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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Colleen Murray

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Top producing, sales professional excels in sales, marketing and advertising industry. Dynamic communicator who consistently exceeds goals and company expectations. Expertise in ability to deploy cutting-edge strategies to generate awareness, triple digit profitability, financial gains and client needs assessments.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Liberty Mutual
Phoenix, AZ

Insurance Agent
08.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Manage Commercial Leasing and Sales of Tempe Corporate Fountains.
  • F2F Sales of Commercial Offices, Rent, Property Budgets Reporting along with an Increase in Tenant Retention.
  • Maintain current contract files as prescribed by company contract policies and procedures.
  • Schedule contractors for maintenance issues.
  • Train and motivate leasing staff during bi-monthly training's.
  • Secure an average of 7 rental agreements per month.
  • Evaluate and recommend changes in rental pricing strategies.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive insurance plans for clients according to their individual needs.
  • Provided customers with information regarding plan features, pricing, and availability.
  • Explained different options to prospective clients, encouraging sale of insurance policies that best fit needs.
  • Conducted telephone appointments with prospective clients to build rapport and sell insurance services.

Lexington Law Firm-Progrexion
Phoenix, AZ

Paralegal and Sales Account Manager
05.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Improved outbound, re-marketing sales by 30% within 9 months through re-engaging clients credit repair cases. Use Consultative approach to highly sensitive & emotional sale.
  • 94% average on one call closes while consistently exceed company compliance of call auditing & monitoring.
  • In 13 consecutive months exceeded in commissioning out vs salary. Awarded 01/2018 PACE Setter Trophy & VIP Status for Sales in Excellence.

ICE International Cruise and Excursions
Scottsdale, AZ

Senior Account Manager
08.2015 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • Resort Vacation and Cruise Sales for Government/Military Vacation Rewards, Sears Vacations and American Express Diamond Privileges.
  • Consistently exceed minimum agent sales goal $30,000 per month. 
  • Achieve Elite status 4 times by generating $55,000 of revenue within the first two-weeks of pay cycle. Increase revenue $345,000 in 2016 to finish 4th out of 40 in Outbound Sales department. Made Team Lead.

Independence University
Phoenix, AZ

Admissions Counselor
03.2013 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Generate new student enrollment via telephone, email and in person. Consistently exceed minimum enrollment of 4 students per month successfully logging into class and completing first week of class work and all financial aid requirements. Create new avenues to generate leads based on referrals.
  • Increased student's test scores by 14% through personal coaching, follow up and special attention.

Revana (FedEx)
Phoenix, AZ

Senior Sales Specialist
04.2011 - 03.2013

Job overview

  • Generate Inbound & Outbound phone sales as 3rd party for FedEx thus Promote. Picked to help expand Special Project's Team in International Freight. Built strong client relationships and provide high value-adding services, resulting in a 35% company revenue increase with "pilot" International Sales program. Achieved 115% of monthly quota in new sales within 12 -months awarded Platinum Club Winner of 2012. Trip to Hawaii for Sales in 2013.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs, developed sales strategies and negotiated and closes profitable projects with a 85% success rate.

Equity Lifestyles Properties
Phoenix, AZ

Assistant Property Manager
11.2009 - 04.2011

Job overview

  • Increase property Sales and Leasing by 30% for Management Office.
  • Assist in all phases of property operations including sales tours, preparing new leases/renewals, rent receipts, bank deposits & tenant evictions.
  • Obtained AZ MHC Rental and Homes Sales Licensing.
  • Ensured policies and rules were followed by all tenants.
  • Validated rental eligibility by using Equity Lifestyle's verification process. Attended HOA meetings and took extensive notes to share with the property manager and newsletter.

Events & Adventures
Phoenix, AZ

Sales Manager
03.2008 - 11.2009

Job overview

  • Manage daily operations with six employees' attendance, payroll, sales/interviews plus managers daily quota.
  • Collaborate daily with marketing department personnel to optimize strategic initiatives for company events and participation. Tours and sales interviews increase 65% from 35-40%.
  • Increase revenues by 65% within first year as New Sales Manager. 
  • Develop a comprehensive training program for new sales associates. Daily Interview and hire individuals who add value, dedication and knowledge to the sales team.
  • Close an average of four, out of 6 face to face sales presentations daily.

Mosaic Investments
Tempe, AZ

Director Investments and Insurance Sales
01.2007 - 03.2008

Job overview

  • Assist in Underwriting client cases of Disability Insurance for Medical Students and Doctors via interview, Para-Med scheduling and insurance processing along with case delivery & payment completion.
  • Supervised and directed all trading and insurance sales processing, including FINRA Compliance and Regulations.
  • Answered customer questions about their Wealth Portfolio positions and product availability and Insurance Underwriting times.
  • Processed data and reported results on sales history, projected revenue and portfolio performance.

Education

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL

Associate of Arts from Business

University Overview

Skills

  • Client assessment and analysis software CRM, YARDI, Goldmine, ACT!
  • Skilled in Microsoft Windows, Office, Excel & PowerPoint
  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Self-motivated
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • CRM Software
  • Lead Development
  • Account Management
  • Regulatory Compliance

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Supervised team of 7-10 staff members.
  • State of AZ Life and Heath Insurance License
  • State of Arizona, Maricopa County Licensed Notary
  • Successfully launched hand held computers on CBOE (Chicago Board of Options Exchange '92) Market Maker Clerk on CBOE.

Timeline

Insurance Agent
Liberty Mutual
08.2021 - Current
Paralegal and Sales Account Manager
Lexington Law Firm-Progrexion
05.2017 - Current
Senior Account Manager
ICE International Cruise and Excursions
08.2015 - 05.2017
Admissions Counselor
Independence University
03.2013 - 08.2015
Senior Sales Specialist
Revana (FedEx)
04.2011 - 03.2013
Assistant Property Manager
Equity Lifestyles Properties
11.2009 - 04.2011
Sales Manager
Events & Adventures
03.2008 - 11.2009
Director Investments and Insurance Sales
Mosaic Investments
01.2007 - 03.2008
Southern Illinois University
Associate of Arts from Business
Colleen Murray