Insurance Agency Management

Perry Brian 4715 West Redding Ave Visalia, CA 93277 (559) 749-0492 Home (559) 936-4240 Cell [email protected] EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA Graduated May 1983. INSURANCE EXPERIENCE Current California Life and Disability and Brokers License #0667179, Since 1984 Prudential Insurance, Upland, CA 1984-1986 I started my insurance career with Prudential and worked as a Life and Property and Casualty Agent. State Farm Insurance, Palm Desert, CA 1987 Provided customer service and met with clients to review needs. Performed all ag ent duties and maintained book of business. Auto Insurance Specialists, Irvine, CA 1988-1990 Worked as an agent in a fast paced Insurance Agency. Sold in excess of 100 new p olicies per month as an agent. NSE Insurance, Exeter, CA and Visalia, CA 1990-1993 I managed the Visalia office for this multi-line agency. Self-Employed- Brian Insurance Services, Visalia, CA 1994-2001 Started a small agency specializing in employee benefits. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE The Grace Homes, Visalia, CA January2008-Present Human Resources Director/ Chief Financial Officer Managed Non-Profit with 40 employees and $3M annual budget. Heart of the Valley Christian Fellowship, Visalia, CA August 2004-Present Associate Pastor Heritage Bible Church, Bakersfield, CA June 2003-August 2004 Music Director/Pastor of Worship Valley Bible Fellowship, Bakersfield, CA July 2000-June 2003 Associate Pastor/Technical Director New Hope Christian Fellowship, Visalia, CA February 1994-July 2000 Pastor of Worship REFERENCES Provided upon request. PERSONAL STATEMENT For the past 10 years, much of my experience has been in Church Ministry, while maintaining my Insurance Licenses and continuing to service some existing client s. Being in ministry has made me a better listener and broadened my understandin g of the needs of many from various age groups and backgrounds. As a California Insurance Broker, I have brought my expertise to work in Human R esources and then as the Chief Financial Officer for a Non-profit agency. I brin g 25 years of professional experience with me. I am seeking a career in Sales, Marketing and Management that rewards a job well done and provides an opportunity for professional growth and development. I am comfortable in front of a crowd and led and managed the music program at on e of the largest churches in California for several years. I will do what needs to be done to be successful in my chosen field and would li ke the opportunity to speak with you further if my qualifications fit with your needs. Sincerely, Perry D. Brian