Accomplished Auto Production Underwriter and Licensed Insurance Producer at State Farm Insurance, with a proven track record in risk analysis and critical thinking skills. A team leader who has demonstrated the ability to connect, inspire and successfully lead teams that align with company goals. A loyal and dedicated team player with steadfast work ethic and strong communication abilities.
Analyze current and future risk with new and existing business that support the company's profit goals and regulatory requirements. Actively focused on insurance reform compliance in the state Michigan, achieving productivity goals with added responsibilities in specialty queues & approving peer work. Currently participating in the Leadership Development Experience program (LDE), having completed multiple assignments with various USA/UN auto and fire production and training teams with positive results.
Licensed producer in FOUR lines of insurance (AUTO, FIRE, LIFE & HEALTH) driven to develop positive connections with new and existing clients to manage the agent's current and new book of business. Added responsibility to assist the Agent as Office Manager for staff training, technical support and client scheduling.
Supervised 12 part-time shift managers between two locations plus membership & marketing support staff. Project managed a logo rebranding, a new modernized website, plus an overhaul of the membership enrollment platform from a manual paper process to on-line. Developed and conducted new and current member events to generate new business plus increase current member satisfaction.
Co-owned a 19,000 sq. ft. grass roots retail operation, grossing up to $1.7 million in annual retail sales. Managed all aspects of front-end operations including staff management (hire, train, evaluate, terminate), facility design, point of sale operations in addition to marketing & promotion. Initiated positive partnerships with independent business owners and securing and managing sales contracts.