Doris Ford Email & Phone Number

Azusa, Ca

My company, Ford Benefits Group, brings a compassionate approach as well as a wealth of knowledge in medical and health insurance to company owners and business professionals seeking to improve their Employee Benefits Plans. We typically work, hand-in-hand with small businesses who have two to 100+ employees in California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas. In addition to serving as an Independent Life and Health Insurance Agent, I am a certified Medicare Enrollment Agent, navigating the complicated world of Medicare for seniors turning 65. We enroll seniors and people approaching retirement in the most affordable Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage Plan for their needs and service clients in the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys and throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.Specialties: Covered CA for Small Business and off Exchange health Insurance Employer Benefits, Dental, Accidental Plans, and Life Insurance, and International Medical Plans.

Irvine, Ca

I served as Regional Sales Executive for Covered California for Small Business overseeing Los Angeles County where I was responsible for training agents on the ins and outs of the Affordable Care Act while also selling coverage and working with clients. Received the Top Sales Volume Award during my first year in this role expanding the client base exponentially during my 5+ years there.

Thousand Oaks, Ca

With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, I was brought in to oversee and train 2,500 Medical Insurance Agents through the San Gabriel Valley. I accomplished this by providing educational seminars on this complicated health coverage. Developed and implemented sales strategies and utilized selling techniques to acquire new medical and specialty business through agent/brokers. Effectively utilized co-op marketing and technology tools. Conducted monthly agent/broker training seminars and assisted agents in the development of marketing plans. Taught Search Engine Optimization and agent website analysis. Maintained a strong field presence and built relationships within the healthcare industry.• Surpassed new business enrollment targets for Individual under 65 segments by achieving 114% of target.• Achieved 155% of target of senior health sales by motivating and training insurance agents• Managed assigned territory through field activity and having strong field presence, achieving 1,404 face-to-face visits.• Conducted 50% more seminars as required by management, resulting in more sales per quarter. • Promoted grassroots marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) to agents, resulting in lead acquisition and increased Medical and Specialty sales.

Newbury Park, Ca

Worked with newly appointed brokers and conducted robust on-boarding process, including sales support in the form of education, training, motivating and all around sales knowledge of the Anthem Blue Cross Small Group, Individual and Senior portfolio. Worked closely with Sales Management team and in-field Regional Sales Managers.• Cultivated new agents during first year of production, achieving sales growth• Provided support and technology training webinars to new and seasoned agents, increasing production levels.• Coached agents in becoming a successful and consistent Anthem Blue Cross producer during face-to-face visits. • Prospected inactive brokers to find new sales opportunities, escalating sales.• Grew Small Group production by 7% in 2008 by promoting Anthem’s most popular plans.• Increased individual production by 32% in 2008 by incentivizing agents with agent bonus program.

Pasadena, California, United States

Assisted two Sales Executives in meeting and exceeding new business targets. Worked with newly appointed agents in the on-boarding and appointment process. Provided training, motivating and sales techniques to agents. Performed open enrollment meetings and acted as liaison with other departments.• Served as primary back up and contact person, meeting broker and client needs. • Established business relationships with brokers, maximizing group prospects and converting into new members.• Worked as a team to answer phone calls and the general queue, improving productivity and customer satisfaction.

Bachelor Of Science & Bachelor Of Arts, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude

Courses of study: Business Organization, Finance, Economics, Business Information Systems, Web Development and Project Management.

Associates Degree, Liberal Arts