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MATTHEW LARES

Allendale

Summary

I am highly motivated to further my experience and continue my commercial insurance career with an organization who aligns with my goals and expectations. Currently being licensed in P&C and Life & Health, I am pursuing to hit the ground running to promote growth immediately.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer

Blackwell Insurance Agency
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Prospected clients through cold calls and emails.
  • Personal goal of 50 calls per full day of prospecting
  • Navigate online records to build list of prospects, locate decisions makers and renewal dates.

Vice President

USI Insurance Services
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.

Account Executive

Lighthouse, an Alera Group Company
09.2021 - 11.2024
  • Generate new business prospects with cold calls, emails, and networking
  • Specializing in the manufacturing vertical.
  • Revenue book of $300,000
  • Prospecting daily goal of 50 cold calls
  • Meet with team & conduct book of business meetings

Personal Lines Producer

Liberty Mutual
10.2019 - 09.2021
  • Provide clients with customized solutions that meet their individual needs for home, auto & life insurance.
  • Prospecting through networking, social media, cold calls, and emails.
  • Networking in efforts to create centers of influence, affinity groups, and referrals.

Case Management Specialist

State of Michigan
03.2005 - 10.2019
  • Determine eligibility of state and federal funded programs for clients.
  • Maintain a caseload of 800 individuals and families.
  • Provide financial support for clients in need.
  • Manage hearings between clients and administrative law judges.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Huron University
01.2004

Associate of Arts - undefined

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2001

Skills

  • Cold calling
  • Business development and planning
  • Strategic selling
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Relationship building and management
  • Customer service
  • Strong relationships
  • Service management
  • New business opportunities
  • Sales pipeline development

Timeline

Producer

Blackwell Insurance Agency
02.2025 - 04.2025

Vice President

USI Insurance Services
11.2024 - 02.2025

Account Executive

Lighthouse, an Alera Group Company
09.2021 - 11.2024

Personal Lines Producer

Liberty Mutual
10.2019 - 09.2021

Case Management Specialist

State of Michigan
03.2005 - 10.2019

Associate of Arts - undefined

Grand Rapids Community College

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Huron University

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