Lisa Marie Russo

** ***** **** *******, *********** 06470

203-***-****

acv80h@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

A management professional with wide-ranging experience in solving complex business, technological, analytical and organizational problems in a variety of corporate and academic environments. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and strong communication skills. Experience managing project milestones, goals, and meet deadlines. Able to multi- task in a fast-paced environment. Extensive background in actuarial analysis, employee benefits, credit/collections analyst, and data analysis. Received Employee Appreciation award. Key Strengths

• Project & Program Management • Actuarial Analysis • Linear/Multiple Regression Analysis

• Pension Plan Administration • Employee Benefits Management • Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• Learning Management Systems • Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering • Consulting firm experience Professional Experience

Fairfield University 2015 – Present

Naugatuck Valley Community College 2002-Present

Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT Adjunct/Full-Time Professor of Mathematics

• Responsible for instruction in Accelerated Statistics, Statistics, College and Intermediate Algebra, Manufacturing Math. Developed a variety of teaching methods that resulted in a 20% increase in student’s averages.

• Serve as Mathematics Lead at Naugatuck Valley Community College's (NVCC) Bridge to College Department. Play an integral role in designing materials for students in 11th and 12th grade, in order to advance the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR)’s program goals to reduce remediation and improve college readiness among underserved populations in the state.

• Responsible for use of Learning Management Systems to create a multi-platform learning environment. Update weekly class assignments onto Blackboard, incorporate MyMathLab program for on-line homework, quizzes and student feedback.

• Implemented group learning projects to increase student’s confidence levels in Mathematics.

• Use flexibility, resourcefulness, and organizational and interpersonal skills to assist in learning through a positive, encouraging environment.

Norwalk Veterinary Hospital, Norwalk, CT 2002-2007 A full service veterinary hospital that provide: yearly check-ups, surgery, X-rays, ultrasound, pharmacy, laboratory, dental care and boarding that serves lower Fairfield County

Project Manager/Pension Plan and Benefits Coordinator

• Implemented Retirement Benefits Plan for the hospital employees. Conducted Employee Benefits Orientation and organized hospital events. Ensured benefit processes and procedures were in compliance with laws and regulations. Resolved Employee issues relative to benefits. Handeled new employee interview process. Developed and Maintained project deliverables.

• Created and managed spreadsheet data and office documentation for retirement benefits plan.

• Analyzed hospital productivity data and created monthly progress reports for owners.

• Designed, implemented and maintained client payment plans. Managed Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable. Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Stamford, CT. 1998-2002

A global consulting firm which provides actuarial, investment and reinsurance brokerage consulting Actuarial Associate/Analyst

• Actuarial Lead responsible for pension valuations and benefit statements for Campbell, IBM, Hubbell, and Junior Achievement, Amity School District accounts, and other high level customer accounts. Data reconciliation, asset reconciliation, updating plan features and actuarial assumptions.

• Worked directly with lead Actuary on DC and DB pension plans and determined accounting assets and liabilities and basic accounting expense reports and disclosures in a timely manner to meet client expectations. Reviewed monthly/quarterly and ad hoc reporting based on data sets. Received Employee Appreciation award for the plan, and enhanced retention.

• Completed government fillings, FAS 87 and FAS 136 post-retirement medical plans and valuations, benefit calculations, and other projects. Responsible for government compliance and maintenance of client databases.

• Directly corresponded with clients. Efficiently kept client bills down, while meeting company deadlines each year. Adept at multitasking to achieve individual and team goals. Lisa Marie Russo Page 2

All About Bats And Wildlife, Inc. 2011-Present

All About Bats & Wildlife provides Humane Wildlife Removal and Control, trapping, prevention and relocation services to Fairfield County CT, Westchester County NY, Putnam County NY, and Duchess County NY residences and businesses. Office Manager

• Responsibilities include Invoicing/Billing, Collections/Credit Management, Annual Reports for Connecticut Nuisance Wildlife Control, and maintaining company database. Education

• M.A. Master of Arts degree in Mathematics, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT

• B.S. Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, University of New Haven, New Haven, CT Proficiencies

MS Office Professional Suite: Intermediate/Advanced Excel and Access knowledge, Adobe Acrobat, Blackboard Learn, MyMathLab, Web Assign, Geometer’s Sketchpad and Minitab. Working knowledge of SPSS, SAS, FORTRAN, MS Project, Matlab, basic VBA and SQL.

QuickBooks, File Maker Pro, Windows and MAC Operating Systems. Training & Professional Development

2016 University of Connecticut- School of Business Connecticut Information Technology Institute/Global Knowledge:

*SAS Certification

2012 – 2013 University of Connecticut – School of Business - Connecticut Information Technology Institute:

• Introduction to PMI’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation course 2013 Barnes Seminar For Teaching

Hobbies

Ballet Dancing, Play Piano, Gardening, Reading, Travel

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