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BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Risk Management and Human Resource Professional with expertise in risk
management, benefits administration and human resource practices. Skilled
in financial analysis, negotiating and delivering favorable solutions for
global risk containment. Skills include:
. Negotiations
. Employee Relations
. Data Management
. Financial Analysis
. Claims Resolution
. Staff Development
. Regulatory Compliance
. Project Management
. Benefits Program Development
. Risk Analysis
EXPERIENCE
JOCKEY INTERNATIONAL, INC, Kenosha, WI
Global manufacturer of intimate apparel with revenue of $400 million.
Director of Risk Management 2000 to 2009
Responsible for the corporate global risk program including all aspects
of risk analysis, loss prevention and claims management.
. Consolidated carrier for property and ocean cargo insurances,
resulting in yearly premium savings of $100,000.
. Negotiated guaranteed cost for workman's compensation insurance
program, improving cost allocation while minimizing impact of large
claims.
. Sold three vacant manufacturing plants, removing unproductive assets
from balance sheet and netting greater than book value for asset
sold.
. Initiated earthquake analysis for Caribbean facilities, convincing
insurance company to reduce location premiums by $25,000 yearly.
. Developed process to predict monthly liability for worker's
compensation, enabling accurate monthly and quarterly projections to
supporting financial forecasting and cash flow analysis.
. Assisted accounting by streamlining insurance reporting process
thereby reducing time required for year end closing by four weeks.
Corporate Benefits Manager 1996 to1999
Responsible for benefits program for 4,500 employee, including design
and implementation, benefit communications, cost containment,
regulatory compliance, vendor relations and employee relations.
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. Implemented flex-benefit program that allowed staff to have greater
choice in programs and contain medical benefits cost.
. Re-vamped 401k program to provide expanded investment options while
reducing fees to employees and company.
. Recast retiree medical program, capping company liability and
allowing cost effective continuation of benefits.
Human Resources Manager 1990 to 1996
Responsible for the administration of the pension and 401k plans,
EEO/AAP programs, HRIS systems and recordkeeping.
Partnered with payroll to install first HRIS system, resulting
in tool to manage resources by increase productivity and improve
accuracy.
Automated pension plan calculations to improve accuracy and
speed by 75%.
Developed Affirmative Action Plans in accordance with
government regulations, ensuring successful audits.
Human Resource Generalist Prior to 1990
Responsibilities included recruitment, employee relations, benefits,
safety, government compliance and communications.
. Developed hearing conservation program to comply with OSHA
standards.
. Developed service award program to enhance morale.
. Initiated on campus recruiting program.
Additional experience includes recruitment and management in food industry.
EDUCATION
BS, Industrial Relations, University of Wisconsin - Parkside, Kenosha, WI
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Fundamentals of Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Loss Control and Claims Administration
Pursuing CEBS designation in conjunction with International Foundation of
Employee Benefit Plans/The Wharton School
AFFILIATIONS
Risk and Insurance Management Society