Shelby Smith

Shelby Smith is an experienced professional in sales and operations management, currently serving as a Senior Relationship Manager and Internal Wholesaler II at Protective Life since June 2020. Previously, Shelby held roles at Protective Life from June 2010 to September 2017, including Director of Sales and Distribution Projects, Director of Distribution Operations, Sales Desk Manager, and Internal Annuity Wholesaler, where key contributions included establishing project management processes, reducing work time through risk assessments, and coaching sales teams. Between April 2013 and May 2020, Shelby worked as Operations Manager at Fifty West Canoe & Kayak, promoting outdoor recreation and coordinating community events. Shelby holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati, obtained in 2004.