Timothy A. Shaw

Experience

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  Village of Plainfield, IL

  Jul 1989 - Jul 1991

  Criminal Investigator

  Scope of Duties:► Promoted effective security and safety operations to protect the public at large and property.► Maintained order, responded to emergencies, and protected people and property. ► Conducted investigative casework with state and federal authorities.

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  Farmers Insurance Group of Companies

  Aug 1992 - Mar 2010

  Agency Owner

  Launched, managed, and oversaw all phases of full service, multiple-line insurance agency. Spearheaded marketing and sales efforts to foster growth and training of licensed team members. Successfully grew gross revenue year-over-year.Scope of Duties:► Create customizable personal insurance quotes and devise strategies consisting of Roth and traditional IRA’s, equity-indexed annuities, and simplified employee pension plans to guide clients in insurance and retirement portfolios.► Utilize exemplary ethical standards and support clients to achieve success in the insurance and financial marketplace.► Generate /optimize leads through in-depth networking, market research, and prospecting to increase client pipeline and accelerate sales.► Identify business opportunities and initiate critical transformations that resulted in profitability and customer satisfaction.► Develop, implement, and manage all phases of the sales cycle from prospecting to close and follow-up support.► Represent a full line of insurance and financial products, serving as a trusted advisor to businesses and individuals.► Hire, train, and supervise sales support staff creating a positive and productive work environment. Show less

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  Makar Properties

  Feb 2004 - Dec 2021

  General Manager

  Scope of Duties:► Manage and develop residential and commercial real estate in the Southwest suburbs. ► Negotiate contracts for property acquisition, build and reconstruct property, manage rentals, hire contractors, and adhere to building laws and codes. ► Rehabbed and flipped 10 properties and have extensive experience working with subcontractors.

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  A. Shaw Insurance Agency

  Apr 2010 - Dec 2021

  Vice President Operations

  Develop sales strategies to market financial services and multiple insurance lines for licensed agents and team members throughout the Chicagoland southwest suburbs. Devise lead-generating activities to ensure business growth and achieve the desired customer experience. Accountable for overall operations, sales growth, profitability, production, P & L matrix, compliance, training, and development of agency staff.Leadership Strengths: Operations Management, Organizational Development, Executive Sales Leadership, Project Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Profit & Loss Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Financial Management, Business Territory & Market Development, Research & Analysis, Team Leadership & Supervision, Coaching, Training & Mentoring, Pipeline & Relationship Growth, Customer Service, Loss Mitigation, Problem-SolvingIndustry Skills: Insurance Sales, Mortgage Protection, Life Insurance Sales, Automotive Sales, Final Expense, AnnuitiesProperty & Casualty Insurance, Health Insurance, Medicare, Product Development, Catastrophe Management, Compliance, Licensed Insurance Agent, Qualifying Leads, Direct Mail, Lead Generation, Outside Sales, Pricing, Quoting, Renewable Energy Show less

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  State Farm ®

  Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

  Agent Intern
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  State Farm Agent

  Apr 2022 - now

  Insurance Agent