What People Are Saying About Rachel

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"I had the distinct pleasure of working side by side with Rachel from 2000 to 2023. I can honestly say that Rachel was one of the most impactful people I had the pleasure to partner with in my 40 years of retail experience. From day one, Rachel was about the business of getting Acceptance on the map and doing it via a culture drive toward community service. Rachel and her team were the conduit by which Acceptance has become a driving force within the communities their offices serve. Rachel's ability to use the tools available, whether they be many or few, to keep the company focused on building a culture that can be measured by "Taking Care of Each Other" has been amazing to watch and be a part of. Her leadership, drive, caring heart, and fun spirit is on display every day and "can't" is not a word in her vocabulary.

Rachel has been a master in building a small, high-performance team that produces results that continue to amaze year after year. I have enjoyed watching the passion and fun this team exhibits as they tackle the business of serving our retail partners. Their ability to "say yes" when asked to help with a field activation and help our agents become successful by giving them the tools they need has made "making friends" a cornerstone of Acceptance culture. That spirit is a direct reflection of their leader.

If you have the pleasure of working with Rachel in the future, I'm confident you will cherish the experience."

"Rachel is a passionate, caring, business-minded leader. She applies her craft with great skill. Rachel's knowledge of brand building in concert with local partners is amazing. She truly understands that to achieve greatness in anything requires a team. She can put aside her ego in favor of the team's success. I have worked alongside her in previous roles and as her direct supervisor in her role with Acceptance. Rachel has achieved great accomplishments in every role that she has had and I am proud to call her my teammate."

For the past four years at Acceptance Insurance, I have had the honor of closely working with Rachel Hislop. I can wholeheartedly say that she is one of the most impactful colleagues I've had the pleasure of collaborating with. Rachel's role as the Vice President of Marketing and Brand Innovation is characterized not only by her professional excellence but also by her inspirational leadership and deep commitment to our company's values.

Rachel has played an instrumental role in propelling Acceptance Insurance to new heights by fostering a culture centered on community service and customer-centricity. Her pivotal contribution in implementing our Service Vision has been transformative, revolutionizing how we approach both customer and employee experiences. Her strategic insight in branding and marketing has significantly enhanced our market presence and firmly established the ethos of 'Taking Care of Each Other' within our organization.

A highlight of our collaboration has been co-founding the EmpowHER Women ERG, an initiative that stands as one of my most cherished professional moments. Rachel's invaluable contributions to this endeavor have showcased her dedication not only to professional excellence but also to empowering women within our organization. Her leadership in this initiative has created a lasting impact, fostering an environment of support and growth for women at Acceptance Insurance.

In summary, Rachel is a dynamic leader whose impact extends beyond the confines of her role. Her contributions have been a catalyst for change and growth within Acceptance Insurance. If you have the opportunity to work with Rachel, seize it. I am confident that she will bring the same level of dedication, innovation, and leadership to any endeavor she undertakes."

"During our time at Advance Financial, I had the incredible chance to witness Rachel Hislop in action, taking the lead as the Director of Digital Acquisition, Product, and Marketing. In just a short span of time, her profound impact was palpable.

The way Rachel brought different teams together, synchronizing different time zones, cultures, and ideas into coherent multimedia campaigns was no easy task. She has this rare knack for harnessing the raw energy of teams, and channeling it into the goal of the department and the company.

One thing that really sticks out is her innovative lens towards lead generation. Under Rachel's stewardship, our lead buy channel didn’t just grow—it flourished, making up a whopping 20% of our marketing blend.

Rachel is so much more than her title. She's a marketing leader, a team unifier, and is always results-driven. If you ever get the chance to collaborate with her, seize it. I guarantee she’ll leave an indelible mark on your projects."

"As Chief Operations Officer of Direct General, I worked with Rachel for over 7 years. Given that Direct General is a $600 million direct-to-consumer automobile insurance company Rachel's roles in Marketing were foundational to the success of the company. In all of her roles, (and she was promoted more than a few times) Rachel brought intelligence, marketing insights, passion and leadership to ensure she got the job done and the company/marketing prospered. Her energy and willingness to do whatever it took was contagious and helped motivate Direct's 900 field sales personnel as well as others in the home office. It was a joy to work with Rachel and I am confident she will succeed and add enormous value to all future organizations of which she is a team member."

"I had the pleasure of working side-by-side with Rachel on a number of creative projects fulfilling the advertising components of her campaign marketing projects. Her abilities in precision, detail, and planning are exceptionally fine-tuned. She’s definitely one who foresees all possible challenges/obstacles and is prepared to address them head-on versus being caught off-guard and reactionary. She is passionate about her roles and has the ability to quickly recalibrate when if an initiative doesn’t stay on the ‘exact’ tracks. She has a strong sense of leadership and able to effectively voice recommendations, opinions and follow through on them. Her attitude is infectious as she is always there to field questions, chase down answers and follow through on commitments. I always admired how Rachel was so buttoned up that she was always one step ahead on everything keeping things controlled and on time. Producing TV commercial packages, forecasting costs and Plan B developments were always easier with Rachel involved. Hands down, Rachel is one of the hardest-working souls I’ve been able to collaborate and work alongside."

