Dennis Ontaneda

About Dennis Ontaneda

As an innovative, solutions-driven and results-oriented transformation leader, I have a proven track record in leveraging sales and operational management skills with sales proficiency, business savvy and a clear strategic vision. In a world of perpetual change, I have been most effective at positioning organizations for future health, stability and profitable growth and have been instrumental in identifying and analyzing data, forecasting and implementing timely and efficient means to attain established goals.I\'ve been characterized as an inspirational leader with high integrity and extensive strategic and tactical experience, who effectively drives positive change, works smart, communicates well, makes tough decisions, and develops and executes plans with consensus that consistently achieves higher levels of productivity and profitability. I believe in treating my management team like business partners and coaching, empowering, and giving them the support they need to achieve sales and revenue based results and while deriving satisfaction from their workKEY COMPETENCIES:• Sales and Operations Management• Strategic Business & Technology Alignment• Team Leadership / Development• Business Process Reengineering• Global Cultural Dynamics• P&L Responsibility / Expense Management• Marketing Strategies• Business Transformation / Turnarounds• Bilingual English/Spanish – Full ProficiencyContact: d••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. National Distribution Manager

   Zurich North America

   Feb 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Collaborate with national, regional, and local broker partners to deliver Zurich\'s innovative product portfolio to employer group clients.• Manage strategic relationships to ensure successful distribution of industry-leading products.• Implement innovative distribution strategies to maximize market penetration and client satisfaction.

Education

• Lake Forest Graduate School of Management

  Executive MBA (MBA Update), Executive Management

  2017 — 2018

• Olivet Nazarene University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Bachelor of Science

Skills

• Marketing
• Fixed Annuities
• Casualty
• Sales
• Account Management
• Claim
• Leadership
• Underwriting
• General Insurance
• Training
• Employee Benefits
• Umbrella Insurance
• Retirement
• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Insurance Brokerage
• Small Business
• Health Insurance
• Brokers
• Health Savings Accounts
• Workers Compensation
• Consulting
• Reinsurance
• Whole Life
• Casualty Insurance
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Accident
• Legal Liability
• Management
• Team Building
• Term Life Insurance
• Performance Management
• Recruiting
• Life Insurance
• Working with Brokers
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Coaching
• Insurance