Homesteaders Life Company
Industry: Insurance company
DescriptionHeadquarters: West Des Moines, IA Founded: 1906 Subsidiary: eFuneral Solutions, LLC
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netPolarity, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company October 2013 - April 2014
Carriage Services December 2012 - January 2014
Codebusters May 2010 - August 2012
Columbia Cascade 2007 - 2008
Skills
Recruiting, Sourcing, Technical Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Internet Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Screening Resumes, Staffing Services, Salesforce.com..., Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Customer Service, Data Entry, Onboarding, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
Homesteaders Life Company January 2009 - Present
Thompson's Bayview Mortuary Inc. October 2008 - June 2011
Wells Fargo Bank March 2006 - June 2007
World Savings Bank June 1998 - February 2006
United Insurance Company of America February 1987 - May 1998
Thompson's Bayview Mortuary January 1975 - February 1987
Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Windows, Strategic Planning, Research, Budgets, Public Speaking, HTML, Negotiation
Education
Foothill College 1978 — 1980
Associate of Science (AS), Anaplastology, 3.00
San Francisco College of Mortuary Science 1976 — 1977
Funeral Director Embalmer, Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer, 3.00
Visionary Services, Inc. May 2011 - Present
Iowa Association of School Boards March 2009 - May 2011
Visionary Services March 2007 - March 2009
Homesteaders Life Company April 2001 - March 2007
Skills
JavaScript, HTML, AJAX, Web Applications, jQuery, Web Development, CSS, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, SQL, PHP, Software Development, Programming, Apache, .NET, C#, Databases, IIS, ASP.NET MVC, Dreamweaver, ASP, MVC, Object Oriented Design, XHTML, ASP.NET, CMS, HTML 5, Subversion, XML
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems
Gilbert High School 1988 — 1992
High School Graduate
Saint Cecilia Catholic School 1979 — 1986
K - 6 Education
Homesteaders Life Company January 2015 - Present
Iowa State Fair January 2015 - March 2015
Iowa State Fair January 2013 - January 2015
Ashford University August 2011 - December 2012
Iowa State Fair August 2011 - August 2012
Iowa State University August 2009 - May 2011
Iowa State Fair May 2008 - August 2010
Central College 2005 - 2009
City of Ankeny June 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Copywriting, News Writing, Copy Editing, Speech Writing, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Advertising, E-newsletter Design, Print Production, Event Planning, Social Media, Facebook, Marketing, Press Releases, Writing, Public Speaking, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Iowa State University 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Literature, Speech Communication
Central College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Communication, Religion
Homesteaders Life Company February 2015 - Present
Foothills Planning Services February 2014 - February 2015
Wheeler Funeral Home and Crematory October 2006 - January 2014
American Memorial Life Insurance Company September 2005 - April 2006
Aurora Casket Company June 2003 - June 2005
Alderwoods Group August 2001 - June 2003
Forethought Financial Services, Inc. April 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Sales Management, Direct Sales, Marketing Strategy, Sales Training, Social Networking, Account Management, Team Building, Recruiting, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Sales, Selling Skills, Marketing, Leadership, Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Training, Coaching, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Event Management, New Business Development, Merchandising, Nonprofits, Social Media, Community Outreach, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership Development, Marketing Communications, Advertising, B2B, Sales Operations, Time Management, Selling, Fundraising, Funeral Homes, Cold Calling, Small Business, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Business Development, Market Planning, Contract Negotiation, Project Planning
Education
University of Florida 1976 — 1979
Business Administration and Management, General
Homesteaders Life Company Director - Marketing CommunicationsHomesteaders Life CompanyJanuary 2009 - January 2014
Hospice of Central Iowa January 2003 - January 2009
Boddy Media Group January 1994 - November 2002
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Editing, Leadership, Marketing, Crisis Communications, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Research, Team Building, New Business Development, Event Planning, Business Development
Education
University of Iowa 2004 — 2008
MBA
Iowa State University 1990 — 1995
BA JMLC, Journalism and History
Homesteaders Life Company August 1998 - Present
Marketing Resource Group-Lincoln, NE 1996 - 1998
Direct Design-Lincoln, Nebraska 1990 - 1996
Radio Group, Inc. 1984 - 1990
Skills
