Michael Travels
Clovis,CA
Summary
Motivated and highly organized Insurance Agent with a proven track record of building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Along with prior experience in television industry, my goal is to help aid the company in growth and expand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
P&C INSURANCE AGENT
AAA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, NEVADA & UTAH
11.2011 - Current
- Generating new business through various methods, which includes and not limited to: marketing to local vendors, business-to-business relations, event planning, referral programs, outbound calling
- Quoting & Binding of all insurance products offered - Auto, Homeowners, Rental Property, Personal Umbrella, Flood, Earthquake, Classic Cars, Watercraft
- Obtaining and overseeing $3 million book of business, servicing new and existing clients. Responding to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Constructing marketing plans within marketing budget to increase productivity
- Monitoring underwriting for all policies submitted, factual checking of auto and home details.
BRANCH SALES MANAGER/BROKER
COST-U-LESS INSURANCE
12.2009 - 11.2011
- Managed daily operations of local branch, conducting and scheduling monthly meetings, weekly meetings, training, and agent evaluations
- Responsible for recruiting and staffing of office, which led to increase in volume of production in office and increase in year-over-year sales
- Handling all customer service and quality control at a branch office level
- Overseeing all financial duties related to daily operations, cash transactions, daily deposits, marketing and campaign allowances.
LIVE TRUCK OPERATOR/NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR
UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC
10.2007 - 12.2009
- Filming and editing linear and non-linear segments for daily news segments, reports, sweep series
- Handling multiple technical duties for 6pm and 11pm newscasts, which included and not limited to: Audio board, Graphics, Tape Operator, Floor Camera Operator
- Appointed main photographer/editor on numerous weekly segments (DTV, Cuentas Claras)
- Obtaining interviews from local politicians, business owners, local public reactions
- Certified to operate Microwave Transmitter Truck for live shows and late-breaking news
- Extensive knowledge and use of Panasonic P2 camera and Avid News Cutter.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CINEMA - CINEMA
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
San Francisco, CA2007
Skills
- Managerial, customer service and sales experience
- Proficient knowledge of various computer programs and software: Windows, Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Avid Newscutter
- Attentive to various details due to prior underwriting experience
- Ability to multitask and effectively complete projects and tasks to meet deadlines
- Extensive Inbound/outbound calling experience
Leadership Experience
- Former board member with Fresno Filmworks (2013-2014)
- Member of National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (2007-2008)
Timeline
P&C INSURANCE AGENT
AAA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, NEVADA & UTAH
11.2011 - Current
BRANCH SALES MANAGER/BROKER
COST-U-LESS INSURANCE
12.2009 - 11.2011
LIVE TRUCK OPERATOR/NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR
UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC
10.2007 - 12.2009
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CINEMA - CINEMA
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
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