I offer a broad portfolio of individual life, disability, and long term care insurance protection, asset accumulation strategies, and financial products and services for businesses, institutions and families.Through our network of experienced professionals, Allegiant Wealth Management provides expertise in: - Employee Benefit and Retention Services - Business Continuation Strategies - Estate Strategies - Trust Services - Retirement Analysis and Programs… Show more I offer a broad portfolio of individual life, disability, and long term care insurance protection, asset accumulation strategies, and financial products and services for businesses, institutions and families.Through our network of experienced professionals, Allegiant Wealth Management provides expertise in: - Employee Benefit and Retention Services - Business Continuation Strategies - Estate Strategies - Trust Services - Retirement Analysis and Programs - Advisory Services Show less

With the term 'financial analyst' being applied to so many different roles today, it was no surprise that this one was different from most. I worked as part of a unit that supported Allstate's 1,200+ agents in the state of Texas. We were responsible for creation, implementation and ongoing measurement of sales promotions and regional results. I also served as a liaision between the Austin, El Paso and San Antonio markets and the Regional headquarters in Dallas. That role involved… Show more With the term 'financial analyst' being applied to so many different roles today, it was no surprise that this one was different from most. I worked as part of a unit that supported Allstate's 1,200+ agents in the state of Texas. We were responsible for creation, implementation and ongoing measurement of sales promotions and regional results. I also served as a liaision between the Austin, El Paso and San Antonio markets and the Regional headquarters in Dallas. That role involved researching compensation and contract inquiries regarding our distribution force, as well as working with the senior leaders on both sides to help promote strong results and sound business practices in the field. Show less

As an adjuster, I was responsible for in-depth accident investigation, application of various traffic laws, and negotiation of final settlement amounts. The true grit of the job, though was customer service. Adjusters really are the front line of an insurance firm, and they only get to deal with the customers in high-pressure and highly emotional circumstances. Very few positions offer such an intense learning opportunity.

This position began as a student-worker role for the college's communications department. I was hired on just as a new content management system was being implemented. Thus, my work involved not only the creation of new content, but the adaptation of existing information into a suitable format as well.In an interesting twist, Rhodes hired me on as an outside contractor after graduation, so that I could continue to assist from Dallas.