Tara Barningham
Rockford
Summary
Highly motivated sales agent seeking career advancement in a challenging and rewarding company. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and delivering exceptional customer service. Driven to achieve success in a dynamic sales environment. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and a natural ability to build rapport. Excels in building and maintaining long-term client relationships. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends. Eager to contribute expertise and drive revenue growth for a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Marketing Consultant
ECA Marketing
12.2006 - 12.2024
- Highly experienced senior annuity sales consultant working closely with advisors to craft optimal retirement plans, leveraging innovative sales strategies and cutting-edge retirement planning software to establish goals, ensuring a successful retirement pathway.
- Nurtured relationship's yielding over $1.28billion in premium, maintaining a consistent annual revenue stream of over $1million for 5+years.
- Expanded client base through outstanding service tailored solutions, and customized marketing plans catering to advisors' unique requirements, building a prosperous financial platform.
Marketing Consultant – Fixed
Allianz Life Insurance
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Worked with independent agents to write Allianz Life Annuities and Life products.
- Educated agents on products and services to best fit the clients needs.
- Ran proposals advised on tax implications of payouts and premature distributions along with providing income solutions and educating on which product offering would be most suited for the clients need.
- Excellent sales, communication and product knowledge throughout the insurance industry
Direct Sales Agent
Assurant Health
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Provided critical data to clients looking to purchase individual health insurance
- Used consultative selling skills to obtain interest in our products and close the sale
- Educated individuals relating to the health coverage to best fit their needs
- Continuously followed up on potential leads
- Consistently met and exceeded targeted sales goals
Senior Mentor
United Health Group
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Motivated new hires by helping them become acquainted with their position and reinforcing a positive environment
- Mentored existing representatives by providing quality feedback and offering assistance towards achieving quality goals
Metlife Representative
United Health Group
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Quoted benefits, Administration, Insurance Complaints
- Underwrote new business and new employees for health insurance
- Converted Metlife cases to a new book of business for United HealthCare
- Dedicated Collections Representative for United HealthCare for the outstanding Metlife cases
Senior Customer Service Specialist
United Health Group
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Supported member services for small business, administration and billing
- Talked with members, providers, and plan administrators
- Served as a resource for resolving issues for peers
- Resolved escalated issues in a prompt fashion
Education
College of St. Catherine
Minneapolis, MN01.1996
Skills
- 2 yrs Medical underwriting skills
- ICD-9 and CPT coding
- Licensed Health and Life Insurance agent since2002
- Product positioning
- Campaign management
- Excellent communication
- Product marketing
- Team leadership
- Client consulting
- Detail-oriented
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building
- Client relationship management
- Microsoft office
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Timeline
Senior Marketing Consultant
ECA Marketing
12.2006 - 12.2024
Marketing Consultant – Fixed
Allianz Life Insurance
01.2002 - 12.2006
Direct Sales Agent
Assurant Health
01.2001 - 01.2002
Senior Mentor
United Health Group
01.1999 - 01.2001
Metlife Representative
United Health Group
01.1999 - 01.2001
Senior Customer Service Specialist
United Health Group
01.1997 - 01.2001
College of St. Catherine
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