Project Management, Coordination, Executive Assistant, Account Mgmt

Tara M. Merola

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Bridgewater Associates Westport, CT

Project Coordinator, Office of the CEO 2012 – Current

• Coordinated key firm-wide planning processes in support of CEO office, including: annual firm wide budget and planning; monthly cross department management reporting; bi-annual performance reviews.

• Engaged with decision–makers and key stakeholders to ensure overall understanding of, and agreement with, CEO office process requirements, standards and timelines

• Supported the roll out, execution, and training on companywide long term and short term projects. Upon completion of rollout, responsible for resolving operational problems and identifying process improvements

• Provided executive support to senior leadership including handling all logistics related to plan execution, including tracking commitments, and complex scheduling of meetings and events MetLife Westport, CT, NYC

Senior Marketing Consultant, Marketing Manager 2006 – 2012

• Marketing Manager for the #1 MetLife Sales offices in the county. I was selected to join the Corporate MetLife Marketing training and enablement team, supporting our national account group benefits sales executives meet sales objectives.

• Collaborated with MetLife marketing teams on several national marketing campaigns (comprised of media and PR initiatives) of company’s newly launched product offerings and self-service web functionality for clients and brokers.

• Supported development of marketing communications for sales force including: talking points, study guides, finalist presentations and proposal materials

• Developed business requirements for web and social media marketing campaigns and overseeing implementation

• Established a channel for the systematic collection, communication and dissemination of best practices; recommend solutions to cover gaps

• Identified relevant issues; develop pertinent response/solutions; implement changes through effective marketing communications programs.

• Managed ongoing corporate education seminar program focused on client retention, sales and profitability United Healthcare

Physician Network Manager Trumbull, CT

2003-2006

• Managed the network in New Haven County, for both Oxford and United Healthcare. Worked directly with groups such as Yale Medical, Pro Health Physicians, and the Yale IPA. Responsible for all aspects of territory management, including managing projects, credentialing, recruitment, contract interpretation, reimbursement and negotiating.

• Created and maintained positive relationships with participating physicians and practice management staff.

• Appointed as team lead, coordinated network management training, education, and roll- out of new processes resulting from the Oxford / UHC merger.

• Educated providers and office staff on company policies and procedures; coordinated resolution of Provider Service issues and requests.

Webster Insurance, Account Manager East Haven, CT 2001 - 2003 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Account Manager North Haven, CT 1998-2001 Education

University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 1997

Skills & Interests

Skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe InDesign, attention to detail, results driven Interests: Former personal trainer/athlete, avid gym goer, creating and sharing healthy recipes, I enjoy learning about history, dog owner, and love being at the beach.

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