JOHN BARBAZETTE
Tomball
Summary
Results-driven business owner/operator bringing 13+ years of sales experience. Focused on boosting team productivity and increasing profits by proactively managing and improving operations. Proficient in overseeing accounting, compliance and records management. Expands network connections by effectively determining and meeting customer needs, implementing price models and optimizing inventory control procedures.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Life Insurance Broker
The Alliance
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with financial planners to create comprehensive strategies that included life insurance as an essential component for clients'' financial security.
- Developed strong relationships with underwriters, ensuring favorable terms for clients and efficient processing of applications.
- Implemented time-saving organizational systems for managing client files and tracking policy renewals, increasing efficiency in daily operations.
- Licensed and contracted to write policies in 22 states.
- Established a system for tracking policy lapse rates and implementing proactive outreach efforts to ensure high client retention.
- Consistently write $30,000+ of new business in annual premium each month.
- Proficient in using Salesforce and other industry CRM software.
Owner/Operator
Resolve Pest Control/Hut Pest Control
05.2013 - 05.2022
- Performed residential and commercial general pest control, termite and exclusion services
- Responsible for sales, marketing and business operations
- Achieved profitability after 1st year of business
- Built up to a 300 customer contract count (67% of revenue)
- 65% Gross profit margin
- 93% customer retention
- Sold Resolve Pest Control to Hut Services in 2020
- Stayed on salary for 1 year to help transition and train employees in the pest control business
Residential Pest Control Technician
NW Pest Patrol
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Serviced a $15,000 per month route for residential pest control
- Ranked 2nd in the company for add on and new service sales
- Maintained extremely low recall percentage as well as a low chemical cost percentage
Commercial Pest Technician
ABC Home and Commercial Services
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Serviced a $20,000 per month route for commercial properties
- Achieved 2% recall service, beating a 10% standard
- Maintained a 3% chemical cost compared to a 5% standard
Tissue Recovery Technician
Life Gift
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Worked with five medical processing companies according to their specific operating procedures
- Completed legal documents for medical processing companies and for proper transfer
Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Porter Loring Mortuaries
09.2006 - 07.2008
- Organized and coordinated funeral services and events
- Successfully administered embalmings in both standard and autopsy cases
Funeral Director Assistant
The Settegast-Kopf Company
10.2004 - 06.2006
- Worked directly with families between three different funeral homes
- Implemented transportation and delivery logistics
- Maintained client relations
Customer Service Specialist
Center for International Business Travel
08.2001 - 06.2003
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the constantly changing international visa and passport requirements
- Worked with clients to help meet mandatory requirements and deadlines
Guest Service Representative
Oakwood Worldwide
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Managed both residential and corporate leased
- Worked directly with clients in rental and lease options and procedures
Aviation Boatswains Mate
United States Navy
10.1998 - 07.2001
Education
Certified Applicator in General Pest And Termite
Texas Department of Agriculture
2013
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science And Embalming
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
2006
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Surpression
Lone Star College Fire Academy
2004
Skills
- Quotes and sales
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Financial data interpretation
- Safety and compliance
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Strong negotiation
- Resilience and persistence
- Bidding process
- CRM software proficiency
- Team training and development
- Social media marketing
Certification
- Life, Health, Property and Casualty Insurance Licenses, Texas Department of Insurance 2022-Present
- Certified Applicator on General Pest and Termite, Texas Department of Agriculture 2013-2022
Timeline
Independent Life Insurance Broker
The Alliance
05.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator
Resolve Pest Control/Hut Pest Control
05.2013 - 05.2022
Residential Pest Control Technician
NW Pest Patrol
04.2012 - 03.2013
Commercial Pest Technician
ABC Home and Commercial Services
03.2010 - 04.2012
Tissue Recovery Technician
Life Gift
01.2009 - 03.2010
Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Porter Loring Mortuaries
09.2006 - 07.2008
Funeral Director Assistant
The Settegast-Kopf Company
10.2004 - 06.2006
Guest Service Representative
Oakwood Worldwide
01.2002 - 01.2003
Customer Service Specialist
Center for International Business Travel
08.2001 - 06.2003
Aviation Boatswains Mate
United States Navy
10.1998 - 07.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science And Embalming
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Surpression
Lone Star College Fire Academy
- Life, Health, Property and Casualty Insurance Licenses, Texas Department of Insurance 2022-Present
- Certified Applicator on General Pest and Termite, Texas Department of Agriculture 2013-2022
Certified Applicator in General Pest And Termite
Texas Department of Agriculture
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