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La' Breda Gray

Sarepta

Summary

Self-starting licensed CDL holder, with flat bedding OTR experience as well as Oilfield, sandbox and Saltwater experience; offering high-level experience in supervision of workover and completion operations. Also, Licensed Insurance Broker with over 10 years Experience in Life, Health & Accident and Property and Casualty. Currently contracted with Medicare Medicaid Advisors of Kansas City, Missouri. Very adept at directing work of completion consultants and completion supervisors. Successful and very well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Lady K Logistics
11.2021 - Current
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Managed monthly freight cost reporting processes.
  • Coordinated dispatching of drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Monitored and complied with strict budgets by negotiating freight in alignment with needs and specifications.
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.

Medicare Enrollment Specialist

MEDICARE/MEDICAID
07.2018 - Current
  • Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
  • Documented all communication with applicants and inputted information into various systems, Humana, Aetna, Wellcare, United Healthcare, etc.
  • Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
  • Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes.
  • Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
  • Reviewed applications for different aid programs and determined which qualification criteria for individuals.
  • Developed extensive fact-checking and research skills as result of continuously reviewing different programs and options.

Allstate Insurance Agent

Allstate Insurance
03.2017 - 07.2018
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
  • Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.

Insurance Sales Manager

State Farm Insurance
08.2012 - 03.2017
  • Accompanied new agents on sales calls and identified insurance sales opportunities.
  • Cultivated mutually beneficial client relationships through telephone calls and meetings.
  • Adhered to legal requirements and agency and industry regulations in selling and servicing insurance policies.
  • Collaborated with commercial clients to reduce exposures through introduction of new products and modification of existing policies.
  • Structured internal role-playing exercises to improve agents' sales effectiveness, overcome client objections and enhance client renewal rates.
  • Guided agents through life, health, property and casualty insurance licensing and renewal processes.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

East Baton Rouge Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.

Insurance Sales Agent

American Income Life
08.2009 - 07.2010
  • Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling.
  • Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
  • Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
  • Sold life and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques.

Leasing agent

Riverstone Residential Group
05.2007 - 06.2008
  • Responsible for receiving and processing applications for Tax Credit apartment homes
  • This entails inspecting apartments units every week to make sure they are available and ready for move in
  • Also, consulting with a maintenance team to see that these units are in proper condition and fit for living.

Sales Associate

Macy's
05.2003 - 02.2004
  • Assisted Customers with general needs in relation to clothing items.

Education

CDL - Commercial Driver Training

Diesel Driving Academy
Shreveport, LA
09.2022

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA
07.2005

High School Diploma -

Vicksburg High School
Vicksburg, MS
05.2001

Skills

  • Additional Information
  • Skills
  • Can type 65 WPM
  • Licensed Sales Agent in State of Louisiana
  • Complete tasks and see them through to the end (very goal oriented)
  • Excellent Communication
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Proficient in
  • Power Point, Excel, Word, Word perfect, Spss, MegaStat
  • Case Management Experience
  • Medicaid Waiver Experience
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Knowledgeable in medical and psychology terminology
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Certification

  • Licensed CDL-2022
  • Tankers
  • Hazmat
  • TWIC: Expires- 08/26/2027
  • Property and Casualty License October 2012 to Current
  • Life and Health Insurance February 2009 to Current



Timeline

Operations Manager

Lady K Logistics
11.2021 - Current

Medicare Enrollment Specialist

MEDICARE/MEDICAID
07.2018 - Current

Allstate Insurance Agent

Allstate Insurance
03.2017 - 07.2018

Insurance Sales Manager

State Farm Insurance
08.2012 - 03.2017

Substitute Teacher, K-12

East Baton Rouge Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011

Insurance Sales Agent

American Income Life
08.2009 - 07.2010

Leasing agent

Riverstone Residential Group
05.2007 - 06.2008

Sales Associate

Macy's
05.2003 - 02.2004

CDL - Commercial Driver Training

Diesel Driving Academy

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Dillard University

High School Diploma -

Vicksburg High School
La' Breda Gray