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Ian MacDonald

Nashville,TN

Summary

An experienced achiever looking for a growth-oriented position. Familiar with current trends in the industry and market, as well as the latest products and services available to customers. Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and customer relations skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Solutions Specialist

Aon Risk Solutions
Nashville, TN
04.2023 - Current
  • Consults with middle market employers on their employee benefit programs.
  • Partners with clients to develop benefits and wellness programs that are market competitive, affordable, and incentivize employee engagement and behavior.
  • Benefits work includes benefit audits, benchmarking, participating in M&A projects, compliance, assistance in financial projections of benefits costs, and monthly financial reports.
  • Develop a partnership with clients, vendors, and Aon Health Solutions team by establishing and maintaining solid relationships with plan sponsors, sustaining rapport at all levels, and coordinating customer service.

Sales Associate

Paramount Global
New York, NY
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Strategizes and executes national cable placements across multiple television networks with a total revenue of approximately $100 million.
  • Maintains strong relationships with 30+ clients across several media agencies and functions as a primary point of contact for campaign updates and changes.
  • Acts as a liaison for media agencies and internal departments for efficient client order entry and management.
  • Generates regular reporting on campaign delivery while troubleshooting / resolving discrepancies and creative issues to ensure order deliver and bill in full.

Sales Management Intern

Frito-Lay
Greenville, SC
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted the zone to achieve desired business unit distribution goals by increasing Frito-Lay sales and market share in the convenience store channel. Drove 10% increase in weekly sales by overhauling the merchandising approach in two underperforming locations.
  • Utilized data tools such as PowerBi to effectively communicate product voids to front line employees in the region to achieve higher performance.
  • Presented bi-weekly reports to identify opportunities for improved-in stock position, stronger sell-through and more effective merchandising of key promotional products.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05-2022

Skills

  • Process Mapping
  • Business Needs Analysis
  • Technical Analysis
  • Data Validation
  • Process Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Database Maintenance

Affiliations

  • Active Volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee

Accomplishments

  • Received the 2018 Presidential Service Award for volunteering over one hundred hours

Timeline

Health Solutions Specialist

Aon Risk Solutions
04.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Paramount Global
05.2022 - 04.2023

Sales Management Intern

Frito-Lay
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Ian MacDonald