Christine B.

About Christine B.

Hello! I\'m Christine Bellido-Zakel, and I\'ve always believed the key to success in any industry is rooted in the ability to build strong relationships with every stakeholder in a particular value chain. As a recent graduate of Saint Leo University with a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration and concentration in Executive Management, I have put this philosophy and my education to work to do just that, and have been very successful at cultivating those productive, long-term relationships that drive sustainable growth and revenue. In my current role, I specialize in B2B sales for Fortune 100 company - Progressive Insurance. Throughout my career, I have established a reputation as a dynamic sales and business leader, who is driven by challenge, undeterred by obstacles and deeply committed to furthering high standards of excellence in every task I take on. My expertise encompasses all aspects of sales, marketing, new business development, customer success, account management, and more. I strive to maintain a professional, collaborative approach with our shareholders, clients, and internal teams, and drive the value of our partnerships by maintaining a positive outlook, and a continuous learning mindset. I love exploring new opportunities collaboratively and constructively and have played a pivotal role in helping to build and maintain a profitable book of business. I attribute my success to my enthusiastic, motivated nature and the ability to build strong relationships with just about anyone! I am inquisitive, honest, communicative, transparent, and always willing to listen to what you have to say. In addition, I perform exceedingly well in high pressure, constantly evolving environments, and have a knack for managing multiple tasks simultaneously whether working independently or in a team environment. My desire is to never stop learning, researching, or growing which has allowed me to make such significant contributions in my professional career. I thoroughly enjoy building upon my existing skill set and look forward to what the future brings! Feel free to reach out and connect! I\'m always excited to network and meet new people. Dr. Christine M Bellido-Zakel

Experience

1. Business Development Consultant

   Progressive Insurance

   Apr 2024 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US

   In this role I utilize my leadership, sales, and analytical skills to grow Progressive’s market share in large national distribution accounts. I am directly responsible for creating a plan to engage account regional leadership to influence growth and execute tactics for all Progressive products (Commercial and Personal Lines) and processes, as well as working with Progressive leadership and peers to internally drive and engage accounts at the local and regional levels.

Education

• Saint Leo University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business, Management, Marketing

  2013 — 2016

• University of South Florida

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Relational Communication & International Relations

  2009 — 2012

• Saint Leo University

  Doctor of Business - DBA, Executive Management

  2016 — 2020