Human Resources Insurance
Resume:
Thomas P. Callahan, Esquire
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Phone: 215-***-****/ Cell: 215-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***.
Summary
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Experienced HR Executive with a proven record of managing human resource
operations including recruiting, talent development, employee relations,
design and implementation of benefit programs, compensation and team
building. Responsible for budgets, legal affairs and administration.
Professional Experience
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Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Legal
Modern Group Ltd.
1995 to Present
Responsible for recruiting, employee relations, employee benefits,
compensation, corporate training, safety, and insurance. Also handle
compliance, FMLA, ADA, and employment law issues. Act as General Counsel on
contracts, liability claims, collections, corporate transactions and
environmental matters.
. Reviewed all contracts to protect the company.
. Initiated "Modern University" internal training program.
. Enhanced compliance by updating company handbook.
. Improved management of health costs with new wellness plan.
. Successfully negotiated several small acquisitions and real estate
transactions.
Director
Medical Professional Liability Catastrophe Loss Fund
1993 to 1995
Responsible for operations, human resources, claims and finance of
Pennsylvania medical malpractice insurance fund with an annual operating
budget of $200 million.
. Reduced average cost per claim by $200,000.
. Reduced unfunded loss reserve by $400 million.
V.P. of Risk Management and Benefits
PSFS Bank
1986 to 1993
Responsible to design, negotiate and purchase insurance coverages for large
savings bank with 6,000 employees. Set up loss control program, headed
United Way program for two years. Reported to CFO.
. Reduced liability claims cost by implementing aggressive response to
all slip and fall reports and other claims.
. Named one of 20 "Key Managers" at the bank.
. Reduced annual insurance costs by over $1 million annually.
Manager of Risk and Insurance
Stearns Catalytic Corporation
1979 to 1985
Claims administration and risk analysis for construction and engineering
company. Purchasing of
Insurance, negotiating with insurers on claims, and working with safety
personnel to improve results.
Education
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Juris Doctor, Temple University Law School, 1995 (Barrister Award)
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
MBA, Temple University
BBA, Temple University (cum laude)
Part-time Teaching Experience
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. Adjunct Instructor in Insurance & Risk Management at Temple
University.
. Instructor in Contract Law at St. Josephs University in on-line
Continuing Education Program.
Articles
"A Bank Liability Loss Control Program", National Union Financial
Roundtable; Spring 1992
Authored a column titled, "On Insurance" in the Northeast Times for a year.
Speaking Engagements
"Insurance Issues in Contracts", AstraZeneca Corporation, 2003
"Advanced Contract Law", AstraZeneca Corp., 2002
"Sexual Harassment", Temple University Chapter, Society of Human Resources,
2002
"Basic Contract Law", Astra Zeneca Corp., 2001
"Contracts & Insurance", Purchasing Managers Association, 2000
"Risk Management & OSHA Compliance", Eastern Building Material Dealers
Association, 1999
"Loss Control in Banks", Pennsylvania Association of Savings Institutions,
1989
Professional memberships
American Corporate Counsel Association
Society of Human Resources Management
HR Roundtable
St. Josephs University Purchasing Consulting Group
Board Member, Bucks County Community College Foundation
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