Quy Nguyen, a Life Insurance Specialist with Independent Agency Alliance, has spent much of his career working within the healthcare field. Much of his experience as a medical doctor made him realize that life can be lost in a matter of seconds. Quy began to notice that great care goes into the treatment of the patient, but when the outcome becomes undesired, the hospital will not be liable for the care of the patient’s family afterward. This is when Quy decided that it was time to help and change lives through a completely different means.
“It is better to have life insurance and not need it, than to need it and not have it. Don’t just buy life insurance; buy what the power of life insurance can do.”
His mission is to spread awareness and the surprising benefits of life insurance. With his passion in kick-start, he soon became a respected life insurance agent at Independent Agency Alliance and was promoted to Managing Director at IAA. His achievement does not end with a promotion… but he also received the 2018 Rising Star Award as the fastest growing agent for top production for Nov. 2018, Dec. 2018 & Jan. 2019 while at Independent Agency Alliance.
Before making his move to the Insurance industry, Quy attended McMaster University wherein 2006, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a Minor in Psychology. He also holds the title, Doctor of Medicine (M.D), which he obtained after successfully completing his studies at St. James School of Medicine – Bonaire. With this achievement, he has gratefully worked as a Medical Assistant and Physician Assistant.
While working in these areas, Quy realized just how sudden life can change. In just seconds, life can be destroyed, and along with emotional trauma, finances can be a major source of stress for families. For this reason, Quy left his work in the medical field and dedicated himself to easing this stress for families. As a Life Insurance Specialist, he is equipped with a substantial amount of knowledge in which policy is best for you and your needs. Along with this, he uses his expertise in the area to, not only insure peace of mind, but to also educate his clients on financial savings, retirement planning, college education funding, and how to protect their families during life’s hardest moments.
WORK EXPERIENCE
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2018 – Present:
Independent Agency Alliance
Managing Director
Insurance broker
Help share knowledge on all the things a life insurance policy can do for an individual and family.
2018 – Present:
May Eco Brand
Co-Owner
E-commence Company
We brand Eco-Friendly products to encourage and promote reusable items and reduce plastic waste materials
2017 – Present:
QVestment Enterprise LLC
Owner/Manager
Real Estate Investment Company
Currently Fixing and Flipping 2 properties in the Tampa Bay Region.
2017 – Present:
Elegant Nails & Spa
2146 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Employer: Ly Nguyen – 727-738-2889
Nail Technician
Responsibilities included – Taking care of the customer’s needs, applying artificial nails, SNS dipping application, Gel and polish application and Pedicures
2017 – Present:
Nail Spa – Clearwater, FL
27001 US-19 #2038, Clearwater, FL 33761
Employer/Manager: MyDung Dao (Amy) – 727-726-6180
Nail Technician
Responsibilities included – Taking care of the customer’s needs, applying artificial nails, SNS dipping application, Gel and polish application and Pedicures
2016 – 2017:
Express Family Clinic – Orlando, Florida
10743 Narcoossee Rd A-18, Orlando, FL 32832
Employer: Hugh Le: 407-277-1900
Medical Assistant / Physician Assistant – Triage, patient charting, assessment and planning, immunization and injections, phlebotomy, writing referrals, informing patients results, clinic/office building maintenance.
2012:
Tam Bao Son Buddhist Monastery – Montreal, Canada
Construction – Assembling 50ft metal carport garages. Learnt how to use heavy machinery and drive manual dump trucks and tracker trailers.
1995 – 2009:
T.K Nails – Oshawa, Ontario
Nail Technician
Responsibilities included – Taking care of the customer’s needs, applying artificial nails, Manicure and Airbrushing
1993 – 1995:
Nguyen’s Lawn Care – Toronto, Ontario
Professional Lawn Care
Responsibilities included – tending to the lawn, raking leaves, picking up grass and garbage and setting up machines
EDUCATION
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2018:
St. James School of Medicine – Bonaire
Currently 4 th year Medical Student obtaining Doctor of Medicine, MD
2006:
McMaster University – Hamilton, Ontario
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree
Communication Major and Psychology Minor
2002:
O’Neill Collegiate Vocational Institutes – Oshawa, Ontario
Received Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with O.A.C credits (grade 13)
HONORS, AWARDS, & ACHIEVEMENTS
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2019:
Promoted to Managing Director and received 2018 Rising star award. Became one of the fastest growing agents in the company with the top company production in the month of November, December, and January
2015:
Project Angkor Medical Mission Appreciation Certificate – Cambodia.
Awarded by the Cambodian Governor for contributing our help and time; providing free health care to the underserved, underprivileged citizens of Cambodia.
