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
Northport, AL.
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.
Tuscaloosa, AL
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
Tuscaloosa, AL
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
VANCE, AL.
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