Colton Knox
Omaha,NE
Summary
Insurance recruiting and sales professional with a proactive, flexible, and hardworking approach to accomplishing employer hiring objectives. I'm a resourceful and meticulous individual who excels at executive-level communication and collaborating effectively with all levels of an organization to identify, attract, and retain top talent.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Recruiter & Project Director
Brown Davis Executive Search Partners
Omaha , Nebraska
2021.11 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with executives, HR professionals, and other key stakeholders to understand their hiring needs and organizational goals
- Managed the recruitment processes, including candidate sourcing, outreach, scheduling interviews, and closing/offer negotiations, ensuring a seamless experience for both clients and candidates
- Collaborated with clients to define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables, tailoring recruitment solutions to their specific requirements
- Established a strong employer brand presence for clients through targeted marketing and branding strategies, attracting top-tier executive talent
- Developed and tailored sales cadences to ensure campaign flow and outreach persistency
- Managed client relationships through regular communication, feedback sessions, and post-placement follow-ups to ensure long-term success
- Earned Project Coordinator and Rookie of the Year Project Coordinator Awards for 2022
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual
Cedar Rapids , Iowa
2021.01 - 2021.11
- Meeting with clients daily to determine their financial objectives and risk tolerance
- Building financial plans to help offer strategic recommendations on products and services
- Maintaining compliance with all rules and regulations in the industry
- Identifying and pursuing potential clients to maintain a strong client base
GroundCrew/Logistics
LimoLink
Cedar Rapids , Iowa
2019.10 - 2020.06
- Responsible for assigning trips, providing quality assurance, and meeting the needs of our everyday clientele
- Understand markets, clients, and vendors in order to identify/prevent deviations
- Adapt to escalations and provide timely feedback
- Able to identify risk given the market
Futures Trading Intern
Eagle Market Makers
Chicago , Illinois
2018.05 - 2018.08
- Balanced ("cleared") the company's accounts with exchange and PnL (profit/loss)
- Participated in meetings to learn about trading strategies and risk analysis
- Designed algorithms (ADL) with the Trading Technologies (TT) software
- Observed various markets to better understand the market makers' role in providing liquidity
Education
Economics & Political Science - Bachelor of Arts
Coe College
05.2019
Skills
- Communication
- Creativity
- Research
- Analytical/Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Suite
- Time Management
- Cold Calling
- Sales
- Entrepreneurial
- Networking
- Insurance
Websites
Activities
- Coe College Baseball: 2015-2019
- Kohawk Pre-Law Society
- Top Tier Baseball Coach (Cedar Rapids, IA)
- Omaha Suburban Stampede Coach (Omaha, NE)
Timeline
Executive Recruiter & Project Director
Brown Davis Executive Search Partners
2021.11 - Current
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual
2021.01 - 2021.11
GroundCrew/Logistics
LimoLink
2019.10 - 2020.06
Futures Trading Intern
Eagle Market Makers
2018.05 - 2018.08
Economics & Political Science - Bachelor of Arts
Coe College
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