Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Doug Sherwood

Rushville,IN

Summary

Dynamic insurance professional with three years experience at Indiana Farm Bureau, excelling in needs analysis and time management. Proven ability to educate clients on coverage options while effectively assessing risk. Strong interpersonal skills foster client relationships, ensuring tailored insurance solutions that enhance client satisfaction and security.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Insurance Agent

Indiana Farm Bureau
Greensburg, IN
04.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive insurance plans for clients according to their individual needs.
  • Assessed customer risk levels and recommended appropriate coverage options.
  • Educated customers on the importance of maintaining adequate insurance coverage.

Fire Fighter

Rushville
Rushville, Indiana
06.2002 - 07.2022
  • Arson and fire investigator - finding cause and origin, reports, and photos EMT-A-through questions finding out what is ailing people, treating ailments, reports Instructor - education through power point and hands on classes.
  • Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.

Insurance Adjuster

Great American Insurance
Peoria, IL
07.2015 - 05.2022
  • Loss claims - gathering of information, bin measurements, data processing Replant claims - stand counts, GPS measuring, photos.
  • Determined insurance coverage levels and restrictions by thoroughly examining claims forms and associated records.

Corporal Jail Officer

Rush County Sheriff Department
Rushville, IN
11.1999 - 06.2002
  • Supervisor of 3 employees, supervision of 50 inmates, processing and release paperwork, escorting inmates to and from court dates Dispatcher - answering phone calls, dispatching correct fire and police agencies to calls, monitoring of security cameras for jail and court house.

Farm Hand

Spaeth Farms
Rushville, IN
06.1995 - 11.1999
  • Cared for livestock by regularly feeding and watering animals.
  • Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
  • Plowed and tilled fields to prepare soil for crop planting.
  • Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.

State FFA Reporter

Indiana FFA Association
Trafalgar, IN
06.1997 - 06.1998

Met with high school students, teachers, and business and industry leaders

Organized and wrote articles for newsletter

Organized and presented camps and workshops

Prepared and presented speeches to students and adults

Education

High School Diploma -

Rushville Consolidated High School
Rushville, IN
05.1997

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Claims file management processes
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Conditions assessment
  • Medical response
  • Community education
  • Human and animal evacuations
  • Fire suppression tactics
  • Public education
  • Needs Analysis

References

Brent Ross, Agency Manager Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, 765-967-7711

Matt Hedrick Area Sales Stewart Seeds 812-593-1098

Ron Hamby Agency Manager Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance 502-468-2620

Additional Information

I currently coach middle school baseball and am a past president of our youth baseball league. I serve on our local 4-H council and I am a member of Alquina church

Certification

Indiana Life and Health Producer

Indian and Ohio Property and Casualty Producer

EMT-A

Fire certification I&II

Swift Water Rescue

Fire Investigator

Active Shooter Response

Timeline

Insurance Agent

Indiana Farm Bureau
04.2022 - Current

Insurance Adjuster

Great American Insurance
07.2015 - 05.2022

Fire Fighter

Rushville
06.2002 - 07.2022

Corporal Jail Officer

Rush County Sheriff Department
11.1999 - 06.2002

State FFA Reporter

Indiana FFA Association
06.1997 - 06.1998

Farm Hand

Spaeth Farms
06.1995 - 11.1999

High School Diploma -

Rushville Consolidated High School
Doug Sherwood