Joseph Pugh
McHenry
Summary
I’ve had a varied career thus far which has forced me to be a jack of all trades type. Looking to hone in my skills to focus solely on Insurance. I’m an energetic and enthusiastic worker who takes pride in problem solving and overcoming challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Insurance Producer
State Farm
Madison
10.2025 - 04.2026
- For the most part here I would solicit insurance to get more policyholders in house. I began my training here to write insurance and be a producer until me and my wife had to leave Tennessee.
Sales Associate
Nissan Of Rivergate
Madison
07.2025 - 02.2026
- This was my first real sales job, I learned quite a bit here about sales in general, but was able to learn about the nuances of selling.
Groundskeeper
Hickory Ridge Golf Club
Murphysboro
04.2025 - 07.2025
- All hands on work here, good honest work to maintain a beautiful golf course in southern Illinois.
Managing Bartender
Spirit Water Brewery and Distillery
Cary
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Started here as a bartender and quickly became the number one staff member helping to keep the place running. Running on my own for a couple weeks during the master brewers/ owners vacation.
Call Center Representative
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted students and faculty with inquiries via phone and email.
- Provided clear information on university programs and services to callers.
- Managed call routing to appropriate departments for efficient service delivery.
Assistant Groundskeeper
Golf Academy at Terra cotta
Prairie Grove
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained golf course landscaping through regular mowing and trimming.
- Assisted with the setup and maintenance of course equipment and tools.
- Monitored irrigation systems for optimal water distribution across greens and fairways.
Rehabilitation Technician
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
Barrington
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted physical therapists with patient evaluations and treatment plans.
- Maintained and organized rehabilitation equipment and supplies for daily operations.
- Educated patients on exercise techniques and safety protocols during sessions.
Operations specialist
United States Navy, USN
Mayport
12.2017 - 12.2021
Education
Kolby Academy
Round Lake, ILSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, ILSkills
- Leadership/Management
- Risk Assesment
- Sales
- Negotiation techniques
- Computer Knowledge
- Detail-oriented Planning
Certification
- Licensed Insurance Producer - Property, Casualty, and Life
- Forklift Certified
Accomplishments
- Earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for performance of duties on board the USS The Sullivans on a joint service deployment with Carrier Strike Group in 2021
Timeline
Insurance Producer
State Farm
10.2025 - 04.2026
Sales Associate
Nissan Of Rivergate
07.2025 - 02.2026
Groundskeeper
Hickory Ridge Golf Club
04.2025 - 07.2025
Managing Bartender
Spirit Water Brewery and Distillery
08.2024 - 04.2025
Call Center Representative
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
01.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Groundskeeper
Golf Academy at Terra cotta
06.2023 - 08.2023
Rehabilitation Technician
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
01.2022 - 01.2023
Operations specialist
United States Navy, USN
12.2017 - 12.2021
Kolby Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale