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OWNER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Summary
Experienced small business owner, Licensed General Contractor, Insurance Agent and Real Estate Broker with an extensive background in the home building and insurance industries. A strong business advocate willing to take an active leadership role, who passionately believes in volunteerism and community involvement.
Highlights
  • 3+ Years Agency Owner
  • Managed Daily Activities including Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Payable.
  • Increased Book Value 41% in 37 months.

  • Honor Ring.
  • Certified Commercial Agent
Accomplishments

New Business Development

Experience
Owner/General Contractor
January 1998 to December 2012 Homes by Baker Builders － Wake Forest, NC
  • Built a successful home construction company, managed all subcontractor relationships in diverse fields from designs to permitting to construction completion.
  • The company sold over 160 homes in a 14 year period and a multi-year Parade of Homes Award winner.
  • Managed all financial aspects of the sole proprietorship, including negotiating customer contracts, partnering with financial institutions to establish finance agreements, employee payroll and vendor accounts payable.
  • Built an excellent reputation in Wake, Franklin, and Granville counties for integrity and quality with over $3 million in sales in 2007.
  • Developed marketing strategies to gain and maintain a competitive edge in the new home building industry, while maintaining quality control and profitability.
  • Worked directly with architects and engineers to produce cost effective, yet appealing floor plans to meet customer desires, needs and wishes.
Agency Owner
January 2012 to Current Baker Insurance Services Inc － Raleigh, NC
  • Perform daily activities of any business including payroll, Account Payable and Receivable, New business development all while servicing existing customers.
  • Increased book value over 40% in 37 months.
  • Assist customers with managing their everyday risks.
  • Honor Ring 2015.
Certified Commercial Agent
January 1998 to January 2012 Homes by Baker Builders Inc － Wake Forest, NC
Insurance Adjuster
January 1990 to January 1997 N. C. Farm Bureau and Nationwide Insurance Companies
  • Investigated Liability Claims in multi -line coverages including, but not limited to: Workers Compensation, General Liability, Business Auto, Personal Auto and Homeowner policies.
  • Past member of Raleigh Claims Association.
  • Quickly gained the confidence of superiors to increase coverage territory to Northern Wake County and surrounding areas including Franklin, Durham and Granville Counties.
  • Emergency catastrophic adjuster handling claims in disaster hit areas-Hurricanes Fran, Floyd, Opel among other natural disasters.
  • Conducted all types.
  • automobile strutoral and perperty damage claims, evaluated damages and assisted clients in submitting claims.
  • New adjuster instruction, Branch training coordinator-Prepared materials, presented slides and mentored new adjusters as they acclimated to the insurance industry.
Education
B. S : Business Administration Atlantic Christian College － NC Business Administration
Federal Flood Certification NC Farm Bureau Tech － Nashville, MS TN
Interests
President, Vance-Granville Home Builders Association, 2009-2010 Vice President, Vance Granville Home Builders Association, 2007-2008 ACTIVITIES Hurricane relief-Annual missions to hurricane effected regions to help rebuild devastated communities in Mississippi and Texas Elder in Wake Forest Presbyterian Church, leadership positions on multiple boards and committees, including: Facilities Elder, Associate Pastor Nominating Committee and Devotional Partner Wake Forest Titan Football Coach, Dixie League Tee-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball Coach, Coach North Wake Baseball Association.
Additional Information
  • LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Securities Licensed-Series 6 and Series 63-2014 Insurance License-Property, Casualty, Life, Health-2012 NC Licensed General Contractor-1997 NC Real Estate Broker 1994 President, Vance-Granville Home Builders Association, 2009-2010 Vice President, Vance Granville Home Builders Association, 2007-2008 ACTIVITIES Hurricane relief-Annual missions to hurricane effected regions to help rebuild devastated communities in Mississippi and Texas Elder in Wake Forest Presbyterian Church, leadership positions on multiple boards and committees, including: Facilities Elder, Associate Pastor Nominating Committee and Devotional Partner Wake Forest Titan Football Coach, Dixie League Tee-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball Coach, Coach North Wake Baseball Association.
Skills
accounts payable, book, competitive, contracts, clients, edge, finance, financial, floor plans, instruction, Insurance, Leadership, managing, marketing strategies, materials, natural, negotiating, New business development, payroll, permitting, policies, quality, quality control, sales
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Homes by Baker Builders
  • Baker Insurance Services Inc
  • Homes by Baker Builders Inc
  • N. C. Farm Bureau and Nationwide Insurance Companies

School Attended

  • Atlantic Christian College
  • NC Farm Bureau Tech

Job Titles Held:

  • Owner/General Contractor
  • Agency Owner
  • Certified Commercial Agent
  • Insurance Adjuster

Degrees

  • B. S : Business Administration
    Federal Flood Certification

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