Kathye Franz

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Professional Objective

I BRING EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO PROVIDE

COST-EFFECTIVELY PROFESSIONAL, AND HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE. I AM SPECIALIZED

IN RISK ADMINISTRATION, COMPLIANCE, SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT.

CAREER OVERVIEW

Director / Project Manager / Corporate Specialist / Risk Administrator II /

Litigation Specialist / Senior Claims Adjuster

Selected Achievement Skills

. Proficient with PC's; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Access.

. Experienced with regulatory agencies

. Formulated top policies

. Minimized liability exposure

. Multi-plant experience

. Started up prototype operations

. Overhauled vendor relationships

. Integrated new technology

. Managed large budgets

. Streamlined processes

. Effective at organizing labor

. Conducted seminars / conferences

. Experienced at cost control

. Project management experience

. Have had P & L responsibility

. Worked closely with top management

. Handle rapid change easily

. Built loyal teams

. Highly organized

. Strong communicator

. Skilled at crisis management

Employment Experience

Proprietor - Owner

June 2009 to

Kathye's Green Mittens, LLC St.

Francis, WI

Small business venture that makes Wool Mittens from Recycled Wool Sweaters.

Jean Purses from Old Jeans and Album Purses from Record Covers. Procures

wool sweaters, Jeans & Records from Goodwill, The Salvation Army, St.

Vincent DePaul Thrift Stores and Friends. Sanitizes sweaters and Jeans,

dismantles and cuts sweaters & jeans into various shapes and sizes to

assemble into Men and Women's Winter Wool Mittens that are fleece lined and

one of a kind . Retails Mittens and Purses at Craft Fairs through out WI &

Il. Wholesales Mittens and Purses to On Deck Clothing Company, Out Post

Foods & Anderson Book Shops. http://www.kathyesgreenmittens.vpweb.com

Volunteer - Project Management - Construction Supply Procurement

April 2009 to

Habitat for Humanity

Milwaukee, WI

Director of Workers' Compensation

Project Manager: Loss and Accident Prevention

Sept. 2005 to Feb. 2009

JHT HOLDINGS

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

JHT's operating companies transport approximately 95% of the heavy duty

Class 8 trucks and roughly 50% of the new medium duty Class 5 thru 7 trucks

from the manufacturers' plant site location to their dealership network.

Their customers consist of Paccar ( Peterbilt Motor Company and Ken-worth

Truck Company), International Truck & Engine Corporation, Freightliner LLC

(Sterling Truck Corporation), Ford Motor Company, General Motors

Corporation, Mack Trucks Inc., Nissan Diesel America, Inc., Mitsubishi

Motors, Volvo Trucks North America, Inc., Western Star Truck, Auto Car LLC,

Subaru and Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc.

> Over saw all handling of Workers' Compensation claims for the

operating companies of 3000+ employees'.

> Responsible for all OSHA Record keeping

> Developed and coordinate Transitional Work Program (Light Duty) for

the operating companies.

> Facilitated all litigated WC claims for JHT Holdings with settlement

authority of $250K

> Successfully decreased claim costs by 17%; 2005 year end to 2007 by

implementing an aggressive case management program.

> Successfully negotiated annuity programs for permanently total

disability cases resulting in over 10.5 million dollar savings in the

past 36 months.

> Managed an office staff of 5 analyst's and a field staff at 23

locations.

> Reported directly to the CRO, CEO, and CFO.

> Project Director for New Hires, Safety Job Analysis's, Fit for Duty

Program and Pre-employment Physical Evaluations, Wellness program and

Transitional Alternative Duty program using Non-profit organizations

across the country.

> Implemented CS Stars as the Claims Management System.

Workers' Compensation Coordinator

March 2005 to Sept 2005

Quad Graphics

Lomira, Wisconsin

> Facilitated all Workers' Compensation claims for the Lomira Quad

Graphics Facility of 1,800 employees'.

> Monthly reporting to HUB committee (VP Team leaders).

> Monthly safety meetings with departmental production staff in the five

business areas.

> Responsible for all OSHA Record keeping.

> Investigate and counsel employees after work incidents.

> Instruct Safety classes (LOTO, Confined Spaces, Electrical Safety,

etc.)

> Weekly Safety/WC orientation for new hires.

> Coordinate Transitional work program (Light Duty) for the five

business areas.

Corporate Workers' Compensation and Health Specialist

June 2002 to July 2004

Miller Brewing Co.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

> Managed occupations nurses at the 6 Miller Brewery locations

overseeing all workers compensations activity.

> Facilitated all litigated WC claims for Miller Brewing with reserves

greater than $25K. Authority level $250K

> Administrated FMLA and STD for the Corporate and Field Sales Offices.

Coordinated FMLA administration at the Brewery locations.

> Administrated the Medical/Claim data system (Medgate) for all Brewery

Locations

> Internally audits all medical entries to assure regulatory compliance.

This function was previously outsourced saving Miller approx. $95K per

year.

