Steve Abrams

Independent Agent

About

Steve spent over 35 years in tech, engaging clients in his own business, or working with strategic partners in other companies. This gave him a unique perspective and taught him how to look at problems in a way that gets past the surface issues to the root cause, to solve the real problem! Though he thoroughly enjoyed his tech work, he yearned to do more and felt compelled to help people find more joy and live a more enriched life than they might have been able to do on their own, or might otherwise have not known how or where to get started doing it for themselves. There were many ways he explored doing this and found that teaching others, showing them the “how-to”, was both immensely satisfying and personally motivating. Some of the ways he accomplished this in the past was: • Mentoring employees and helping them build their skill set so they could grow professionally and take advantage of more lucrative job opportunities • Teaching people basic and advanced skills they could use to enhance their recreational endeavors and perhaps even their appreciation of nature and the great outdoors, including such diverse activities as SCUBA, photography, underwater photography, rock climbing, and cross-country skiing • Helping people explore their spirituality by teaching them a method of mindfulness that gave them more control and peace in their lives And today, he continues teaching others in a different way by: • Giving people resources and tools that enable them to discover or rediscover their entrepreneurial spirit and realize personal business goals and dreams • Showing people how to lead healthier lives by teaching them how to make better food choices and improve their nutrition levels Now Steve is also helping people make sense of Medicare. As an independent agent appointed by several carriers, Steve can help people make the best choice for them without prejudice to one or two carriers.

Country

United States

City

Longview

Industry

Insurance

Skill

Integration, Project Management, Data Warehousing, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Management, E-commerce, SDLC, Team Building, ERP, CRM, Software Development, Quality Assurance, Training, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Strategy, Leadership, Budgets, Vendor Management, Program Management

Experience

Independent Agent

SA Insurance

2018-4 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

WA & OR

I help people understand their Medicare choices and get them the coverage they want and need.

Co-Owner

Health Minded

2008-6 - Present · 18 yrs 4 mos

Southwest Washington

Work with people to evaluate nutritional needs and create plans to promote Superior health. When you have Health-Freedom you will have opportunities to grow and to help others grow.

Benefits Associate

Aflac

2013-8 - 2020-4 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Greater Seattle Area

I am working with small businesses in the area develop strategies to take advantage of the new Health Care Reform changes, enabling the businesses control cost, improve productivity, strengthen employee morale.

Consultant

Abrams Consulting

2010 - 2019-1 · 9 yrs

Southwest Washington

With effective leadership and vision, I managed the design, development and implementation of systems and applications that met diverse organizational and business unit needs. By implementing cutting edge features and quality solutions, I achieved objectives in process enhancement and cost reduction, while minimizing risk. - Assessing business needs, defining requirements and delivering solutions - Delivering projects on or ahead of schedule, at planned or below cost - Integrating diverse data sources into a common corporate data warehouse - Developing and maintaining a world class team - Adapting and communicating new concepts, ideas and techniques My credentials include a BA in Business Administration / Quantitative Analysis from California State University, San Bernardino. I was a Certified Network Engineer, Novell. Recognized for skills in delivering cost-saving and innovative solutions, I have turned business requirements into reality. I regularly tackle the toughest of challenges. Specialties: Process & Productivity Improvements / Global System Analysis & Design / Infrastructure / Quality Assurance / Application Architecture / Legacy Transitions / Web Platforms / Training

Assistant SCUBA instructor

Sport Chalet

2001 - 2010 · 9 yrs

Assistant Instructor

Director, Information Systems

Guthy|Renker

1993 - 2010 · 17 yrs

World’s largest television infomercial company with domestic and international offices, and more than $1.5B in sales. Primary focus was ensuring the IT infrastructure was aligned with the firm’s rapid and continuous growth. Controlled $2M budget and 20 personnel. Served key role in establishing the company as a virtual organization that integrates data feeds for management and operational purposes from a wide variety of vendors. Designed and implemented the E-Commerce platform with integration to fulfillment centers. Accountabilities included Intranet, Internet technologies, and ERP.