Nicholas Collins

Account Executive | Goosehead Insurance | Savannah’s Independent P&C Advisor | Saving Clients Time & Money

Greater Savannah Area

About

I help people stop overpaying for insurance. As an Account Executive at Goosehead, I shop 150+ carriers to find you the best rate on home and auto, all for free. Simple as that.

Experience

  • Account Executive at Goosehead Insurance
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    I represent my clients by doing the shopping for them. Whether its home, auto, or bundling both, I compare rates across 150+ carriers to make sure they get the best coverage at the best price, all for free. No pressure, just results. Based in the Southeast, and proud to save people some money!

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    • Food And Beverage Operations Manager
      Aug 2025 - Apr 2026 · 9 mos

      🟢 Own end-to-end food and beverage operations across six outlets, leading a team of 40 employees with responsibility for $10M+ in annual revenue. 🟢 Drive revenue forecasting, labor optimization, and cost control, balancing operational efficiency with guest experience in a high-volume, multi-concept environment. 🟢 Partner cross-functionally with finance, culinary leadership, and senior leadership to analyze performance trends, forecast outcomes, and support data-driven decision-making. 🟢 Lead training, development, and performance management initiatives, improving team execution, engagement, and consistency across outlets. 🟢 Support screening and hiring efforts, helping build and scale teams capable of performing under high expectations and peak demand periods. 🟢 Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements leveraging enterprise systems including Agilisys POS, Dayforce, Hotel Effectiveness, OPERA, KHKMS, and custom spreadsheets/scripts. 🟢 Delivered record-breaking results, driving all-time high Q3 and Q4 performance; led a seasonal operation that achieved 100%+ revenue growth compared to prior year benchmarks. 🟢 Operate with full ownership mindset, managing competing priorities, tight margins, and multiple stakeholders while maintaining strong team morale and culture.

    • Accountant
      Apr 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Managed daily cash flow and financial operations, ensuring revenue accuracy and minimizing discrepancies across a high-volume hospitality environment • Served as a customer-facing call desk representative, resolving billing issues, investigating charges, and communicating clearly to maintain customer trust and satisfaction • Audited high-volume financial reports for a large-scale operation, supporting accurate reporting across a nine-figure revenue environment • Leveraged advanced Excel tools (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, VBA) to analyze data and streamline reporting workflows • Worked across multiple enterprise and cloud-based systems, quickly diagnosing issues and supporting efficient issue resolution

  • Licensed Real Estate Agent at eXp Realty
    May 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    • Coordinated meetings and property tours between agents and prospective clients, supporting the sales process from initial contact through showing and follow-up • Conducted outbound cold calls and follow-ups to qualify prospects and generate warm leads for producing agents • Supported open houses and property showings, engaging potential buyers, answering questions, and capturing lead information for continued outreach • Managed CRM systems and digital workflows to track leads, organize client data, and maintain pipeline visibility • Assisted with transaction documentation and financial records to support smooth handoffs through the sales process • Developed email templates and follow-up strategies to nurture leads and improve response rates

  • Assistant General Manager at Better than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant
    Aug 2021 - May 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Led daily Front and Back of House operations in a high-volume environment with a strong focus on revenue performance, guest experience, and brand consistency • Partnered directly with leadership on brand marketing and sales initiatives, aligning promotions, events, and in-venue experiences to drive traffic and increase average spend • Built Excel-based dashboards to track labor efficiency, performance metrics, and revenue drivers, enabling data-informed decisions and improved sales outcomes • Managed and coached a large, customer-facing team, driving accountability, upselling behaviors, and service standards to maximize revenue and guest retention • Acted as a hands-on problem solver for POS and reporting systems, quickly resolving issues that impacted transactions, reporting accuracy, and customer experience • Served as a bridge between executive strategy and frontline execution, translating business goals into actionable team initiatives that supported sales growth and operational efficiency

  • Business Operations Manager at Theakgroup
    Oct 2022 - Jun 2023 · 9 mos

    • Managed contractor partnerships end-to-end, including outreach, bid evaluation, pricing alignment, and performance oversight to support timely execution and cost efficiency • Owned vendor sourcing and coordination, acting as the primary point of contact to align scope, pricing, and expectations across stakeholders • Designed and automated the entire backend operating system using Google Sheets and Excel, enabling scalable tracking of bids, labor costs, projections, and client transactions • Built a custom CRM-style system to centralize property data, contractor activity, project status, and communication history across active engagements • Developed automated invoicing, forecasting, and reporting workflows, reducing manual effort by over 40% while improving accuracy and visibility • Served as the bridge between leadership, contractors, and field teams, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and consistent execution