Nick Buckingham CLTC, ALHC
Columbus
Summary
Naturally curious individual with a high drive for educating and developing business relationships. Highly effective juggler of multiple competing responsibilities simultaneously. Skilled in utilizing client suitability to design advanced financial products based on projected needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst - Competitive Intelligence
Nationwide Financial
12.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive market research to inform competitive positioning and product development decisions.
- Developed competitive intelligence reports to inform executive-level decisions on market positioning strategies effectively.
- Created and maintained several databases and internal resources with competitive data for both sales and product development.
- Research and piece together competitive strategy through numerous different surveillance methods.
Territory Management Analyst
Nationwide Financial
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets and promote business.
- Supported internal and external business partners with subject matter expertise and practical assistance.
- Present advanced concepts to firms and offices (sometimes upwards of 50 attendees)
- Subject matter expert on the system of processing, issuing, and managing life insurance contracts.
- Manages own schedule to effectively drive and excel in assessed business metrics.
Life Sales
Nationwide Financial Services
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Attends continuing education courses and workshops to gain additional financial industry & product knowledge.
- Works with agents to design, explain, and implement various life insurance policies based on client needs, both immediate and projected.
- Leverages a fundamental understanding of advanced concepts to present information in a way that is easy to understand regardless of financial industry knowledge.
Variable Life Specialist
Nationwide Financial Services
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Effectively communicated with other departments in order to mitigate internal processing errors and time delays.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of complex products to provide clients with a fundamental understanding of various financial policies.
- Conducted research to answer questions and handle issues using multiple systems and resources.
Insurance Specialist
Allstate Insurance
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Presented insurance options to customers in order to close sales on new policies.
- Spent ample time with each customer, verbally reviewing and explaining documents for client comprehension.
- On the second month had the most items sold and the highest gross sales in the firm.
- Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.
IT Technician
Microcenter
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Set up hardware and software in optimal configurations to meet network performance requirements.
- Our small team was tasked with creating business and gaming machines to supply all 25 nationwide stores.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to identify issues and fix defective and returned devices.
Education
ALHC
Associate, Life And Health Claims
06-2024
CLTC
Certification For Long-Term Care
03.2023
FINRA Series 6
03.2022
FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
12.2021
P&C Insurance License -
Hondros College of Business
Westerville, OH06.2020
Oakwood High School
Dayton, OH05.2015
Skills
- Life insurance product knowledge
- Competitive intelligence strategy
- Competitive product analysis
- Microsoft office
- Data analysis
- Strong natural curiosity
Timeline
Senior Analyst - Competitive Intelligence
Nationwide Financial
12.2023 - Current
Territory Management Analyst
Nationwide Financial
01.2023 - 12.2023
Life Sales
Nationwide Financial Services
09.2021 - 01.2023
Variable Life Specialist
Nationwide Financial Services
01.2021 - 09.2021
Insurance Specialist
Allstate Insurance
06.2020 - 11.2020
IT Technician
Microcenter
08.2019 - 02.2020
ALHC
Associate, Life And Health Claims
CLTC
Certification For Long-Term Care
FINRA Series 6
FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
P&C Insurance License -
Hondros College of Business
Oakwood High School
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