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Jason Hara
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Dynamic industry professional offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leadership with skill in growing professional network, communicating with decision-makers and devising successful marketing strategies with a demonstrated and robust background in operational support and improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Insurance Agent/Office Manager
Austin Miller Agency - Farmers Insurance
11.2023 - Current
- Build client relationships to help determine individual needs, potential risks, financial solutions, and finalize sales while maintaining high ethical standards.
- Negotiate with insurance underwriters to obtain better coverage and improve rates for clients.
- Automated 75% of marketing operations enabling outreach to 135,000 contacts in 2 months.
- Open and close the location, oversee inventory activities and manage team member schedules.
Owner & Founder
515 Design Print, LLC
08.2017 - Current
- Established foundational process for business operations by utilizing personal industry experience, effective targeting of new markets, and continuous improvement practices.
- Create and monitor innovative marketing strategies to increase sales, customer satisfaction and business growth.
- Negotiate price and service with customers and vendors to minimize expenses and drive sales.
- Soley manage purchasing, sales, marketing, accounting and operations efficiently and effectively.
Account Manager/Special Projects Manager
Business Cards Services, Inc.
03.2017 - 11.2023
- Improved operational accuracy 87% by creating a setup form detailing specifications to be used in the product set up process.
- Onboarded $10,000,000 in new accounts in 5 months during company acquisition.
- Built relationships with customers and internal personnel to promote long-term business growth.
- Built full product SKU list to promote internal/external efficiencies and created an internal reference catalog of over 500 products.
- Prepared monthly account manager meetings to help account management team stay informed of operational developments and changes.
Project Manager/CSR
ARCHETYPE SIGNMAKERS, inc.
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Quoted interior/exterior signage and preparing proposals for sales team based on survey results and brand standards.
- Managed project timelines, documentation, proofs, resources and conveyed delivery and installation dates.
- Performed code reviews, scheduled location surveys and secured W9's and COI's for all subcontractors.
Sales Consultant
dotcom.printing.inc.
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Responsible for prospecting, generating and developing new B2B leads.
- Executed cold calls, walk-in visits and networked to secure new client meetings.
- Set margins, prepared client proposals and worked with vendors to quote, proof and track orders.
Account Manager/2nd Shift Shipping Lead
Business Card Services, Inc.
01.2006 - 06.2017
- Managed 120+ corporate accounts and their associated tasks and projects, new account implementations, mergers and ongoing growth; trained new staff internally and from company acquisition.
- Performed press checks, color calibrations and initiated print samples.
- Built customer specific websites and templates using third party storefront software.
Education
MTC General Education Transfer Curriculum
NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bloomington, MN01.2005
A.A.S. Degree - Business Administration
NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Bloomington, MN01.2004
Skills
- Licensed insurance agent
- Effective Negotiation Skills
- Proficient in various and marketing automation software
- Proficient in Graphic Design: Adobe CC
Certification
- Life and Health Insurance License - [State] Department of Insurance.
- Property and Casualty License - [State] Department of Insurance.
Timeline
Insurance Agent/Office Manager
Austin Miller Agency - Farmers Insurance
11.2023 - Current
Project Manager/CSR
ARCHETYPE SIGNMAKERS, inc.
10.2017 - 02.2018
Owner & Founder
515 Design Print, LLC
08.2017 - Current
Sales Consultant
dotcom.printing.inc.
06.2017 - 10.2017
Account Manager/Special Projects Manager
Business Cards Services, Inc.
03.2017 - 11.2023
Account Manager/2nd Shift Shipping Lead
Business Card Services, Inc.
01.2006 - 06.2017
A.A.S. Degree - Business Administration
NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
- Life and Health Insurance License - [State] Department of Insurance.
- Property and Casualty License - [State] Department of Insurance.
MTC General Education Transfer Curriculum
NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceSoftware
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