Cole Godfrey
Logan,UT
Summary
Skilled Worker with experience in sales and marketing as well as blue-collar work proving work ethic. Willing to learn fast and gain any necessary certifications required for the job. Can multitask and work well in fast-paced environments. Available for any kind of work schedule. Expertise in building different types of customer relations. Excellent work performance as an individual, but always excited to work with a team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Assistant
North Edge Construction
10.2023 - Current
- Worked independently without having much instruction except for what the job was and what needed to be done.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from job sites while paying attention to any potential safety hazards.
- Always made sure customers were happy with our work, knowing it would affect the amount of referrals we received.
- Learned the ins and outs of small business and how to manage different clients and jobs.
- Applied some marketing techniques learned in previous jobs to blue-collar with measurable success.
Inside Sales Representative
Storrs Insurance Group
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Made my mark in the company despite being the youngest agent within SIG by writing over $500,000 in less than 6 months.
- Generated additional sales opportunities by using unique and cross-selling techniques.
- Solved problems for truckers who needed certifications or permits to make their living.
- Focused on making important relationships in an industry that can be one big money grab.
- Increased sales revenue by focusing on relationships with companies that intermingled with other smaller companies, that way instead of competing for large accounts I could get 3 or 4 smaller accounts fairly easily.
Marketing and Sales Representative
Storrs Insurance Group
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked as a Marketing and Sales Representative calling and marketing to commercial trucking and expediting companies.
- Became a master at cold calling and lost my fear of rejection. Also learned to talk with people, especially in uncomfortable situations.
- Had opportunities to train coworkers on my personal methods used to keep customers on the phone and interested in our products.
- Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
- Earned top marketer in the department for 2022 with over $1.5 million sold in premium.
School Janitor
Sunrise Elementary School
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by performing daily janitorial tasks such as sweeping, vacuuming, and cleaning windows.
- This position helped me gain attention to detail that I wouldn't have gained anywhere else.
- Took care of my assigned areas and was audited monthly for their cleanliness.
- I learned during my time working at the school that having a good attitude about the job at hand makes it much more fun and manageable.
Welder
Lazy Gate
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Worked as a welder fabricating parts for custom-built vertically operated gates, manufacturing hundreds of parts per week.
- Gained experience by working hard and finding solutions to many little problems that can get in the way when fabricating small parts.
- Learned great work ethic and how to work until the job is finished.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
12.2024
Average GPA 3.4
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Average GPA 3.8
- Dean's List for all semesters of 2021-22 school year
High School Diploma -
01.2019
GPA: 3.60
Skills
- Open Minded
- Passionate About Learning
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Builder
- Cold Calling - Cheerful Despite Rejection
- Trained in Proven Marketing and Sales Techniques
- Licensed Insurance Agent
- Fluent in Portuguese (Working on Spanish)
Accomplishments
As a 'Cold Caller' for Storrs Insurance Group I was awarded top sales.
"In 2022 you held the top sales of $1,535,184. Runner-up for most leads generated with 822. Runner-up in most policies bound with 55. Tied for highest bind ratio at 7%"
Then after switching to a full-time position at Storrs Insurance Group as an Inside Sales Rep., I sold just over $500,000 in premiums in under 6 months. Which includes much more work as well as higher commissions.
Extracurricular Activities
Full-time Missionary service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Brazil and Boston MA. (2019-2021) Earned Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts of America. Served for about 3-6 hours every week for 8 months at the 'Greater Boston Food Bank' and for 'My Brothers Keeper' a privately funded organization set up to help those in need, based out of Brockton, MA.
Certification
- Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Agent - 01/17/2023 - Current
Languages
Portuguese
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Construction Assistant - North Edge Construction
10.2023 - Current
Inside Sales Representative - Storrs Insurance Group
12.2022 - 09.2023
Marketing and Sales Representative - Storrs Insurance Group
08.2021 - 12.2022
School Janitor - Sunrise Elementary School
05.2018 - 08.2019
Welder - Lazy Gate
01.2016 - 05.2018
Brigham Young University - Idaho - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Utah State University - Some College (No Degree), Accounting
Sky View High School - High School Diploma,
- Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Agent - 01/17/2023 - Current
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