Kristin Gannon
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and client retention skills with more than 25 years of sales experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Insurance Agency Owner
Kristin Gannon Insurance, LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Captive Agency Owner for Country Financial, an Independently owned company, servicing all of Oklahoma
- Currently servicing an existing book of business and prospecting for new clients
- Current offerings are Home, Auto, Life & Commercial
- Experienced in claims, customer service, client retention and new business sales
- All inquiries are handled by me from the start to the finish line plus continuous customer care following the point of sale
Agency Business Consultant
Cory Washam Insurance (Farmers District 05 Office)
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Consulted 38 independent insurance agents & staff on Farmers Life Insurance products
- Ran quarterly Life promotions & trackers to increase revenue
- Coached new agents on how to achieve first year milestone awards
- Worked closely with underwriting to achieve best results for each client
- Sent delivery requirement reminders to all agents to improve process time to close the sale
- Tracked monthly Life apps (written/paid) per agent monthly to compare to YTD/Annual goal
- Provided product training sessions at District Office/Agents Office
- When needed met with agents’ customers to review their Life options to help close the sale
Sales & Marketing Rep
Gallien Enterprises, LLC (Geico)
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Worked with dealership Sales Representatives/GM's in Eastern Oklahoma to boost sales
- Communicated with customers to understand needs and recommend appropriate solutions
- Managed projects through effective budgeting, scheduling and complex problem-solving
- Fostered close-nit partnerships with customers to uncover and meet specific goals
- Met frequently with technical, product management and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies
- Identified client needs, built relationships and overcame objections to drive sales
Sales & Marketing Supervisor
Taylor Industries
03.2011 - 03.2018
- Marketed & sold Well Servicing rigs, mud pumps, water well rigs & pipe handlers
- Conducted on-site product demonstrations to highlight features, answer customer questions and redirect concerns toward positive aspects
- Created effective organizational systems for reports, agendas, contracts and records
- Communicated with customers to understand needs and recommend appropriate solutions
- Managed projects through effective budgeting, scheduling and complex problem-solving
- Fostered close-nit partnerships with customers to uncover and meet specific goals
- Met frequently with technical, product management and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies
- Identified client needs, built relationships and overcame objections to drive sales
Media Manager
Williams & Williams Marketing Services Inc.
09.2004 - 10.2009
- Shaped strategic direction of copy by collaborating with marketing and retail partners
- Coordinated production schedules and activities for media program
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery
- Collaborated with executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication to ensure timely delivery
Education
Business Mgmt Studies -
University of Phoenix
Tulsa, OK01.2003
General Studies - undefined
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR01.1995
High School Diploma - undefined
Bishop Kelley High School
Tulsa, OK01.1992
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Account Servicing
- Lead Prospecting
- Scheduling Understanding
- Service Agreements
- Acquiring Clients
- Product Promotions
- SalesForce Expertise
- Marketing Understanding
- Revenue Generation
- Problem Solving
- Customer Relations
- Records Management
- Business Consulting
- Product Management
- Production Management
- Business Analysis
- Presentation Skills
Certification
- Insurance Producer License
- Property & Casualty License
- Life & Health Insurance License
Timeline
Insurance Agency Owner
Kristin Gannon Insurance, LLC
09.2022 - Current
Agency Business Consultant
Cory Washam Insurance (Farmers District 05 Office)
12.2019 - 05.2022
Sales & Marketing Rep
Gallien Enterprises, LLC (Geico)
07.2018 - 10.2019
Sales & Marketing Supervisor
Taylor Industries
03.2011 - 03.2018
Media Manager
Williams & Williams Marketing Services Inc.
09.2004 - 10.2009
General Studies - undefined
University of Arkansas
High School Diploma - undefined
Bishop Kelley High School
- Insurance Producer License
- Property & Casualty License
- Life & Health Insurance License
Business Mgmt Studies -
University of Phoenix
Similar Profiles
Megan HammondMegan Hammond
Administrative Assistant at Attorney Matthew GannonAdministrative Assistant at Attorney Matthew Gannon
Anuska AdhikariAnuska Adhikari
Business and Advertising Manager at The Gannon Knight Student NewspaperBusiness and Advertising Manager at The Gannon Knight Student Newspaper
James GrantJames Grant
Renovation Labor at Gannon KarmireRenovation Labor at Gannon Karmire