> Monitor all facilities OSHA logs to assure timely and accurate

reporting.

> Monthly reporting directly to CEO and VP's on WC costs

> Successfully decreased claim activity from 580 claims in 2000 to 396

reported claims in 2003 by implementing an aggressive case management

program.

> Assisted the Corporate Safety Manager with annual Safety audits of the

Breweries focusing on LOTO, Guarding, Identifying Hazards, Ergonomic

Evaluations, Incident Investigation, Cost Analysis, Process Safety

Management, Contractor and Non-employee Safety and Injury and Illness

Record-keeping.

> OSHA rates were reduced DAFW 2000 1.32 / DAFW 2003 .68, DAFW/RWA 2000

4.55/ DAFW/RWA 2003 2.15, Record ability 2000 9.75/ Record ability

2003 5.17, Severity 2000 45.00/ Severity 2003 31.18 * Total Company

rates.

Risk Administrator II for Miller Brewing

Sept. 2000 to June 2002

Senior Workers' Compensation Claims Analyst

June 1997 to Sept. 2000

Kemper Insurance Co.

Brookfield, Wisconsin

> Oversaw, the 7 Miller Breweries and 3 Micro Brewery locations in the

United States in the capacity as Risk Administrator.

> Developed trend analysis for Workers' Compensation claims, based on

severity, costs, LTA and litigation outcomes over a 5-year history.

> Consulted with the financial advisors for both Phillip Morris and

Miller Brewing on allocating their insurance premium over their short

term and long-term goals.

> Effectively implemented a Workers Compensation Incentive program

reducing Millers' short-term expenditures by 15% in a 1-year period.

> Reviewed and negotiated litigated cases with known exposures over $25K

> Successfully negotiated annuity programs for 8 permanently total

disability cases resulting in over 1 million dollar savings in the

past 12 months.

> Reviewed all Miller locations OSHA 200 logs, and monitored the

facilities for OSHA safety compliance.

> Handling complex & litigated Wisconsin Worker's Compensation cases,

including controverted cases, with an average caseload of 190 cases.

> Cost-effectively reviewing & managing claims for dedicated national

accounts, including vocational assessment, negotiations, & settlement

strategies.

Senior Claims Specialist/Litigation Specialist

April 1994 to May 1997

Risk Enterprise Management

Waukesha,

Wisconsin

F.K.A. The Home Insurance Company

> Developing & maintaining excellent working relationships with medical

providers, DVR personnel & legal counsel throughout Wisconsin.

> Successful coordination and integration of managed care programs.

> Handled a nine state jurisdiction, primarily Wisconsin, Michigan,

Minnesota, & South Dakota, with an average caseload of 90 litigated

cases.

> Effectively managed complex litigated Worker's Compensation claims,

which included the selection & supervision of attorneys & outside

vendors.

> Expedited Claim Committee meetings through recommendation of

additional investigation, reserve adequacy & cost effective future

handling methods.

> Served as claims management instructor & supervisor to claims

personnel in training.

> Successfully negotiated settlements, & attended legal proceedings such

as conferences, hearings & trials.

> Effectively controlled legal & medical rehabilitation expenses.

Senior Worker's Compensation Claims Adjuster

June 1993 to April 1994

GAB Robins

Brookfield, Wisconsin

> Handled Wisconsin Worker's Compensation, with an average caseload of

340 cases.

> Determined policy coverage limitations.

> Thoroughly investigated claims through collecting recorded statements,

physical evidence & reports.

> Evaluated claim compensability and determined liability.

> Partnered with insurers to effectively implement return to work

programs, & cost containment, specifically for medical,

rehabilitation, & job placement.

Worker's Compensation Adjuster

Sept. 1990 to June

1993

Property & Casualty Adjuster

Sept. 1989 to

Sept.1990 Aetna Casualty Insurance

Brookfield, Wisconsin

> Handled Wisconsin Worker's Compensation, & Property & Casualty with an

average caseload of between 170 & 180 cases.

> Effectively evaluated claim compensability and determined liability.

> Thoroughly investigated claims through collecting recorded statements,

physical evidence & reports.

> Advised insured of liability position & defenses.

> Contained costs of rehabilitation vendors.

> Counseled colleagues on appropriate and cost-effective rehabilitation

plans for various disabilities.

> Effectively adjusted personal & commercial automobile & property

claims.

Education

o Bachelor of Science - University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie,

Wisconsin - 1979

Vocational Rehabilitation Major, Art Education

Minor.

o Master of Business Administration - University of Phoenix,

Brookfield Extension - 2010

o OSHA Certificates (10 & 30 Hour Training) - 2008

Memberships

Milwaukee Insurance Adjusters Association, President 1999 to 2000

City of Milwaukee 4th of July Committee, Member 1997 to Present

University of Wisconsin-Stout Alumni, Member1979 to Present

Walworth County 4-H, Member

United Cerebral Palsy Board Member for South Eastern Wisconsin 1996 to

Present

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