Lincoln Middle School
Directed Studies Teacher: August 2022 - Present
This is really my opportunity to get my feet wet in the world of teaching. With this class, I can create lesson plans that reflect content that I desire to share with students. Although the primary focus of this class will be to complete work for other classes, I have the flexibility to create content that help mold youth to do better and be better. Content will include topics that address self-improvement, mental health, and study tips.
Work History
Lincoln Middle School
Instructional Assistant: July 2021 - Present
I am currently a Full-time student, but I wanted to give back to my community in the meantime. This job has allowed me to be myself for the first time in a workplace setting. Working with students gives me true joy. Plus, I am able to bring techniques from the business world into a school setting. This opportunity not only helped me to engage with students, but it also gave me the chance to apply persuasion techniques in-person versus over the phone. Duties Include: Assisting teachers with classroom management, assisting students with IEP's with testing, homework and class assignments
Geico Local Office
Insurance Advisor: June 2020 - July 2021
It was at this job that my eyes were opened to the necessity of an education in technology. I realized while working on marketing projects, how sales, marketing, and technology go hand in hand and is needed no matter which career field I chose. I felt behind. I decided to do something about it and immersed my self in technology and marketing education.
Duties included:
Led office in sales while cold-calling 100-150 prospective clients per day.
Logged and tracked sales; advised potential customers about relevant insurance products.
Followed up on all leads by phone and email.
Maintained direct communication with existing customers to capitalize on cross-selling opportunities
Effectively applied discovery, qualification, and negotiation techniques
Worked with service agent and marketing coordinator to effectively close deals as a team
Geico (Corporate Office)
Regional Sales Representative - October 2013 - July 2020
I am so grateful to have worked for a company like Geico. This job unleashed my competitive nature and I was able to build exceptional sales techniques that I can take anywhere! Duties included:
Consistently exceed monthly sales quotas by closing deals for clients initially inquiring for quote only
Bind insurance contracts accurately to ensure retention and new customer satisfaction
Exceed company customer survey response expectations through customer-focused approaches to ensure high quality service
Named 2018 Leader of Sales by exceeding mid-year new business targets
Achieved Bronze and Silver Tier Chairman’s Club status for exceeding annual new business targets and consistently remaining in top 10% of regional sales agents