Kerry Avila
About Kerry Avila
Kerry Avila is a Client Engagement Manager at MassMutual and a Retirement Specialist at Nationwide Financial with extensive experience in client relationship management and public sector retirement plans.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Kerry Avila is currently employed at both Nationwide Financial and MassMutual. At Nationwide Financial, she serves as a Retirement Specialist, a role she has held since January 2019. Concurrently, she holds the positions of Client Engagement Manager and Retirement Education Specialist at MassMutual, based in Northern California. Her roles involve extensive interaction with clients, particularly in the areas of retirement plan education and engagement.
Previous Work Experience
Kerry Avila has an extensive background in various roles across different companies. From 2012 to 2014, she worked at TechDesk as an Assistant Marketing Director. Before that, she was self-employed as an Entrepreneur from 2010 to 2012. Her longest tenure was at The Hartford, where she held multiple positions including Account Representative, Account Relationship Manager, and Office Manager/Sales Support in Walnut Creek, California, from 2001 to 2010.
Educational Background
Kerry Avila is an alumna of the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. This educational foundation provided her with the skills necessary for effective client relationship management and communication, which are critical in her current professional roles.
Skills and Expertise
Kerry Avila is skilled in developing and maintaining client relationships, particularly within the public sector and with 457 Plans. Her extensive experience includes engaging participants and driving action through her strong communication and presentation skills. She is adept at educating clients about retirement plans and helping them make informed decisions.