Hello, my name is Garrett Russell and I recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati in April of 2023.I graduated with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies while also playing Division 1 football. I am eager to always seek out a career, not just a job. I am making sure I can find a career to help provide for my wife and I.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director/Lifeguard
YMCA of Huber Heights
04.2016 - 05.2023
Develop or approve budgets and operations
Hire and supervise new program managers for projects
Report detailed status updates to leadership and executive team
Apply change, risk, and resource management principles when needed
Work with leadership to set strategic goals and objectives for programs
Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Commercial Insurance Agent
LogRock Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Received inbound phone calls and electronic quote submissions.
Offered detailed information about products and binding coverage.
Conducted annual reviews of existing policies to update information.
Analyzed customer needs to provide customized insurance solutions.
Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
Agent
Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance
01.2024 - 07.2024
Developing marketing strategies and promote all types of new insurance contracts or suggest additions/changes to existing ones
Breeding productive relationships to create a pool of prospective clients from various sources by networking, cold calling, using referrals etc
Evaluating business or individual customers' needs and financial status and proposing protection plans that meet their criteria
"Getting the sale" using various customer sales methods
Forecasting sales, developing "out of the box" sales strategies/models and evaluating their effectiveness
Evaluating customers skills, needs and building productive long lasting relationships
Field Sales and Marketing Rep.
Techtronic Industries
01.2016 - 01.2023
Provided written and oral feedback on market conditions, goal attainment and performance appraisals.
Supported implementation of contests, events and other initiatives to build presence and reputation.
Completed media training for live interviews and other public-facing communication.
Built local sales and marketing plan for each targeted district within defined territory.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
04.2023
No Degree - Exercise Science
Taylor University
Upland, IN
04-2023
High School Diploma - undefined
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2018
Skills
Communication
Sales
Teamwork
Time Management
Work Ethic
Strategic leadership
Critical Thinking
Time management
Personal Information
Title: Insurance Agent
References
Tim Williams, 614-530-0023
Chris Lindeman, 937-260-9898, clindeman@daytonymca.org
Fourth Grade Elementary Math and Science Teacher at Huber Heights City SchoolsFourth Grade Elementary Math and Science Teacher at Huber Heights City Schools