I know what you’re probably thinking...just another Insurance Recruiter. In fairness, your assumption isn't totally wrong. However, it’s up to me to show you that I’m Different! The secret I've found to becoming a successful leader is the ability to understand that the most valuable asset of any team, or organization, lies directly in it’s People. I am Innovative and Passionate about insurance recruiting. I would like to connect with you if you are ready to join a talented and engaged workforce, drive your career growth, and engage with your community. I am motivated by the opportunity to help top talent find exceptional careers. I strive to make the job search and recruiting process as energized and efficient as possible. Too often people and companies get discouraged with the tedious task of filling or finding a position. That is where I come in. I strive to find the right person for the right job. Making sure both the company and the candidate feel comfortable throughout a transparent process. Criterion Executive Search in Tampa, Florida. Email me your resume at: bporges@cesfl.com Office (813) 286-2000 ext. 129 Cell (561) 789-8564 Now Hiring: Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, E&S, Wholesale and Group Benefits Professionals. Agents, Producers, Brokers, Customer Service Representatives - CSR, Account Managers - AM, Account Executives - AE, Technical Assistants, Processors, Underwriters, Production Underwriters, Field Underwriters, Claims, Claims Manager, Claims Supervisor, Loss Control, Marketing Reps, Agency Managers, Controllers, CFO's, Workers Compensation Brokers, WC Claims and everything in between. Entry Level all the way to Upper Management. Insurance Recruiter, Insurance Headhunter, Insurance Jobs, Insurance Opportunities, Executive Search Firm, Job Placement Agency, Staffing Agencies. National Insurance Recruiters Association (NIRA), Great Insurance Jobs, Insurance Jobs in Florida, Insurance Jobs in Tampa, Insurance Jobs Nationwide!

Insurance Recruiter @ Insurance Recruiter Connecting Talented Insurance Professionals with Exceptional Career Opportunities! Email me your resume at: bporges@cesfl.com Since 1981, our mission at Criterion Executive Search, Inc is to ensure the ongoing success of our clients and our candidates by effectively delivering on-target performance coupled with the highest degree of professionalism in differing markets. While striving to deliver excellent consulting services, CES has become recognized as one of the nation's leading executive recruitment firms. Whether you are an employer with executive staffing needs, or performing an executive search with a view to enhancing your career, we react swiftly in the fulfillment of your goals. Our dedicated team of executive recruiters commitment is to conduct the most exhaustive job placement search possible in order to match the best candidate to the needs of our clients. Each of our searches are custom fit to each client’s needs, goals, and corporate environment and headed by one our industry specific recruiters. Criterion Executive Search, Inc specializes in "life-cycle" completion of each placement; from our first contact through the candidates continuing employment. We identify potential candidates, evaluate the skills and talents of each prospective candidate through rigorous "career builder" assessments, and provide only the most qualified candidates to fill the key employment opportunities of our clients. Criterion Executive Search, Inc is not just another employment agency. We are also industry insiders, with each of our recruiters having direct experience inside their specialized departments. This gives us the edge as we already know the key players in our industries, and recruit only the top talent. Our Florida Insurance Recruiters alone have over a hundred years of combined Insurance Industry experience. From January 2015 to Present (10 months) Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaInsurance Researcher @ From March 2014 to December 2014 (10 months) Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaLife Insurance Sales Producer @ From mortgage protection products to universal life programs, from basic term to annuities and everything in between, we have something that will fit each particular client’s situation. I acquire business through: Cold Calls, warm leads, public record leads and referral based leads. Carriers Include: Mutual of Omaha, ING, Fidelity, Columbian Financial Group, Monumental and many more. From May 2012 to April 2014 (2 years) Tallahassee, Florida AreaSales Intern @ Successful participation in the internship involves networking with other interns from around the country, attending all lectures, completing all assignments, and serving as an active team member; • Accompany producers as they meet with clients, prospects and underwriters so that you can gain an understanding of the sales and marketing processes within our business; • Assist in our renewal and new business processes in order to learn what goes on behind the scenes in a sales office, and to provide value by handling some of the workload. This phase involves the gathering of information, the electronic input of data, and the completion of applications, submissions and proposals; • Become familiar with the service functions of our business. These service functions include, but are not limited to: initiating correspondence, file setup, processing invoices and check requests, handling various accounting issues, issuing certificates, and processing endorsements, audits, auto ID cards, and schedules of insurance; • Share miscellaneous office duties, as needed. Provide assistance with special projects as assigned; • Become familiar with your branch's agency management system, computer resource network and pertinent software utilized by the division; • Receive direction and guidance from branch Intern Coordinator and/or Branch Manager; • Work closely on a daily basis with producers, Customer Service Representatives (CSR) and other branch personnel to gain hands-on experience; • Build relationships with other summer interns, both in the branch and around the country. From June 2013 to August 2013 (3 months) Boca Raton, FloridaHistorian & Assistant VP of Internal Affairs @ From August 2012 to May 2013 (10 months) Tallahassee, Florida AreaServer, Host, Bar-back, Valet Attendant, Food Runner. @ Trained over 10 new hires in restaurant policy and procedures. Sponsored numerous special events including professional catering. Provided exceptional customer service knowledge, communication skills, time management and a strong ability to bring incomparable dining experiences to our guests. Developed a resilient work ethic and individual drive through dedicated years of employment in a demanding, fluctuating and stimulating environment. From January 2006 to June 2012 (6 years 6 months) Delray Beach, FLSales Intern - Independent Contractor @ Summer Internship. Participated in Door-to-door Sales, Cold Calls & Direct Sales. Executed all Accounting, Inventory Management, Scheduling, Rapport Building, Goal Setting and Self-Motivation Techniques. Worked 6-Days/Week, over 80 Hours/Week. Pay: Commission Based Only. From April 2012 to May 2012 (2 months) Johnstown, Pennsylvania AreaIntern - Installation Tech. and Sales Representative @ Operated closely with the owner to support in obtaining new clients. Accountable for sales, expansion, billing and clerical duties of the business. Contributed in on-site training and installation of alarm systems, including both residential and commercial based accounts. Organized and collected information on current clients, creating an updated account database. Skills From April 2011 to August 2011 (5 months)

Bachelor of Science, Risk Management and Insurance @ Florida State University From 2009 to 2013 Atlantic Community High School Brendon Porges is skilled in: Insurance, Recruiting, Property & Casualty..., Commercial Insurance, Sales, Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Talent Acquisition, Training, Executive Search, Executive Staffing, Career Strategist, Career Development..., Consulting, Staffing Services, Teamwork, Success Driven, Customer Satisfaction, Career Opportunities, Direct Sales, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk..., Finance, Program Management, Analysis, Research, Insurance Claims, Decision Making, Time Management, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Tenacious Work Ethic, Claim, Management, Data Analysis, Account Management, Life Insurance, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Organizational..., Staff Management, Employee Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Marketing, Underwriting, General Insurance, Particular Set of Skills