Carrie Marquardt
About Carrie Marquardt
Carrie Marquardt serves as the Vice President of Strategic Channels & Partnerships at Benefitfocus, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in finance and extensive experience in the banking and health administration sectors, she focuses on relationship management and strategic partnerships.
Current Role at Benefitfocus
Carrie Marquardt serves as the Vice President of Strategic Channels & Partnerships at Benefitfocus, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for aligning strategic partnerships with large consulting practices within the health and welfare administration sector. Her focus includes relationship management and education within strategic channels, contributing to the ongoing development of strategic alignment initiatives at the company. Benefitfocus is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Previous Experience at Countrywide Bank
Prior to her current role, Carrie Marquardt worked at Countrywide Bank as First Vice President from 2006 to 2008. During her two-year tenure, she gained experience in banking operations and management, which contributed to her expertise in financial services.
Professional Background in Corporate Development
Carrie Marquardt held the position of Vice President of Corporate Development at Wellthy from 2020 to 2021. In this role, she focused on developing corporate strategies and partnerships that align with the company's objectives. Her experience in corporate development complements her current responsibilities at Benefitfocus.
Education and Academic Background
Carrie Marquardt studied at Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from 1992 to 1996. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in financial principles and business management, which she has applied throughout her career.
Career Progression in Banking and Finance
Carrie Marquardt has a diverse background in banking and finance. She worked at Wells Fargo as Assistant Vice President for one year from 2000 to 2001. Following this, she served as Vice President at Indymac Bank from 2001 to 2006, and as a Loan Officer at LaSalle Bank from 1996 to 2000. Her extensive experience in these roles has contributed to her expertise in strategic partnerships and channel development.