Developed ability to enforce rules as written despite tremendous opposition
  • Earned Recognition and Reputation for Professionalism and Body of Work
  • Officiate Elite College Showcase AAU, High School, DIII College, NAIA

Independent Insurance Advisor

BeechTree Insurance Group
Grand Haven, MI
05.2012 - Current
  • Developed and implemented Agency promotional strategies.
  • Educated prospective clients in product knowledge
  • Developed strategies for retention based outcomes
  • Simplified legal contractual obligations of both parties
  • Educated customers on claims processes and different types of loss settlements
  • Assisted with submitting claims, communications with adjusters and body shops.
  • Emphasized Life Insurance benefits to overcome loss of income, preservation of generational wealth and eliminating debt.
  • Gained new code appointments with Carriers
  • Generated Small to Midsize commercial growth by developing and maintaining relationship networking

Neighborhood Office Agent (NOA)

Allstate Insurance Corporation
05.1992 - 02.2011
  • Owned and Managed 1 Million Written Premium Captive Agency
  • Oversaw daily operations and work flow within agency
  • Delegated CSR tasks and responsibilities
  • Assisted with Customer Service and Claims processing
  • Adopted and approved Marketing and Lead generating strategies
  • Developed BOP and small to medium commercial leads for agency and District Territory.
  • Developed agency portfolio tools emphasizing agency retention, cross selling opportunities and E&O liability mitigation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And English Minor

Hope College
Holland, MI

No Degree - Biblical Theology Studies

Tony Evans Training Center
Dallas, TX

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Problem Solving
  • Business Acumen
  • Teamwork
  • Creativity
  • Providing Feedback
  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Customer Service and Assistance
  • Effective Customer and Team Communication
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Client Development and Retention
  • Product Knowledge and Recommendation
  • Risk Management and loss mitigation strategies

Hobbies and Interests

These are the things that I enjoy

* Theology Biblical Studies

* Coaching Teaching

* Physical Fitness Strength and Conditioning, Swimming

* High School and Collegiate Sports

* Fishing, Fly Fishing, Fly Tying, Guiding

* Camping

* Hiking

* Rivers, Lakes and all bodies of water

* Culinary

Work Availability

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Timeline

Basketball Official

Independent Contractor - Self Employed
07.2017 - Current

Independent Insurance Advisor

BeechTree Insurance Group
05.2012 - Current

Neighborhood Office Agent (NOA)

Allstate Insurance Corporation
05.1992 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And English

Hope College

No Degree - Biblical Theology Studies

Tony Evans Training Center

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