Derek Somers
Watervliet,MI
Summary
Insightful Insurance Sales Producer bringing insurance product and policy management expertise to growing organization. Focused and analytical with passion for client satisfaction and team goal achievement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Insurance Producer
Jaden Gebbink State Farm
2023.09 - Current
- Promoted products and services using upselling and other sales strategies.
- Provided comprehensive product knowledge and guidance to help clients on product selection.
- Attended industry conferences to stay informed of latest products and trends.
- Enhanced team performance by sharing industry knowledge and best practices with colleagues during training sessions and meetings.
FOH/Bar Manager
Tabor Hill Winery
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Ran all restaurant operations with a co-manager on a daily basis
- Handled customer interactions, employee schedules, inventory counts, inventory ordering, bar menu creation and implementation.
FOH Manager
Silver Harbor Brewing Co
2019.01 - 2021.01
- Ran all restaurant operations on a daily basis
- Handled customer interactions, employee scheduling, employee hiring, training programs, community outreach, event planning, advertisement design and bar menu creation and implementation.
Bartender
Silver Harbor Brewing Co
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Handled customer orders and satisfaction, daily cleaning tasks, maintaining club memberships in Excel, used seating software to accommodate and maintain wait times.
Education
Business Admin -
Kalamazoo Valley
Kalamazoo, MILiberal Study -
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MISkills
- Creating Efficiency Plans
- Conflict Resolution
- Client Relationship Management
- Insurance product expertise
- Team training and development
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Property & Casualty License - 2023
- Life, Accident & Health License - 2024
- Securities Industry Essentials License - In Progress
Timeline
Licensed Insurance Producer
Jaden Gebbink State Farm
2023.09 - Current
FOH/Bar Manager
Tabor Hill Winery
2021.01 - 2023.01
FOH Manager
Silver Harbor Brewing Co
2019.01 - 2021.01
Bartender
Silver Harbor Brewing Co
2018.01 - 2019.01
Business Admin -
Kalamazoo Valley
Liberal Study -
Lake Michigan College
- Property & Casualty License - 2023
- Life, Accident & Health License - 2024
- Securities Industry Essentials License - In Progress
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