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Edward Smith

Laurel,MD

Summary

Sales professional that is driven and disciplined looking for an entry level financial services position or a customer service position where can provide an excellent customer service experience with skill set and interpersonal skills

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Services Professional

Equitable Advisor
02.2023 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service, consistently resolving complex issues promptly and effectively.
  • Delivered informative presentations on various financial topics, educating clients on sound investment practices.
  • Developed customized retirement planning solutions, helping clients achieve their long-term financial objectives.
  • Assessed client risk tolerance levels, recommending suitable investments based on individual profiles and preferences.
  • Collaborated closely with tax professionals to optimize strategies for minimizing tax liabilities.

Licensed Sales Producer

Allstate Insurance Co
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided coverage option information to assist clients in protecting assets.
  • Promoted Allstate products and services using upselling and other sales strategies.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Calculated premiums and established payment methods for sales.
  • Met with customers to provide information about available products and policies.
  • Utilized targeted email campaigns and cold calling to increase revenue.

Licensed Sales Professional

Allstate Insurance Co
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Utilized targeted email campaigns and cold calling to increase revenue.
  • Promoted Allstate products and services using upselling and other sales strategies.
  • Developed new business relationships and maintained existing through regular communications and effective account management.
  • Prospected to increase sales lead pipeline and and converted leads into new customers.
  • Sold and serviced new and existing auto policies.
  • Processed renewals of auto policies on predetermined dates

Office Assistant

State Farm Insurance Company
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Interacted with customers professionally by phone and email to process payment and keep their account current
  • Opened and properly handled mail on daily basis as to possible payments and changes to their policies.
  • Organized, stored and retrieved files to enhance daily operations and support customer needs.
  • Delivered expert clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.
  • Sold and serviced new and existing auto policies
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information
  • Processed renewals of auto coverage on existing policies.

Licensed Insurance Producer

Allstate Insurance
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Worked to accommodate new and different insurance requests and explored new value opportunities to optimize insurance agency reputation
  • Promoted products and services using upselling and other sales strategies..
  • Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements
  • Handled approximately 50 outbound and inbound sales-related calls per week to qualify individuals interested in purchasing insurance coverage

Registered Representative

New York Life Insurance Co
06.2018 - 07.2019

Shared details regarding financial products and services with clients.

  • Interviewed clients to better understand their financial positions and what assets would be best for their financial goals
  • Assessed clients' financial situations to develop strategic financial planning solutions
  • Identified potential new sources for business through cold calling approximately 35 leads per day
  • Settlement of premiums payments for existing policy holders
  • Interviewed clients to better understand financial positions and assets ready for investment.
  • Kept abreast of all changes in stock market and investments to better manage client finances.

Sales Associate

Jared - Galleria of Jewelry
04.2015 - 03.2019
  • Suggested accessories and complementary purchases
  • Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service
  • Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs
  • Provided repeat customers with exceptional care and attention
  • Made 100 customers calls per day to set appointments for inspections and possible upgrades to their jewelry
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Goal-oriented
  • Positive and friendly
  • People-oriented
  • Detail-oriented
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Casualty Insurance Industry Knowledge

Accomplishments


  • Self Financed 100% College Tuition
  • Who's Who Among Junior College Students

Timeline

Financial Services Professional

Equitable Advisor
02.2023 - Current

Licensed Sales Producer

Allstate Insurance Co
05.2022 - 12.2022

Licensed Sales Professional

Allstate Insurance Co
08.2021 - 02.2022

Office Assistant

State Farm Insurance Company
03.2020 - 08.2021

Licensed Insurance Producer

Allstate Insurance
08.2019 - 02.2020

Registered Representative

New York Life Insurance Co
06.2018 - 07.2019

Sales Associate

Jared - Galleria of Jewelry
04.2015 - 03.2019

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Baltimore City Community College

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Baltimore
Edward Smith