Cyn E. Rowan Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I develop and manage new and current relationships with U.S. and multinational companies, organizations, and immigration law firms to promote and support their global talent acquisition strategies. I do this by making it easy for U.S.-based companies to host international internships, training, and research and development programs through the J-1 BridgeUSA visa. In addition to developing and managing these relationships, I am also working on growing the J-1 Research Scholar, Short-Term Scholar, and Specialist programs from zero - three new designations recently acquired. The Global Talent Development Program is designated by the Department of State to sponsor Interns, Trainees, Research Scholars, Short-Term Scholars, Specialists, and Teachers.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Cultural Vistas is a non-profit organization with the mission to empower the world through international exchange. The Train USA Department has the US Department of State designation to officially sponsor J-1 interns and trainees pursuing training opportunities in the US via the Exchange Visitor/BridgeUSA Program. I managed a portfolio of corporate and immigration attorney clients to develop and expand their global talent pipeline through facilitating J-1 visa sponsorships in addition to managing programs and projects relating to the expansion and effectiveness of the Train USA program.

Shanghai, China

Gained a cultural immersive experience in China while teaching English to more than a hundred kindergarten to middle school students. Additional responsibilities included lesson planning, student assessments, classroom management, research, and communication with parents. I also managed the New Teacher Onboarding program at my school. Skills: Lesson planning, Language Arts, Classroom Management, Student Learning, Communication, Program Management, Creative Problem Solving, Coaching, and Counseling.Certifications: TEFL, Cambridge English TKT Modules 2 and Young Learners.

Led a market of 32 insurance agencies valued at $78 Million in revenue in Northern Virginia. Worked closely, as a Business Consultant, with these small business owners to maximize their revenue and grow their businesses as well as appoint more entrepreneurs to Allstate Insurance agency ownership. This was a jack of all trade position with aspects of Account and Customer Success Management, Recruiting, Sales Management, Communication, and Management Consulting. Skills: management consulting, strategic planning, business analysis, leadership, teaching, coaching, B2B marketing consulting, critical thinking, identified, analyzed, and proposed business policies and procedures, assessed and evaluated business outcomes, business development, verbal & written communication, public speaking, problem-solving, and CRM.Increased New Business production for lead product lines (Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, and Financial Services) for the market in 2015 by more than 40% over the prior year. Attained rank of #1 among Sales Leaders in the Capital Region (out of 20 Sales Leaders) and #11 (out of 165 Sales Leaders) in the Eastern United States based on production goals.Recommended policies and procedures based on research and analysis that led to these increases in production over prior years.

Promoted to the external role of consultant to provide data-driven marketing insights to attain growth goals and recommend individualized solutions to fifty-seven (57) insurance agency owners ranging from small agencies to large agencies cumulatively valued at $83 million in revenue.Skills: management consulting, data analysis, business strategy, digital marketing, social media and SEO, leadership, problem solving, teaching, verbal & written communication, research and analysis, policies assessment and evaluation, business development, public speaking, and project management.Improved new business production at all agency levels by 45% through strategic implementation of traditional and digital marketing programs and processes determined through individualized marketing consultations.Performed marketing data analyses to assess the ROI of marketing programs and processes. Spearheaded the New Agent Marketing program providing marketing plans evaluations and consultations to new Allstate agents resulting in increase in production of over 300% to plan. Attained highest ranking of "Outstanding "on year end performance review for 2010; awarded Employee of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter 2010. Recommended for Sales Leadership program in 2012.

Fairfax, Va

Consultations: Conducted quarterly marketing consultations for seventy-two (72) insurance agency owners to develop and implement marketing programs and processes to attain their business’ growth goals. Quotes and sales volume year to date is 45% over prior two years.Research and Analysis: Collected and analyzed data to assess the return on investment of marketing programs and processes. Analyzed marketing plans of new agent candidates and mergers before business package approval.Communication: Produced and optimized informational articles, email communications, newsletters, and individual agency special reports to support regional initiatives and marketing programs and campaigns.Teamwork: served on two state assessment teams (MD and DE) responsible for the production and presentations of valuable special reports to the regional leadership team.

Hired to provide marketing support to agency owners through research and analysis and to assist with the development and execution of marketing goals, initiatives, and programs.Skills: quantitative analysis, research, verbal and written communication, public speaking, industry expertise, problem solving, project management, strategic planning and implementation. Developed and recommended marketing initiatives that improved agency engagement by an average of 20% per year.Produced program and project communications to Field Sales Leaders and Agency Owners. Collected and analyzed primary data from the field and reported findings to identify necessary policies and procedures to ensure effective implementations and management of marketing programs.

Ashburn, Va

Hired to assist the Vice President of Marketing, located at headquarters in the United Kingdom, to increase North American market share through the creation and implementation of marketing programs and brand awareness.Skills: market research, database management, problem solving, content management, website management, strategic planning and implementation, event marketing, copy editing, data analysis, business development, and client relationship management.Performed Market Research to identify market opportunities and increase Brand Awareness and Lead Generation in the Defense Industry leading to over two million dollars in sales and revenue per year.Independently provided Market Research, Strategic Planning and Implementation, and Marketing Analysis of campaigns for the North American region.Developed content strategy for Direct Mail, Email Marketing, and the Company Website. Produced briefs and copy editing for design agencies and managed third-party vendors.

Ma, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Sociological Association (GSSA), Eastern Sociological Society, Southern Sociological Society.

Bs, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Co-president, James Madison University Sociology Club, 2005-2006, Member, Alpha Kappa Delta (Honor Society.