Andre Johnson

Andre Johnson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Developing talent and protecting dreams as Branch Sales Manager at American Family Insurance - MN/WI Branch

  • Education

    • Universidad de León

      2015 - 2015
      C1 Spanish Certificate Spanish and Iberian Studies

      Attended the Centro de Idiomas (Language School) of the University of León in León, Spain.

    • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Spanish Language and Literature

      Activities and Societies: President of Study Abroad Alumni Club, Spanish Club

  • Experience

    • UW-Green Bay

      May 2016 - May 2017

      • Facilitate the arrival and orientation process of 30+ incoming international students over the course of 2 semesters• Lead international students on tours around the greater Green Bay area• Advise an average of 10 prospective study abroad students per day on available programs, financial aid opportunities, required materials (visa types, passports, applications, background checks, etc.)• Managed and balanced 6 professional Outlook calendars• Develop engaging PowerPoints for specific study abroad programs• Informative and persuasive program flyers created with Microsoft Publisher • Sort, combine, and organize complex Excel spreadsheets in collaboration with the Office of the Provost to validate graduation requirements of 46 students.• Promoted Study Abroad programs with large-scale presentations in university classrooms- a total of 750+ students Show less

      • Office of International Education Assistant

        Aug 2016 - May 2017
      • Peer Advisor

        May 2016 - May 2017
    • Literacy Green Bay, Inc.

      Sept 2016 - May 2017
      Tutor

      • ProLiteracy certified tutor• Tutor one-on-one with beginning-intermediate, adult, English language learners

    • CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance

      May 2017 - Aug 2021

      • Manage team of 15 sales agents to drive sales and profitable growth exceeding production goals •Driving successful initiative to increase quote rate•Working in a cross-department leadership group to align sales training and development strategies across the company •Implemented retention program • Analyzed reports daily to review metrics and conducted call observations with coaching a team of up to 14 sales agents • Provided the highest volume of real-time assistance to agents with policies and guidelines (~2,900)• Planned and executed new initiatives to increase Agency awareness at the company and meet department goals • Organized Agency’s book of business and synced 3rd party reporting and monoline reports• Achieved 2020 survey rating of 6.45/7 • Handled complex situations with a 96.85% average QA and 2019 rating 4/5 in both goals and leadership • Aided the leadership team with resolving escalated situations and helpline questions • Received 2018 review of 4/5 in goals and leadership by assisting in training new agents and mentoring colleagues• Tested and provided feedback during the implementation of new BOLT software• Developed 4 new procedures as part of the continuous improvement team and produced reference and training guides

      • Sales Team Lead

        Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
      • Customer Coach

        Sept 2019 - Jan 2021
      • Account Specialist

        Aug 2019 - Sept 2019
      • Senior Agency Sales Representative

        May 2017 - Aug 2019
    • American Family Insurance

      Jul 2021 - now
      Branch Sales Manager

      •Manage 2 corporate locations for American Family Insurance: Falcon Heights, MN & Elm Grove WI•Recruit, train, and oversee a team of Insurance Advisors to boost sales and increase branch revenue profitability.•Heavily partnered with community business and non-profit organizations• Conducted research and development projects to implement and enhance new processes.•2023 All American qualified•2021 & 2023 AFLIC qualified

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AFE Intrapreneurial Mindset

      WSB Center for Professional and Executive Development
      Oct 2022
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    • Inclusive Employer Program

      University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
      Oct 2023
    • Duolingo German Fluency: Intermediate (Estimated)

      Duolingo
      May 2016
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    • Certified Tutor

      ProLiteracy Worldwide
      Oct 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Andre Johnson
      Semester High Honors - May 2017
    • Awarded to Andre Johnson
      Chancellor's Medallion - Apr 2017
    • Awarded to Andre Johnson
      Cum Laude - Apr 2017
    • Awarded to Andre Johnson
      Semester Honors - Dec 2016
    • Awarded to Andre Johnson
      Semester Honors - May 2016
    • Awarded to Andre Johnson
      Semester Highest Honors - Dec 2015
    • Awarded to Andre Johnson
      Semester Honors - May 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • ELL Tutor

      Issued by Literacy Green Bay, Inc. on Sept 2016
      Literacy Green Bay, Inc.Associated with Andre Johnson
    • Make a Difference Day

      Issued by University of Wisconsin-Green Bay on Oct 2016
      University of Wisconsin-Green BayAssociated with Andre Johnson
    • Marketing

      Issued by Life at UWGB Instagram on Aug 2016
      Life at UWGB InstagramAssociated with Andre Johnson
    • Meal Packager

      Issued by Feeding America on Jan 2019
      Feeding AmericaAssociated with Andre Johnson
    • Construction Worker

      Issued by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity on Jan 2022
      Twin Cities Habitat for HumanityAssociated with Andre Johnson