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Michael Floyde

Newbury Park,CA

Summary

Driven Insurance Professional with over 12 years of experience offering personalized, expeditious, courteous service. Skillful in advising current and potential clients on insurance coverage plans and processing applications, payments and corrections. Resourceful and versatile professional with reputation for consistently achieving aggressive sales goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Insurance Sales Professional

Farmers Insurance Agency
01.2011 - 06.2023
  • Generated quotes and proposals for clients to match individual needs.
  • Provided comprehensive product knowledge and guidance to help clients on product selection.
  • Cultivated relationships with clients to identify and meet insurance needs and establish trust and rapport.
  • Followed up promptly with interested clients to close sales.
  • Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases, and cold calling.
  • Met with prospective clients to discuss insurance needs and provide solutions.
  • Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
  • Attended industry conferences to stay informed of latest products and trends.
  • Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
  • Met with customers to provide information about available products and policies.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.

Business Owner/Operator

Chef It Up! LLC/ Uncertainty Enlightenment, LLC
01.2003 - Current
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.

Executive Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corp
11.2007 - 01.2011
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.

Education

Associate of Arts - Food Services Management

Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA
06.2004

Skills

  • Insurance Industry Knowledge
  • Account Management
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Consultative Selling Techniques
  • Product Knowledge
  • Asset Protection
  • Professional Relationships
  • Carrier Relations
  • Customer Service
  • Life Insurance Sales

Licenses

CA LIC. # 0H28494 (Property, Casualty, Life, Accident & Health or Sickness)

TX LIC. # 2934001 (Life, Accident, Health & HMO, Property and Casualty)

ID LIC. # 826056 (Accident & Health or Sickness, Casualty, Life, Property)

Timeline

Licensed Insurance Sales Professional

Farmers Insurance Agency
01.2011 - 06.2023

Executive Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corp
11.2007 - 01.2011

Business Owner/Operator

Chef It Up! LLC/ Uncertainty Enlightenment, LLC
01.2003 - Current

Associate of Arts - Food Services Management

Los Angeles Mission College
Michael Floyde