Sara Blankenship (Tallard), Qka
About Sara Blankenship (Tallard), Qka
Sara Blankenship (Tallard) is an Account Manager II at The Standard, where she has worked since 2013. She specializes in retirement plan administration and compliance, managing over 70 employer-sponsored retirement plans while focusing on improving customer experience.
Work at The Standard
Sara Blankenship has been employed at The Standard as an Account Manager II since 2016. In this role, she manages a book of over 70 employer-sponsored retirement plans, focusing on retirement plan administration and compliance. She implements streamlined changes to enhance the customer experience and utilizes various systems and software, including NICEWFM, Workday, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Avaya/EMC, and Click to Chat. Her responsibilities include delivering complex messages with empathy, which contributes to building strong client relationships.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining The Standard, Sara Blankenship worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Personal Banker from 2011 to 2013 in Gresham, Oregon. She also held a position at US Bank as a Personal Banker and Private Client Specialist from 2007 to 2011 in Portland, Oregon. Her experience in these roles provided her with a solid foundation in customer service and financial management.
Education and Expertise
Sara Blankenship studied at Mt. Hood Community College, where she gained knowledge that supports her career in account management and retirement plan administration. She holds the ASPPA QKA designation, which signifies her expertise in retirement plan administration and compliance, further enhancing her qualifications in her current role.
Professional Skills
In her role as an Account Manager II, Sara Blankenship utilizes a range of systems and software to effectively manage retirement plans. Her skills include proficiency in NICEWFM, Workday, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Avaya/EMC, and Click to Chat. She specializes in communicating complex information with empathy, which is essential for maintaining and enhancing client relationships.