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HENRY SPEARS

Lettsworth,LA

Summary

Proactive General Manager and Insurance Agent with extensive experience in client relationship management. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. While serving at Pointe Coupee Farmers Coop, I was successful in growing the business exponentially. The business enjoyed a Solid growth increase of FIVE times greater revenue and new accounts during my time there.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Insurance Agent

American Monumental Life
04.2022 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service.
  • Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Efficiently managed policy renewals, ensuring timely processing and accurate coverage updates.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.

General Manager

Pointe Coupee Farmers Coop
09.1991 - 02.2022
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
  • Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
  • Boosted employee retention by developing comprehensive benefits package and fostering positive work environment.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

General Farm Worker

Carroll Farms
01.1988 - 09.1991
  • Assisted in the successful harvest of crops by operating various machinery and hand tools.
  • Completed daily farm tasks according to established schedules, maintaining a steady workflow and meeting deadlines.
  • Maintained farm equipment for optimal performance, reducing downtime and repair costs.
  • Conducted regular inspections for pests and diseases on plants; applied appropriate treatments to maintain overall plant health.
  • Safely operated heavy machinery including tractors, plows, cultivators, spreaders to complete necessary tasks efficiently.
  • Cleared land and prepared soil for planting by tilling, grading and adding organic matter.
  • Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.

Journeyman Carpenter

Carpenters Local Union 1098
02.1977 - 07.1989

Construction Site Forman.Worked on numerous projects. Big Cajun #2 coal fired power plant. River Bend Nuclear Power Plant. Jimmy Swaggart Bible Collage and campuses. Murray Hydro Electric Power Plant.

  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.

Education

High School Diploma -

Simmesport High School
Simmesport, LA
05.1973

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Licensed Insurance Agent
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Quotes and sales
  • Account Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Operations Management

Timeline

Insurance Agent

American Monumental Life
04.2022 - Current

General Manager

Pointe Coupee Farmers Coop
09.1991 - 02.2022

General Farm Worker

Carroll Farms
01.1988 - 09.1991

Journeyman Carpenter

Carpenters Local Union 1098
02.1977 - 07.1989

High School Diploma -

Simmesport High School
HENRY SPEARS