Shelini Mahabir-Boodhram
Business Owner
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 10+ years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Owner
Self-Employed
San Fernando
10.2016 - Current
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
Insurance Sales Agent
Pan American Life Insurance
Port-Of-Spain
06.2010 - 01.2020
- Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
- Sold auto, home, life, and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques.
- Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases, and cold calling.
- Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
- Met with prospective clients to discuss insurance needs and provide solutions.
- Generated quotes and proposals for clients to match individual needs.
- Negotiated contracts with clients to establish best coverage with lowest cost.
- Developed sales strategies to increase sales of insurance policies.
- Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
- Collected premiums on or before effective date of coverage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carapichaima Senior Comprehensive
Freeport, Trinidad 09.2000 - 07.2002
Certificate - Computer Literacy
Upper Level
Chaguanas, Trinidad 07.2002 - 08.2002
Skills
Customer Relations
Timeline
Business Owner
Self-Employed
10.2016 - Current
Insurance Sales Agent
Pan American Life Insurance
06.2010 - 01.2020
Certificate - Computer Literacy
Upper Level
07.2002 - 08.2002
High School Diploma -
Carapichaima Senior Comprehensive
09.2000 - 07.2002
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