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Nancy Stevens

Aredale,IA

Summary

Licensed insurance professional with extensive experience in sales, prospecting and lead generation. Licensed in Iowa with background in Health, Live, Disability, Annuities, and Cancer coverages. A client insightful Insurance Sales Agent bringing 17 years of insurance product and policy management expertise to a growing organization. Focused and analytical with a passion for contributing to a role that will utilize a proven history of client satisfaction.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Wire Cutter

Winnebago Industries Inc.
11.2018 - Current
  • Learned how to complete harness packets and group wires together for welding with minimal supervision to contribute to project success.
  • Ran high-speed Komax machinery including light mechanical fixes to ensure product quality
  • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
  • Maintained safety practices and quality controls at all times.
  • Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Sorted product and provided expertise on non-conforming product requirements.
  • Worked with supervisor to resolve problems with Komax machine to improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.

Insurance Agent

Self-Employed
11.2003 - Current
  • Worked to accommodate new and different insurance requests and explored new value opportunities to optimize customer satisfaction.
  • Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.
  • Scheduled fact-finding appointments and consultations to determine client needs and overall financial situations.
  • Built relationships with clients through active listening and interpret appropriate policies to provide excellent customer service.
  • Upsold additional products and services after identifying customer needs and requirements.
  • Spent ample time with each customer, going over and explaining documents to ensure key information was understood.
  • Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage.

Guest Services Supervisor

Pilot Travel Centers LLC
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Hired outside the company to be Guest Service Supervisor with no experience.
  • Managed staff of 3 sales associates each night and oversee Subway by helping solve difficulties with staff.
  • Did Pilot and Subway's end of day books.
  • Counted cash drawers, would find and correct errors to balance out tills.
  • Handled all returns and exchange of merchandise.
  • Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
  • Held people accountable for their job performance.
  • Instructed staff on how to appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales transactions.
  • Train and evaluated personnel in proper procedures on the tills with setting up fuel authorizations, truck drivers advances, and recognizing fraudulent money schemes.
  • Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas by ensuring that product is put on shelves when low or out and creating a clean inviting atmosphere for guests.
  • Reported to the general manager regarding all store and staff issues.
  • Filled out reports to have equipment and pumps fixed along with calling the Help Desk to fix computer problems on the tills or money
    recycler.
  • Identified poor work habits to improve production effectiveness and team building skills with employees.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service by keeping doors, floors, counters, and bathrooms clean.

Licensed Insurance Agent

Cappers Insurance
08.2007 - 08.2012
  • Exceeded corporate quotas for monthly policy sales.
  • Directed clinical support of actuarial, underwriting and claims management in identifying and managing client specific risks and risk trends.
  • Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options.
  • Utilized advanced sales skills to overcome objections, persuade clients to purchase policies and close deals.
  • Capitalized on upsell opportunities with offers of available products that supported the client's needs with additional insurance policy options.
  • Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage.
  • Worked to accommodate new and different insurance requests and explored new value opportunities to optimize insurance agency reputation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management

Ashford University
Clinton, Iowa
08.2011

Skills

  • Insurance sales expertise
  • Quotes and sales
  • Client relationship management
  • Insurance product expertise
  • Marketing initiatives
  • Policy management

Timeline

Wire Cutter

Winnebago Industries Inc.
11.2018 - Current

Guest Services Supervisor

Pilot Travel Centers LLC
06.2016 - 06.2017

Licensed Insurance Agent

Cappers Insurance
08.2007 - 08.2012

Insurance Agent

Self-Employed
11.2003 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management

Ashford University
Nancy Stevens