Sara Ridge
About Sara Ridge
Sara Ridge is a Senior Account Manager at Woodruff Sawyer, specializing in managing insurance accounts within the construction industry. She has extensive experience in the insurance sector, having held various roles at multiple companies since 1999.
Current Role at Woodruff Sawyer
Sara Ridge serves as a Senior Account Manager at Woodruff Sawyer, a role she has held since 2018. In this position, she specializes in managing insurance accounts within the construction industry. Her responsibilities include fostering relationships with clients and ensuring their insurance needs are met effectively. Sara is an integral part of the Construction Team, contributing her expertise to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Insurance Management
Sara Ridge has extensive experience in the insurance sector, having worked in various roles that enhanced her skills in account management. She was an Account Manager at Travelers from 2010 to 2012 and held the position of Account Manager at Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (E.P.I.C.) from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she worked as an Account Representative at Woodruff Sawyer from 2005 to 2008, where she developed foundational skills in client relations and account management.
Background in Operations and Management
Before her career in insurance, Sara Ridge gained valuable management experience at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where she served as Branch Manager from 1999 to 2004. She later transitioned to the insurance industry, taking on various operational roles, including Operations Specialist and Branch Lead at Berkley Life Sciences from 2012 to 2016. These positions allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of operational processes within the insurance framework.
Educational Qualifications
Sara Ridge holds a Bachelor's degree in English from St. Mary's College of California, where she studied from 1996 to 1999. She also earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in General Studies from Santa Rosa Junior College. Her educational background has equipped her with strong communication skills, which are essential in her current role in account management.
Independent Stylist Experience
In addition to her career in insurance, Sara Ridge worked as an Independent Stylist for Cabi Clothing from 2015 to 2017. This role involved personal styling and sales, allowing her to develop skills in customer service and personal branding, which complement her professional experience in account management.