About Me

Raised in West Des Moines, Iowa, Rachel Wegmann demonstrated leadership traits at a very young age. She started playing sports at the age of 5, leading her all through high school as a natural leader for her competitive basketball and softball teams. Still to this day, she plays on several competitive adult teams year-round, always cheering on her teammates and striving for that win.

Professionally, she quickly rose through the ranks of executive leadership within the sphere of Marketing and Business Development. With over 12 years of industry experience, Rachel's journey is a testament to her problem-solving ability and unparalleled expertise in numerous arenas, including Branding, Digital Strategy, Public Speaking, and Mentoring, to name a few.
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Striding Towards Success: Professional Journey
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Currently serving as the Vice President of Marketing in the domains of Banking and Healthcare, Rachel's relentless hard work and strategic mindset have been the driving forces behind her career trajectory. She has carved a niche for herself in the industry, facilitating market growth and upgrading customer experiences within the financial, housing, and healthcare sectors.Her talent for dissecting complex matters and translating them into easy-to-understand segments has been instrumental in her role as a leader. This has not only ignited the development of innovative business strategies but has also resulted in better-than-expected results, showcasing her admirable problem-solving abilities.
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Coaching and Mentoring: A Passion Beyond Work
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In line with her virtues of leadership and professionalism, Rachel prides herself in helping train and coach numerous businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals. Her passion for mentoring is not restricted to her professional life but extends to her community service contributions, where she generously donates her time and expertise.
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Strengths: A Cornerstone of Excellence
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Clifton Strengthsfinder has identified Wegmann’s strengths as Competition, Woo (Winning others over), Communication, Futuristic Thinking, and becoming a Maximizer - honing these virtues, Rachel embeds them into her professional endeavors, thereby uplifting her contributions and nurturing a positive work culture within her organization.
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Embracing Hobbies: A Work-Life Balance
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No stranger to hard work, Rachel knows the importance of creating a balanced professional and personal life. She engages in various hobbies such as volleyball, golf, tennis, traveling, coaching her daughters’ sports teams, reading, consulting for small businesses, and soft skill training for young professional women. Through these hobbies, she continues to broaden her mindset by staying active and healthy, exploring new places, meeting new people, learning about history, acquiring knowledge of different languages, and emulating the spirit of a lifelong learner.
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An Exemplary Leader: Engaging in Charitable Activities
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Rachel's impressive repertoire extends beyond her professional responsibilities. She has served on the board of directors for Rebuilding Together, along with key roles in various committees for the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Food Bank of Iowa, United Way, and Polk County Housing Trust Fund.
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Conclusion: A Beacon of Inspiration
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Driven by the virtues of hard work, leadership, professionalism, and problem-solving, Rachel Wegmann stands as an inspiration to those around her, professionally and personally. Her journey encapsulates determination and steadfastness and affirms that with unwavering dedication, one can truly make a difference in one's professional and personal life. Rachel's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the possibilities of change.

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