Jenny Carr Dersom
About Jenny Carr Dersom
Jenny Carr Dersom serves as the Sales Promotion and Travel Director at State Auto Insurance, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in event management and marketing, holding various positions at Bank of America and other organizations over the past two decades.
Current Role at State Auto Insurance
Jenny Carr Dersom has served as the Sales Promotion and Travel Director at State Auto Insurance since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for organizing agent and employee travel incentive meetings and events. Her focus includes driving event return on investment (ROI) while maintaining cost efficiency. She has developed a strong capability in building collaborative relationships with senior management and business partners, which enhances the effectiveness of promotional activities.
Previous Experience at Bank of America
Prior to her current position at State Auto Insurance, Jenny Carr Dersom held multiple roles at Bank of America. She has been the Senior Vice President, Global Wealth & Investment Management, Event Director since 2014, contributing to event management for nearly a decade. Additionally, she served as Vice President, Senior Marketing Program Development Manager since 2013, and as Officer, Event Marketing Manager from 2008 to 2010. Her extensive experience in these roles has equipped her with significant expertise in event planning and marketing.
Experience at BOLD PENGUIN
In 2019, Jenny Carr Dersom worked briefly as the Event & Sponsorship Experience Director at BOLD PENGUIN. During her four-month tenure, she focused on enhancing event experiences and sponsorship strategies. This role added to her diverse background in event management and marketing.
Educational Background
Jenny Carr Dersom studied at the University of Dayton, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and Marketing from 2002 to 2006. This educational foundation has supported her career in marketing and event management, providing her with essential skills and knowledge applicable to her professional roles.
Early Career Experience
Jenny Carr Dersom began her career with various roles that contributed to her expertise in event planning and marketing. She interned at North American Broadcasting Company Inc. in 2005 and worked as an Assistant Event Planner at LaSalle Bank from 2006 to 2007. These early experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions in the industry.