Overview
Work History
Education
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VOLUNTEER WORK
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NIZAR GILANI

Lawrenceville,GA

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner

PINNACLE INSURANCE GROUP
Duluth, GA
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and reach target audiences.
  • Maintained relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and customers to ensure satisfaction with services provided.
  • Conducted market research to assess customer needs and preferences in order to develop new products or services.
  • Identified opportunities for growth by analyzing current trends in the marketplace and making strategic decisions based on those findings.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to team members while encouraging collaboration across departments.
  • Monitored competitor activities in order to gain insights into their strategies and tactics that could be applied within the organization's own practices.

Insurance Agent

Winder Insurance Center
Winder, GA
07.2018 - 09.2023
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive insurance plans for clients according to their individual needs.
  • Assessed customer risk levels and recommended appropriate coverage options.
  • Educated customers on the importance of maintaining adequate insurance coverage.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain high satisfaction levels.
  • Generated reports detailing sales activities, client interactions, and progress towards goals.

Business Development Manager

Bulldog Insurance Agency
Atlanta, GA
11.2011 - 07.2018
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and market share.
  • Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
  • Created presentations to attract new business opportunities.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in products and services offered.
  • Researched target markets to understand the needs of current and potential customers.

Owner

NEW GENERATION CLOTHING CO
Easley, SC
03.1983 - 09.2011
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
  • Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Engineering

ST CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
Saint Cloud, MN
05-1981

Associate of Arts - PRE ENGINEERING

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
09-1979

DIPLOMA - PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE

BURNSIDE OTT AVIATION CENTER
Opa-locka, FL
08-1976

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Financial Administration
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Marketing

VOLUNTEER WORK

  • SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CHAIRMAN AGA KHAN FOUNDATION USA
  • MENTORING YOUTH FOR LAST 25 YEARS

Timeline

Partner

PINNACLE INSURANCE GROUP
09.2023 - Current

Insurance Agent

Winder Insurance Center
07.2018 - 09.2023

Business Development Manager

Bulldog Insurance Agency
11.2011 - 07.2018

Owner

NEW GENERATION CLOTHING CO
03.1983 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Engineering

ST CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY

Associate of Arts - PRE ENGINEERING

Miami Dade College

DIPLOMA - PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE

BURNSIDE OTT AVIATION CENTER
NIZAR GILANI