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Eric Hanke

Liberty Hill,TX

Summary

Dynamic communicator with a strong background in financial services and leadership. Passionate about retirement planning and public service. Enthusiastic teacher and empathetic listener adept at building a positive culture for success.

Overview

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Work History

Member Services Field Representative

TCDRS
Austin, TX
2014 - Current
  • Conducted over 5500 personal benefit counseling sessions and given over 500 group presentations for TCDRS members at more than 400 employers.
  • Managed customer relationships with several top 25 employers including Dallas, Smith, Williamson, Collin, McLennan, and Brazos Counties.
  • Trained MSFR team in effective webinar hosting to provide quality web-based retirement education.
  • Facilitated the increase of online member registrations at Dallas County from 60 to 81 percent during the third quarter of 2023.
  • Mentored and instructed new MSFRs on company knowledge and advanced team processes so that they would be successful in the field.
  • Achieved the designation of Certified Retirement Counselor through the International Foundation for Retirement Education, held since 2016.

Campaign Manager

Better with Brigid
Cedar Park, TX
2022 - 2022
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive campaign strategies to maximize campaign success.
  • Hired campaign staff positions and defined all individual roles.
  • Organized events such as rallies, receptions, and fundraisers to generate publicity.
  • Established internships with a local university to recruit talent and achieve campaign objectives.
  • Monitored progress of campaign and provided regular updates on performance metrics.

Candidate for US Congress

Hanke for Texas
Liberty Hill, TX
2019 - 2020
  • Recruited and managed staff to accomplish critical campaign objectives including field, finance, communications, and digital engagement.
  • Created a strategic vision and platform for local and national policies, specifically in the areas of healthcare and financial security.
  • Built a supportive network of influence consisting of US House members, State Representatives, and local officials.

Financial Representative

Guardian Life Insurance
Austin, TX
2014 - 2014
  • Organized meetings with potential clients to discuss their financial goals and objectives.
  • Evaluated customers' existing policies and recommended changes or additional coverage.
  • Analyzed client capital structures and plans and suggested products and financial strategies to meet needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - German and International Studies

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Large Group Presentations
  • Public Speaking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Customer Service
  • Program Planning
  • Strategy Development
  • Team Management
  • Staff Development
  • Operations Management

Affiliations

  • Singer-songwriter and bandleader
  • Lead guitarist for Macedonia Baptist Church services

Certification

  • Certified Retirement Counselor - International Foundation for Retirement Education
  • General Lines Life, Accident, and Health License
  • Dale Carnegie High Impact Presentations Certification

Timeline

Member Services Field Representative

TCDRS
2014 - Current

Campaign Manager

Better with Brigid
2022 - 2022

Candidate for US Congress

Hanke for Texas
2019 - 2020

Financial Representative

Guardian Life Insurance
2014 - 2014

Bachelor of Arts - German and International Studies

Southwestern University
Eric Hanke