DANNETTE SANDERS
Norcross, GA 30092
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abhm6r@r.postjobfree.com
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EXECUTIVE summary
Over 17 years in the Health Insurance Industry with 10 years of account
management expertise. Proven track record of successful account management
functions related to the retention of quality business and the natural
ability to develop solid relationships with high profile accounts.
Diligently demonstrates strong leadership, interpersonal, organization, and
analytical skills. Consistently collaborates with respected business
partners, brokers, clients, internal and external customer service to
achieve profitability and customer satisfaction.
professional experience
UNITED HEALtHCARE, Atlanta, GA
November 2007 - PRESENT
Client Service Manager
Key Accounts: General Parts, Ryder Systems, Oak Ridge Insurance Trust,
BlueLinx Corp, RNDC
. Establish effective relationships with assigned clients in order to
gain understanding of business objectives, drivers, and needs.
. Engage resources internally to address and resolve client concerns in
a timely manner.
. Conduct Pre-Sales training meetings and interact directly with Senior
Management while implementing a new case.
. Act as a client advocate in communicating client needs and leading
internal meetings focused on client's expectations.
. Play a key role influencing clients to renew and consolidate
additional products under one platform.
. Serve as a liaison between clients and internal partners developing
reciprocal working and alleviating potential problems.
. Develop annual client projections, retention plans, and renewal
contracts.
. Train new hires within department and conduct train the trainer for HR
managers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Atlanta, GA
May 2005 - July 2007
Senior Telemedicine Representative
Promote The Georgia Telemedicine Program as the Regional North Georgia
Telemedicine Representative through training, educating, and extensive
marketing to members, physicians, site staff, and the surrounding community
of the GA Telemedicine Program. (Sites: Piedmont Hospital, Morehouse
Medical College, Jasper County, Monroe County, Forsyth County, Valley
Healthcare systems)
. Conducted market assessments, and implemented marketing plans to
expand services.
. Promote awareness of telemedicine as an option by physicians and
members in the community.
. Conducted analysis of regional needs and specialty referral patterns
to target prospective sites and identify non-performing sites.
. Trained Telemedicine site staff on the usage of the Telemedicine
equipment, policies, procedures, and regulations.
. Resolved issues or problems that physicians, site staff, or members
may have regarding Telemedicine use.
. Collaborated with Telemedicine sites to increase utilization,
profitability, and sustainability
. Prepared written evaluation reports to Senior Management, including
findings from site visits, Regional reviews, and recommendations .
. Train new hires within department and conduct train the trainer for HR
managers
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF GEORGIA, Atlanta, GA
October 2002 - May 2005
Senior Account Manager
Key Accounts: General Motors, General Electric, The Coca-Cola Co.,
Mariner, Lockheed Martin, Caraustar, Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Dekalb
County, IBEW
. Managed high profile large accounts, lives 1,000 plus for new and
existing clients.
. Aid business partners in meeting and understanding client needs while
acting as the client's advocate across all business segments.
. Act as a liaison between the client and internal BCBS team members to
clarify clients objectives and expectations
. Consistently consults with the client by understanding of the
clients' service needs, identifying risks and deepening knowledge of
the company and competitor's product portfolios and services
. Work closely with Broker and HR Manager to proactively identify
competitive situations, potential problems, and offer expert
resolution.
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia, SC April 2000
-August 2002
Account Manager (National Account Marketing)
Key Accounts: BF Goodrich, National Gypsum, Baker & Taylor, Florida Rock,
General Electric
. A liaison manager between NC Blue Cross and existing business partner
. Conducted pre-sale presentations of Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance
business with partner plans and potential accounts.
. Monitored accounts productivity and statistical data on a monthly
basis to identify and eliminate potential problems.
. Work closely with Human Resource Managers and Consultants with
creating health benefit structures/guidelines that are complimentary
to the organization
. Developed account infrastructure by performing a needs assessment to
fully evaluate the needs of the organization.
. Coordinated training and informational session for potential and new
sales.
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia, SC October 1997 -
July 2000
Project Manager
. Implemented and support all group and individual marketing entities by
developing and maintaining appropriate management information systems.
. Updated and implemented sales process enhancement utilizing and
electrical system called Accel-A-Rate (AAR).
. Conducted Marketing Sales meeting with potential agencies to purchase
the Accel-A-Rate database system.
. Implemented training job aids and updated the AAR training manual.
. Monitored system performance and train new project management team
members.
Education
Licensed as Resident Agent: Accident & Sickness, Life, Georgia Insurance
License
Masters of Arts, Human Resources Development, Webster University
Bachelors of Science, Computer Science / Information System, Limestone
College
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
sc nATIONAL gUARD, aLLENDALE, sOUTH CAROLINA (1994-1998)
aRMY rESERVES, oRANGEBURG, sOUTH CAROLINA (1990-1994)
Technical Expertise
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Power point, Outlook, Crystal
Reports, Lotus Notes