Career Journey

Every step built the leader I am today.

Eight roles, six promotions, and a progression from frontline service to enterprise event strategy and executive partnership.

Marketing Consultant II

Farmers Insurance

August 2023 – July 2026

Led strategy, communications, and execution for enterprise conferences, executive meetings, incentive programs, expos, and trade shows.

  • Managed multiple concurrent conference programs and approximately six major events annually.
  • Partnered with executives and cross-functional leaders to translate business priorities into compelling experiences.
  • Directed agendas, participant communications, logistics, vendors, production partners, and onsite execution.
  • Supported a core incentive program and two new conferences for independent-agent distribution partners.
  • Championed practical AI adoption to improve planning, communication, and productivity.

Awards & Incentives Manager

Farmers Insurance

April 2017 – August 2023

Led enterprise recognition and incentive programs, a team of three, executive partnerships, and multimillion-dollar event budgets.

  • Owned enterprise incentive programs, leadership conferences, and recognition experiences serving hundreds to more than 1,000 participants annually.
  • Directed end-to-end event logistics including hotels, destination management companies (DMCs), travel, audiovisual production, awards, gifting, and onsite operations.
  • Managed multimillion-dollar event budgets while balancing business objectives, attendee experience, and operational excellence.
  • Led simultaneous strategic initiatives while mentoring a team of three and overseeing multiple vendor relationships across complex event portfolios.

Marketing Consultant I

Farmers Insurance

April 2014 – April 2017

Supported enterprise conferences, recognition programs, and sales incentives through communications, branding, logistics, and project management.

  • Supported enterprise conferences, incentive programs, and recognition experiences from planning through onsite execution.
  • Developed participant communications, websites, branding, marketing collateral, and onsite experience materials.
  • Partnered with executive leaders, sales organizations, marketing teams, and external vendors to execute enterprise programs.
  • Managed multiple enterprise initiatives simultaneously while maintaining project timelines, budgets, and exceptional participant experiences.

Distribution Manager

Farmers Insurance

April 2012 – April 2014

Led warehouse, distribution, fulfillment, inventory, shipping, and logistics operations supporting enterprise business needs.

  • Led 11 direct reports and more than 20 employees through a supervisory structure.
  • Oversaw budgets, inventory controls, vendors, purchasing, workforce planning, and service delivery.
  • Implemented Lean improvements, including a shipping solution producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual savings.
  • Led business-continuity planning and supported workplace safety.

Mail Services & Kit Fulfillment Supervisor

Farmers Insurance

January 2011 – April 2012

Supervised two operational functions spanning mail services and kit fulfillment.

  • Led regular and temporary staff across mail services and fulfillment.
  • Managed inventory, shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, scheduling, and workflow priorities.
  • Improved processes while maintaining quality, service levels, and safe operations.

Mail Room Supervisor

Farmers Insurance

January 2009 – January 2011

Led daily mailroom operations, internal distribution, shipping, receiving, and courier services.

  • Supervised approximately 14 employees plus temporary staff.
  • Provided coaching, scheduling, performance management, and team development.
  • Maintained timely, accurate service for internal business partners.

Lead Clerk

Farmers Insurance

January 2008 – January 2009

Coordinated daily workflow and helped train and guide mail-services team members.

  • Prioritized workloads and supported resolution of operational issues.
  • Processed mail, shipping, receiving, and internal deliveries.
  • Demonstrated early leadership that led to promotion into supervision.

Mail Clerk

Farmers Insurance

July 2006 – January 2008

Began a nearly 20-year career by providing dependable mail, shipping, receiving, and internal distribution support.

  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages with accuracy.
  • Delivered responsive service to internal partners.
  • Built a reputation for reliability, initiative, and strong performance.