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PROFESSIONAL ARTIST

Professional Summary

Six years as a trucking logistics expert including routing and scheduling of product delivery. Direct communication with professional drivers and their management, including problem solving with delivery problems, breakdowns, weather, illness, accidents, and others. Experienced customer service professional coordinating shipments, collaborating with freight carriers and managing customer needs. Meticulous, resilient and flexible in handling diverse issues. Knowledgeable about shipping regulations and standards. Report writing and presentations to upper management.

Persuasive insurance saleswoman with expertise in assessing client needs, advising on coverage options and monitoring insurance claims. Energetic and communicative professional with three years of experience with various insurance products. Proficient in job-related software, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Progressive Insurance software. Dedicated to developing meaningful clientele and offering best solutions for insurance coverage. Formerly licensed in more than fifteen states.

Dedicated Professional Artist with nine years of experience being a self-motivated high performing leader. Superb knowledge of the art industry. Self-confident and consistently willing to learn and try out new ideas. Excellent organizational and event planning talents.

Skills

Communication with drivers and delivery locations
Strong documentation skills
Efficient time management
Self motivated and great at multitasking
Excellent out-of-the box problem solving skills
Analytical thinker
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Strong attention to detail skills, adaptable and flexible
Very strong work ethic and goal orientated
Procedure writing skills
Quotes/sales
Auto insurance
Excellent multi-tasking skills
Work closely with clients and developing needs analysis
Property insurance
Strong prioritization skills and time management

Risk mitigation
Detailed orientated in terms of completeness and accuracy
National accounts management
Sales processes
Strong people skills and possesses a can-do attitude
Business Development and Planning
Product and Service Sales
Database Management
Relationship building
Professional attitude and good team worker
Sales Reporting
Sales Expertise
Review of contracts
Trucking logistics including routing and scheduling
Analytical problem solver
Territory Management
Direct sales

Work History

Professional Artist, 07/2011 to Current
Self-Employed – Chattanooga, TN

Utilized acrylics, dyes, and inks to design mixed media, drawings, painting pieces and eco-dying.
Advertised and sold paintings and artistic clothing at local galleries and established all piece pricing on customer demand, labor costs and raw material costs.
Created custom drawings and paintings using acrylics on high quality canvas.
Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive products.
Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment.
Created and sold over 100 original paintings and other artistic products over a nine year period.
Tracked weekly sales, expenses and other financial information in Microsoft Excel.

Trucking Logistics, Customer Service Manager, 01/2006 to 07/2011
Ridge Manor Nursery – Madision, OH

Expert at problem solving on various trucking issues such as replacing drivers, power, coordinating delivery issues.
Excellent documentation skills.
Strong communication skills with the drivers and shipping locations.
Direct communication with professional drivers and their management, including problem solving with delivery problems, breakdowns, weather, illness, accidents, and others.
Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
Conducted training programs with employees to promote familiarity with company products and applications.
Maintained positive relationships with representatives of various trucking companies.
Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies, selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
Orchestrated efficient routing for producing accurate shipping logistics documentation for drivers. Communicating with each driver to ensure responsibilities and customer expectations are met.
Created PowerPoint presentations for the 'on the road' sales team.
Supported outside sales personnel on customer-related efforts and visits to grow sales.
Worked with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages, protecting company interests and financial targets.
Served as primary technical resource on trees, plants and shrubs products for customers and employees.
Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
Collaborated with the production department to manage supplier relationships, product inventory and purchasing across multiple companies.
Maintained accurate records, including materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with the production department to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments and fielded client questions.
Created the customer service procedures and service manual.

Insurance Sales, 01/2003 to 01/2006
Progressive Insurance Company – Mentor, OH

Handled approximately 175 inbound sales-related calls per week to qualify individuals interested in purchasing insurance coverage.
Consistently scored 'excellent' on frequent internal quality audits.
Was interviewed and filmed for a training video when Progressive rolled-out comparative pricing based on exemplary real time sales calls with customers, and clear effective communication skills.
Reviewed policy applications for errors and liaised with underwriters to facilitate quick completion of application process.
Selected existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
Sold auto, motorcycle, boat and recreational vehicles and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within licensed states using creative selling techniques.
Quoted and calculated premium rates for policies, using Progressive's software calculator.
Upsold additional products and services after identifying customer needs and requirements.
Determined financial needs by assessing existing coverage and aligning new products and services with long-term goals.
Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.
Worked to accommodate new and different insurance requests and explored new value opportunities to optimize insurance agency reputation.
Built relationships with clients through active listening and insurance expertise to provide excellent service.

Education

Lakeland Community College - Mentor

Certification : Horticulture, 06/1998
Holden Arboretum - Kirtland, OH

Continuing education in [Subject]

Certification: Landscape HorticultureOhio Landscape And Nursery Association - Columbus, OH

High School DiplomaGeneva High School - Geneva, OH

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Self-Employed
Ridge Manor Nursery
Progressive Insurance Company

School Attended

Lakeland Community College
Holden Arboretum
Ohio Landscape And Nursery Association
Geneva High School

Job Titles Held:

Professional Artist
Trucking Logistics, Customer Service Manager
Insurance Sales

Degrees

Certification : Horticulture , 06/1998
Certification : Landscape Horticulture
High School Diploma

Professional Artist Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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