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Columbus, GA *****-**** Phone 706-***-****

E-mail ablkby@r.postjobfree.com Helen M. Allen, MBA, CWCP

WORKERS' COMPENSATION COORDINATOR responsible for the overall monitoring,

evaluation and processing of Workers' Compensation claims. This includes

filing workers' compensation claims; performing clerical work for the

department; arranging for restricted duty; attending court hearings; the

evaluation of reserves, recommendation of resolution of claim issues,

determination of benefits, and coordination with claimants, clients,

vendors and attorneys in order to comply with required claims handling

standards and adherence to the rules and regulations of the Alabama state

Workers' Compensation Laws.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

. Responsible for claims management of assigned case load of medium/high

complexity and moderate exposure claims, within the guidelines of

published performance standards.

. Analyze claims, determine compensability, pay benefits and settle

claims within established dollar authority and according to company

policy.

. Prepare cases in litigation adequately and appropriately for trials.

. Communicate with injured worker, Third Party Administrators, and

others in a professional and timely manner.

. Settlement / reserve authority as established by management.

. Constant pursuit of educational seminars and classes to increase

professional knowledge.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Michelin North America dba BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing Company, Opelika,

AL

1988 to 2010

Workers Compensation Coordinator, 1999 to 2010

. Work closely with carriers and adjusters on all workers' compensation

claims.

. Understand and remain current on workers' compensation laws.

. Team leader of the return to work program.

. Assist with litigation and preparation for the settlement of claims.

Phone (706)

5654 Monmouth 682-3985

Drive E-mail

Columbus, GA helenallen@bellso

31907-6740 uth.net

Helen M. Allen, MBA, CWCP

. Understand and remain current on OSHA regulatory requirements to

include maintenance of the OSHA 300 and 300A logs.

Prior to 1999, several positions as a production worker, quality

technician, and teacher of the physically and mentally challenged as a

Speech and Language Therapist.

EDUCATION and TRAINING

. Master of Business Administration, Human Resources, University of

Phoenix, Columbus, GA, 2007.

. Bachelor of Science in Education / Speech and Language Pathology, K-

12, University of Spalding, Louisville, KY, 1978

. Certified Workers Compensation Professional (CWCP), Michigan State

University / expired 2008, reinstatement planned for 2009.

CERTIFICATIONS and PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Alabama Self-Insurers Association

State Certificate, State of Alabama Workers' Compensation

Certificate of Achievement, Audiometric Testing & Hearing Conservation

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