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Full TimeConsultingContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: Memphis, TNOxford, MSBirmingham, ALAtlanta, GA
Open to relocation: Yes
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LeAnn Hall Sullivan
Nesbit
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Summary
Marketing professional with extensive experience at McGriff Insurance Services, leading teams to enhance client engagement and drive revenue growth. Proven skills in project management and public speaking, with a track record of developing innovative marketing strategies that achieve project goals. Expertise in managing marketing communications projects from inception to completion, leveraging social media, SEO, and digital marketing tools to boost brand image. Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams, resulting in improved communication efficiency and increased brand visibility.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marketing Communications Coordinator, Legal Assistant
Dowden, Worley, Jewell & Olswing
Memphis
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided marketing and administrative support to attorneys.
- Duties included drafting legal documents, managing client communications, conducting legal research, and preparing materials for trials while ensuring the smooth operation of legal cases.
- Client Communication and Relations
- Legal Research
- Trial, Hearing and Mediation Preparation
- Drafting Legal Documents and Marketing Collateral
Marketing Communications Manager, Assistant Vice President
McGriff Insurance Services
Birmingham
11.2015 - 05.2024
- Led a team of 11 marketing professionals to develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy, resulting in increased in client engagement and growth in revenue for Commercial and Employee Benefit clients.
- Managed marketing communication strategies and supervised a team of specialists, reinforcing consistent branding across multiple channels.
- Public speaker for corporate events, collaborating with new producer groups, and facilitating onboarding.
- Innovative solution finder for Marketing Communications and Operational Functions projects, reporting to senior executives.
- Implemented and trained users on new RFP platform technology, developing best practices for RFP responses.
- Consistently met project goals while maintaining brand standards and regulatory compliance, and optimized project request processes.
- Managed capital projects and was designated a Great Performer for eight consecutive years.
Audience Development Manager
Advance Central Services (Advance, Inc.)
Birmingham
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Supervised a team of customer service representatives as well as two call centers to foster positive relationships with subscribers and increase revenue.
- This also included partnering with other teams to boost reader loyalty and renewals, creating reports on subscriber activity, and resolving subscriber issues to strengthen retention.
Account Executive
Alabama Media Group (Advance, Inc.)
Birmingham
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Developed and executed multi-media advertising strategies by building client relationships, collaborating with a creative team, and negotiating contracts and budgets.
- This also included researching advertising trends to advise clients and managing campaign performance to improve successful outcomes.
Real Estate Sales Manager
Alabama Media Group (Advance, Inc.)
Birmingham
07.2013 - 10.2013
- Led a team of account executives to achieve revenue and sales targets.
- This included motivating and leading the sales force, managing the sales program based on team strengths, and using Salesforce CRM to document customer interactions.
Marketing Manager for Baptist Health Centers/Baptist Physician's Alliance
Baptist Health Systems
Birmingham
03.2011 - 07.2013
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans for over 100 physicians and 40 clinics.
- This included creating marketing campaigns, organizing healthcare events, and collaborating with teams to align company messages and increase revenue.
Team Lead, Automotive Group
Alabama Media Group
Birmingham
10.2010 - 06.2013
Account Executive
Alabama Media Group
Birmingham
10.1997 - 09.2010
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Advertising
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MississippiBachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MississippiSkills
- Licensed insurance producer (MS, health/life)
- Marketing and sales management
- Project management
- Budget forecasting and execution
- Executive reporting
- Public speaking
- Training and mentoring
- Email marketing
- Employee coaching
- Client collaboration
- RFP management
- Community outreach
- Event planning
- Microsoft Office and Teams
- Loopio RFP generator
- Salesforce CRM
- Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- SharePoint collaboration
- MyCase software
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Mondaycom project tracking
- Google Workspace tools
- Workday HR management
- Concur expense management
Certification
- Digital Marketing, HubSpot Academy, 09/26/25
- Licensed Insurance Producer, Health & Life Insurance (MS), #11134399, 07/11/25
Accomplishments
2023 Great Performer - McGriff Insurance Services
2022 Great Performer - McGriff Insurance Services
2021 Great Performer - McGriff Insurance Services
2020 Great Performer - McGriff Insurance Services
2019 Great Performer - McGriff Insurance Services
2018 Great Performer - McGriff Insurance Services
2017 Great Performer - McGriff Insurance Services
2016 Great Performer - McGriff Insurance Services
2005 Salesperson of the Year (Gold)- Alabama Media Group
2004 Salesperson of the Year (Gold)- Alabama Media Group
2003 Salesperson of the Year (Silver)- Alabama Media Group
2002 Salesperson of the Year (Silver)- Alabama Media Group
Timeline
Marketing Communications Coordinator, Legal Assistant
Dowden, Worley, Jewell & Olswing
07.2024 - 05.2025
Marketing Communications Manager, Assistant Vice President
McGriff Insurance Services
11.2015 - 05.2024
Audience Development Manager
Advance Central Services (Advance, Inc.)
05.2014 - 10.2015
Account Executive
Alabama Media Group (Advance, Inc.)
10.2013 - 05.2014
Real Estate Sales Manager
Alabama Media Group (Advance, Inc.)
07.2013 - 10.2013
Marketing Manager for Baptist Health Centers/Baptist Physician's Alliance
Baptist Health Systems
03.2011 - 07.2013
Team Lead, Automotive Group
Alabama Media Group
10.2010 - 06.2013
Account Executive
Alabama Media Group
10.1997 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Advertising
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Mississippi