Jessica Bonar
Hayden,ID
Summary
Strategic leader with deep expertise in driving organizational growth and innovation. Proven track record in developing and executing high-impact strategies, fostering team synergy, and navigating complex business landscapes. Highly adaptable, excelling in collaborative environments and consistently delivering measurable results. Skilled in market analysis, competitive positioning, and change management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Operations Officer
Packard Wheeler Succession
Spokane Valley, WA, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Acting as the “right hand” to the CEO, bridging long-term vision with day-to-day operations of two separate companies (EINs) under the singular brand Packard Wheeler Succession.
- Development and execution of multi-year, multi-phase sales strategy for sustainable growth across 6 disciplines.
- Oversight of long-range planning, budgets, growing market share, and workforce management along with strategic training of sales team, department heads, and individual team members are all components of an average week.
Business Development Executive – Mid-size Market 51-1000
Blue Cross of Idaho
Coeur d’Alene, ID, USA
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Engaging with market leaders and building new relationships with emerging professionals while representing the brand statewide.
- Collaboration with Product Development, Underwriting, Commercial Market Retention, Broker Support, and Marketing departments for solution-based strategies to grow market share across multiple market segments.
Benefits Advisor, Compliance Director, Account Manager & Employee Meeting Specialist
Advanced Benefits
Coeur d’Alene, ID, USA
06.2013 - 01.2023
- Extensive professional growth within company starting as an Account Manager and culminating in an Advisor role for 5 years, developing and serving a book of business while cooperatively working with team members in the Retention and HR consulting departments.
Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Sales
- Public Speaking
- People Management
- Competitive Intelligence
Affiliations
Women Lead Conference - Keynote Speaker - Gonzaga University
Women Helping Women Fund - Board of Directors
Executive Women International - Spokane - Board of Directors
STRENGTHSFINDER TOP 5
- Responsibility
- Communication
- Individualization
- Activator
- Relator
Timeline
Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Operations Officer
Packard Wheeler Succession
08.2024 - Current
Business Development Executive – Mid-size Market 51-1000
Blue Cross of Idaho
01.2023 - 07.2024
Benefits Advisor, Compliance Director, Account Manager & Employee Meeting Specialist
Advanced Benefits
06.2013 - 01.2023