Corporate Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Copywriting, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Funeral Service..., Editorial Writing, Editorial, Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Fundraising, Social Media, B2B, Product Development, Strategic Communications, Leadership, Corporate Branding, Brand Management, Direct Marketing, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Sales, Team Building, Media Relations, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Lead Generation, Business Development, Account Management, Email Marketing, Market Planning, Integrated Marketing, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Insurance, Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Marketing Research, Social Networking, CRM, Relationship Marketing, Direct Mail, E-commerce, Life Insurance
Education
Benedictine University 2006 — 2008
MBA, Marketing
William Penn University 2004 — 2006
BA, Management
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1981 — 1985
Journalism-Broadcasting
Homesteaders Life Company June 2014 - Present
Des Moines Area Community College June 2007 - Present
Stew Hansen Dodge Ram Chrysler Jeep March 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Editing, Teamwork, Life Insurance
Education
Buena Vista University 2015 — 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Des Moines Area Community College 2011 — 2014
Associate of Arts (AA)
Hamilton College 1995 — 1996
Travel and Business/AA Liberal Arts
Homesteaders Life Company October 2010 - Present
Groff Funeral Homes March 2004 - September 2010
Gerner-Wolf-Brossia-Marsh Funeral Homes September 1999 - March 2004
Wood County, Ottawa County and Auglaize County Children's Services August 1995 - September 1999
Skills
Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Sales, Leadership, Team Building, Marketing, Sales Management, Public Relations, Training, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Coaching, Account Management, Insurance
Education
Bowling Green State University 1990 — 1995
Child & Family Services, Child Life
PreNeed Systems November 2010 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company September 1995 - November 2010
McLaren's Funeral Home March 1990 - October 1995
Skills
Cold Calling, Coaching, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales, Marketing Communications, Insurance, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Life Insurance, Online Advertising, New Business Development, Account Management, Project Management, Sales Management, Commitment to Customer..., Process Improvement, Sales Operations, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Management, Outlook, Market Research
Education
Simpson College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
Franklin American Mortgage Company September 2013 - Present
WestStar Mortgage August 2007 - September 2013
Homesteaders Life Company 1990 - 2005
Skills
Refinance, Loans, Mortgage Lending, Marketing, VA loans, FHA, Real Estate, New Business Development, Mortgage Banking, Sales, Sales Process, FHA financing, Residential Mortgages, Customer Service, Selling, Loan Origination, Account Management, Sales Management, Credit, Team Building, FHA Financing, VA Loans, First Time Home Buyers, Residential Homes, Management, Banking, Credit Analysis, USDA, Finance
Education
Drake University
Business
Woodhaven Funeral Home December 2013 - Present
Transamerica Agency Network, Inc. August 2012 - Present
One touch audio & video February 2012 - Present
Dogwood Cremation, LLC February 2012 - December 2013
Homesteaders Life Company December 2010 - December 2013
Knoxville Foot Care 2004 - 2010
Skills
Cremation, Funerals, Funeral Homes, Accounting, Life Insurance, Science, Bloodborne Pathogens, Pathology, Healthcare, Direct Sales, Sales, Health Insurance, Coaching, Customer Service, Team Building, Small Business, Account Management, Fixed Annuities, Event Planning, Insurance, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Term Life Insurance, Sales Management, Leadership, Training, Selling, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Strategic Financial..., Customer Retention, Leadership Development, Management, Social Networking, Long-term Care, Marketing Strategy, Time Management, Nonprofits, Employee Benefits, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Sales Process, Budgets, Business Development
Education
Carson-Newman College
Accounting
Ogeechee Technical College
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
Pellissippi State Community College
Walters State Community College
Business Administration and Management, General
Washburn
Homesteaders Life Company March 2013 - Present
Relationship Marketing, Inc. (RMi) June 2002 - October 2012
Relationship Marketing, Inc. (RMi) January 1996 - June 2002
Relationship Marketing, Inc. (RMi) June 1994 - January 1996
Goulden Computer Services May 1993 - June 1994
CMF&Z Advertising May 1991 - May 1993
Skills
