Ian Shada
Omaha
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., adept in strategic planning and team leadership. Excelled in building relationships and driving business growth, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Achieved notable increases in efficiency and client satisfaction without exceeding a numerical percentage.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
President
Unified Employee Benefits
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Built a diverse workforce through targeted recruiting efforts focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Navigated complex regulatory environments while maintaining compliance across all aspects of the organization''s operations.
Youth Pastor
Hope Community Church
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
Sales Agent
State Farm
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Boosted referral rates by cultivating positive relationships with satisfied customers who were eager to recommend our products/services to others.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
- Recognized in the State Farm Team Member Hall of Fame for outstanding performance in financial services.
Sales Consultant
Samsung Electronics
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Enhanced team performance by sharing successful sales strategies and best practices in regular team meetings.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Facilitated smooth transactions by efficiently handling paperwork, processing payments, and addressing any concerns or questions from the client promptly.
- Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix09-2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE12-2018
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE06-2016
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Complex Problem-solving
- Client relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Results-driven
Timeline
Vice President
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
President
Unified Employee Benefits
08.2018 - 06.2023
Youth Pastor
Hope Community Church
07.2018 - 05.2020
Sales Consultant
Samsung Electronics
06.2016 - 06.2018
Sales Agent
State Farm
03.2016 - 08.2019
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bellevue University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Southeast Community College
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