Troy Black

Insurance Sales Representative at State Farm ®

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

About

Current Insurance Sales Representative at a State Farm Branch office selling various insurance products . Prior, I was n Organic Extractions Technician in an organic prep and semivolatile environmental compounds laboratory. Previously an experienced High School Science Teacher with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry and various skilled positions in the healthcare field. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Strategic Planning, Medical Equipment and Patient Care, Team Organization and Fundraising as well as Biological/Chemical Research. Strong education professional with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) focused in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from University of Florida.

Experience

  • Insurance Sales Representative at State Farm ®
    Feb 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

    Lead sales conversations about State Farm insurance products with current and prospective customers to address individual insurance needs through personalized customer service.

  • Organic Extractions Lab Technician at ALS Environmental
    Oct 2018 - Feb 2019 · 5 mos

    Perform analysis of environmental samples using instrumental and wet chemistry techniques that utilize EPA methodologies and laboratory SOPs.

  • Science Teacher at AC Flora High School
    Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 · 11 mos

    Teaching and educating high school students in Honors Physics and Honors Chemistry courses.

  • Head Softball Coach at AC Flora High School
    Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 · 11 mos

    Serve as Head Coach in developing and training female athletes in girl's fastpitch high school softball for AC Flora Lady Falcons Region 5-AAAA. Duties included maintain and organizing team budget, game day operations, fundraising, and daily practice responsibilities.

  • Edisto High School (Cordova, SC)
    • High School Science Teacher
      Aug 2014 - Jul 2017 · 3 yrs

      Teaching and educating high school students in the physical sciences, marine biology and general biology curriculum.

    • Head Softball Coach
      Aug 2014 - Jul 2017 · 3 yrs

      Serve as Head Coach in developing and training female athletes in girl's fastpitch high school softball for Edisto Cougars Region 5-AA and maintain a successful softball program to include a B-team, Junior Varsity and Varsity teams.