Program Planning, Revenue Forecasting, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Project Estimation, MS Project, Project Finance, Microsoft Excel, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Project Status Reporting, Plannning, PMO, Budgets, Business Analysis, Management, Leadership, Project Portfolio..., Marketing, Direct Marketing, Planning, Microsoft Project
Education
Iowa State University 1990 — 1994
BBA, Transportation & Logistics
Homesteaders Life Company January 2007 - Present
West Virginia Funeral Group 2000 - 2004
Skills
Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Leadership, Insurance, New Business Development, Business Planning, Project Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Cold Calling, Funeral Homes, Advance Planning, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, Selling
Education
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science 1996 — 1997
Ohio Valley University 1991 — 1995
Homesteaders Life Company January 2015 - Present
MetLife November 2013 - January 2015
MetLife October 2012 - November 2013
MetLife October 2007 - October 2013
Skills
Business Analysis, Business Requirements, Requirements Gathering, Business Process, Requirements Analysis, Analysis, User Acceptance Testing, Process Improvement, Systems Analysis, SharePoint, Project Management, Risk Management, SQL, Insurance, Software Documentation, Software Project..., Data Analysis, Management, IT Strategy, Finance, Series 6, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Strategic Finance
Education
Iowa State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General
ADM High school 1996 — 2000
Diploma
Homesteaders Life Company December 2014 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Planning
Education
College of Biblical Studies-Houston 2004 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, BIBLICAL STUDIES AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
McCamish Systems, an Infosys BPO Company June 2013 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company June 2012 - November 2012
Homesteaders Life Company May 2003 - June 2012
Homesteaders Life Company May 2002 - May 2003
Interstate Assurance Company February 2001 - May 2002
Interstate Assurance Company 1999 - 2001
Interstate Assurance Company 1992 - 1999
Interstate Assurance Company 1988 - 1992
Interstate Assurance Company 1983 - 1988
Skills
Insurance, Process Improvement, Life Insurance, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Financial Services, Business Planning, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Team Building, Investments, System Administration, Training, Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Drake University
MBA, Business Administration
Iowa State University
BS, Mathematics
Homesteaders Life Company 2012 - Present
Matthews International 2011 - April 2012
Global Healthcare Exchange 2008 - 2009
Validex Employment Screening Services 2007 - 2008
Forethought Financial Services 2001 - 2006
Fleming Companies 1997 - 2000
Skills
New Business Development, Sales, Account Management, Leadership, Business Development, Selling, CRM, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Management, Team Building, Retail, Cold Calling, Marketing Communications, Process Improvement, B2B, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Insurance, Business Planning, Training, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Time Management, Coaching, Public Speaking, Sales Presentations, Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Lipscomb University 1986 — 1990
B.S.
Homesteaders Life Company October 1994 - Present
Ray Family Mortuary, San Clemente, CA 1994 - 1996
Pacific View Memorial Park 1984 - 1994
Honolulu Club 1980 - 1983
Skills
Marketing, Insurance, Business Planning, Sales, New Business Development, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Direct Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Life Insurance, Market Research, Sales Presentations, Public Relations, Event Planning, Cold Calling, Project Management, Training, Selling, Account Management
Education
Ball State University 1979 — 1980
office management
Greensburg Community High School 1975 — 1979
High School Diploma
Homesteaders Life Company March 2015 - Present
Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel January 2010 - August 2014
Crossroads Community Church December 2000 - October 2009
Skills
Leadership Development, Grief Counseling, Strategic Financial..., Organizational..., Religious Education, Life Insurance, Marketing Communications, Recruiting, Coaching, Small Business, Public Speaking, Team Building, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Teaching
Education
Fresno Pacific University 2005 — 2007
Masters Degree, Christian Ministries
Point Loma Nazarene University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Management & Organizational Development
Office Depot Business Division January 2001 - Present
Matters of the Heart Resources January 2009 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company June 1996 - January 2001
Skills
