DeQuan L. Bowden
Port Huron
Summary
Insurance professional skilled in providing customized life insurance solutions and fostering strong client relationships. Proven track record of developing effective insurance plans and navigating complex policy structures. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, excelling in customer service and sales strategy implementation.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Life & Health Producer
Symmetry Financial Group
11.2025 - Current
- Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and increased referrals.
- Streamlined client onboarding processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing processing times.
- Delivered comprehensive health insurance guidance to clients, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Educated clients on policy options, coverage limits, and benefits to enhance understanding.
- Developed personalized insurance plans tailored to client needs and financial goals.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for expanding client portfolio and services offered.
- Negotiated contracts and terms of sale with potential customers.
Lead Minister (Volunteer)
Fire House Ministries
06.2014 - Current
- Dedicated over 5 hours weekly to intercessory prayer for 20 ministry members, enhancing spiritual growth and community support.
- Led one-on-one mentorship and discipleship sessions in local restaurants, my home, and online, guiding participants toward personal growth and deeper spiritual understanding.
- Prayed with 100+ individuals and distributed Bibles, resulting in 50 new commitments to faith and enhanced community connections.
- Empowered over 50 individuals during my ministry to uncover and activate their spiritual gifts, mentoring them through prayer and encouragement, resulting in several becoming leaders within the community and launching their own ministries.
- Led worship gatherings and delivered engaging, spirit-led expository sermons rooted in strong biblical doctrine, ensuring each message resonated with the congregation and addressed contemporary life applications.
Machine Operator
Pj Wall-bank Springs
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated machines, achieving 99% efficiency and producing 1,000+ high-quality products daily.
- Utilized specialized software to perform load checks on springs, reducing product failures by 20% and boosting customer satisfaction.
- Executed minor machine maintenance, including cleaning, adjusting settings, and clearing jams, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced operational downtime.
- Optimized daily packaging of up to 200 parts, ensuring a clean, safe workspace and enhancing workflow efficiency by 15%
- Operated machinery to produce high-quality springs efficiently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Firefighter
Fort Gratiot Fire Department
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Responded to various emergencies as a part-time firefighter, handling structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, and lift assists, while enhancing community safety and supporting team efforts during crisis situations.
- Brightened the holidays for families in need by participating in 'Shop with a Hero,' where we provided toys and hosted candy giveaways, while also leading engaging fire truck tours for delighted children.
- Diligently checked fire apparatus and all compartments to ensure crucial tools and resources were ready, enhancing response efficiency for fire suppression and medical emergencies.
- Maintained a pristine environment by sweeping and mopping floors, washing up to 5 fire trucks, and ensuring restrooms were spotless each shift to uphold safety and hygiene standards.
- Successfully completed over 500 hours of rigorous physical and classroom training in firefighting and emergency medical services, mastering critical skills such as fire suppression techniques and life-saving first aid.
Insurance Consultant
Leazer Group
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Spearheaded educational seminars attended by 150+ customers, enhancing understanding of diverse insurance policies by 30%.
- Proactively tracked renewal dates to guarantee timely policy updates, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
- Informed over 100 clients on insurance industry standards and best practices, improving compliance by 30%.
- Collaborated with underwriters to streamline binder coverage submissions, reducing response times by 30% and strengthening industry partnerships.
- Crafted engaging presentations for prospective customers, effectively showcasing product benefits and driving interest for future purchases.
- Engaged with division leaders and consultants in strategic meetings focused on innovative sales initiatives, driving discussions that resulted in actionable plans to boost sales by targeted percentages.
- Analyzed clients' financial data to develop customized coverage solutions, improving financial security for 90% of clients.
- Guided prospects and policyholders in understanding coverage options and regulations, leading to a 15% increase in successful policy enrollments.
- Guided clients through key insurance marketplace trends, including regulatory shifts and technological innovations, enhancing their strategy and boosting client satisfaction by 20%.
Youth Ministry Leader
S.O.N.S. Outreach Ministries
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Delivered engaging lessons from the Bible to over 30 children and youth, fostering deeper connections with Jesus Christ through interactive activities and personal reflections.
- Transported and engaged with children and youth at the park through basketball games and mentorship, fostering personal growth and confidence. Delivered impactful Bible lessons while teaching practical life skills such as tie tying and tire maintenance, and organized career education days featuring industry professionals.
- Cultivated personal growth in 30+ students through mentorship during lunch breaks and engaging after-school programs.
- Engaged with and enriched the lives of over 50 inner-city youth at Dream Camp through meals, sports, arts and crafts, and Bible lessons, fostering community spirit and faith growth.
Education
International Fellowship of Chaplains
Online04-2025
Tri-Hospital EMS Educational Systems
Fort Gratiot, MI12-2024
ST Clair County Fire Academy 9
Fort Gratiot, MI10-2023
High School Diploma -
Kalamazoo Central High School
Kalamazoo, MI06-2007
MT. Zion Baptist Church School of Ministry
Kalamazoo, MI06-2005
Skills
- Effective communicator in public settings
- Empathetic listening
- Community engagement
- Coaching and development
- Emotional intelligence
- Effective team leadership
- Social media Proficiency
- Upselling strategies
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong salesmanship
- Follow-up skills
- Closing deals
- Building relationships
Timeline
Licensed Life & Health Producer
Symmetry Financial Group
11.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
Pj Wall-bank Springs
03.2025 - 08.2025
Firefighter
Fort Gratiot Fire Department
12.2023 - 02.2025
Insurance Consultant
Leazer Group
07.2016 - 07.2021
Lead Minister (Volunteer)
Fire House Ministries
06.2014 - Current
Youth Ministry Leader
S.O.N.S. Outreach Ministries
01.2013 - 01.2014
Tri-Hospital EMS Educational Systems
ST Clair County Fire Academy 9
High School Diploma -
Kalamazoo Central High School
MT. Zion Baptist Church School of Ministry
International Fellowship of Chaplains