Seth Cook
Princeton
Summary
Results-driven professional with strong background in agency development and management. Skilled in strategic planning, client relationship building, and driving team collaboration to achieve business goals. Known for adaptability and reliability, with focus on delivering impactful results in dynamic environments. Proficient in leveraging market insights, optimizing performance, and implementing effective growth strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Development Manager
Colonial Life
Paducah, KY
03.2026 - Current
- Developed recruitment strategies to enhance agency performance and drive revenue growth.
- Trained and mentored new agents, fostering professional development and improving retention rates.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for expanding product offerings and enhancing client engagement.
- Implemented operational improvements that streamlined processes, resulting in increased efficiency across teams.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of insurance products, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance across the agency.
- Tailored sales pitches to match customer needs, increasing conversion rates.
Special Education Teacher
Hopkins County Schools
Madisonville, KY
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Monitored and documented student progress towards IEP goals.
- Participated in professional development workshops on special education best practices.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal special education laws and regulations.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and supported.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and specialists to support student success.
- Designed and implemented behavior intervention plans to address challenging behaviors.
Preschool Teacher
Hopkins County Schools
Madisonville, KY
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Established class rules and behavior expectations while promoting sense of responsibility in young learners.
- Collaborated with parents and colleagues to meet each child's educational needs.
- Created age-appropriate lesson plans to assist children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
- Assessed individual student progress and adapted instruction to meet their needs.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support children with special needs.
Manger Trainee
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Madisonville, KY
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Led daily operations to enhance customer service and vehicle availability.
- Trained and mentored new staff in rental procedures and company policies.
- Managed fleet inventory, ensuring optimal vehicle maintenance and readiness.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline rental transactions and reduce wait times.
- Collaborated with management on sales initiatives to drive revenue growth.
- Executed marketing campaigns to promote local branch services and offerings.
- Explained services and products to customers in friendly and engaging way.
Education
Master Of Arts - Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY05-2023
Bachelor Of Science - Educational Studies
Murray State University
Murray, KY05-2021
Skills
- Relationship building
- De-escalation techniques
- Paperwork, Compliance & Documentation
- Marketing expertise
- Sales management
- Multiline accounts
- Customer relations
- Training and development
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Agency Development Manager
Colonial Life
03.2026 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Hopkins County Schools
07.2024 - 03.2026
Preschool Teacher
Hopkins County Schools
08.2021 - 07.2024
Manger Trainee
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
02.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Educational Studies
Murray State University
Master Of Arts - Education
Murray State University