Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Jennifer Burnham

Commercial Insurance Agent
Lewistown,MT
Jennifer Burnham

Summary

I am skilled in exceeding sales goals and company expectations by expanding client base and maintaining high standards of customer service. I identify customers' needs and deliver solutions to their problems. I am proficient at flexing and bending with change. I am practiced in resolving customer concerns in a professional and calm matter. I am a talented customer service associate skilled at balancing customer needs and company demands. I effectively build loyalty and long-term relationships with customers while achieving all individual sales goals. I am not afraid of hard work and physical demands. I learn quickly and am excited for any new challenge I may encounter.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Hobson Insurance Agency/ HUB International, Hobson, MT

Commercial Insurance Account Manager 1
2022.09 - Current (2 years)

Job overview

  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations when dealing with clients.
  • Renewed existing accounts by cementing trusting relationships with customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
  • Maintained accurate records of all customer interactions in the AMS 360 system.
  • Acted as main point of contact in matters relating to client concerns and needs.

Lewistown Public Schools, Lewistown, MT

Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
2014.09 - 2023.05 (8 years & 8 months)

Job overview

  • Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
  • Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to Secretary for parental notification.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
  • Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
  • Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
  • Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Main Connection Travel Inc., Lewistown, MT

Travel Agent/Owner
2010.01 - 2014.02 (4 years & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Recommended and helped customers select vacations based on their needs
  • Exchanged vacations for customers quickly and efficiently
  • Served as a liaison between customers, resorts, and various departments in the airlines
  • Confirmed that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems
  • Fielded an average of 25 customer service calls per day
  • Accounting and maintaining customer files
  • Payroll for new travel agents and scheduling hours
  • Applied safety procedures and policies as outlined in the safely manual.

Yogo Inn, Lewistown, MT

Bartender/Catering Director
2006.08 - 2009.10 (3 years & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Acquired Contracts from vendors and wrote new contracts
  • Ordered food and drink for offsite and in house events
  • Scheduled employee hours and breaks for events
  • Set up and tear down offsite events and in house
  • Submitted time cards for employees
  • Scheduled safety meetings and conducted weekly planning meetings
  • Decorated the establishment according to holiday.

All Family Vision, Lewistown, MT

Certified Para Optometric
2004.05 - 2006.07 (2 years & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Assisting Doctor with patients
  • Conducted eye tests with various machines
  • Ordered eyewear, contact lenses, sunglasses, and various products for the office
  • Fitted patients with frames and contacts
  • Submitted claims to VSP and Insurance companies
  • Maintained patient files and other duties required from me.

Education

Big Bend Community College

Associate Arts and Science Degree
01.1999

University Overview

GPA: 3.1

Montana State University - Bozeman Bozeman, MT

Associate of Science from Psychology

University Overview

Skills

  • Superior Communication Skills
  • Cheerful and Energetic
  • Effective team player
  • Superior Organization Skills
  • Resolution-Oriented
  • Dependable and Reliable
  • Savvy negotiator
  • Leadership
  • Detail-oriented
  • Friendly and hardworking
  • Vendor Relations
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Customer Service
  • Account Management
  • Account Servicing
  • Revenue Generation
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Acquiring New Customers
  • Sales
  • Account Oversight
  • Upsell insurance policies

Certification

  • State of Montana Insurance License- Casualty, Property -Expiration Date 06/30/2025

References

References
References available upon request.

Timeline

Commercial Insurance Account Manager 1
Hobson Insurance Agency/ HUB International
2022.09 - Current (2 years)
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Lewistown Public Schools
2014.09 - 2023.05 (8 years & 8 months)
Travel Agent/Owner
Main Connection Travel Inc.
2010.01 - 2014.02 (4 years & 1 month)
Bartender/Catering Director
Yogo Inn
2006.08 - 2009.10 (3 years & 2 months)
Certified Para Optometric
All Family Vision
2004.05 - 2006.07 (2 years & 2 months)
Big Bend Community College
Associate Arts and Science Degree
Montana State University - Bozeman
Associate of Science from Psychology
  • State of Montana Insurance License- Casualty, Property -Expiration Date 06/30/2025
Jennifer BurnhamCommercial Insurance Agent