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Connie Poydras

Bellevue,WA

Summary

Accomplished Insurtech Executive with over a decade of proven leadership in strategic planning, partnerships, and growth management. Recognized for building and managing high-performing teams. Excels in change management and possesses a forward-thinking mindset.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Agent Acquisition

Healthcare.com
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Spearheaded growth of 1099 agent force from inception to 500 agents within first year, aligning with strategic objectives.
  • Managed a cross-functional team in developing and implementing enhanced recruiting and onboarding processes, fostering efficiency and excellence.
  • Pioneered a strategic partnership with Amerilife for Medicare insurance, serving as key liaison and addressing carrier-related issues.
  • Orchestrated business-wide modernization efforts, optimizing procedures and technology to eliminate bottlenecks.

Director of Agent Recruitment

Assurance IQ
08.2016 - 07.2021
  • Employee Number 9 at InsurTech startup acquired by Prudential Financial for $2.3 billion in 2019.
  • Served as jack-of-all-trades in early days of company, including as office manager in addition to agent recruiting and onboarding responsibilities.
  • Established and led the agent recruiting and onboarding process, contributing to the growth of the 1099 agent base from 0 to 9,000 agents.
  • Innovated carrier appointment processes and systems, automating procedures and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Managed a team of onboarding success managers, overseeing recruiting, assessment, and onboarding functions.
  • Played a pivotal role in the expansion into Medicare Advantage sales, growing the Medicare agent base from 0 to 2,000 agents in the first year.
  • Co-founded company Employee Resource Group for persons of color and helped plan and launch numerous company team building and agent recruiting events. Served as company DJ, including at weekly all-hands meetings.

Business Development Manager

QuoteWizard
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Achieved consistent top 5 sales performance monthly, promoting to Business Development Manager after 8 months.
  • Successfully pioneered the initiation and growth of a Medicare leads business, securing a key partnership with Amerilife.
  • Exceeded quotas through effective prospecting via telephone, email, and networking at trade shows and conferences.

Senior Life Insurance Agent

Efinancial
01.2007 - 08.2014
  • Top sales person holding record placed premium in a month of $123,000 by any agent in company history.
  • Closed largest sale in company history ($75k of first year commissions for Efinancial) average sale is around $750.00 - $1000.00 in first year commission.
  • Created $2 Million in revenue at EFinancial and obtained over 1,600 clients.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
  • Attended continuing education courses and workshops to gain additional insurance industry knowledge.
  • Retained up-to-date industry knowledge for accurate, well-informed customer interactions.

Education

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Skills

  • Leadership and People Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Partnerships and Affiliations
  • Process Improvement
  • Industry Expertise
  • Business Development
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Recruiting and Interviewing
  • Thrive Under Pressure
  • Mergers and Acquisitions

Timeline

Vice President of Agent Acquisition

Healthcare.com
08.2021 - 08.2022

Director of Agent Recruitment

Assurance IQ
08.2016 - 07.2021

Business Development Manager

QuoteWizard
08.2014 - 08.2016

Senior Life Insurance Agent

Efinancial
01.2007 - 08.2014

Western Washington University

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