Michael Gherke
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Insurance Agent
Jolia Financial dba GEICO Local Office
11.2022 - Current
- My responsibility's include dialing outbound leads and fielding inbound sales calls
- I set up in office/person appointments for myself as well
- I create and follow up with leads as well as advising on coverage limits and types of policies
- I am the top producer in the state of PA
- My process involves asking the customer purposeful questions about their financial goals and net worth to better advise on types of financial products
- I effectively and efficiently quote customers while making connections and building value to successfully close the deal and sell the policy
- I'm also head of marketing for the agency
- I run marketing campaigns and secure partnerships with local car dealerships and businesses in the area
- I am also responsible for creating and maintaining social media ads
- I use market research to target certain zip codes and demographics to increase our closing percentage and ultimately increase profitability for the agency.
Debt Recovery Specialist
Commercial Acceptance Company
01.2022 - 11.2022
- I managed debtors accounts
- I also made cold calls on debtor accounts to close the debtor on paying their balance
- I was the number 1 collector in the company
- I fielded inbound calls
- I was responsible for setting up and managing debtor payment arrangements
- I was responsible for performing credit reporting and credit expungements on paid in full accounts.
Store Sales Manager
B.L. Custom Guitars
09.2020 - 12.2021
- My responsibilities included opening the store and taking care of day to day operations
- Greeting walk-in customers, presenting products, and closing sales
- Management of the store's social media page and taking care of all advertising and marketing
- Overseeing the purchase of used inventory and pricing both used and new inventory
- Calculating monthly profits and losses
- Overseeing the pricing of the service department
- Closing and completing all online sales.
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Turner Kia
08.2019 - 02.2020
- I was responsible for creating and following up with leads
- Performing vehicle walk arounds, building value while presenting the product to the customer
- Presenting numbers and closing on price, trade value, money down, and payment
- Follow up with customers after purchase to make sure all their needs are met
- I was always one of the top three salesmen in the dealership every month.
Loan Counselor
P.H.E.A.A
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Educating borrowers on the student loan process and answering questions pertaining to interest rate, principal balance, and payment
- Making account changes when necessary
- Advising borrowers on the best course of action to take based on their personal circumstances.
Warehouse Associate
Caterpillar
12.2017 - 03.2018
Cook
COLONIAL MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
10.2017 - 12.2017
Maintenance Technician
Hunters Ridge
03.2017 - 06.2017
Production Operator
System One/Church and Dweight Arm & Hammer
09.2015 - 09.2016
Education
High school or equivalent -
Hempfield High School
Behavorial Science
Glenville State College
Glenville, WV07.2015
Skills
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Sales Experience
- Negotiation
- Time Management
- VinSolutions " CRM Software"
- Nutshell "CRM Sofware"
- Google Suite
- Data collection
- Typing
- Research
- Social Media Management
- Insurance Sales
- Cold Calling
- Market Research
- Outbound Sales
- Inside Sales
- Business Development
- Account Management
- Marketing
- Microsoft Outlook
- Financial acumen
- Cold calling
- Dealership experience
- CRM software
- Social media management
Certification
- Property and Casualty License
- PA Vehicle Sales License
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Licensed Insurance Agent
Jolia Financial dba GEICO Local Office
11.2022 - Current
Debt Recovery Specialist
Commercial Acceptance Company
01.2022 - 11.2022
Store Sales Manager
B.L. Custom Guitars
09.2020 - 12.2021
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Turner Kia
08.2019 - 02.2020
Loan Counselor
P.H.E.A.A
02.2018 - 08.2019
Warehouse Associate
Caterpillar
12.2017 - 03.2018
Cook
COLONIAL MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
10.2017 - 12.2017
Maintenance Technician
Hunters Ridge
03.2017 - 06.2017
Production Operator
System One/Church and Dweight Arm & Hammer
09.2015 - 09.2016
High school or equivalent -
Hempfield High School
Behavorial Science
Glenville State College