Manager

Resume posted by George Sainteus in Administrative.
Desired salary: $180,000.00
Desired position type: Any

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Summary

Detail-oriented, and self-directed sales professional with over a decade of experience in the areas of insurance, retail, global financial services, and non-profit organizations. Systems-thinker and project methodologist skilled at evaluating traditional channels and functional domains to create organizational synergies and operational effectiveness. Progressive, inclusive, and highly adaptable. Change agent with strong diplomatic skills and with a personal mission to build long lasting strategic partnerships.

Education

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, COMMUNITY BUSINESS PROGRAM                                  January 2019 – January 2020
New York, New York
Certificate in Business Excellence

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY                                                                                                      January 2015 – August 2015
New York, New York
CERTIFICATE IN MONITORING EVALUATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR THE UN, GOVERNMENT, NGOS

KING GRADUATE SCHOOL, MONROE COLLEGE                                                        September 2012 – August 2014
New York, New York
Master of Business Administration

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, BINGHAMTON                                               September 2002 – June 2006
Vestal, New York
Bachelor in Economics

Experience

SAINTEUS AGENCY – New York, NY

Agency Owner, Sales Director                                                                                                  October 2016 – Present

  • Manage agency’s statement of purpose, strategic partnerships, service standards, deliverables, and business practices
  • Oversee and responsible for all transactions and operational issues for the agency
  • Navigate multiple complex needs for clients by ascertaining long-term goals and effectively negotiating with industry partners
  • Facilitate the recruiting, selecting, training, and development of a team of producers for the agency
  • Responsible for assisting business clients with protecting revenue growth potential by providing forward thinking strategies and recommendations
  • Responsible for increasing the agency book of business to over $3 million in written premium within a three-year time frame
  • Seek out additional new markets by planning sales and marketing strategies for the agency
  • Lead business presentation meetings at tradeshows, seminars, community events, university, & conferences
  • Provide support to local community organizations and monitor social responsibility trends in order to guide the agency in focusing on issues that are important to the community

 

GENERAL RE CORPORATION – Stamford, CT

Assistant Treasurer                                                                                                                     September 2011 – October 2016

  • Managed three direct reports with increasing responsibility in monitoring and resolving comprehensive, indirect tax issues across 21 companies
  • Assisted with US tax research, risk management, planning, and compliance in line of business property and casualty
  • Led the completion of ongoing examinations by state and local government authorities
  • Advised management regarding the indirect tax impact of corporate strategies
  • Pioneered and implement Excel-based microcomputer technology, reducing compliance management time by 50%
  • Supported corporate growth goals based on focused loss control initiatives
  • Developed and executed business processes that enable staff to carry out their strategic roles proficiently by leveraging powerful data management tools on SAP, Concur, EMC Documentum, Insource RS, & CCH

Business Analyst                                                                                                  October 2006 – September 2011

  • Skilfully developed effective data collection systems to uncover potential deductions and credits on $1-billion worth of annual expenses
  • Yielded actionable insights to increase cash management effectiveness in indirect tax recording by 50%

 

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP – Stamford, CT

International Assignment Solution Intern                                                                                January 2006 – June 2006

  • Worked closely with tax managers on technical review of expatriate and alien tax returns
  • Prepared tax returns for corporate employees using state-of-the-art microcomputer technology
  • Participated in providing advice regarding optimal management strategy and tax compliance for major Fortune 500 clients
  • Researched complex financial, tax, and human resources issues associated with global deployment

Skills

  • 5 years business development, 15 years insurance and risk management

Groups & Associations

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Spoken Languages

    French Creole