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Richard Morris
                                         2595 E Honeysuckle Place
                                            Chandler, AZ 85286
                                           (602) 327-1188 (Cell)
                                          (480) 507-5039 (Home)
                                             rmorris19@q.com

SALES DEVELOPMENT • ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT • CUSTOMER SERVICE

                                         Career Overview:
Ambitious, high performing sales professional with strong, twenty-year background, in sales, sales
management, new business development, and account management in both B2C and B2B environments.
Recipient of numerous company sales awards for consistently exceeding sales goals and forecasts.
Builds “win-win” relationships with individuals and small businesses using a consultative approach to
assess client needs then provide solutions that meet the client’s goals and objectives. Entrepreneur
experienced with the risks and rewards of business ownership, from acquisition to growth to disposition.
                                          Areas of Strengths:
 New Business Development            Customer Relationships              Supervision/Leadership
 Client Management/Retention         Public Speaking                     Executive Presentations
 Networking                          Long-term Planning                  Problem Solving

                                       Professional Experience

PROFUND LAS VEGAS, INC. - Chandler, AZ                                                    2006 to Present
Area Director / Senior Sales Associate for ProFund West, LLC
Prospect, qualify leads, and gain new business with persuasive presentations for the purpose of
conducting charity golf events for the non-profit sector. Guide organizational leadership in ways to better
assess potential for contributions, to communicate more effectively with donors and public, to manage
their campaigns more strategically, and in ways to better utilize their resources of time, people, and
money.
      Develop and implement a business plan and timeline for each campaign.
      Provide consultative assistance in the recruitment of volunteers to participate in the campaign.
      Conduct training sessions for the participants in group and one-on-one settings.
      Create marketing tools and participant guides to maximize participation and outcomes.
      Weekly written communication to motivate participants to meet and exceed fund-raising goals.
      On-going support after the event to ensure maximum collection of pledges received.


ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY - Phoenix, AZ                                               1990 to May 2008
Owner – A Sure Foundation Insurance Agency, Inc. – Phoenix, AZ                    Aug. 2000 to May 2008
Exclusive agent representing Allstate Insurance Company responsible for driving profitable new business
into agency, building a foundation of superior customer service, especially at the time of greatest need;
during a claim, and creating “Peace of Mind” for clients through a lifetime of changing needs.
RICHARD MORRIS                                                                         PAGE TWO

    Key Accomplishments:
        Built agency from initial capital investment of $40,000 to annual revenues in excess of
           $300,000.
        Increased agency earned premium from approximately $2 million dollars to $3.2 million
           dollars.
        Improved agency profitability by establishing a culture of customer service excellence and by
           cross-selling additional lines of insurance.
        Improved customer retention from approximately 82% to over 90%.
        Decreased Loss Ratio from an average of 65% to an average of 40%
        Generated an Underwriting Profit of approximately $1 million dollars for Allstate Insurance
           Company.
        Multiple-year National Conference and Honor Ring award recipient.
        Increased value of agency from $245,000 at purchase to $875,000 upon sale of agency.

Agency Manager – Allstate Insurance Company                                            Jan. 1996 to July 2000
Recruited and promoted to this position for the purpose of providing direction and management for as
many as 25 Allstate agents. In charge of recruiting new agents through networking, marketing, and career
fairs to meet hiring objectives. Drive new sales and profitability in the district through goal setting and
process implementation with each agency.

            Implemented sales training and sales processes for agency support staff.
            Ability to educate and train agents and staff in group settings and one-on-one.
            Organize and conduct sales meetings within the District.
            Met or exceeded regional sales goals and expectations.
            Provided appropriate written job performance reviews, at a minimum, annually.
            Dedicated team player supporting regional and company-wide objectives.

Employee Agent – Allstate Insurance Company Tucson, AZ                             Sept. 1990 to Jan. 1996
Started and built a new agency from scratch to over 1300 policies in force. Rapidly grew agency by
establishing processes for cold calling, networking, direct mail, and door to door marketing. Hired and
managed telemarketers to supply qualified leads to agency. Tenacious lead follow through, adept at
preparing written proposals, and confident in face-to-face sales presentations.

