1. Gary Sutton 10500 Turning Leaf Trail, Fort Worth, Tx. 76131
cell (817) 420-0356 vandgsutton@hotmail.com
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PROFILE
Established Professional with over 19 years of Account Management, Training and Upper
Management expertise. Results-driven leader with excellent communication and interpersonal
skills; a strong emphasis in the Insurance industry. Proven history and success increasing
profitability,improvingperformance,andcultivatingproductivityin a highly competitive industry.
Seekingan Managementpositionwithopportunities for growth and advancement that will benefit
frommy experienceandleadershipabilities.Capable of a wide range of assertive leadership roles.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Decision Maker, Prioritize & Delegate Maximizing Productivity Coaching/Mentoring
Identifying Growth Opportunities Action Plans & Resolutions New Hire Orientation
Cultivating Business Relationships Marketing/Presentations Benefits Explanations
Client Relationship Management Time & Task Management Public Speaking
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
 Strong management skills,leadership qualities, and solid communication abilities with strong writing
skills that exhibit solid interpersonal skillsin highlysensitive and volatile environments
 Demonstratesprofessional reliability, highlyself-motivated with the abilityto assume increased levels
of responsibility, anticipatesand meetsneedsto achieve outstandingresults
 Articulate, diplomatic, persuasive; easilyestablishesrapport and credibilitywith people at all levels,
works well with people from a varietyof backgrounds and cultures
 Ambitious,responsible, thorough; productive in collaborative and independent environments
 Successful approach to problem identification, assessment, resolution, and crisis management
 Focused and persistent: both "bigpicture" visionaryand detail oriented, resolving issuesthat have the
potential to block goals and aspirations
 Presentsprofessional image in both appearance and demeanor, punctual, represents companyin an
ethical manner
 Strategicthinker with the imagination and foresight to conceptualize new ideas and opportunities and
the implementation skillsto bring them to fruition
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
General Lines LAHand Property& Casualty
EDUCATION
GlenIris BaptistSchool Birmingham,Al.
Graduated

2. Work History
Justice & Associates 12/2012 - 10/2016
Agency DevelopmentManager
 Specialized in seeking out new talent for the Farmers agent programs.
 Recruitingthroughvariousresources suchasthe internet,coldcalling,seminars,andjobfairs.
 Conductedgroupandindividual trainingsessionsonthe variousFarmers productsandsellingand
marketingtechniques.
 Responsible forreachingthe Districtgoalsforhiringandretentionof agents
 Maintaina strong ethicwitha total commitmenttosuccesseachand everyday.
Sutton & Sutton Insurance Agency 2/2010 – 3/2013
Vice President/CEO
 Assistedinthe day-to-dayoperationsof anindependentinsurance agency.
 Demonstratedahighlevel of service toprospectsandclientsandprovidepromptresponsetotheir
needs.Abilitytobuildlastingrelationships.
 Recruited,trainedandsupervisedasalesandoffice staff of 8+
 Useda customer– focused,needsbasedreviewprocesstoeducate customersabouttheirinsurance
options.
 Instrumental indoublingourrevenueinthe firstyear.
Liberty National Life Insurance ( Torchmark Corp.) 8/2000 - 2/2010
Regional Branch Manager
 Full life -cycle recruitingtofindthe righttalenttojoinourorganization
 Coached,mentored,andtrainedagentstobe successful intheircareerpathanddevelopedleadersthat
can grow withinthe company.
 Was able to growthe Branch to be inthe top10% of the company
 Recruitedandmanageda teamof 5 managersand over20 agents
 Instrumental instartingseveralscratchagenciesthroughoutTexas
 Developandmaintainstrongprofessional relationshipswithleadersatall levelsincludingthose in
executive/officerpositions
Referencesavailable uponRequest