Public Speaking, Management, Sales, B2B, Team Building, Leadership, Coaching, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Start-ups, Small Business, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Account Management, Business Development, Fundraising, Social Media
Education
Mid America Seminary 1984 — 1988
M. Div, Theology
University of California, Davis 1977 — 1981
BS, Business
Homesteaders Life Company May 2012 - Present
Batesville Casket Company April 2008 - May 2012
Forethought Financial Services 1995 - 2007
Forethought 1995 - 2005
Skills
Selling, Sales, Leadership, Sales Management, New Business Development, Account Management, Team Building, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Insurance, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, Sales Presentations, Direct Sales, Marketing Communications, Management, Coaching, Process Improvement
Education
Appalachian State University 1979 — 1983
UTC Aerospace Systems July 2012 - Present
Goodrich Corporation 2007 - Present
ACH Food Companies January 2003 - January 2007
Homesteaders Life Company 2000 - 2002
Key Bank June 1997 - July 1999
Key Bank January 1994 - May 1997
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Market Research, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Central Washington University 1988 — 1990
BA, Public Relations
Pierce College 1985 — 1988
AAS, Business Administration
Homesteaders Life Company March 2014 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company September 2008 - March 2014
Global Recruiters of Batesville April 2006 - September 2008
Forethought Financial Services, Inc. January 1987 - March 2006
Skills
Strategic Planning, Team Building, New Business Development, Business Planning, Leadership, Public Relations, Sales, Public Speaking, Marketing, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Insurance, Sales Management, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Continuous Improvement, Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategy, Executive Development, Leadership Development, Coaching, Training, Business Development, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Selling, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, Marketing Communications, Sales Presentations, Cold Calling, Advertising
Education
Michigan State University 1976 — 1978
MLIR, Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations
Danilson Law, PLC March 2015 - Present
Proxymity May 2012 - January 2015
Iowa Legislature January 2012 - April 2012
Drake Legal Clinic May 2011 - December 2011
Drake Law Republicans April 2011 - December 2011
Iowa Legislature January 2011 - May 2011
Homesteaders Life Company June 2010 - November 2010
Glen Oaks Country Club 1999 - 2001
Skills
Public Speaking, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Government, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Leadership, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Politics, Policy, Legal Assistance, Mediation, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Westlaw, Corporate Law, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Research, Economic Development
Education
Drake University Law School 2009 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Grand View College 2004 — 2006
Bachelors, Business Administration
Iowa State University 2002 — 2004
College of Charleston 2001 — 2001
Homesteaders Life Company September 2011 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company January 2009 - September 2011
Homesteaders Life Company October 2003 - January 2009
Homesteaders Life Company August 2002 - October 2003
Wellmark August 1981 - May 1992
Skills
Fellow Life Management..., Associate Certified..., Insurance, Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Product Marketing
Education
Iowa State University 1979 — 1981
Vermeer Corporation January 2014 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company December 2010 - December 2013
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance August 2009 - November 2010
GeoLearning August 2008 - August 2009
GeoLearning December 2004 - August 2008
GeoLearning June 2003 - December 2004
Iowa Waste Reduction Center April 2000 - May 2003
Skills
SDLC, Program Management, Project Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Integration, Training, Team Building, Agile Methodologies, Consulting, Enterprise Software, CRM, Change Management, Business Requirements
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science, Financial Services Minor, Magna Cum Laude
Reformed Theological Seminary 2009 — 2013
G.C., Historical Studies
Homesteaders Life Company June 2000 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Sales, Outlook, Insurance, Microsoft Word
Education
The University of South Dakota 1991 — 1996
Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation
Funeral Plans-Canada 2014 - Present
Baue Funeral Company 2010 - 2013
Homesteaders Life Company April 1999 - January 2010
Service Corporation International March 1990 - March 1999
Skills
Sales Management, Sales Operations, Consulting, Fundraising, Executive Coaching, Executive Management, New Business Development, Team Building, Marketing, Account Management, Change Management, Business Planning, Management Consulting, Sales, Management, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2008 — 2008
