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James Marshall

Rochester,MI

Summary

Strategic thinker and dynamic leader specializing in account management with a strategic planning and client-facing focus. Proven tracker record of driving success through strategic initiatives, fostering strong cross-functional partner relationships, and providing innovative strategies to drive business growth

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Deal Desk Strategist

LinkedIn
Detroit, MI
01.2022 - Current
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and go-to resource for solving complex problems across order-to-cash processes to the Global Account Sales team and to LinkedIn's largest, leading global clients
  • Manage various projects with cross-functional teams (Legal, Revenue, Sales Ops, Data Quality, Billing, and Pricing) in the rollout of new products, policies and in the improvement of our O2C processes
  • Expert in advanced Deal Desk activities, which impact quota setting, bookings attainment, and complex deal structuring
  • Ensure LinkedIn's Global Sales team's are operating within the Rules of Engagement, directly partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure policies are adhered to and enforced
  • Volunteered to be a coach and mentor to new team members, assisting them with onboarding, day-to-day training, coaching, and collaborating to solve business problems

Key take away:

  • Currently collaborating with Head of Global Deal Strategy to spearhead an innovative project which involves custom strategic contracts for LinkedIn's top tier clients, with the sole purpose of increasing future revenue
  • Member of LinkedIn's Onboarding Tiger Team where we optimize training/learning tools for new Deal Desk members

Lead Account Management Analyst

Marsh & McLennan Companies
Southfield, MI
11.2019 - 01.2022
  • Promoted to Lead Account Management Analyst for showcasing expertise in analysis and effective relationship management
  • Managed, prioritized and ensured our teams responsibilities were completed successfully within the companies SLA
  • Directly communicated with clients to expedite solutions for account issues daily
  • Liaise between U.S. and Global Operations team, IT support, and client contacts when research required further investigation
  • Maintained good working relationships with internal business groups, to ensure data accuracy and timely resolution of system/data issues
  • Independently generated and managed large system cleanup projects on a monthly basis
  • Hosted webinars to effectively train internal Marsh departments across all Marsh U.S offices

Key take away:

  • Received the opportunity to be the Project Manager of two large company acquisitions, and partnered with Marsh India to manage and complete the yearlong project of the company conversions

Senior Account Management Analyst

Marsh & McLennan Companies
Southfield, MI
01.2016 - 11.2019
  • Categorized and managed master reference data to support optimal usage of client information within strategic applications and reporting
  • Investigated and completed changes requested by clients/technical experts
  • Audit U.S client accounts to correct data quality irregularities monthly
  • Entity matching of new/restructured clients or prospect business information against global database
  • Launched prospect/active client account records within internal systems
  • Consulted and effectively trained internal business colleagues

Senior Client Representative/Captive Analyst

Marsh & McLennan Companies
Southfield, MI
08.2014 - 01.2016
  • Promoted to Senior Client Representative due to my dedication and proven track record of exceptional client service
  • Directly communicated with high level client executives to expedite solutions for account/policy issues
  • Traveled with captive Client Managers on prospect trips to assist in expanding book of business
  • Analytically used all casualty premium, cash flow, audits and performa while working with both Captive Resources, LLC and our fiduciary department (MUSA) to generate accurate financial reports
  • Solely in charge of allocating over $300 million of policy premiums annually via monthly financial report

Client Representative

Marsh & McLennan Companies
Southfield, MI
07.2013 - 08.2014
  • Directly communicated with high level client executives - service of day-to-day policy administration, and expedite solutions for account issues (including Certificates of Insurance/Scheduled Endorsement issues)
  • Issued insurance certificates for renewals/daily client requests for over 100 Group Captive clients
  • Requested changes on policies and endorsements from appropriate insurance carrier
  • Facilitated auto ID card renewal and processed ad hoc auto ID card requests.

Accounting Clerk

Advantage Health Centers
Detroit, MI
03.2013 - 07.2013
  • Responsible for processing accounts receivable and managed accounts payable
  • Communicated and maintained relationships with all vendors to ensure proper and timely payments were made
  • Audited and posted vendor invoices daily
  • Processed all HRSA grant funding, bank transfers and money orders

Key Take Away:

  • Identified and implemented new strategy for the company, resulting in significant cost savings on their telecommunication expenditure

Site Manager/Sales Representative

Marshall Construction, Inc.
Grosse Pointe, MI
06.2006 - 03.2013
  • Promoted to Site Manager/Sales Representative for demonstrating leadership and achieving success in driving sales
  • Responsible for managing multiple projects while overseeing job sites including all employees
  • Developed relationships with approximately 100+ clients in the commercial/resident industry annually
  • Assisted with outside/inside sales by winning bids and exceeded sales quota expectations
  • Partnered with large property development company due to my determination to grow the business
  • Helped generate business by developing and strategically implementing new marketing ideas
  • Responsible for purchasing all materials and maintaining proper inventory management

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
06-2011

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Account Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Data Analytics
  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Building
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Networking

Professional Experience Using

  • Microsoft Office Application
  • Google Workspace (Suites)
  • Dynamics 365
  • Salesforce
  • Oracle Revenue Management and Billing for Financial Services
  • Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise
  • Sage 100 Fund Accounting
  • QuickBooks

Timeline

Senior Deal Desk Strategist

LinkedIn
01.2022 - Current

Lead Account Management Analyst

Marsh & McLennan Companies
11.2019 - 01.2022

Senior Account Management Analyst

Marsh & McLennan Companies
01.2016 - 11.2019

Senior Client Representative/Captive Analyst

Marsh & McLennan Companies
08.2014 - 01.2016

Client Representative

Marsh & McLennan Companies
07.2013 - 08.2014

Accounting Clerk

Advantage Health Centers
03.2013 - 07.2013

Site Manager/Sales Representative

Marshall Construction, Inc.
06.2006 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

Western Michigan University
James Marshall