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| Desired Industry: Insurance |
SpiderID: 17930 |
| Desired Job Location: Columbia, Missouri |
Date Posted: 12/26/2007 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: |
| Desired Wage: 65000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Masters |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective:
To obtain a position with a winning organization which best utilizes my leadership, project management, and sales abilities.
Experience:
Co-Owner/Creative Director 2003-present
Creative Studios, LLC Columbia, MO
•Founded a video production and photography studio specializing in weddings and special events
•www.CreativeStudiosPhoto.com www.MissouriVideo.com
Auto Claims Instructor
2005 - present
State Farm Insurance Columbia, MO
•Develop, plan, facilitate and evaluate training of claim associates in a 5 state area
•Work independently and with assigned peers to complete projects of significant scope and authority
Claim Automation and Procedures Specialist
2004-2005
State Farm Insurance Columbia, MO
•Performed various project management functions for senior management including: analysis, workflows, planning, coordination or resources and implementation
•Interact with new computer technologies and provide troubleshooting for existing computer technologies
Auto Claim Representative
1999-2004
State Farm Insurance Columbia, MO
•Analyze and investigate coverage issues regarding automobile property claims.
•Determine liability regarding automobile accidents
•Familiar with standard homeowners, rental dwelling, renters, business, and farm/ranch policies and endorsements
Education:
M.B.A, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, William Woods University
B.S., Business Administration – Management/Finance, Cum Laude, Columbia College
Affiliations:
Skills:
Project Management
•Developed and implemented a new training program resulting in a $195,000 cost savings
•Facilitated training to over 400 associates in a 5 state area resulting in a 98% exam success rate
•Designed and implemented website for an intended audience of 1500 associates
•Developed consistency measures and survey tools to document employee performance
•Analyzed workload production and made efficiency recommendations to senior management
•Coordinated resources to evaluate expenses resulting in a $150,000 cost savings
Management/Supervision
•Lead and manage teams of 10 -40 professional employees
•Perform hiring interviews and make hiring decisions for claim associates in a 5 state area
•Conduct performance evaluations and coach new claims associates
•Successfully led 30 volunteers in fundraising efforts raising over $50,000 in donations
Sales / Small Business
•Doubled gross annual sales every year for the past three years
•Effectively sold interactive multimedia content and website development to area businesses
•Experience selling to affluent clientele – average sale of $5000 - $8000 per product
•Extensive relationship building and networking ability – grew business without a large marketing budget
•Award winning photography and video production skills – consecutive Communicator Award winner
Additional Information:
•Results-driven individual with a proven track record of success
•Small business management and business-to-business sales experience
•Goal-oriented with strong leadership capabilities
•Project management experience including: analysis, planning, coordination of resources and implementation
•Excellent training, communication and presentation skills
•Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver
Reference:
Available upon request
Candidate Contact Information:
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