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Tim Dazey

Insurance Agent
Normal,IL

Summary

Track record of success in new sales, relationship building, and team leadership. Proven ability to manage multiple projects with diverse multicultural teams. Results driven team player. Strong relationship builder from C Suite to Associate. Effective negotiator; able to overcome objectives and resolve concerns with tact and diplomacy. Experienced navigator of large Enterprise clients to discover needs and identify solutions. Strong business acumen. Accomplished Agent with proven track record of exceeding aggressive sales objectives. Known for strong interpersonal skills and to develop loyal customer relationships.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Agent

COUNTRY Financial
1 2021 - Current
  • Licensed in Property, Casualty, Life, and Health. In process of acquiring securities licenses.
  • Proven track record in building relationships with clients and prospects as a trusted advisor
  • Knowledgeable in Personal, Commercial, and Life insurance lines of business
  • Independent business operator managing operations, marketing, staffing, prospecting, and sales
  • Continually meet sales and service objectives

Technical Account Manager

Randstad Technologies
06.2008 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for business expansion, growth, and profitability of Fortune 50 Insurance account ($40mil annual revenue) with a focus on IT thought leadership and solutions based approach
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and retention strategies to increase revenue and profitability.
  • Acquire new business through client relationship development
  • Collaborate with multiple lines of business to define strategic plans and tactical responsibilities to win opportunities
  • Engage with client stakeholders regularly review performance metrics, ensure client satisfaction, and expand brand visibility
  • Actively participate in contract negotiations
  • Partner with internal teams from all over the globe, bringing an understanding of the client’s needs to insure positive outcomes
  • Lead a team of 2 direct reports responsible for all client specific activities such as: compliance, governance, KPI’s; as well as employee specific activities such as: on-boarding, on-going training, counseling, and annual reviews for 300 + employees with diverse backgrounds.

Regional Indirect Sales Manager

Sprint Central Illinois
01.2007 - 12.2007
  • Accountable for all indirect distribution in IL (Exclusive agents, Non-Exclusive agents, and National Retailers)
  • Increased sales in Agency channel by recruiting new agents, implementing sales training programs for current agents, and developed a more strategic agent contract
  • Improved market share while reducing churn in National Retailer channel through individually focused training effort to create SMEs at each location
  • Hire, train, lead, and develop team of 5 sales executives
  • Lead promotion kick off meetings with 50+ sales staff
  • Conduct annual financial revues with local Agents and national partners to develop sales/marketing strategy
  • Consult with local Agents on hiring decisions and efficient operations best practices.

Branch Manager

Kelly Services, Inc
04.2004 - 01.2007
  • Responsible for business development, staff management, P&L, and community outreach
  • Cold call, canvass via phone and in person, set appointments, creating proposals and presentations to land new customers
  • Expand business opportunities with existing customers through strong relationships
  • Develop a go to market strategy, to include new business through cold calling, networking, and referrals
  • Accountable for all branch operations of a staffing organization such as risk management, compliance, and payments
  • Responsible for annual budgeting and P&L of multiple branches (5.5 million annual revenue)
  • Lead, develop, and coach team of recruiters to fill positions of varying levels from diverse industries.

Owner/General Manager

The Direct Connection, Inc
05.2000 - 04.2004
  • The Direct Connection is an independent Agent specializing in communications, primarily the sales of Nextel, AT&T, and Verizon Wireless devices
  • Maintained comprehensive overview of both sales and operations through hands on experience overseeing 13 employees and 3 retail locations
  • Achieve sales through 100% cold calling on new accounts
  • Retain and grow accounts through ongoing relationships
  • Continuously training on latest cutting-edge equipment
  • Maintained cooperative working relationship with all corporate departments of service providers to insure orders are processed effectively
  • Recruited, filled, and trained all open positions in the organization.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crescent Valley High School
Corvallis, OR
05.2001 -

Skills

Problem-Solving

Customer service and care

Positive Attitude

Customer service abilities

Clear Communication

Problem-solving skills

Critical Thinking

Relationship Building

Public Speaking

Business Development

Accomplishments

  • Grew unit sales by 33% over prior year.
  • Increased overall sales revenue by 450% over two years.
  • Top Performer in Direct Placement fees nationally in 2005.
  • Successfully opened, operated, and sold a small business from the ground up.
  • Ranked number one Agent in Iowa for sales in 2002 and 2003.
  • Awarded Sales Star award for top individual sales in Iowa in 2002.
  • Increased sales distribution by 200% each year in 2003 and 2004.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Technical Account Manager

Randstad Technologies
06.2008 - 12.2020

Regional Indirect Sales Manager

Sprint Central Illinois
01.2007 - 12.2007

Branch Manager

Kelly Services, Inc
04.2004 - 01.2007

High School Diploma -

Crescent Valley High School
05.2001 -

Owner/General Manager

The Direct Connection, Inc
05.2000 - 04.2004

Agent

COUNTRY Financial
1 2021 - Current
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