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Shondale Howard

Insurance, Adjunct Faculty & Training
616 Middleton Place, Grayson,GA

Summary

Innovative and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in risk assessment, document review, and liability identification. Achieved high-volume sales through effective data analysis with knowledge of customer needs and operational requirements. Skilled in training and facilitating within insurance and higher education sectors, enhancing team performance and knowledge. Resourceful office manager with expertise in task prioritization and deadline management, driving business objectives forward with excellent verbal and written communication skills with an organized and methodical approach.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Lines Underwriter Trainee

State Farm Insurance
Dunwoody, GA
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Attended commercial underwriting training to acquire document and policy information to approve insurance policies with accuracy and compliance within state regulations.
  • Analyzed data to determine appropriate policy terms and conditions needed for application risk acceptability.
  • Collaborated with agents to clarify and gather client information to make informed underwriting decisions.
  • Monitored pipeline portfolio performance against goals; identified improvement areas and proposed corrective actions.
  • Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
  • Interacted regularly with executive leadership team members regarding strategic initiatives.

Quote and Bind Sales Rep

State Farm Insurance
Dunwoody, GA
06.2013 - 06.2017
  • Established strong client relationships through effective communication to determine optimal products and services.
  • Educated clients on coverage options and policy benefits by conducting thorough reviews to meet needs.
  • Identified cross-selling opportunities for additional products and negotiated favorable pricing contracts.
  • Attended training sessions to stay current with industry regulations and collaborated to enhance sales strategies.
  • Developed tailored sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to clients.
  • Analyzed existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implemented effective solutions.

Humanities Adjunct Faculty

University of Phoenix
Las Vegas, NV
04.2006 - 06.2015
  • Delivered course syllabus and lectures utilizing modern technology for online learning.
  • Conducted virtual office hours to address student queries regarding course materials.
  • Supported students by promoting best practices online for an engaging learning experience.
  • Facilitated interactive discussions to encourage active participation in lectures and projects.
  • Adapted instructional methods to support individual student needs through tutoring.
  • Collaborated with faculty to align curriculum across courses, enhancing teaching effectiveness.
  • Utilized assessment rubrics to evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.

Field Training Specialist

American Family Insurance
Dunwoody, GA
01.2008 - 06.2010
  • Collaborated with departmental management to assess training needs and identify initiative gaps.
  • Conducted skill assessments through feedback and coaching to enhance employee performance.
  • Mentored new hires to facilitate integration into company culture and values.
  • Gathered manuals, guides, and visual materials to support training development.
  • Implemented technology-based platforms for continuous learning among remote employees.
  • Collected and analyzed feedback on course content to improve delivery methods and compliance monitoring.

District Sales Field Specialist

American Family Insurance
Las Vegas, NV
01.2006 - 06.2008
  • Collaborated with departmental manager to identify training improvement opportunities.
  • Coordinated logistics, prepared assessments, and developed materials for training sessions.
  • Facilitated training on insurance products and policies to enhance employee performance.
  • Mentored new hires to support integration into company culture.
  • Monitored performance metrics and maintained compliance reports to assess progress.
  • Collected and analyzed trainee feedback on course content and delivery methods.
  • Identified technology solutions to implement effective training programs.
  • Prepared evaluation forms to measure competency levels achieved post-training.

Agency Office Manager

American Family Insurance
Phoenix, AZ
09.2000 - 11.2003
  • Conduct all administrative office duties including, client correspondence, payments, bank deposits, inventory and supply orders, vendor services, tracking expenses and processing invoices.
  • Maintained office systems to enhance efficiency and professionalism, including filing for customer records, correspondence, business letters, and other documents.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate departments.
  • Resolved customer inquiries promptly, fostering positive relationships with clients.
  • Adhere to compliance with company policies and industry regulations in daily operations.

Education

Master of Arts - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
05-2000

Some College (No Degree) - Business-Business Admin Teachers Certification

Arizona Community College
Mesa
12-1995

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
11-1995

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
06-1986

Some College (No Degree) - Data Entry Certificate

St Paul Technical Institute
St Paul, Mn
03-1982

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability in training
  • Insurance Policy Evaluation
  • Sales strategy
  • Multitasking
  • Organization and time management
  • Analytical thinking

Work Availability

monday
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Certification

Property & Casualty, Life & Health Licenses

Accomplishments

  • Completed Commercial Lines Training program achieving high score while completing various computer technical platforms such as, Microsoft, Osiris, PowerPoint, and ADS to implement insurance underwriting tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved exceptional performance rating in sales, team leadership, and exceeded fire metric sales over 100 percent. Innovated sales tracking devices from Microsoft software to help increase and enhance sales for state department performers.
  • Received Exemplary status for providing exceptional facilitating skills to college level students. Led insurance agents toward top state production with an overall positive 1.5+ percent sales increase in life production.
  • Conducted all administrative duties, including office systems management, filing, front desk operations, recordskeeping, fiduciary processing, resolving customer inquiries while adhering to company policies, compliance, state regulatory and industry operations.

Interests

Daily Bible Study

Cooking

Gardening

Sewing

Traveling the Caribbean

Software

Microsoft

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Publisher

Languages

English
Native language

Affiliations

  • University of Phoenix
  • Mary Kay Cosmetics

Quote

"The biggest risk you take, is not taking one."
'Pitbull' - Latin Rapper

Timeline

Commercial Lines Underwriter Trainee

State Farm Insurance
06.2017 - 08.2017

Quote and Bind Sales Rep

State Farm Insurance
06.2013 - 06.2017

Field Training Specialist

American Family Insurance
01.2008 - 06.2010

Humanities Adjunct Faculty

University of Phoenix
04.2006 - 06.2015

District Sales Field Specialist

American Family Insurance
01.2006 - 06.2008

Agency Office Manager

American Family Insurance
09.2000 - 11.2003

Master of Arts - Business Administration

University of Phoenix

Some College (No Degree) - Business-Business Admin Teachers Certification

Arizona Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

University of Phoenix

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

University of Minnesota

Some College (No Degree) - Data Entry Certificate

St Paul Technical Institute
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