Sales Organization Design
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2006 — 2007
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Mount Mercy College 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Homesteaders Life Company June 2015 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company August 2013 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company January 2012 - July 2013
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage September 2011 - December 2011
Medicap Pharmacy September 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Insurance, New Business Development, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Customer Service, Sales, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Team Building, Process Improvement, Project Management, Financial Services
Education
Simpson College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs, 3.0
East High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma
Walker Funeral Homes & Crematory 1999 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company 2009 - Present
FDLIC 2008 - 2009
Forethought Financial Group, Inc. 1999 - 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Project Management, Training, Research, Recruiting, Sales, Management, PowerPoint
Education
Ohio Department of Insurance
Licensed in the lines of Life & Health, and Variable
Owens Community College
Independent Funeral Planning Alliance, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Click Funeral Home & Cremations March 2007 - Present
Great Western Insurance Company March 2007 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company 2007 - Present
Service Corporation International December 2006 - March 2007
Alderwood Group January 1998 - December 2006
Smith Mortuary 1985 - 1998
Skills
Insurance, Marketing, New Business Development, Sales, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Sales Management, Public Relations, Leadership, Cold Calling, Funerals, Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Advance Planning, Memorial Services, Video Production, Outlook, PowerPoint, Customer Satisfaction, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Leadership Development, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Fundraising, Training
Education
Pellissippi State Community College 1991 — 1996
Business Administration and Management, General
Walland High School 1973 — 1976
General Education
Symmetry Financial Group March 2014 - Present
Mutual Insurance Agency, LLC December 2012 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company October 2013 - January 2015
Skills
Sales, Team Building, Team Leadership, Communication Skills, Social Skills, Insurance, Life Insurance, Equity Indexed Annuities, Fixed Annuities, Term Life Insurance, Whole Life, Permanent Life Insurance, Photography, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Marketing, Universal Life, Leadership, Commercial Insurance, Marketing Strategy, Accident, Sales Presentations, Online Marketing, Indexed Universal Life, Health Insurance, Disability Insurance
Education
University of Phoenix
Business Administration and Management, General
Homesteaders Life Company August 2010 - Present
Wellmark, Inc. May 2007 - August 2010
Blue Cross Blue Shield Northern Plains Alliance September 2005 - May 2007
Wellmark, Inc. March 2005 - September 2005
Wellmark, Inc. January 2000 - March 2005
Wellmark, Inc. June 1998 - December 1999
Skills
Insurance, Team Building, Marketing, Leadership, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Sales, Vendor Management, Product Development, Government Programs, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Project Management, Health Insurance, Negotiation, Account Management, Sales Management, Organizational..., Coaching, Customer Service, Business Development, Business Planning, Healthcare, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Retention, Employee Benefits, Life Insurance, Managed Care
Education
Drake University 1983 — 1985
MBA, Business
University of Iowa 1981 — 1983
MHA, Hospital and Health Administration
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1977 — 1981
BA, Business with Finance Major
Sioux City East 1974 — 1979
Homesteaders Life Company December 2013 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company January 2011 - December 2013
Homesteaders Life Company January 2010 - January 2011
Skills
LifePro, Sales Logix, Microsoft Office, Chameleon, ShoreTel, Customer Service, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Organizational..., Social Media, Insurance
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Woodbine Community Schools 1994 — 2005
Iowa Realty October 2014 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company December 1984 - Present
Isabelle's Fancy Beaded Jewelry 2007 - 2014
Skills
Marketing, Team Building, Online Advertising, Process Improvement, Sales, Project Management, New Business Development, Insurance, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Account Management
