PROFILE
Seasoned professional seeking career opportunities in the Milwaukee
area. Creative and innovative thinker dedicated to fostering a
collaborative team environment, enacting best practices, and achieving
corporate results and vision.
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Actuarial Science - Expected Graduation June 2012
GPA: 4.0/4.0 Golden Key International Honour Society Member
Franklin University Columbus, OH
Business Administration, Marketing - January 2006
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
GPA: 3.3/4.0 Dean's List - Winter Trimester, 2005
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CareWorks Consultants Inc. Columbus, OH
Rate Analyst (August, 2008 to Present)
. Create, implement, and maintain rating criteria for worker's compensation
group rating discounts
. Marketing analysis, underwriting and financial analysis for over 100
associations including the Ohio Association of Public Treasurer's, the
National Federation of Independent Business, and the Ohio Truckers'
Association
. Strategize and forecast all worker's compensation programs to increase
company's market share and present recommendations to upper management
. Expertly develop user-friendly Excel databases to improve performance for
multiple purposes including workers' compensation premium projection
during each rating cycle
. Develop and implement departmental systems manual for new hires
CareWorks Inc. Columbus, OH
Case Specialist (May, 2007 to August, 2008)
. Developed and executed individual claim return to work strategies for
worker's compensation claims in accordance with the Bureau of Worker's
Compensation guidelines
. Coordinated physician, employer, Bureau of Worker's Compensation and
injured worker claims for treatment plan and timely return to work,
handling an average caseload of 90+
. Approved treatment for injured worker claims in accordance with the
Bureau of Worker's Compensation guidelines
Starbucks Coffee Columbus, OH
Shift Supervisor (July, 2006 to May, 2007)
. Anticipated customer and store needs by observing environment and
customers' deportment
. Trained new partners by positively reinforcing successful performance and
giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed
. Developed positive relationships with shift team by understanding and
addressing individual motivation, needs and concerns
. Executed store operations during scheduled shifts
SKILLS
. Supervisory experience, including recruiting,
evaluating, scheduling, training, and motivation
. Effective communication skills for both individuals and groups; present
topics in a clear, concise manner, experienced in group presentation
. Exceptional self leader with drive to foster open and collaborative team
environment
. Exemplary customer service skills; able to creatively
solve customer issues
. Computer proficiencies include Microsoft Suite (Word,
Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint); Adobe
PhotoShop 7.0; Illustrator CS2; Lotus Notes