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Omayra Rivera

Fort Lauderdale

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven sales and management professional with over 18 years of leadership experience in the insurance and education sectors. Expertise in driving productivity, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional results in both academic and corporate environments. Skilled in recruitment, training, strategic planning, and team development, consistently exceeding organizational goals while cultivating high-performing teams. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge to enhance operational efficiency and achieve sustainable growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Manager

Kemper Life
08.2025 - Current

Recruiting, training and supervising agents. In my first mont here, I contributed to driving the office's growth, and we saw noticeable results quickly after I joined and started sharing my ideas with the team.

Independent Agent

North American Senior Benefits
12.2024 - 07.2025

I worked as independent agent representing multiple insurance companies through a broker.

District Manager

Kemper Life
03.2022 - 11.2024
  • Provided daily motivation and training to sales managers and agents, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Elevated the district from one of the lowest-performing in the Division to one of the top 5 in regional growth.
  • Increased the average income of agents through goal-driven strategies, enhanced commissions, and bonuses.
  • Spearheaded initiatives that improved agent productivity and client satisfaction, driving sustained business success.

District Manager

Kemper Life
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Tasked with revitalizing a historically underperforming district into a productive and profitable one.
  • Successfully exceeded growth goals from more than $2000 negative to around of $1000 positive per age
  • Expanded the number of agencies from 18 to 20 by the end of 2021.

Sales Manager

Kemper Life
06.2014 - 12.2019
  • Increased team productivity, achieving top regional performance metrics.
  • Successfully recruited, trained, and mentored a team of agents, ensuring professional growth and goal attainment.
  • Received awards and qualified for convention trips due to my outstanding results.


Sales Agent

Kemper Life
07.2011 - 06.2014
  • Recognized annually for superior customer service and sales performance.
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships, driving sustained business growth.


Academic Director

University of the Valley of Mexico
03.2005 - 07.2011
  • Coordinated seven university carrears, ensuring academic excellence and operational efficiency.
  • Responsible for student retention and archiving new enrolment target..
  • Recruited, hired, and trained an average of 62 professors per quarter to meet program needs.
  • Oversaw student coordination, ensuring seamless progression throughout their academic journey.


Owner of Clothing Factory

ORIGA Sport
05.2002 - 03.2010
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Education

MBA - Strategic marketing

UVM
Saltillo Coat. Mexico

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

CEDIM - Monterrey
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon

Skills

  • Sales team management
  • Team building and motivation
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Marketing strategy development
  • Retention strategies
  • Client relationship management
  • Talent acquisition and management
  • Regional operations oversight
  • CRM software proficiency
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Accomplishments

  • Led the Corpus Christi district to #1 in growth and increased agent income through targeted goal achievement (2022–2024).
  • Revitalized the Kansas City district by exceeding growth goals in donor contributions and new agency openings while covering three states (2020–2022).
  • Winner of all annual sales awards (2011–2014).
  • Recognized for exceptional leadership in improving team performance and workplace culture.
  • Successfully transitioned from academic director to district manager, with a proven record of increasing productivity.

Certification

  • General Lines Agent Life, Accident, Health and HMO.
  • General Lines Agent Property and Casualty.

LANGUAGES

Spanish as a native language. Native or Bilingual Proficiency
English as a second language Professional Working Proficiency

Timeline

Sales Manager

Kemper Life
08.2025 - Current

Independent Agent

North American Senior Benefits
12.2024 - 07.2025

District Manager

Kemper Life
03.2022 - 11.2024

District Manager

Kemper Life
01.2020 - 02.2022

Sales Manager

Kemper Life
06.2014 - 12.2019

Sales Agent

Kemper Life
07.2011 - 06.2014

Academic Director

University of the Valley of Mexico
03.2005 - 07.2011

Owner of Clothing Factory

ORIGA Sport
05.2002 - 03.2010

MBA - Strategic marketing

UVM

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

CEDIM - Monterrey