John A. Melton, CWCA.
Tulsa,OKLAHOMA
Summary
Results-driven Commercial Insurance Agent and Business-Development Professional accomplished in bringing in new customers and building relationships with Key Center's of Influence. Well-versed in different insurance plans and competitor offerings. Persuasive communicator with a personable approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Insurance Agent
RCI Insurance Group
10.2016 - Current
- Built an Aviation Insurance Program in my last 2.5 years going from 0-$1.1million in Aviation-related premium in that time.
- Explained detailed policy concepts in easy-to-understand terms.
- Analyzed customer needs to provide customized insurance solutions.
- Negotiated contracts and terms of sale with potential customers.
- Created sources for continuous client referrals within community and with businesses using extensive networking skills.
Charter Broker
Oklahoma Air Charters
01.2023 - Current
- Connect Prospective Clients with Charter Operator's for a fee.
- Utilized Social Media to market to Prospective Clients.
Investor
Jmelton Investments LLC.
03.2017 - Current
- Real Estate and Business Acquisitions, Consulting, and Sales.
- Developed financial projections and forecasts to guide investment decisions.
- Building systems and programs to automate decisions and operations.
Inflight Refueling Technician
United States Air Force Reserve Command
10.2008 - 10.2016
- Crew Member on the USAF KC-135 Stratotanker. Refueling other U.S. Military Aircraft Assets all over the world.
- Obtained a Top Secret Security Clearance.
- Ran several Squadron-level programs to include: Training Management Systems for the transfer of aircraft from the KC-135-KC46 Airframes, Dignitary Protocol runs, Off-loaded Fuel logs, and Coordinated lodging and vehicle arrangements for sorties.
- Attended Enlisted Leaders Course in 2012, graduating from the program 1st in my class.
Education
CWCA Designation
Institute of Work Comp Professionals
Dallas2017
Associate of Arts - Transportation Management
Community College of The Air Force
Tulsa, OK12.2015
Leadership
Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Course
San Antonio, TX03.2011
Associate of Science - Business
Rogers State University
Claremore, OKSkills
- Persuasive Negotiations
- Customer Referrals
- Customer Relationship Management
- Networking in Industry-specific Organizations
- Extensive Commercial Insurance Experience
- Marketing Strategy Development
- Renewing Policies
- Building Relationships with Key Center's of Influence
- Professional Relationships
- Underwriter Collaboration
Accomplishments
-2019 Rogers County 40 under 40
-2019-Present Oklahoma Young Agents Council
-3 Year member of the Aviation Insurance Association, attending the annual conference the last 2 years
- 2 year member of the National Business Aircraft Association, attending the annual conference the past 2 years
-Current Vice-President of the Board for Tulsa Area Manufacturing Alliance
Affiliations
-NBAA
-AIA
Certification
Certified Workers Compensation Advisor (CWCA)
Flying, Boating, Exercising, Traveling.
-Currently training for my Private Pilots license. Planning to finish before 2024. Actively looking to purchase my first Plane. I have always had a passion for Aviation.
-Boating- I love to Wakesurf and host friends on the lake or Offshore fishing in Florida using my Boatclub Membership several times a year. I have been boating all my life.
-Exercising. I love weightlifting and Cardio. Currently training for a few triathlons with my girlfriend who is a Semi-pro Cyclist.
-Traveling. I enjoy traveling every chance I get. I have traveled extensively when I was in the Air Force, and have continued the trend ever since.
Timeline
Charter Broker
Oklahoma Air Charters
01.2023 - Current
Investor
Jmelton Investments LLC.
03.2017 - Current
Commercial Insurance Agent
RCI Insurance Group
10.2016 - Current
Inflight Refueling Technician
United States Air Force Reserve Command
10.2008 - 10.2016
CWCA Designation
Institute of Work Comp Professionals
Associate of Arts - Transportation Management
Community College of The Air Force
Leadership
Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Course
Associate of Science - Business
Rogers State University
Certified Workers Compensation Advisor (CWCA)
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