John Brown
Jenison
Summary
Goal-oriented professional effective at dealing with individuals during stressful and confusing situations to address benefits needs and navigate agency structures. Practiced at working with regulatory limits and department standards to handle requirements via email, letter, telephone calls and in person. Offering several-year background generating new business by selling various insurance plans.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Insurance Producer
Primerica
Grand Rapids
12.2024 - Current
- Attended conferences and trade shows to promote company brand awareness within the industry.
- Reviewed applications for accuracy prior to submission to underwriters for approval
- Communicated with clients to understand needs and identify best policies for each case.
- Met with division leaders and consultants to discuss strategies to increase sales.
Landscaper
Affordable property care
Jenison
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
Landscaper
Northern lawn service
Petoskey
03.2020 - 02.2024
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Provided knowledgeable advice about plant selection for customers' landscapes.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
- Assisted in budgeting and quoting landscaping projects, including labor, materials, and timelines.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and large, and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
- Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
General Laborer
Far hills maple syrup co
Indian River
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Participated in company training sessions to improve skills and boost process knowledge.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Inspected tools and equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Performed general maintenance duties such as painting walls or installing insulation.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
Education
Intermediate Certificate of Welding - Welding
Kent Career Technical Center
Grand Rapids, MI01-2020
GED -
Beckwith Adult Education
Grand Rapids, MI10-2019
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Cold calling
- Client relationship building
- Strong salesmanship
- Social media marketing
- Compliance
- Referral management
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Continuing education
- Client retention
- Team training and development
- Referral generation
- Policy analysis
- Prospecting clients
- Insurance regulations
- Industry trends
- Financial planning
Timeline
Life Insurance Producer
Primerica
12.2024 - Current
Landscaper
Affordable property care
04.2024 - 12.2025
General Laborer
Far hills maple syrup co
01.2022 - 01.2024
Landscaper
Northern lawn service
03.2020 - 02.2024
Intermediate Certificate of Welding - Welding
Kent Career Technical Center
GED -
Beckwith Adult Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Grand Rapids Community College