Darius Dobson
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Forward-thinking professional confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quoting Coordinator
<span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Amwins</span>
Charlotte, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Assist with internal resources, third party relationships and vendors for the successful execution of the department
- Review all incoming Request for Proposals (RFP’s) received from brokers and sales teams on medical and ancillary quotes
- Communicate appropriately and accurately with the BSR/RSM teams on pending items needed to complete the request
- Follow business processes, send RFP to carriers, and timely follow up maintaining business TAT
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Generate quote using appropriate quoting systems (Benefix, Healthconnect, carrier portals) and processes
- Track, log, and follow -up on quotes requested that must be sent to the carrier for rates and update all relevant systems until the requested proposal is received and sent to Broker/Sales Team
- Established and created training programs to enhance employee knowledge of best practices, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
Project & Activity Coordinator
Covington Senior Living
Raleigh, NC
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained records of activities and analyzed feedback from participants
- Designed programs to encourage entertainment, relaxation, socialization, and fulfillment
- Handled budgetary concerns, & controlled cost
- Planned & Organized various activities and projects from holiday parties, fundraisers, camps, crafts, music, recreation and sports throughout all phases of the project life cycle
- Trained and managed assistants and delegated tasks for staff members while also teaching and mentoring, empowering the team, communicating, controlling change and building relationships to foster overall customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated calendars, shifts and activity schedules with staff
- Organized services such as transportation, event security, and catering
G4S Secured Solutions
Allied Universal Security Services
Mooresville, NC
04.2017 - 06.2021
- Sourcing candidates, conducting screening interviews, preparing interview summaries, & making interview recommendations
- Execute and carry out recruitment plan, collaborate with site supervisors, provide effective HR Support
- Identified staffing and recruiting needs; developed and executed best practices for hiring and talent management
- SQL Experience
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors
- Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs
- Assigned work to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths
- Prevented intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers with proactive oversight of location safety and security
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands
Education
M.D. - Athletic Administration
North Carolina Central University
05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Recreation
North Carolina Central University
08.2013
Skills
- Detail Oriented & Analytical
- Multitasking & Prioritization
- Talent Acquisition & Contract Negotiations
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Project Coordination
- Activity/Recreation Organization
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Evaluations, Planning & Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Process Development & Improvement
- Proficient with SalesForce/Helio/MS Office Suite
- Project Lifecycle
- Budget coordination
Certification
- Certified in Project Management - ConcourseEra
- CPR/Certified
Timeline
Quoting Coordinator
<span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Amwins</span>
01.2023 - Current
Project & Activity Coordinator
Covington Senior Living
06.2021 - 01.2023
G4S Secured Solutions
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2017 - 06.2021
M.D. - Athletic Administration
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Recreation
North Carolina Central University