                                                Education
     Bachelor of Science, Business Administration • University of Arizona – Tucson, Arizona • 1990

                             Professional Licenses and Development
                             Property & Casualty Insurance License – Arizona
                                Life & Health Insurance License – Arizona
                    Series 6 & 63 Securities License (Dec 1999 – May 2008) – Arizona
                                Real Estate License – Arizona (Dec. 2008)
                                    Life Underwriters Training Council

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Richard Morris Resume 02012010

  • 1. Richard Morris 2595 E Honeysuckle Place Chandler, AZ 85286 (602) 327-1188 (Cell) (480) 507-5039 (Home) rmorris19@q.com SALES DEVELOPMENT • ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT • CUSTOMER SERVICE Career Overview: Ambitious, high performing sales professional with strong, twenty-year background, in sales, sales management, new business development, and account management in both B2C and B2B environments. Recipient of numerous company sales awards for consistently exceeding sales goals and forecasts. Builds “win-win” relationships with individuals and small businesses using a consultative approach to assess client needs then provide solutions that meet the client’s goals and objectives. Entrepreneur experienced with the risks and rewards of business ownership, from acquisition to growth to disposition. Areas of Strengths:  New Business Development  Customer Relationships  Supervision/Leadership  Client Management/Retention  Public Speaking  Executive Presentations  Networking  Long-term Planning  Problem Solving Professional Experience PROFUND LAS VEGAS, INC. - Chandler, AZ 2006 to Present Area Director / Senior Sales Associate for ProFund West, LLC Prospect, qualify leads, and gain new business with persuasive presentations for the purpose of conducting charity golf events for the non-profit sector. Guide organizational leadership in ways to better assess potential for contributions, to communicate more effectively with donors and public, to manage their campaigns more strategically, and in ways to better utilize their resources of time, people, and money.  Develop and implement a business plan and timeline for each campaign.  Provide consultative assistance in the recruitment of volunteers to participate in the campaign.  Conduct training sessions for the participants in group and one-on-one settings.  Create marketing tools and participant guides to maximize participation and outcomes.  Weekly written communication to motivate participants to meet and exceed fund-raising goals.  On-going support after the event to ensure maximum collection of pledges received. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY - Phoenix, AZ 1990 to May 2008 Owner – A Sure Foundation Insurance Agency, Inc. – Phoenix, AZ Aug. 2000 to May 2008 Exclusive agent representing Allstate Insurance Company responsible for driving profitable new business into agency, building a foundation of superior customer service, especially at the time of greatest need; during a claim, and creating “Peace of Mind” for clients through a lifetime of changing needs.
  • 2. RICHARD MORRIS PAGE TWO Key Accomplishments:  Built agency from initial capital investment of $40,000 to annual revenues in excess of $300,000.  Increased agency earned premium from approximately $2 million dollars to $3.2 million dollars.  Improved agency profitability by establishing a culture of customer service excellence and by cross-selling additional lines of insurance.  Improved customer retention from approximately 82% to over 90%.  Decreased Loss Ratio from an average of 65% to an average of 40%  Generated an Underwriting Profit of approximately $1 million dollars for Allstate Insurance Company.  Multiple-year National Conference and Honor Ring award recipient.  Increased value of agency from $245,000 at purchase to $875,000 upon sale of agency. Agency Manager – Allstate Insurance Company Jan. 1996 to July 2000 Recruited and promoted to this position for the purpose of providing direction and management for as many as 25 Allstate agents. In charge of recruiting new agents through networking, marketing, and career fairs to meet hiring objectives. Drive new sales and profitability in the district through goal setting and process implementation with each agency.  Implemented sales training and sales processes for agency support staff.  Ability to educate and train agents and staff in group settings and one-on-one.  Organize and conduct sales meetings within the District.  Met or exceeded regional sales goals and expectations.  Provided appropriate written job performance reviews, at a minimum, annually.  Dedicated team player supporting regional and company-wide objectives. Employee Agent – Allstate Insurance Company Tucson, AZ Sept. 1990 to Jan. 1996 Started and built a new agency from scratch to over 1300 policies in force. Rapidly grew agency by establishing processes for cold calling, networking, direct mail, and door to door marketing. Hired and managed telemarketers to supply qualified leads to agency. Tenacious lead follow through, adept at preparing written proposals, and confident in face-to-face sales presentations. Education Bachelor of Science, Business Administration • University of Arizona – Tucson, Arizona • 1990 Professional Licenses and Development Property & Casualty Insurance License – Arizona Life & Health Insurance License – Arizona Series 6 & 63 Securities License (Dec 1999 – May 2008) – Arizona Real Estate License – Arizona (Dec. 2008) Life Underwriters Training Council