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Eric Fardal

West Des Moines

Summary

Professional with strong focus on building and maintaining successful partnerships. Skilled in relationship management, strategic planning, and conflict resolution. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving results. Adaptable, reliable, and ready to meet changing demands.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner Relationship Manager

Businessolver
01.2023 - 09.2025
  • Develop, implement, maintain, and improve strong relationships with Pinnacle Partners
  • Manage day-to-day relationships and support ongoing growth initiatives with Partners
  • Facilitate communications and pipeline reporting
  • Actively introduce and engage in process improvement initiatives with Pinnacle Partners; see ideas from inception to completion
  • Provide subject matter expertise on partner relations and services and pricing to sales and operations teams
  • Provide oversight and escalation path for all new partner onboarding and ongoing projects, including support for internal client implementation/ongoing teams
  • Liaise with client teams, Businessolver leadership and Pinnacle Partner to resolve client escalations for Pinnacle services

Account Development Representative

Businessolver
02.2021 - 01.2023
  • Support day-to-day relationships with both voluntary benefit and point solution partners
  • Conduct recurring partner meetings to collaborate on current projects and escalations
  • Facilitate communications between Pinnacle Partners, integration teams, and clients
  • Actively engage in process and documentation improvement discussions
  • Provide quarterly reporting and identify greenspace opportunities to develop pipeline
  • Manage Pinnacle Partner Sponsorship Agreements
  • Oversee and attend to partners during onsite/virtual events and training sessions
  • Manage support and tracking for Vision, Disrupt, and Pinnacle Summit events

Inside Sales Representative

Businessolver
03.2020 - 02.2021
  • Licensed producer to sell Medicare and Individual policies across the country
  • Displayed vast knowledge of insurance policies and conveyed information to consumers
  • Strengthened MyChoice Market awareness and expanded product offerings
  • Liaised with insurance carriers and employees to resolve application escalations
  • Developed communication skills and sales techniques through outbound calls

Professional Development Program

Businessolver
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided collaboration and support to efficiently complete projects for various departments within the organization
  • Demonstrated proficiency to handle various levels of client calls
  • Collected and reviewed several forms of documentation for verification purposes
  • Obtained State of Iowa Life and Accident & Health Insurance License

Talent Acquisition Intern

Businessolver
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Communicated with job applicants and arranged interviews by coordinating schedules
  • Organized applicant job assessments and maintained recruiting database
  • Completed the DSM Intern Connection event series
  • Collaborated with peers for end of year presentation to leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
05.2019

Skills

  • Relationship Building and Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Performance Analysis
  • Process Development
  • Customer service
  • Written and Verbal Communication

Timeline

Partner Relationship Manager

Businessolver
01.2023 - 09.2025

Account Development Representative

Businessolver
02.2021 - 01.2023

Inside Sales Representative

Businessolver
03.2020 - 02.2021

Professional Development Program

Businessolver
06.2019 - 03.2020

Talent Acquisition Intern

Businessolver
05.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Iowa State University