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Jill McCann

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Mississippi State University Graduate. Hardworking and passionate career seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level sales, marketing, public relations, sponsor relations/ corporate partnership position. Ready to help achieve company goals, manage and exceed high expectations, and perform to the maximum ability to represent employer well.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Supervising Benefits Consultant

Globe Life Liberty National
02.2023 - Current
  • Advised clients on industry and demographic standards for benefits packages to maintain competitive offerings and maximize employee retention.
  • Designed benefits packages for large groups of client employees by establishing organization's needs, identifying budgetary limitations and proposing innovative methods to cut costs.
  • Facilitated increased revenue by educating existing clients on additional services and products such as Life Insurance and Cancer and Critical Illness coverage.
  • Grew business through establishing and maintaining positive client relationships.
  • Supervised and trained new team members in policies and procedures and offered insight into best ways to manage job tasks and duties.
  • Developed annual account objectives and formalized client communications for communication of goals and plans.
  • Joined business development meetings and supported market outreach plans to improve business development.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.

Sales Lead Keyholder

Loft
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Tracked and prioritized work orders to meet daily production requirements
  • Loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks to organize warehouse and backroom spaces
  • Processed cash, credit, debit and check payments
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales
  • Improved customer service by projecting friendly and knowledgeable attitude.

After-School Teacher

First Presbyterian Day School
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated learning-focused program to help children build foundational knowledge.
  • Organized classroom resources and lesson supplies for teachers.
  • Verified proper sign-in and sign-out procedures according to optimal security protections for children.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.

Mississippi State Baseball Diamond Girl

Mississippi State University
08.2017 - 06.2021
  • Gave presentations to potential and current individuals and businesses regarding program features, successes and needs in order to gain sponsorships and support.
  • Supported and worked on and off the field for the baseball team, including getting bats, balls and equipment and traveling with the team.
  • Worked with the marketing team in order to maximize fan engagement and promote Mississippi State Baseball and its facilities
  • Participated in fundraising events, helping Diamond Girls bring in funds to pay for travel, uniforms, and other expenses.
  • Planned and executed events to interact with and support new recruits and current players for the baseball team.
  • Planned and executed events for current sponsors and baseball personnel in order to maintain relationships and gain additional sponsors.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
  • Developed relationships with fans and corporate partners to provide ongoing support and encouragement for the team.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, meetings, group activities, team scheduling and travel plans for the Diamond Girls that interacted with the baseball team's schedule

Public Relations Coordinator for Special Projects

Geosystems Research Institute, Mississippi State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure for the program research analysts.
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
  • Consolidated information from multiple sources and presents the analyzed results.
  • Collaborated with media to encourage company and product coverage and promote brand mission and values.
  • Photographed and created content for special project presentations and for the website

Clinical Assistant

Thomas Urology Clinic
01.2017 - 05.2020
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Restaurant Hostess

Kings Craft Butcher
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing workflow and orchestrating speedy seating.
  • Governed dining area with natural leadership talents and organizational strategies focused on balancing guest and business needs.
  • Routinely supported other areas of restaurant as requested, including answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff members.

Library Student Worker

MSU Library, Mississippi State University
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Digital Media Center, Assisted patrons with library equipment operation or rentals, including photocopiers, photography and audio/visual equipment.
  • Monitored patrons to enforce adherence to library policies for material management and quality control.

Childcare Worker

Grace Presbyterian Church
01.2015 - 05.2019
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities, including creating paintings, drawings, paper crafts and decorations.
  • Cared for children ages infant to 4 yrs in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
  • Sanitized chairs, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Student Worker

Office Of Public Affairs , MS State University
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Delivered clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.
  • Assisted with student and faculty events on campus, working with media and organizing effective execution of events.
  • Assisted in taking care of special guests and providing hospitality to university sponsors, executives, and visiting sports teams
  • Assisted Office of Public Affairs and the Office of the President with organizing and executing events

Dance Instructor

Dance Divine Ballet Company
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Assisted in the instruction of group and individual dance performances.
  • Aided primary instructor in overseeing and coordinating dance studio operations.

Office Assistant

Farm Bureau Insurance Of Mississippi
08.2014 - 05.2017
  • Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Verified accuracy of business records by consistently updating customer information.

Clinic

Staff, Complete Health Integrated Wellness
01.2012 - 07.2015
  • Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Starkville High School
Starkville, MS
05.2017

Skills

  • Public Relations Strategies
  • Time Management
  • Relationship-building
  • Compassionate and dedicated
  • Multitasking and customer service
  • Organization and efficiency
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Reliable, punctual, and adaptable
  • License in Alabama for Health and Life Insurance

Timeline

Licensed Supervising Benefits Consultant

Globe Life Liberty National
02.2023 - Current

Sales Lead Keyholder

Loft
08.2022 - 01.2023

After-School Teacher

First Presbyterian Day School
08.2021 - 12.2021

Public Relations Coordinator for Special Projects

Geosystems Research Institute, Mississippi State University
08.2020 - 05.2021

Restaurant Hostess

Kings Craft Butcher
08.2019 - 02.2020

Mississippi State Baseball Diamond Girl

Mississippi State University
08.2017 - 06.2021

Student Worker

Office Of Public Affairs , MS State University
08.2017 - 05.2018

Clinical Assistant

Thomas Urology Clinic
01.2017 - 05.2020

Library Student Worker

MSU Library, Mississippi State University
01.2017 - 05.2019

Dance Instructor

Dance Divine Ballet Company
08.2015 - 05.2017

Childcare Worker

Grace Presbyterian Church
01.2015 - 05.2019

Office Assistant

Farm Bureau Insurance Of Mississippi
08.2014 - 05.2017

Clinic

Staff, Complete Health Integrated Wellness
01.2012 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Mississippi State University

High School Diploma -

Starkville High School