KATIE SANDERSON

La Mesa,CA

Summary

Self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, financial analysis, product presentation, vendor relations, and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions. Skilled in project management, collateral development and organizational problem-solving. Tackles challenges with empathy, positivity and drive to overcome. Adapts quickly to new situations, ready for a new position promoting company's future success through effective account management and business development.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Account Executive

Sign Company

04.2024 - Current

Use proprietary CRM software to create and manage design requests, estimates, proposals, invoices, production, and installation.
Conduct site surveys and attend meetings with developers, sub contractors, property managers, landlord’s, and more. Display strong organization, attention to detail, and follow brand guidelines producing a custom sign package for every customer
Contribute to over one million in sales contracts to date for 2024, to include $180,000 independently, in the first sixty days.

Insurance Agent and Vendor Account Manager

Geico Insurance Agency

01.2020 - 04.2024

Successfully identified emerging trends and leading innovation, resulting in advancing business developments, and broadening client portfolio's
Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional, responsive and empathic support for sales and service
Prepared documents such as applications, contracts, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, or other forms required by law or company procedures
Managed multiple projects and accounts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Senior Account Executive

TelePacific Communications

01.2013 - 12.2019

Developed plans for new installations, upgrades, and modifications to existing telecommunications systems
Diagnosed complex problems related to network infrastructure elements such as routers, switches, firewalls
Achieved company-wide sales record for closing entire network solution contract, within 2 weeks of hire, 300% over my monthly sales quota
Promoted from Account Executive to Senior Account Executive in less than 6 months

Property and Casualty Agent

Allstate Insurance Co.

01.2011 - 01.2013

Prepared documents such as applications, contracts, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, or other forms required by law or company procedures
Built strong relationships with clients and vendors through consistent communication and excellent customer service.
Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.

Education

General Studies

National University

La Jolla, CA

Skills

Advanced Communication Skills
Project Management Skills
Business Development Strategies
Marketing Initiative and Research Skills
Networking and Lead Generation Skills

Empathy and Negotiation Skills
Contract and Regulatory Compliance
Technical and Computer Skills
Customer Service and Experience Skills
Account Management Skills

Activities

Health and Fitness: Hot Yoga, Bicycling, Cooking, and Hiking.
Social Causes: Volunteering at Shelters and Fostering Animals.
Youth Services: Volunteering with Girl Scouts of America.
Creative: Sewing and Music.

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