1. Michelle Goldstein
3719 W Wisconsin Ave Unit 8
Tampa FL 33611
813-951-2757
Micg1970@yahoo.com
Summary
Proven track record of success in project management, marketing, and customer service
Technical Skills/Proficiencies
Proofing/Quality Control
Use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Outlook
Process Improvements/Analytical thought process
Strong interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written)
Strong organizational skills
Detail and deadline oriented
Effective decision making skills
Highly effective multi-tasking skills
Excellent typing and 10-key skills
Streamline and identify improvements where applicable for efficiency
Team player/engage others/Flexible
Data entry experience
Some knowledge of medical terminology and medications
LOMA’s 281, 291, 321, ACS101 and LOMA 301 (earning ACS designation)
Employment History with New York Life Insurance Company:
Tampa Sales Desk
November 2013 to present -Specialist
Provide sales support to field agents and assist with product information, current standings
and information to help make sales goals
Call clients and prospects of agents to schedule appointments to assist agents in reaching
manpower and sales goals
Provide daily or weekly reporting on the campaign plus feedback as needed
Creation of power point presentation on suggested method of communication to our agents
via email
Accomplishments:meet or exceed daily and quarterly individual and team goals, help to
increase life sales for NYL, develop relationships with field agents
December 2012 – November 2013 – Customer Service Representative with AARP
Answered calls from customers and prospects
2. Sent fulfillments
Took death claims
Part of the Broad Market Unit
Part of initial Face to Face pilot assisting field agents with selling AARP products
Long Island General Office
March 2011- June 2012- Market Development Director
Assisted new agents with creating and implementing marketing plans
Strategized ways to get in front of target markets
Advised on ways to brand in local community and get involved in volunteer efforts
Discussed and trained on social networking opportunities
Worked with Compliance to ensure approval of processes
Trained classes of agents two to three times monthly with regard to prospect direct mail and
email marketing
Trained groups of established agents on the use of systems to target certain client needs and
assisted in building book of business development
One on one agent meetings to develop marketing skills and helped in setting up direct mail
marketing efforts
Developed a guide for agents to maneuver through the marketing system
Helped create a Master Marketer Guide
Spearheaded two successful Recruiting career fairs with hires resulting
Researched events in local communities; negotiated cost and booked for Agent participation
Managed mall kiosks and worked with Print vendor to create new signage, ensuring correct
size, color, graphics, etc. Regularly visited the kiosks for quality control
NYL Tampa Agency Marketing
2008-2011-Marketing Support Desk Representative
Handled field management support of marketing tool implementation for the NE Zone to
help drive recruiting/retention, agent development and net manpower
Was accountable for helping to engage GO management and agents in various marketing
activities and promote Agency programs and participation
Assisted in creating letter shop instructions
Proofing of letters
Regularly tested the direct mail ordering system, reporting errors found
NYL Tampa Operations
2005-2008 -Field Support Representative
Handled incoming/outgoing calls from agents and managers across the field in support of
specific programs
NYL Tampa AARP Operations
1997-2005 - Customer Service Representative
Handled inbound and outbound calling to support AARP life insurance clients with respect
to billing, direct mail fulfillment and policy changes
3. Education
University of South Florida, Tampa
Associate of Arts Degree
Communications Major
Life and Variable Annuity License attained in 1997 (held and maintained to date)
Groups and Activities
2015 Mentorship program: Targeted Skills and Career Development and Networking and
Managing Relationships tracks
NYL Pride group
Tampa Women’s Initiative
ANG (Asian Networking Group)
The Latino Connection
Enable
LinkedIn
Awards and Recognition
Building Foundation of Excellence – April 2000
Volunteers for Life Certificate of Appreciation- April 2002
Dale Carnegie Sales Excellence Training- April 2002
Volunteers for Life Certificate of Appreciation- April 2004
Be the Best Award- December 2004
Volunteers for Life Certificate of Appreciation- April 2005
Volunteers for Life Certificate of Appreciation- April 2006
Be the Best Award- December 2007
Certificate of Attendance- Leadership and Management skills for Women- July 2007
Certificate of completion for Franklin Covey Advantage Series- September 2009
NYLIC University course completion- Social Networking- August 2011
Certificate of completion- Creating a Distinctive Leadership Brand- June 2011
Certificate of completion- Business Etiquette for Supervisors- June 2011
Contribution Award- NYL Values- October 2011
Contributor Award- Operational Excellence- December 2014