Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Languages
References
Timeline
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Tsion Woldekiros

Lynnwood,WA

Summary

Insurance Agency Owner with over 6 years of experience in sales, customer service, and business management. Operates a successful multiline agency with American Family Insurance, focusing on auto, home, life, and business insurance. Demonstrated success in client relationship building, new business generation through strategic marketing, and community outreach. Multilingual in English, Amharic, and Tigrigna, with strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agency Owner

American Family Insurance
Mountlake Terrace, WA
11.2023 - Current
  • Founded and operated successful multiline insurance agency specializing in auto, home, life, and business solutions.
  • Delivered customized protection plans by identifying unique coverage needs of individuals, families, and small businesses.
  • Managed a growing book of business through relationship-focused selling, cold calling, and community networking.
  • Trained and led team members in customer service, lead generation, and product knowledge for operational excellence.
  • Implemented strategic marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility through social media and local sponsorships.
  • Achieved high retention and customer satisfaction by providing exceptional support and proactive policy reviews.
  • Utilized CRM tools and analytics to track KPIs, streamline workflows, and identify growth opportunities.

Insurance Sales Agent

Insurance Cents
Lynnwood, WA
03.2020 - 11.2023
  • Developed appropriate quotes based on risk information.
  • Processed applications and paperwork related to policy issuance or renewal.
  • Facilitated policy renewals, ensuring clients' coverage needs were continuously met.
  • Sought out new clients and developed clientele by networking to find new customers.
  • Collaborated with underwriters to assess risks and determine policy terms and premiums.

Personal Assistant

Insurance Cents
Seattle, USA
11.2017 - 07.2018

• Directed phone calls to appropriate parties, and recorded messages as needed.

• Sorted and distributed incoming correspondence, including faxes, and emails.

• Managed database entries to ensure data accuracy and accessibility.

Collector

Receivables Performance Management
Lynnwood, USA
09.2017 - 11.2017
  • Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations
  • Advise customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment
  • Persuade customers to pay amounts due on credit accounts, damage claims, or nonpayable checks, or to return merchandise

Desk Security

Chadron State College
Chadron, USA
04.2014 - 06.2017
  • Maintained safety of students
  • Surveyed security cameras
  • Answer alarms and investigate disturbances

Sourcing Officer

Proserve General Business P.L.C
Seattle, USA
04.2013 - 11.2013
  • Partnering with companies abroad to import Laboratory equipment
  • Negotiating price, quantity and delivery schedules with suppliers
  • Drafting business proposals and participating in tenders

Education

BA - business management

CHADRON STATE COLLEGE
Chadron, NE
06.2017

Skills

  • Business communication
  • Lead generation
  • Sales strategy
  • CRM management
  • Policy writing
  • Networking skills
  • Customer service
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Goal achievement
  • Multi-tasking efficiency
  • Leadership skills
  • Linguistic proficiency
  • Coachable attitude
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Responsibility and deadline management
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Team collaboration

Certification

Property and Casualty License

Life License

References

References available upon request

Languages

  • Fluent in English
  • Amharic
  • Tigrigna

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Agency Owner

American Family Insurance
11.2023 - Current

Insurance Sales Agent

Insurance Cents
03.2020 - 11.2023

Personal Assistant

Insurance Cents
11.2017 - 07.2018

Collector

Receivables Performance Management
09.2017 - 11.2017

Desk Security

Chadron State College
04.2014 - 06.2017

Sourcing Officer

Proserve General Business P.L.C
04.2013 - 11.2013

BA - business management

CHADRON STATE COLLEGE
Tsion Woldekiros