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Christopher Wagenbrenner

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Results-driven Sales and Business Development Professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, client relationship management, and market analysis. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration and innovative problem-solving in competitive environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Code Enforcement Inspector

City of Norfolk
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2025 - Current
  • Inspected properties for compliance with zoning and building codes.
  • Investigated complaints regarding code violations and property conditions.
  • Issued notices of violation to property owners for non-compliance issues.
  • Conducted follow-up inspections to ensure resolution of cited violations.
  • Maintained detailed records of inspections, violations, and enforcement actions.

Real Estate Sales Agent

Self Employed
Virginia Beach, Virginia
01.2018 - 07.2025
  • Assist home buyers throughout the buying process including determining fair market value, curb appeal suggestions and immediate repair recommendations
  • Participate in open houses and network activities in order to obtain new buyers
  • Present purchase offers to sellers and advise on pros and cons of each offer
  • Consistently network and market to prospect for new customers
  • Attended conferences and seminars related to the real estate industry.

Lead Agent, Private Client Group

Choice Insurance LLC
10.2015 - 01.2018
  • Aggressively develop Centers of Influence and Lead Source Partners through networking and marketing –Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, Wealth Managers, etc
  • Generate $30,000 premium per month
  • Bring new business prospects to closure
  • Retain clients by maintaining solid business-to-business relationships
  • Responded to escalated customer inquiries in a timely manner.

Team Manager, HISCOX Commercial Insurance

Sutherland Global Services
04.2014 - 09.2015
  • Supervise and manage a sales staff of seventeen call center agents; communicate job expectations and provide direction
  • Enforce policies and procedures and ensure that my sales team achieves the customer service levels set by the organization
  • Manage and direct a sales force to achieve sales and profit goals
  • Design and recommend sales programs and set short and long-term sales strategies
  • Monitor eight sales calls per month, per agent, providing feedback and coaching to improve the agent’s sales presentations
  • Perform timekeeping and payroll duties, as well as calculating bonus and commission payouts

Financial Services Representative

Capital Group / American Funds
07.2012 - 04.2014
  • Helping clients manage their mutual fund accounts by completing on-line account transactions, such as investments, redemptions, and account maintenance
  • Educating clients on American Funds’ services and broader industry policies
  • Researching and resolving client inquiries in a timely manner

Agent / Registered Representative

Virginia Farm Bureau
01.2006 - 06.2012
  • Managed sales and marketing of Property and Casualty Insurance- including commercial products, Universal Life, Whole Life, Term, Health, Disability, Accident Indemnity, and Employee Benefit plans
  • Sales duties include quoting rates, prequalifying customers, and assisting with the underwriting process for various insurance policies
  • Traveled throughout the Hampton Roads area to educate individuals on plan features and benefits
  • Specialize in providing individualized services for life insurance, upgrading existing policies, servicing existing accounts, making presentations, and initiating the claims process for clientele
  • Prospecting and set appointments based on leads, coordinated corporate office staff, maintained quality control, networked, prepared various reports, designed and delivered presentations to current and prospective clients, and managed all other aspects of sales and service

Sales Agent

GEICO
01.1998 - 01.2004
  • Responsible for sales and underwriting of automobile insurance policies in Virginia, North Carolina as well as 46 other states in a high-volume call center
  • Recommended limits and type of coverage based on analysis of client's circumstances and utilized persuasive sales techniques
  • Responsible for tracking sales and productivity to recognize market trends
  • Completed six-month Supervisory Training program

Skills

  • Strategy Development
  • Sales Follow up
  • Product Demonstrations
  • Resilience Under Pressure
  • Contract drafting
  • Property valuation

Certification

  • Virginia Real Estate license
  • Virginia Health - Virginia Bureau of Insurance
  • Virginia Life and Annuities - Virginia Bureau of Insurance
  • Virginia Property and Casualty - Virginia Bureau of Insurance

Certifications and Activities

  • National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
  • Currently serve as Vice President Woodbridge Point Homeowners Association
  • Hampton Roads Real Estate Association
  • Realtor

Honors and Awards

  • Top Multi-Line policies, 2018, Nationwide Private Client Group (State)
  • Top Sales, 2011, Virginia Farm Bureau, 2nd highest Property & Casualty sales (District)
  • Top Sales, 2009, Southern Farm Bureau, Highest Life Sales (Agency)
  • Profitability, 2007, Virginia Farm Bureau, Best Loss Ratio (State)
  • Silver Tier Award, 2001, GEICO, 1123 Policies sold

Timeline

Code Enforcement Inspector

City of Norfolk
08.2025 - Current

Real Estate Sales Agent

Self Employed
01.2018 - 07.2025

Lead Agent, Private Client Group

Choice Insurance LLC
10.2015 - 01.2018

Team Manager, HISCOX Commercial Insurance

Sutherland Global Services
04.2014 - 09.2015

Financial Services Representative

Capital Group / American Funds
07.2012 - 04.2014

Agent / Registered Representative

Virginia Farm Bureau
01.2006 - 06.2012

Sales Agent

GEICO
01.1998 - 01.2004

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