JUSTIN TERRY
Northport,AL
Summary
Proven leader and skilled negotiator with a track record of growing Justin Terry Agency, Inc. by over 68% through strategic client acquisition and risk management. Demonstrates exceptional operations management and customer relations, excelling in team direction and revenue generation. Maintains a results-driven approach, leveraging both hard and soft skills to exceed employer expectations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Insurance Agency Owner
Terry Insurance Group
08.2020 - Current
- Managed staff performance by proactively addressing deficiencies and training weaknesses.
- Answered phone calls and e-mails regarding inquiries and arranged meetings for official business.
- Interview staff and approved staff hiring, termination, promotions and determine raises.
- Maintained personnel files and regularly conducted audits to verify accuracy of information.
- Review all commercial clients policies and information each year and interview and meet with new applicants.
- Grew a scratch agency from Zero to just over $1.75 Million from 2020 to 2024
Farmers Insurance Agency Owner
Justin Terry Agency, Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Took over an Agency of around $890,000 in premium. Reviewed and worked the book as well as marketed to new customers. Grew the book to around $1,500,000 while taking over other smaller agency's in the state.
- Reviewed and educated clients on their policies and coverages and looked for gaps as well as savings opportunities.
- Managed employees, and reviewed their work weekly.
- Marketed and visited local businesses and community events.
Laborer
TAMKO ROOFING PRODUCTS
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved shingles to and from production to shipping.
- Ran, cleaned and worked on equipment lines used in the production of asphalt shingles.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Operated fork lift and loaded and managed trucks in the shipping department typically 40 or more trucks a day.
Production Worker
MBUSI
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Re-checked the work of others to maintain the quality of the product line which produced 382 vehicles per day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Insurance And Investment Management
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2012
High School Diploma -
American Christian Academy
Tuscaloosa, AL.05.2009
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Administering budgets
- Operational planning
- Operations Management
- Client acquisition
- Team direction
- Closing Techniques
- Risk Management
- Sales management
- Revenue Generation
- Sales Leadership
- Negotiation
Timeline
Independent Insurance Agency Owner
Terry Insurance Group
08.2020 - Current
Farmers Insurance Agency Owner
Justin Terry Agency, Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2020
Laborer
TAMKO ROOFING PRODUCTS
01.2016 - 08.2017
Production Worker
MBUSI
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Insurance And Investment Management
The University of Alabama
High School Diploma -
American Christian Academy
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