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Isabelle Daniel  Sheppard

Isabelle Daniel Sheppard

Team Leader
Johannesburg

Summary

I am a talented Team Leader with experience and a strong dedication to enhancing employee satisfaction and driving business success. I pride myself on being diplomatic and friendly, with a proven commitment to employee training and development. As a hardworking team player, I bring the necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demands effectively.

Additionally, I have a keen interest in law, having studied it previously, although I was unable to complete my studies due to financial constraints. I am eager to learn new skills, particularly in the areas of law, legalities, and compliance within a company. My goal is to grow in an organization where I can reach my full potential and contribute positively to the team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Bsure Insurance Advisors
12.2023 - Current


In December 2023, following my outstanding performance in the New Business department, I was promoted to the position of Client Services Team Lead. In this role, my responsibilities included the following:

Oversee and enhance the performance of my team in client engagement, ensuring that all interactions are conducted with professionalism and efficiency.

Assign monthly leads to advisors, ensuring a fair distribution, and monitor the progress and outcomes of these leads on a daily basis to ensure targets are met.

Develop comprehensive training materials designed to empower the team, providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to advance their careers and improve their professional skills.

Conduct regular training sessions to share my personal techniques and styles, aiming to inspire and equip the team with effective strategies for client interaction and service delivery.

Compile and report daily statistics to management, offering insights and actionable steps for continuous improvement as a cohesive team.

Deliver presentations at monthly conferences to the company's board of managers, highlighting team achievements, challenges, and strategic plans for future growth.

Boost customer satisfaction ratings by rigorously monitoring service quality standards and swiftly addressing any issues that arise, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and loyalty.

Foster an inclusive and diverse team culture by promoting respect, understanding, and collaboration among all team members, thereby creating a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Team Leader

BSURE INSURANCE ADVISORS
10.2023 - 11.2023


In October 2023, I was elevated to the position of Team Lead for a newly established business team at Bsure Insurance Advisors.

In this capacity, my duties and responsibilities encompassed the following:

- Provide comprehensive training to new employees to enable them to develop a successful portfolio of dealers.

- Mentor and guide new team members by employing various techniques and strategies to enhance their sales skills.

- Oversee and manage all financial transactions and payments related to the dealers within my team.

- Ensure that all administrative tasks and necessary amendments are accurately completed for my team.

- Compile and submit detailed reports on an hourly, daily, and monthly basis to the management, highlighting the performance metrics of my team.

- Deliver presentations on the monthly conference statistics to the board of managers at the company.

Sales Advisor

Bsure Insurance Advisors
09.2020 - 09.2023

I began my tenure at Bsure Insurance Advisors in September 2020, where I initially took on the role of a New Business Sales Advisor.

My responsibilities in this position included the following:

- Establishing and maintaining strong, professional relationships with sales personnel and finance managers at various car dealerships across the province.

- Providing assistance to these individuals by facilitating insurance solutions for their clients who were in the process of purchasing vehicles from their dealerships.

- Monitoring and managing the financial transactions related to my partners, including keeping track of payments and making necessary amendments to agreements.

- Consistently meeting the set hourly performance targets on a daily basis, ensuring that I was contributing effectively to the team's goals.

- Not only did I meet my monthly company targets, but I also surpassed them, achieving an impressive average of 75 insurance policies per month.

Sales Advisor

Xinix Insurance Brokers
01.2018 - 12.2019


I was employed at Xinix Insurance Brokers as a Sales Advisor, where I was responsible for selling insurance policies on behalf of insurers. My role included independently managing client retention, maintaining client services, and acquiring new business. I held this position for a year before pursuing full-time studies.



Education

NQF LEVEL 4 - FETC SHORT TERM INSURANCE (CREDITS)

INSETA
Johannesburg, South Africa
03-2024

Course Completed in Real Estate Sales - Real Estate

Libertalia Group
Johannesburg, South Africa
07-2021

RE5 - Regulatory Examination For Representatives

Inseta
Johannesburg, South Africa
03-2021

COB Private & Commercial Lines - COB Private & Commercial Lines

Inseta
Johannesburg
09-2020

High School Diploma -

Afrikaanse Hoerskool Sasolburg
Sasolburg, South Africa
12-2017

Skills


    I am a highly motivated professional with numerous ambitions and goals I am committed to continuous learning and embracing new challenges Through my experience as a leader, I have developed expertise in team supervision, teamwork & collaboration, team motivation as well as self motivation

Timeline

Team Leader

Bsure Insurance Advisors
12.2023 - Current

Team Leader

BSURE INSURANCE ADVISORS
10.2023 - 11.2023

Sales Advisor

Bsure Insurance Advisors
09.2020 - 09.2023

Sales Advisor

Xinix Insurance Brokers
01.2018 - 12.2019

NQF LEVEL 4 - FETC SHORT TERM INSURANCE (CREDITS)

INSETA

Course Completed in Real Estate Sales - Real Estate

Libertalia Group

RE5 - Regulatory Examination For Representatives

Inseta

COB Private & Commercial Lines - COB Private & Commercial Lines

Inseta

High School Diploma -

Afrikaanse Hoerskool Sasolburg
Isabelle Daniel Sheppard Team Leader