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Ronald Greenwald

Needham,MA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Guardian Life Insurance Company, enhancing sales strategies and boosting agent compensation by 40%. Adept in innovative thinking and risk assessment, I excel in guiding teams to exceed goals while fostering a collaborative environment. Passionate about knowledge sharing and committed to driving productivity improvements.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor of History

Three Local Colleges and Two Senior Citizens Centers
Greater Boston, USA
01.2008 - Current
  • Present all work in the Socratic Method which expanded the students’ critical thinking, objectivity, and self-confidence.
  • Designed the course work using only primary sources to eliminate textbooks’ biases.
  • Taught over 3,000 students from 53 countries.
  • Able to comfortably communicate and teach people of all ages.
  • Invited to over 50 of my students' weddings.
  • Officiated at one of the weddings.

Regional Sales Manager

Guardian Life Insurance Company
New York, USA
  • Educated Guardian Life agents on selling variable annuities, increasing annual compensation by 40%.
  • Motivated insurance agents by aligning strategies with individual strengths and goals.
  • Enhanced sales of variable annuities in New England, revitalizing a declining market.
  • Collaborated with life insurance agents to position Guardian’s products competitively against local competitors.
  • Identified cross-selling and up-selling opportunities within existing customer base.

Stockbroker and Director of Financial Programs

Paine Webber (UBS)
Swampscott, USA
  • Educated stockbrokers on selling real estate investments and tax shelters.
  • Achieved branch objectives by boosting productivity and exceeding corporate sales goals.
  • Increased productivity by 220% within three years.
  • Recognized as one of 'Outstanding First Year Brokers' by Regional Sales Manager.
  • Attended industry conferences and seminars in order to stay up-to-date on current trends and developments.

Education

M. Phil - Medieval History

University of Liverpool
Liverpool, UK

MBA - Finance and Management

Boston University
Boston, MA

M. A. - History

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Skills

  • Productivity improvement
  • Career advancement
  • Innovative thinking
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Enthusiasm and patience
  • Risk assessment
  • Guidance and support
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Sales presentations
  • Objective evaluation
  • Communication skills
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Sales strategy

Accomplishments

  • National Endowment for the Humanities - Washington, D.C.
  • The Ignacio Juraregui Award - Newton, MA

Certification

  • MA Life Insurance
  • MA Health Insurance

Timeline

Adjunct Professor of History

Three Local Colleges and Two Senior Citizens Centers
01.2008 - Current

Regional Sales Manager

Guardian Life Insurance Company

Stockbroker and Director of Financial Programs

Paine Webber (UBS)

M. Phil - Medieval History

University of Liverpool

MBA - Finance and Management

Boston University

M. A. - History

Brandeis University