Jennifer Kubesch
Wimberley
Summary
Results-driven sales professional with 20 years in community, economic, and business development. Skilled in communication and leadership to expand organizational growth. Proven ability to build strong relationships with partners, vendors, and clients while developing impactful presentations and opportunities that align with organizational objectives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Area Sales & Development
Texas Republic Capital Corporation
Austin
06.2020 - Current
- Generated $4.7 million in funding through a successful private placement stock offering. Conducted direct meetings with potential shareholders to discuss investment opportunities. Implemented strategic marketing initiatives to enhance shareholder engagement.
- Expanded shareholder base by adding 215 new shareholders, increasing company investment opportunities.
- Facilitated regular updates for approximately 1,700 shareholders across Texas on company growth and developments.
- Promoted and sold various life insurance and annuity products to a diverse audience, including shareholders and non-shareholders, throughout Texas.
- Served as public relations channel for company by communicating key information to an affluent and well-respected and accomplished shareholder base.
Independent Life Insurance Agent-Owner
Revolution Life Solutions
Wimberley
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Secured position in top 25 from 1,200 agents for two consecutive years.
Consistently qualified for annual incentive trip as a high-performing agent. - Demonstrated tenacity and focus in achieving business objectives through dedicated efforts to exceed set targets.
- Coordinated appointments and consultations to assess client needs and optimize overall financial situations.
- Collaborated with external partners and local community participants to build sustainable client referral networks.
- Addressed customer calls promptly to resolve issues and provide answers to inquiries.
Owner
L.A. Insurance
Phoenix
06.2011 - 08.2016
- Expanded franchise network from 2 to 5 locations within 3-year period.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and motivated 14 employees, building a capable team to support franchise growth.
- Orchestrated marketing campaigns that increased client engagement and retention.
- Cultivated partnerships with insurance carriers, negotiating contracts that enhanced service offerings.
- Supervised, coordinated, and executed management of retail insurance franchises.
- Sold agencies to existing L.A. Insurance franchisees to relocate to TX.
CEO/Executive Director
Moore County Chamber Of Commerce
Dumas
01.1999 - 10.2002
- Managed day-to-day operations, overseeing finance, HR, marketing, and public relations for 300-member organization, ensuring smooth organizational function.
- Increased annual chamber banquet attendance from 300 to 600 in one year while securing TX Governor, Rick Perry, as keynote; raised all-time high of over $50,000 for Chamber.
- Effectively implemented membership recruitment campaigns to grow chamber by 20%.
- Fostered relationships with local, state, and national elected officials to attract businesses to relocate to Moore County, enhancing community economic development.
- Create and implement marketing plans to successfully promote Moore County to tourists and increase hotel occupancy by 12% in a one year.
- Organized and promoted inaugural July 4th Festival, raising over $30,000; established event as an annual community celebration.
- Organized member meetings and board meetings, led ongoing training, and coordinated board retreats; communicated effectively with 12 board members.
- Represented Chamber at local public events and served on various boards; in addition to increased experience in social engagements and public speaking.
- Resigned to become stay-at-home mom.
Director Of Economic Development
City Of Freeport
Freeport
05.1998 - 07.1999
- Planned strategies to attract new businesses through outreach, identifying prospects and encouraging expansion and retention of existing businesses to strengthen economic base.
- Coordinated economic development negotiations with the City Manager, City Council and County Commissioners.
- Successfully initiated a year-long, city-wide effort to have Freeport designated as a Texas Main Street City and developed the managing board of directors.
- Marketed city to outside agencies and investors, conducting tours of industrial and commercial sites, gathering business data and demographics, and creating targeted marketing materials.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing and tourism plan in collaboration with local Chambers of Commerce to enhance community visibility and engagement.
- Resigned due to husband's job relocation to Dumas, TX.
Director Of Tourism
Brazosport Area Chamber Of Commerce
Lake Jackson
01.1997 - 03.1998
- Developed and implemented advertising campaign to brand and promote Brazosport as a premier tourism destination.
- Attended and energetically worked industry trade shows throughout Texas to promote Brazosport.
- Successfully maintained relationships with Chamber CEO, board and elected officials in promotion efforts.
- Closely worked with local industry to develop tourism attractions.
- Served on several local and state-wide boards and committees and assisted in organizing numerous special events and festivals.
- Collaborated with hotels, campgrounds, bed and breakfasts, and local attractions to execute promotional initiatives.
- Assembled press release kits to support media campaigns highlighting unique selling points.
- Resigned-offered position of greater responsibility with City of Freeport of whom I represented as Director of Tourism.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Tourism Administration
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXSkills
- Sales strategy development
- Marketing strategies
- Public Relations
- Strategic Event Management
- Results-driven leadership
- Team Development
- Interpersonal skills
- Innovative thinking
- Self-driven
- Customer relationship building
- Cross-selling products and services
Certification
- Life & Health Texas Insurance Agent License
Certified Texas Hospitality Instructor Grant Writing Certification
Texas Lutheran University
Texas Economic Development Course Certification
Timeline
Director of Area Sales & Development
Texas Republic Capital Corporation
06.2020 - Current
Independent Life Insurance Agent-Owner
Revolution Life Solutions
05.2018 - 06.2020
Owner
L.A. Insurance
06.2011 - 08.2016
CEO/Executive Director
Moore County Chamber Of Commerce
01.1999 - 10.2002
Director Of Economic Development
City Of Freeport
05.1998 - 07.1999
Director Of Tourism
Brazosport Area Chamber Of Commerce
01.1997 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Tourism Administration
Texas A&M University