Seasoned professional with a history of success in consulting and business development. I am currently seeking opportunities in the Aerospace and Defense industry to continue driving business results for an organization by leveraging my sales and leadership experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Deployment Specialist
Allstate Insurance Company
03.2021 - Current
Coordinate and lead agency deployment for North Carolina and South Carolina for Allstate Exclusive Agency Owners
Achieved 125% of Target Deployment Objective
Nominated by supervisor to 2023 Field Sales Organization as representative council member
Currently lead East Zone Deployment team in 2023 for passed candidate assessments and sourced candidates
Led East Zone Deployment team in 2022 with 13 passed candidate assessments and 32 approved candidates and tied for most personally sourced candidates
Tied for sixth for most personally sourced candidates in 2022 with Countrywide Deployment Team
Excelled as top performing team member in Zone for passed candidate completions in 2021
Meet with potential candidates and present agency cash flow example, demonstrating understanding of three different compensation contracts and different variables in expenses that occur in these contracts such as staffing models and marketing
Consult new candidates on proven agency best practices to help ensure a successful fast start
Review agency business plans to confirm understanding of necessary staffing, lead sourcing and marketing spend based on candidate’s new business production goals.
Business Insurance Specialist
Allstate Insurance Company
10.2020 - 03.2021
Engaged in marketing of commercial insurance products and presentation of coverage solutions to small businesses while also acting as resource to agencies in promotion and understanding of proprietary and brokered lines
Led countrywide team in weekly sales production within second month of completing training
Negotiated with insurance underwriters to obtain better coverage and improved rates for clients
Provided resolution on business insurance issues and inquiries from both agency and customer channels.
Field Deployment Specialist
Allstate Insurance Company
01.2020 - 10.2020
Served as primary recruiter for pilot phase of new agent model program including taking leadership role in assisting teammates that followed in program recruiting efforts
Prospected, evaluated, and sourced candidates for Exclusive Agent and Individual Allstate Agent opportunities while achieving 100% of hiring objectives for Individual Allstate Agent program
Assisted candidates in preparing and developing business plans for their agencies by comparing market metrics and identifying strategic goals for candidates
Developed and led process for monthly Virtual Recruiting Showcase events for Southeast Region
Achieved record attendance-to-RSVP rate of 33%
Conducted demonstrations of recruiting techniques for candidates for countrywide recruiting departments
Demonstrated early success in establishment and on-boarding of over 50% of Individual Allstate Agents in Southeast Region resulting in on-boarding of 22 candidates for initial phase of program thereby exceeding objectives.
Agency Process Specialist
Allstate Insurance Company
01.2018 - 01.2020
Provided exceptional level of on-boarding, technology and process support for twelve new agency start-ups
Consulted with established agencies on occasion to install or improve business process
Provided exceptional level of on-boarding, technology and process support for twelve new agency start-ups
Consulted with established agencies on occasion to install or improve business process
Advised and consulted with new agencies from appointment through on-boarding and first year of tenure while successfully leading 100% of eligible new agencies to achieving Top Tier curve commissions
Led team tasked with enhancing and implementing structured process to drive agency growth through improved support around agency on-boarding, cross-selling and retention
Consultation efforts lead to new agencies improving their cross-selling by 10%
Determined and recommended methods to implement improvement opportunities
Offered data-driven recommendations to align company strategies and process improvement initiatives.
Account Manager
C.H. Robinson
06.2016 - 01.2018
Charged with growing and servicing customer account base for major third-party logistics company
Conducted customer cost-analysis to determine best suited transportation strategies for accommodation of business partners
Negotiated prices for products and freights to reduce cost of acquisition by achieving lower price
Conducted business presentations with clients to discuss current business models and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce annual spend in their supply chains
Assisted in training of Associate Account Managers and Account Coordinators
Designated as subject matter expert for LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Transportation for Birmingham Branch office
Developed Annual Budgets and Strategic Account Plans to drive growth
Processed invoices for unresolved shipments with customers and carriers.
Licensed Sales Producer
Allstate Insurance, The Newell Agency
11.2015 - 06.2016
Provided sales and service as trusted insurance advisor to existing and new business customers
Engaged in sales and servicing of Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance products
Evaluated customer's current contract and risk factors to recommend appropriate coverage levels
Attended continuing education courses and workshops to gain additional insurance industry knowledge
Provided coverage option information to assist clients in protecting assets.
Medical Payments Adjuster
Allstate Insurance
07.2014 - 10.2015
Coordinated with medical providers to evaluate and process submitted claims for medical treatment & payments to injured parties involved in automobile claim
Analyze Allstate customer contracts during claims to determine appropriate course of action
Negotiate cost-reimbursement with customers and medical providers
Recognized as top performer in Birmingham Claims Center for responsiveness and initial customer contacts
Achieved consistently high-level performance ratings in response to customer satisfaction surveys.
Directed claims negotiations within allowable limit of $100,000 and supported successful litigation for advanced issues