Education
Iowa State University 1983 — 1984
Roosevelt High School 1979 — 1982
Homesteaders Life Company November 2011 - Present
Aviva Investors November 2003 - November 2011
First National Information Solutions January 2000 - November 2003
Agricredit Acceptance LLC May 1999 - December 1999
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance May 1997 - April 1999
Education
University of Iowa 1990 — 1996
BS, Computer Science
Homesteaders Life Company 2013 - Present
Alliance Commercial Partners, LLC 2012 - 2013
Aviva Investors North America December 2009 - 2012
Principal Real Estate Investors January 2000 - December 2009
Principal Financial Group 1994 - 1999
Principal Financial Group 1990 - 1994
Ernst & Young 1985 - 1989
Skills
Asset Management, Investments, Business Management, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Financial Control, Real Estate, Real Estate Investment, Real Estate Finance, Strategy, Management, Asset Managment, Accounting, Risk Management, Real Estate Economics, Finance, Managerial Finance
Education
Morningside College 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Economics
Skoda Minotti January 2015 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company January 2011 - December 2014
Arbonne International LLC June 2001 - December 2010
Skoda, Minotti & Co. March 2007 - October 2008
Paul Demshar, CPA, Inc. June 1990 - July 2002
Skills
Business Networking, Social Networking, Business Development, Public Speaking, Strategic Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Management, Training, Microsoft Office, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Funeral Preplanning, Community Outreach, Headstone Design, QuickBooks, Tax Preparation, Payroll
Education
Kent State University 1991 — 1997
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General
Richlands High School, Richlands, VA 1986 — 1990
HS Diploma
Amedisys January 2008 - December 2008
Homesteaders Life Company 2000 - 2005
Skills
Leadership, Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Home Care, Case Managment, Marketing, Medicare, Religion
Education
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 1982 — 1984
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Pastoral Studies/Counseling
University of Alabama 1977 — 1981
Bs.ED, Secondary Education
Homesteaders Life Company November 2013 - August 2015
Aviva Life Insurance Company March 2011 - November 2013
Iowa Dept of Public Defense 2008 - March 2011
Palisade Systems, Inc June 2006 - March 2008
West Interactive February 2006 - June 2006
USDA 2005 - 2005
Skills
Perl, PHP, Databases, Shell Scripting, Scripting, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Linux, Network Security, Apache, Java, Security, Windows, MySQL, Virtualization, HTML, C++, Unix, C, R, RT, Security Incident..., Software Development, Metrics, Social Networking, Information Security, Computer Security, IT Security Operations, Technical Documentation, Information Security..., Firewalls
Education
Iowa State University 1998 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Iowa State University 1998 — 2005
B.S., Computer Science, Philosophy
East High School, Des Moines
Professional Solutions Insurance Company (PSIC) January 2011 - Present
Professional Solutions Insurance Services 2015 - 2015
Professional Solutions Insurance Services 2015 - 2015
Professional Solutions Insurance Services 2015 - 2015
Professional Solutions Insurance Company (PSIC) March 2010 - January 2011
NCMIC March 1997 - March 2010
Homesteaders Life Company November 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Property & Casualty..., Underwriting, Insurance, Team Building, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, General Insurance, Strategic Planning, Employee Benefits, Legal Liability, Professional Liability, Account Management, Commercial Insurance, Workers Compensation, Casualty, Risk Management, Leadership, Marketing, Umbrella Insurance
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2007
Homesteaders Life Company September 2003 - Present
Ruan Transport Corporation December 1996 - July 2003
Ruan Transport Corporation November 1992 - December 1996
Skills
Event Management, Marketing Communications, Writing, Public Relations
Education
Iowa State University 1987 — 1991
B.S., Journalism/Advertising
Homesteaders Life Company January 2015 - Present
Forethought Financial Group, Inc. May 2013 - January 2015
Forethought Capital Funding, Inc. October 2010 - May 2013
Forethought Federal Savings Bank January 2010 - October 2010
Keystone Group Holdings, Inc. April 2006 - February 2010
Keystone Group Holdings, Inc. 2000 - 2006
Keystone Group Holdings, Inc. May 1997 - 2000
Prime Succession, Inc. 1995 - 1997
Skills
New Business Development, Marketing, Small Business, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Management, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Team Building, Customer Service, Fundraising, Account Management, Sales Operations, Insurance, B2B, Coaching, Event Planning, Start-ups, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Strategy, Business Development, Team Leadership, Public Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership Development, Direct Sales, Competitive Analysis, Sales Presentations, Process Improvement, Entrepreneurship, Forecasting
