Stephanie N. Cleare Email & Phone Number

High Point, Nc, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

• Served as an integral sales leader responsible for directing a team in full-cycle B2B and B2C sales, providing direction and guidance in developing strategic plans to broaden market share, drive revenue growth, and expand brand market reputation.• Leveraged expertise to facilitate high-level negotiations to settle complex insurance claims while securing favorable outcomes for policyholders and increasing client satisfaction.• Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing to discuss the specific needs of the sales team concerning a new CRM system and performed as an integral part of the team working on designing and implementing an innovative system that enhanced team efficiency and customer engagement, increasing digital inbound leads 3X, and exceeding the goal by $2M.• Successfully completed the Sandler Sales training course that specialized in cold calling strategies for new leads and managing inbound warm leads and utilized the training to support team performance.• Oversaw the company’s expansion by establishing an international branch office in the Bahamas, securing a building, hiring employees, launching operations, and working with government officials on compliance issues.• Introduced new business development initiatives and surpassed sales targets within the challenging coastal regions across the US and Caribbean, driving revenue from under $1M to $2.5M within 1 year.

Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas

High Point, North Carolina, United States

• Developed and cultivated strong client relationships, providing the highest level of customer service with 100% repeat sales.• Facilitated personalized product demonstrations and make-up consultations, focusing on meeting customer-specific needs and enhancing customer satisfaction.• Launched sales initiatives and executed marketing strategies, including social media promotions and in-home parties, expanding brand awareness and client base.• Participated in the 2024 Mary Kay Seminar in Dallas, TX, to gather advanced training and networking opportunities, continuously focusing on expanding product knowledge to deliver exceptional service.

17 Rosetta Street, Nassau, Bahamas

• Leveraged expertise to found, launch, and manage an independent insurance brokerage, establishing and expanding a diverse client base and cultivating solid relationships with key carriers.• Utilized best practices to create tailored insurance solutions for clients in various lines of insurance, ensuring that each specific need was met.• Oversaw the day-to-day operations, streamlining processes and procedures across marketing and new business generation to post-sales services while directing all accounting, HR, administration, compliance, and regulatory functions.• Developed and launched business growth strategies, generating robust agency revenue and market presence increases.

Nassau, Bahamas

• Recruited to oversee the organization’s new business development project, managing a portfolio of high-value accounts that included celebrities and members of royal families, developing and cultivating long-term client relationships, and consistently exceeding all sales targets.• Communicated regularly with clients to identify specific needs, analyzed and provided customized insurance solutions, ensuring comprehensive coverage and risk management.• Collaborated with underwriters and stakeholders to negotiate and secure competitive pricing and favorable client terms.• Delivered a 27% boost in annual turnover, delivering a consistent 10% profit growth within the soft market by revitalizing service and underwriting disciplines.• Maintained over $4M in annual premium income, overseeing diverse accounts ranging from VIP personal lines to construction, condominiums, and national retail and wholesale distributors.• Successfully signed an international religious organization covering all churches, schools, orphanages, and community centers in The Bahamas, securing $600K annual premium income.• Leveraged expertise to deliver direction concerning strategic growth initiatives, resulting in 3X revenue growth within 2 years

Nassau, Bahamas

Took 18 month career break from Insurance to develop a youth orchestra program. Implemented a holistic string curriculum, taught the entire upper string sections and along with the Artistic Director lead the orchestra to win the National Arts Festival in 2013. Increased the turnover by 250% without raising the fees by simply streamlining administration and class organization to accommodate more students. The increased income enabled the purchase of a school building. Established a ‘non-profit’ scholarship program in conjunction with the ‘for-profit’ school. Raised $70,000 through government grant-writing and business sponsors. Managed a team of 12 staff.

Nassau, Bahamas

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Bachelor Of Laws - Llb (Pending)