2006:
TESOL/TESL Teacher Training Certification – Oxford Seminar – Hamilton, Ontario
Received a 60 hour training credit
2002:
O’Neill Collegiate Vocational Institutes Honor Roll
2000 – 2002:
O’Neill C.V.I Mathematic Gifted Program – Oshawa, Ontario
Enrolled by my math teacher, joining the mathematic gifted program. There we studied mathematics at a university level while participating in various math competitions.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
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2015:
Sleep Quality in Hospitalized Geriatric Patients: Investigation of a Non-Pharmacologic Intervention
Preceptor: Megan Huisingh-Scheetz, MD, MPH (University of Chicago)
Site: Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
Date: 06/2015 – 10/2015
Funding: None
Description: To assess the quality of sleep among elderly (65+) and determine whether non-pharmacologic intervention can improve sleep quality in the hospital. Also, to see if decreasing overnight sleep disturbance can help improve healing time, decrease hospital stay, decrease frequency in sleep medication, and minimize the incidence of hospital acquired delirium.
Role: Research Assistant – To collect data and information from the patient on a daily basis. To assess their sleep quality, muscle strength and cognitive functions using MOCA assessment.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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2014 – 2015:
Project Angkor – Medical Mission Trip – Cambodia
Fed the hungry and provided free health care to the unfortunate and underserved communities and villages in Cambodia. Gained and solidified basic skills such as IV placement, phlebotomy, taking vitals and steroid injections. Worked under a lot of pressure while underequipped in a limited space environment. Learnt how to treat and manage patients with limited resources and supplies.
2015 & 2007:
Duc Son Pagoda Orphanage, Blindness Sia Center and Chua Dieu Vien (Abandon women elderly shelter) – Hue, Vietnam
Charity work has always been dear to my family’s heart. Coming from next to nothing, we know how it feels to try to survive just one more day, so we try to give back whenever we have a chance. This is a personal charity mission I always like to do when I go back to Vietnam with my grandma. I personally fund raise for this one day trip to allow whoever wants to join us to give back to the less fortunate people in my country. With the generous donations from my family and friends we were able to buy food, daily supplies and clothing to distribute to the sites we visit that day. Also this allows me to expose the younger generation in sharing and helping others when someone is in need.
2014 – 2015:
Chicago Care – Chicago, IL
Obtained over 30+ hours helping cook breakfast for a homeless shelter twice a month, supporting and supervising kids in minor league T-Ball and helping provide home cooked dinners on Thanksgiving Day at a women’s shelter.
2014:
Chicago Care Serve-a-Ton – Chicago, IL
Participated in a city wide volunteering extravaganza where thousands of volunteers travelled to different points of the city to repaint, rebuild, or reconstruct buildings, parks and city blocks.
2012:
Tam Bao Son Buddhist Monastery – Montreal, Canada
Lived in the Monastery for 2 months where I learnt the Art of meditation and breathing, while gaining more insight into Buddhist practices. There I helped clean and maintain the monastery on a daily basis, maintaining 300 acres of land and helping construct 50 feet of storage garages.
2003 – 2006:
McMaster Maroons Spirit Leaders – McMaster University – Hamilton, Ontario
Main objective of the group was to welcome and comfort first year students to the University. Leaders would encourage students to partake in safe, fun and healthy competitions. By building the McMaster spirit, it allowed the students to carry such on throughout the school year.
2003 – 2006:
Vietnamese Society Association Member – McMaster University – Hamilton, Ontario
Raised awareness for the Vietnamese community, organized and supported various cultural events and raised money to help several groups in need.
2002 – 2003:
Asian Focus Club Member – McMaster University – Hamilton Ontario
Attended and supported events to help the group.
2000 – 2002:
Lake Ridge Heath Oshawa Hospital – Oshawa, Ontario
Obtained 230+ hours in volunteering; while assisting doctors and nurses in several units including the following: The Emergency unit, Pediatric unit, Rehab unit and church services. I also served patients at a coffee kiosk stand.
1999 – 2000:
Lovell Drugs – Oshawa, Ontario
Assisted the pharmacist with prescriptions, interacting and communicating with customers who have any questions or concerns with regards to prescriptions.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES
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2017:
Larry’s Harbolt’s Weekly Real Estate Investing Meetup – Pinellas Park, FL
Participate Weekly in real estate discussion.
2016:
Clearwater recreational Indoor Volleyball – Clearwater, FL
Participated in drop-in volleyball game every Thursday night at a local community center
2014:
Chicago’s Sport – Co-ed Beach Volleyball League – Chicago, IL
Participated in a Co-ed Beach Volleyball league. Our team came in 4 th overall
2006:
World Series of Poker – Main Event – Las Vegas, NV
Came first in an international online Poker Stars event, which allowed me to participate in the Worlds Biggest Poker event; a $10, 000 buy-in 2 week poker tournament with 2600+ entrees.
2005:
Foosball Tournament – Hamilton, Ontario
Came first in the city’s Foosball Tournament.
LANGUAGE ABILITY
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