"In my roles as VP of Retail Sales and Operations & RVP Sales for Direct General, I had the pleasure of working with Rachel for more than six years. As Marketing Director for Direct General, Rachel demonstrated outstanding organization & time management skills. Campaigns, projects & initiatives led by Rachel were solidly launched, rolled out on time, clearly understood by all stakeholders, and well executed. Rachel willingly became the lynchpin that kept the many moving parts working together. Without exception, Rachel rolled up her sleeves to ensure details didn’t get missed or overlooked. As a team player and to ensure successful outcomes Rachel actively solicited input from all involved at headquarters and the more than 400 store locations. Additionally, she effectively and consistently demonstrated a unique ability to move ideas and discussions into measurable actionable tactics. Rachel has consistently proven to be highly resourceful and possesses solid use of her analytical abilities. Over the years and each day, Rachel brought professionalism, high energy, big-picture thinking, and increased creativity to the organization.

I wouldn’t hesitate to provide my strongest recommendation for Rachel to any organization that is seeking an intelligent, true impact player, committed to achieving positive results! "

"Rachel was one of the most responsive direct reports I ever had the privilege to work with in my career. She raised her personal bar many times in response to the needs of the business. Her contributions were visible - and significant to the success of the company. She figured things out and motivated others to do the same time after time. She would be an asset on any marketing team and it would be my pleasure to work with her again."

"I have been working with Rachel as a vendor and supporter of her marketing efforts since 2020 and our company Minuteman Press Nashville has been a partner of hers for many years longer than that. Rachel has always stood out above the rest in terms of organization, leadership, and decisiveness as well as committing herself and her teams to authoring and executing unique and effective marketing. She's done excellent work unifying Acceptance's brand across a vast employee network with diverse needs covering a large geographic footprint and has built a team that innately will unify around the brand and streamline everything with the end-user and brand integrity in mind.

Rachel has demonstrated leadership and marketing prowess that is remarkable to me, through the eyes of a vendor, and I'd highly recommend doing business with her and any team she leads!"

"I can attest to Rachel’s expertise and outstanding contributions as the VP of Marketing and Brand Innovation at Acceptance. I have worked with Rachel for over 5 years, across different companies and teams. One thing is clear, Rachel takes the lead when it comes to formulating and executing strategic marketing campaigns, elevating brand awareness, and revenue growth.

Rachel's leadership style consistently drives the team to perform in its highest capacity, resulting in tangible and measurable outcomes. Rachel is the epitome of reliability when it comes to meeting deadlines and achieving goals. Her meticulous approach as an exemplary leader involves gathering comprehensive data and asking pertinent crucial questions. This not only ensures an effective and efficient workflow, but also pushes the team to think of different solutions and see any blind spots.

Her mentorship and friendship have had a great impact on my professional development and career. Through years of working with her, I am always amazed by Rachel’s incredible ability to navigate through challenges and remove obstacles. Allowing me to concentrate on delivering my best work.

Rachel’s unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to upholding high standards plays a pivotal role in both driving the overall success of the company’s marketing initiatives and her team."

"As both a former client and a friend, I've had the absolute honor of watching Rachel grow in her career over the years. She's passionate, smart, personable and incredibly dedicated to her work and team.

A highly-skilled marketer, Rachel is extremely knowledgeable in a wide range of tools and techniques to move the needle for her campaigns. She has a proven track record of great successes, one after the other, after the other.

She's an excellent manager of both projects and people and has a bigger vision for everything she digs into. A great listener and excellent motivator, her team is lucky to have her as their leader!"

"Rachel has provided outstanding contributions as the Vice President of Marketing and Brand Innovation at Acceptance Insurance. I was introduced to Rachel when we both worked at Direct Auto Insurance. Although our interactions were limited, she was recognized as being an out of the box thinker, always looking for creative ways to bring brand recognition to the organization. One of the most interesting was our sponsorship of the IMPACT, and it was exactly that type of unexpected creativity that makes Rachel stand out from other marketing brand builders.

At Acceptance, I have had the privilege of working closely with Rachel on various projects, most notably the Acceptance ERG EmpowHER of which she was a co-founder. Rachel's leadership and guidance in this ERG showcases her desire to champion the growth and development of women in the workforce. Rachel embodies leadership regardless of titles, as she consistently leads with her heart and displays a genuine passion for both her work and the people she works with. When I think of Rachel, it is not as a VP, but a caring mentor who is always available to listen and offer her expertise and support, both professionally and personally. As I’ve grown in my own career, Rachel has been there to both guide me and help shine a spotlight on my accomplishments when I hesitate to do so for myself. I am grateful to have her as both a mentor and a friend."