Andrew Y. Gammon

Experience

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  Silverthorn Country Club Inc

  Nov 1998 - Jan 2000

  Director of Golf Operations

  Responsible for golf operations with an annual operating budget of over $1 million. Oversaw staffing, scheduling, personnel training and development of Pro Shop and outside operation staff of 15-20 employees. Oversaw merchandise buying, display, and inventory program. Instituted automated club handicapping system. Developed and oversaw golf instruction program for large membership. Established and executed member tournament and activity schedule across Central Florida.• Developed operating/capital budget and marketing plan to maximize revenue growth while meeting expense goals.• Administration responsibilities included payroll, leave administration, accounts receivable, and budget analysis. Show less

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  Horace Mann

  May 2000 - Feb 2010

  Account Executive

  Served as the main sales contact for clients at an Illinois-based insurance and financial services company focusing on retirement annuities and mutual funds. Drove lead generation through client referrals, in-house leads, and cold-calling. Spearheaded personal lines sales for auto, home, life, and disability insurance, along with annuities and mutual fund retirement planning products focusing on the education sector. Administered sales and management coaching to a licensed department sales associate. Furnished company area manager with staff support and coaching for the launching of other offices. • Expanded business development from a market of 120 family units to 1.3K+ family units with a property and casualty account list surpassing $1.8M in premium and investment managed assets valued at nearly $5M. • Ranked in the leading 10% of agency locations by revenue nationally for five out of nine years. Developed teacher appreciation programs in collaboration with 20+ district schools. Show less

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  Falcon Trace Community Development District

  Jan 2004 - Jul 2017

  Chairman

  Managed and provided leadership to the Board of Directors while acting as a direct liaison between the Board and staff management at a special purpose government entity in the state of Florida. Served as a district elected government official managing the Falcon Trace Community Park, pool, and recreation facility. Chaired meetings of the board and organized board's activities including setting the annual agenda. Reviewed and evaluated the performance of the CEO and the other board members. • Led a $1M yearly fiscal allocation and directed a $20M regional bond. Officiated routine CDD sessions, developed and examined program, and collaborated with personnel regarding all facility concerns. • Steered yearly audit and regulatory compliance with state and federal legislation. Achieved an increase in organization reserves from $10K to more than $200K. Accomplished a balanced budget without increasing assessments during the last 8 years of tenure. Show less

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  Encompass Insurance and Financial Solutions, LLC

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2017

  Owner

  Launched Florida-based firm providing a diverse range of insurance options to both business and residential clientele. Steered company performance and strategic planning. Oversaw personal and commercial lines insurance directives focusing on retirement planning and the education sector. Represented multiple auto, home, life, disability, and workers compensation insurance organizations. • Drove a client base of 500+ households in less than 5 years and surpassed $1.3M in premiums.• Facilitated with Plan Member Securities for retirement plans encompassing 403(b), 457, 401(k), IRA, and college fund accounts. • Engaged with regional public-school districts as a “Partner in Education” business affiliate and initiated teacher and student acknowledgement programs. Show less

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  North Carolina Department of State Treasurer

  Aug 2017 - May 2020

  Retirement Benefits Counselor

  Provide confidential retirement counseling to active, inactive, disabled, and retired state employees for a fiscal state government agency. Advise members on information regarding retirement benefits, benefit payments, and the taxation of retirement income and retiree health benefits. Provide consulting on North Carolina’s Disability Income Plan and assist with retirement benefits computations performing up to 20 weekly benefits counseling sessions. Schedule and conduct internal telephone conferences, webinars, and field presentations for the Retirement Systems Division. Facilitate Call Center management securing quality assurance. Anchor project management initiatives as required. Show less

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  Central Regional Hospital

  May 2020 - now

  Benefits Specialist / HR Technician II