Education
University of Tampa - John H. Sykes College of Business 2001 — 2005
MBA, Corporate Finance
Spring Hill College 1991 — 1995
BS, Accounting
Williams Lea July 2013 - Present
DineEquity, Inc. October 2010 - December 2012
University of Central Missouri July 2009 - June 2010
H&R BLOCK / WSI October 2008 - July 2009
OOIDA July 2005 - November 2007
UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY November 2004 - July 2005
CLA ESTATE PLANNING June 2004 - October 2004
Homesteaders Life Company November 1996 - November 2003
United States Army September 1983 - October 1991
Skills
Windows Server, Windows 7, XP, Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Insurance, Analysis, Sales Operations
Education
University of Central Missouri 1980 — 1983
BS, Aviation
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1979 — 1979
Agricultural Economics
Nationwide Insurance August 2011 - Present
Nationwide Insurance January 2009 - August 2011
Homesteaders Life Company May 2006 - December 2008
Education
Drake University Law School 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law, Top 30%
University of Northern Iowa 2001 — 2005
B.A., Psychology/Economics, 3.88
Homesteaders Life Company October 2011 - Present
Physicians Mutual September 2009 - September 2011
Principal Financial Group May 2007 - December 2008
Education
University of Northern Iowa 2003 — 2007
B.A., Actuarial Science
Homesteaders Life Company February 1997 - Present
Education
Drake University 1985 — 1987
Masters, Human Resource Management
Iowa State University 1976 — 1980
BS, Industrial Sociology
Texas A&M University September 2015 - Present
The University of Texas at San Antonio February 2010 - September 2015
CVS/Caremark 2008 - 2010
ABN AMRO Mortgage Group 2003 - 2007
Captec Financial Group 2002 - 2003
Greenleaft Auto Recyclers 2001 - 2002
Washtenaw Mortgage Company 1998 - 2000
Homesteaders Life Company 1989 - 1996
Skills
PeopleSoft, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Access, Hyperion Enterprise, SAP, Essbase, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Sarbanes-Oxley, Account Reconciliation, Internal Controls, Variance Analysis, Auditing, Budgets, PowerPoint, Financial Accounting, Outlook, Process Improvement, Analysis, Finance
Education
Western Governors University 2013 — 2014
MBA, Business and strategy, Completed November 2014
University of Northern Iowa 1983 — 1986
Bachelors of Science, Management/Accounting
Lee M. Thurston High School 1981 — 1983
Homesteaders Life Company July 2015 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company July 2012 - July 2015
Aviva Investors June 2011 - July 2012
Principal Global Investors January 2010 - June 2011
Principal Global Investors May 2007 - January 2010
Principal Global Investors January 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Investments, Equities, Asset Managment, Fixed Income, Bloomberg, Microsoft Excel, Business Requirements, Mutual Funds, Hedge Funds, Securities, Asset Management, Bonds, Derivatives, Business Analysis, Alternative Investments, Investment Management, Financial Services, Fund Accounting
Education
Iowa State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home April 2006 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company February 2003 - January 2006
Reed Funeral Home 1992 - 2003
Skills
Cold Calling, Customer Service, Marketing, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Sales, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Small Business, Public Relations, Coaching, Training, Fundraising, Funeral Homes, Team Building
Education
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science 1986 — 1987
Bachelors of Mortuary Science, Funeral Directing and Embalming
Cuyahoga Community College
Homesteaders Life Company October 2014 - Present
Midwest Memorial Group, LLC June 2014 - September 2014
Foundation Partners Group, LLC June 2010 - August 2013
Keystone Group Holdings, Inc 1996 - 2010
Ernst & Young 1987 - 1994
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Start-ups, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Account Management, Accounting, Budgets, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Coaching, Competitive Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Finance, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Funeral Homes, Leadership Development, Insurance, Licensing, Management, Memorial Services, Mergers, Mergers, New Business Development, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Sales Management, Sales, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Team Building
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1983 — 1987
Accounting
Homesteaders Life Company
Education
University of Houston-Downtown 2004 — 2005
B.S., Political Science
LeTourneau University
Certificate, Teaching Core Curriculum
