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Kim Ridgeway

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Energetic financial services professional highly effective at working with clients of all levels and backgrounds. Friendly and personable with adaptable approach.

Skilled and successful at managing in fast-paced, demanding environments. Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills. Driven to maximize returns and exceed monthly quotas.

Well-informed adept at supplying quick responses to financial inquiries from internal management and potential clients.

Creative and equipped with broad knowledge of concepts and strategies to yield best possible financial outcomes. Results-driven with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO And Founder

Meyer Country Farms Ltd.
01.2003 - Current
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate pricing structures and take advantage of emerging trends
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability
  • Oversaw all aspects of project execution, including progress of each phase, quality of workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables
  • Managed over 60 customer inquiries per day by answering questions on available stock and product performance
  • Supervised over 9 stamping and assembly employees to maximum productivity

Security Guard

Arizona Protection Agency
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.

Farmers Insurance Agency Owner

Farmers Insurance
06.1988 - 07.2005
  • Provided quick turnaround time when customers called with questions, usually within 4 hours
  • Skillfully and patiently explained coverage options to potential policyholders, answering any questions or concerns
  • Drove client retention by increasing savings opportunities and identifying premium discounts
  • Analyzed customer needs and provided best options, upselling products and services
  • Drove insurance sales through partnerships with financial advisors and development of new clientele
  • Cultivated lasting professional relationships, which created continuous client referral streams within the community
  • Maintained pleasant and cordial attitude at all times, even when issues arose

Mortgage Loan Officer

Peter Cook Mortgage
05.1993 - 06.1996
  • Educated customers on variety of loan products and available credit options to promote valuable decision-making
  • Executed loan origination process, including ordering credit reports, appraisals and preliminary title reports
  • Analyzed applicants' financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loan
  • Secured payments by following up with customers which disregarded promise to pay
  • Interviewed customers to determine reasons for delinquency, source of income and next pay date to build solutions for financial issues
  • Prioritized accounts based on total amount owed and credit bureau reports

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

Western International University
Tempe, AZ
1997

Skills

  • Customer service-focused
  • Relationship selling
  • Financial analysis
  • Certified Mortgage Loan Originator
  • Debt and credit management
  • Credit check knowledge
  • Effective Decision Making
  • Operational Excellence
  • Customer Focus
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Crisis Management
  • Global perspective

Additional Information

Served in USN in White House Honur Guard with White House access clearance as well as well as Religious Program Specialist.

Timeline

Security Guard

Arizona Protection Agency
04.2020 - 08.2020

CEO And Founder

Meyer Country Farms Ltd.
01.2003 - Current

Mortgage Loan Officer

Peter Cook Mortgage
05.1993 - 06.1996

Farmers Insurance Agency Owner

Farmers Insurance
06.1988 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

Western International University
Kim Ridgeway