Joseph Sassano
Tallahassee,FL
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Rotational Intern
Shepherd Insurance
Sarasota, FL
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed multiple projects (weekly and periodically) with tight deadlines while coordinating resources and materials.
- Attended and visited many carrier and MGA office buildings' and sponsor visits.
- Traveled to Shepherd headquarters in Carmel, IN for orientation week and for our final presentation week where I presented what was learned throughout the summer internship process to the CEO and other high-ups.
- Shadowed many agents in personal and commercial lines and deepened my interest and understanding of what goes into selling insurance and the backbones of why certain policies are in place.
Data Analyst
Florida Insurance Regulators Office for L&H
Tallahassee, FL
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Drafted reports summarizing findings from investigations into alleged violations of regulatory standards.
- Reviewed balance sheets on health and life insurers.
- Sent letters of notice to companies who did not send in all required information by said due date.
State Farm Intern
Cari Fallen State Farm
Sarasota, Florida
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted roughly 40 customers a day through their issues and questions regarding premium increases, policy changes, billing issues, and similar instances
- Learned the roundabouts of different coverage types for State Farm insurance policies in Florida
- Performed policy changes and took premium payments
- Answered and directed daily phone calls
- Obtained the State of Florida 4-40 CSR Insurance license -2023
Food Pantry Volunteer
Good News Outreach
Tallahassee, FL
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Quality inspections on incoming and outgoing food products
- Assembled family-sized bags of groceries for distribution to individuals in need
- Unloaded delivery trucks of donated food so elderly volunteers did not injure themselves
- Called clients to confirm their needs and desires and place them on scheduled waiting lists
Sales Associate
Shore Brand
Sarasota, FL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage
- Organized store displays daily so they appealed to customers
Education
Insurance and Risk Management, B.S.
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2025
Clubs and Organizations
Gamma Iota Sigma | 09/2023 to CURRENT
- Risk Management and Insurance International Business Fraternity
- Excels pursuits in Risk Management and Insurance by building connections and enhancing job learning skills
- Traveled and attended the San Diego 2024 Risk World Conference hosted by RIMS | 05/01/2024 - 05/04/2024
- Attended the WSIA Extreme Risk Takers Conference in Atlanta, Georgia | 11/2023
Inner Residence Hall Council Vice President | 09/2021 - 04/2022
- Oversaw event logistics and problem solved during events
- Planned and set up various hall council events
- Participated in weekly meetings with dorm Vice Presidents to discuss all Florida State Hall events
Timeline
Rotational Intern
Shepherd Insurance
06.2024 - 08.2024
Data Analyst
Florida Insurance Regulators Office for L&H
02.2024 - 04.2024
State Farm Intern
Cari Fallen State Farm
05.2023 - 08.2023
Food Pantry Volunteer
Good News Outreach
09.2022 - 12.2022
Sales Associate
Shore Brand
05.2022 - 08.2022
Insurance and Risk Management, B.S.
Florida State University
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