Personable communicator with outstanding listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and gain the trust, confidence and respect of prospects, clients and colleagues.

  Sound judgment and a work history of proactively identifying and resolving problems in real time.

Master of Science (MS), Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Grand Canyon University; earned 2013

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Religious Studies, Regent University; earned Dec. 2011

Completed Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) course, American College

Completed Fraternal Life Underwriter, Fellow (FICF) course, Fraternal Field Managers Association

Hold a Class A Commercial Driver License, State of Xxxxxx

Vessel Crew, Island Excursions 2008-2014

  Collaborated effectively with a diverse team of colleagues and customers while aboard passenger ferries.

  Ensured the safety of passengers and crew while boarding and docking the vessel.

Owner, Blankenship Insurance 1999-2005

  Built and maintained relationships with customers seeking insurance or financial services support.

  Represented clientele as a Financial and Insurance Advisor across both Xxxxxx and Oregon.

State Field Supervisor, Royal Neighbors of America 1991-1999

  Recruited and interview prospective insurance agents and hired candidates that were an ideal fit.

  Trained, mentored and coached new agents, including conducting education classes.

  Consistently met or exceeded sales territory performance objectives.

Board Member, Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International (FGBMFI), Salem OR Chapter; 10 years

  Served as President (two years), and increased attendance at weekly and monthly public meetings.

  Acted as Treasurer for three years.

Para-Church Ministry, Anacortes Convalescent Center, weekly for six and a half years

President, Northwest Chapter of National Association of Financial and Insurance Advisors 1998-1999