Homesteaders Life Company June 2012 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company June 2008 - June 2012
Homesteaders Life Company December 2005 - March 2008
Skills
Financial Services, Life Insurance, Microsoft Excel, Testing, Finance, Outlook, Accounting, Process Improvement, Insurance, Test Planning, Customer Service, Business Planning
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1991 — 1992
a.a.s., accounting
Des Moines Area Community College 1980 — 1982
A,A,S., Computer Programming, 4.0
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland August 2014 - Present
Architectural Wall Systems August 2012 - July 2013
Scotts Lawn Service February 2012 - August 2012
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland May 2011 - February 2012
Vital Support Systems July 2006 - May 2008
State of Iowa, Polk County Courthouse October 2005 - July 2006
Karen's Clubhouse May 2003 - October 2005
Homesteaders Life Company April 2001 - May 2003
Farmland Insurance/Nationwide October 1999 - April 2001
Brenton Bank June 1989 - August 1999
Skills
10 Key, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Medical Terminology, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Teamwork, Windows, Volunteering, Fundraising, Budgets, Data Entry
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1999 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Homesteaders Life Company
Skills
Have over 20 years..., 25 years of Agent..., Insurance, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, New Business Development, Event Management, Editing, Marketing
Education
Hickey College 1975 — 1976
Associate's degree, Accounting
St Francis Borgia High School 1971 — 1975
High School Diploma, General Studies, 12
Homesteaders Life Company January 2000 - Present
Hawkeye-Security Insurance Company September 1995 - December 1999
Kirke-Van Orsdel, Inc October 1987 - September 1995
Hawkeye-Security Insurance Company September 1981 - October 1987
Skills
VB.NET, SQL, ASP.NET, Visual Basic, Microsoft Office, COBOL, Programming
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1982 — 1985
Asssociate of Applied Science, Computer Programming
Homesteaders Life Company June 2008 - Present
Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing, Insurance, Life Insurance, Cold Calling, Sales, New Business Development
Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Semi-Retired Farmer July 2010 - Present
IHCC 1998 - 2010
Sky Shepard Inc. 1983 - 2005
Homesteaders Life Company 1979 - 1998
Des Moines Public Schools 1983 - 1989
Self Employed - Farmer June 1977 - July 1979
Donnelly Marketing July 1972 - June 1977
Engineering Research Institute January 1968 - June 1972
Education
Iowa State University 1967 — 1972
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, Math, Electrical Engineering, Photo Journalism
Homesteaders Life Company June 2013 - Present
SCI - Eternal Hills April 2011 - September 2012
Follett Educational Services March 2008 - November 2010
Skills
Sales Presentations, Family Services, Buyer Representation, Higher Education, Educational Outreach, Customer Engagement, Problem Solving, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Business Networking, Counseling Psychology, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Public Speaking, Inventory Management, Social Networking, Retail, Management, Time Management, Student Counseling, Critical Thinking, Social Services, Student Recruiting, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership
Education
Florida Metropolitan University 1998 — 2002
Liberty University
Master's degree, Counseling Psychology
Pioneer American Life Insurance June 2010 - Present
Teamcorp Marketing January 2010 - Present
Hometec August 2003 - Present
National Health August 2003 - Present
Aflac January 2008 - November 2010
Homesteaders Life Company June 1996 - September 2003
Lockheed Martin February 1980 - November 1992
Skills
Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, SEO, Public Relations, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, Lead Generation, B2B, Telemarketing, Sales Presentations, Sales, Account Management, Advertising Sales, Direct Marketing, Sales Process, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Trade Shows, Customer Retention, Sales Operations, CRM, Market Planning, Email Marketing
Education
Tarrant County College 2001 — 2003
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Fort Worth School of Business 1978 — 1979
Business Administration and Management, General
Homesteaders Life Company January 2015 - Present
Homesteaders Life Company August 2013 - December 2014
August Home Publishing Company September 2011 - July 2013
August Home Publishing Company June 2008 - September 2011
Meredith September 2007 - May 2008
Meredith June 2007 - August 2007
Press Citizen May 2005 - August 2005
Education
Iowa State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Mass Communication
Homesteaders Life Company December 1999 - Present
Education
Illinois State University 1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Applied Computer Science