Les Davis
Jenks,Oklahoma
Summary
Imaginative Independent Insurance Agency Owner with exceptional experience. Fluency. Adept at developing unique design solutions and establishing customer relationships. First-rate written and verbal communication skills. Insurance professional with extensive experience in providing personalized insurance solutions. Recognized for ability to build strong client relationships and deliver exceptional service. Focused on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Skills include risk analysis, policy development, and effective communication. Excellent communicator and dependable team player with strong understanding of insurance industry. Adept at building relationships with clients, brokers and other stakeholders while delivering outstanding service. Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong ability to identify potential risks and develop solutions. Successful and seasoned [Job Title] with expertise in providing wide range of high-quality insurance solutions. Possesses deep knowledge of insurance industry with extensive experience assessing customer risk and providing tailored solutions to meet needs. Adept at building trust with clients, providing guidance and financial advice, and delivering outstanding service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Insurance Agent
Self-employeed
Tulsa, Oklahoma
03 2026 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to determine needs assessment.
- Developed custom solutions to enhance employee benefits.
- Conducted on-site consultations to assess requirements and feasibility.
- Developed detailed benefit plans using industry-standard software.
- Proposed creative benefit options designed specifically based on needs analysis.
- Coordinated enrollment for employees.
Regional Sales Manager
Adhesives Technology Corporation
Pompano Beach, FL
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Managed all sales and service functions covering South Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi
- Responsible for distribution growth and training on all products
- Trained contractors on proper installation
- Presented technical benefits of products to architects and engineers
- Developed regional sales strategies to enhance customer engagement and market reach.
- Conducted regular training sessions to enhance team skills and product knowledge effectiveness.
- Established strong relationships with key clients to foster loyalty and long-term partnerships.
- Developed strategies and plans for regional sales growth.
- Provided technical advice and support on product features and benefits to customers.
- Prospected, identified, and cultivated relationships with contacts to promote product lines and solutions.
Business Development Manager
JL Davis Enterprises, LLC
Fort Worth, TX
09.2018 - 01.2023
- In-home solar power system sales consult including battery backup evaluating feasability, cost justification, design, financing options, and closing with multiple electronic data platforms
- In-home design consultant 50Floor consulting, designing, recommending financing options, and closing flooring solution
- Consultant for Convergent
Owner
Finish Strong, LLC
Tulsa, OK
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Contracting services for stock and custom window coverings
- Expanded business from NW Arkansas to NE Oklahoma
- Developed comprehensive business strategies to enhance service offerings and client engagement.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking.
- Coordinated marketing initiatives to increase brand visibility and attract new customers.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
Owner/Operator, President/CEO
Ameripolish, Inc.
Lowell, AR
08.2005 - 08.2015
- Founding Partner
- Responsible for sales, marketing, legal, and accounting roles
- Managed 8 sales representative and 2 graphic designers
- Grew sales exponentially
- Developed color and chemical products for exposed concrete floors
- Expanded sales into 26 countries
- Became the industry leader in products used by contractors to install exposed concrete floors
- Walmart, Kroger, HEB, and national accounts standardized on Ameripolish systems developed with partner
Education
MBA - Business
Memphis State University
HPER -
Oklahoma Baptist University
Skills
- Sales
- Sales negotiation
- Identifying new business opportunities
- Customer service
- Commercial insurance policies
- Insurance sales
- Independent insurance agency experience
- Interpersonal communication
- Small business owner customer support experience
- Construction sales
- CRM software
- Client interaction via phone calls
- CRM system proficiency
- Life insurance sales
- Needs-based selling
- Interpersonal skills
- Managing customer accounts
- Consultative selling
- Prospecting
- Product presentation
- Negotiation
- Professional networking
- Client relationship development
- Door-to-door
- Presenting solutions
- Account management
Certification
- Licensed Life, Health, HMO; Property & Casualty Agent-Texas
- Driver's License
- Life & Health Insurance License
- Life Insurance License
- Property & Casualty License
- Insurance Producer License
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
Adhesives Technology Corporation
01.2022 - 06.2025
Business Development Manager
JL Davis Enterprises, LLC
09.2018 - 01.2023
Owner
Finish Strong, LLC
08.2015 - 09.2018
Owner/Operator, President/CEO
Ameripolish, Inc.
08.2005 - 08.2015
HPER -
Oklahoma Baptist University
MBA - Business
Memphis State University
Independent Insurance Agent
Self-employeed
03 2026 - Current