Experience

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  Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA)

  • United States
  • Insurance
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director of Agency Development

    • Mar 2015 - Present

    Responsible for innovative training and education methods for its existing membership. Attract and retain insurance agency partnerships through strategic marketing efforts and ongoing cultivation. Work collaboratively with alliance members to achieve an excellent and comprehensive client experience.

  • Sales and Marketing

    • Jan 2012 - Mar 2015

    Handled the organization’s sales and marketing division, which included serving as an alliance coordinator. Proven track record of identifying and connecting members with carriers and vendors in order to grow the alliance.

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  POWERS Insurance and Benefits

  • Director of Agency Development

    • Mar 2015 - Present

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  Aspen Sojourner

  • Aspen, CO

  • Sales Executive

    • Feb 2010 - Feb 2012
    • Aspen, CO

    Handled marketing and sales for the high-quality quarterly publication owned by Saga City Media and distributed across the United States. Evaluated prospects, identified targeted goals, created events, and researched customized sales options for customers.

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  Parallel 15 Coffee and Tea, Inc.

  • Aspen, CO

  • Co-Owner

    • Dec 2008 - Apr 2011
    • Aspen, CO

    Co-owned and operated a vegetarian coffee shop/bakery. Included staff hiring and management, daily operations, bookkeeping, and budgetary recommendations.

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  Aspen Daily News

  • Aspen, CO

  • Sales Executive

    • Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
    • Aspen, CO

    Managed and built client relationships utilizing excellent communication skills at the daily newspaper.

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  Elephant Imports - St. Louis Galleria Seasonal Kiosk

  • Co-Owner and Head of Production and Import

    • 2004 - 2005

    Managed all production and import activities.

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  Hip Handbags

  • Co-Owner

    • 2002 - 2005

    Co-founded and operated all aspects of an import/distribution business, where merchandise was imported from China, Thailand and Nepal and then wholesaled to approximately 30 stores in the United States.