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Michael Chappuis

Sales
Canton,OH

Summary

Experienced insurance, cemetery, and funeral sales professional seeks a part-time position (15-20 hours per week) working with a local funeral home to provide assistance with errands, funerals, visitations, and other related services.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Insurance Agent

Bankers Life And Colonial Penn
01.2004 - Current
  • Consistently met or exceeded sales targets through diligent prospecting, follow-up, and effective closing strategies.
  • Retained existing clientele by regularly reviewing their policies and recommending adjustments as needed to maintain optimal coverage.
  • Mentored junior staff members in sales techniques, product knowledge, and regulatory compliance to improve overall team performance.
  • Achieved high client retention rates by consistently delivering exceptional service and support throughout the policy lifecycle.
  • Attended continuing education courses and workshops to gain additional insurance industry knowledge.

Family Services Manager

Crown Hill Cemetery
10.2000 - 12.2003

* Managed and trained a staff of associates in

dealing with families needing "At-Need" cemetery

services including the scheduling and planning for

interments when contacted by local funeral homes.

  • Advocated on behalf of clients to secure services, supports, or funding from external partners or agencies when required.
  • Handled "Pre-Need" cemetery arrangements.

Manager and Pre-Need Sales Counselor

Rose Hill Memorial Park
01.1986 - 10.2000

* Handled day to day cemetery operations relating to scheduled

interments from local funeral directors.

* Handled "At-Need" follow ups with families.

* Handled "Pre-Need" sales for existing clients.

* Handled "Pre-Need" Funeral planning through Forethought

insurance plans.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
05.2001 -

Skills

    Client Relations

    Policy Renewals

    Customer Service

    Timeline

    Insurance Agent

    Bankers Life And Colonial Penn
    01.2004 - Current

    Bachelor of Arts - History

    Tulane University
    05.2001 -

    Family Services Manager

    Crown Hill Cemetery
    10.2000 - 12.2003

    Manager and Pre-Need Sales Counselor

    Rose Hill Memorial Park
    01.1986 - 10.2000
    Michael ChappuisSales