Ezekiel Smith
Frisco,TX.
Summary
Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President: Sales Personal Lines
Assured Partners
12.2023 - Current
Sales Manager, Agent/Company Officer
JGS Insurance Group
06.2013 - 12.2023
Sales Producer
JGS Insurance Group
04.2007 - 06.2013
Assistant Store Manager: Apparel and Accessories
Kohls Department Stores
01.2005 - 04.2007
General Manager Sales Associate
Momentum Marketing
03.2004 - 10.2004
Internship
Kohls Department Stores
05.2004 - 08.2004
Loan Assistant
Benchmark Mortgage Company
05.2000 - 08.2000
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKSkills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Complex Problem-solving
- Client relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Results-driven
- Customer service
- Account management
- Operations management
- Risk management
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Data analysis
- Corporate communications
- Sales leadership
- Budget oversight
Accomplishments
- Achieved sales targets , client retention, excellent customer service, building rapport, communicating effectively by completing with accuracy and effectively and in a timely manner.
- Documented and resolved underwriting, claims, processing risk assessment issues which led to sales and retention results.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Activities
- Sports enthusiast
- Knights of Columbus
- Volunteer at Church
- Travel
Affiliations
- Trusted Choice
- IIAT
- Frisco Chamber Of Commerce
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Participating in local clean-up initiatives
- Cooking
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Youth Development Programs
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Avid Reader
- Music
- Outdoor Recreation
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Team Sports
- Animal Care
- Reading
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Swimming
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Playing Sports
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as a [role]
- Camping
- Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
- Volunteer Work
- Adventure Travel
- Road Trips
Certification
- COO-C - Chief Operations Officer - Certified
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Insurance -specific skills
Knowledge of insurance products
Numerous software systems
Industry-specific technology
Hawksoft, Epic, Ezlynx,
Timeline
Vice President: Sales Personal Lines
Assured Partners
12.2023 - Current
Sales Manager, Agent/Company Officer
JGS Insurance Group
06.2013 - 12.2023
Sales Producer
JGS Insurance Group
04.2007 - 06.2013
Assistant Store Manager: Apparel and Accessories
Kohls Department Stores
01.2005 - 04.2007
Internship
Kohls Department Stores
05.2004 - 08.2004
General Manager Sales Associate
Momentum Marketing
03.2004 - 10.2004
Loan Assistant
Benchmark Mortgage Company
05.2000 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Oklahoma
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