Derreck Jackson

Experience

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  Https://derreckjartz.bigcartel.com/

  Jun 1983 - Apr 2013

  MURALIST & FREELANCE ARTIST

  Although I work in the Insurance Industry full time, I also have my B.A. in Digital Art/ History. I graduated from CSUS and have been participating in art events, mural competitions, and expositions in Sacramento and San Francisco for the past decade. Lately I have been focusing on digital animation, and mural art as a hobby. You can view my art on Instagram @DERRECKJARTS Derreck J arts @ Facebook.comhttps://derreckjartz.bigcartel.com/

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  SureWest Communications

  Feb 2013 - Sept 2013

  Retail Sales Representative

  Recruited for a 6 Month Temp Position featuring Wireless Sales and Customer Service. Accessory Sales and Account Maintenance.

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  Verizon Wireless

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

  Sales

  Worked in customer service and sales for the past 2 years. Organized and maintained a list of my own customers and contacts to generate a base of returning clients and positive referrals. I helped customers complete paperwork, and help start up half a dozen small business accounts through our consumer retail channel. I have been in charge of loss prevention and monthly inventory checks, as well as handling cash and closing procedures. I have been at or above my sales quota for 11 straight months right out of training. I can work in a team but thrive in individual sales environments, I am an independent thinker who can achieve goals laid out by myself or superiors, and this is why I believe your company to be the next step in my evolution. Show less

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  Freeway Insurance Services, Inc.

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Insurance Broker

  I left Verizon because I was recruited to Freeway with the promise of better hours and pay. Additionally, they paid me to study for my test & my licensing. I passed on the first try, but soon realized the commission based sales structure of the brokerages were less dynamic as compared to my previous employer. I quickly took what I learned, decided to become an LSP at Allstate, and never looked back!

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  Allstate

  Jun 2017 - Apr 2024

  Licensed Sales Producer

  I am licensed and can sell PLPD Policies in California & Arizona. I also write existing customers for Business Owner, General Liability, and Commercial Auto.Our Book of Business(es) have grown over 10% in 2024 & are writing around $750,000 - $1.5 million of premium annually. My sales team which is made up of 9 other LSPs including me, work at the largest of 3 Allstate Agencies under the umbrella of owner Jason Thorpe. Due to our hard work the past 1-2 years we have received numerous sales awards and spiffs, we earned the moniker of a "Super Agency" ; and were bestowed all the acollades and bonuses that accompany that prestigious position!Even with all this new business, Underwriting rules are stifling n Arizona right now, but my position as sales manager is still the same as it always has been: Sell, Bundle, and pay attention to what folk’s needs are! I must have the ability to understand and communicate complex products, and agility to quickly establish rapport with customers or overcome that next objection. These are paramount to success and closing items when market prices are constantly on the rise, but people’s pay checks aren’t. Patience and perseverance are hallmarks of my selling style, but I do close with intent and common sense when the opportunity is right!! I don’t like to take no for an answer in anything I do. My job is guiding the customer to even better coverages & products than they requested, not just to sell on price alone. I was among the Top 10 LSPs for all Northern California, 3 years in a row (2018-2020) and I have the Awards Plaque to back it up!● Over $450,000 in premium sold since starting as Sales Manager in AZ. Trending towards 600 "New Business" ( Home/RV/Auto/Condo/Renters/Dwelling/BOP) items by Dec 31st 2023. (My minimum goal is 50/month of which I exceeded 11/12 months in 2023.) Closed nearly $500,000 in New Biz Premium /before 2023 sales year completed! Show less

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  Farmers Insurance

  May 2024 - now

  Licensed Insurance Agent

  As a Licensed Insurance Professional (LSP) in California & Arizona, I utilize a consultative approach to transform personal lines into business leads, and those into long-term valued customers. My primary focus is providing excellent Home Insurance options for Northern California Homeowners: Specifically those zips codes being negatively affected by the exodus of dozens of insurance companies from the CA insurance market for the past few years. -I work with out of state brokerages including Non-Admitted and Specialty/Surplus Carriers. I am California Fair Plan Appointed and can write business with a dozen other carriers in CA to gaurauntee we give our customers every Home Insurance option available in today's market. Business, General Liability, and Commercial Auto are all important products we write at my agency. • Charged with understanding and communicating complex products to potential customers and maintaining a large book of contacts to establish a base of returning clients and referrals. • Coordinate with a team of underwriters and claims adjusters to ensure clear and compliant documentation and customer satisfaction.• Award winning salesperson, ranked in top 10% for 2019, 2021 and 2022!• Met target commission payout within one month after training and continue to consistently deliver on monthly goals for past 5 years. (Sold over $400k in New Business Premium in 2023.) • Over $1,500,000 in premium sold since starting in the business to the end of 2024. Show less