Hakita Grewal
916-***-**** *********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Business Administration Degree January, 2004
National University, Sacramento, CA
WORK EXPERIENCE
Business Analyst
Hewlett Packard Enterprise November, 2016 - Current
Document, troubleshoot and track isolated issues for Service Request (SR) tickets and take proper steps to ensure timely resolution
Create test scenarios or test plans, and translate them into Integration test scripts
Develop visualization, user experience and configuration elements of solution design for user issues
Work collaboratively with development team, project managers to prioritize and ensure application backlog and release deliverables are accurate and on schedule
Provide input to IT team for modifying systems to meet client needs and develop business specifications to support modifications.
Prepare test reports for the end client which includes summary of test client correspondence issues, execution status, detailed test results, test steps with artifacts, defect logs and generate reports from Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) for each project
Act as a liaison between client and technical support group to document, analyze and validate client requirements
Insurance and Benefits Services Coordinator
Peace Officers Research Association August, 2011- November 2016
Design, develop, modify and test reports to support business needs and member account management
Interpret and analyze subscriber health plan change reports for efficient reporting platform
Complete, verify, and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits for Anthem Blue Cross PPO medical insurance and MediCare prescription plan
Work with CalPERS and Anthem Blue Cross to research cause of member and health plan coverage issues and communicate improvement recommendations
Attend open enrollment meetings and present, create and distribute benefit plan descriptions and notices in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Analyze and audit daily and monthly enrollment reports to confirm membership status
Mail out monthly audit letters, and follow up on outstanding issues pertaining to the letters
Provide support to the insurance and benefits manager and prepare reports, correspondence and materials for monthly Trust meetings as needed
Disability Claims Evaluation Analyst
State of California September, 2008 – August, 2011
Adjudicated State Disability and supplemental Social Security Income claims
Established and organized claim files, monitored calendars in order to meet deadlines
Managed caseload of over 100 claims and took proper steps for timely closures and outcome
Reviewed and summarized medical records and made recommendations for the medical consultant
Prepared long term disability benefits reports
Analyzed medical and vocational information to provide documentation and written reports on decisions
Communicated with claimants and vendors to obtain necessary information
Maintained dedication to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
Actively participated in analyst meetings and training
Gathered data and conducted studies to recommend new procedures for training
Business Program Analyst
Delta Dental of CA May, 2004 – September, 2008
Prepared and evaluated reports, statistical data to track history trends and achieve federal contractual standards for the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program
Coordinated and managed projects directed toward strategic business and organizational objectives
Conducted project performance, status reporting and progress measurements by collecting tester input
Reviewed data output in order to identify trends
Responsible for researching and developing policies, procedures for process improvement
Independently researched and determined disposition of claims, refunds and over billing
Demonstrated diplomacy and tact to effectively avoid or diffuse high-tension situations
Provided first level of escalation and assist in providing mentoring and coaching
Prepared and delivered training materials to provide functional guidance to Call Center staff
Assisted in preparing for the federal contract with the Department of Defense for the dental program
Sales and Marketing Administrative Assistant
ML Stern, LLP September, 2002 – April, 2004
Assisted with scheduling, invitations, materials and organization of client seminars
Gathered product and current information for sales and marketing pieces
Demonstrated professionalism and established credibility when interacting with customers to enhance the company’s reputation in the marketplace
Clearly explained complex and technical information to assist customers
Organized the details of special events and travel arrangements and meetings
Successfully created and prepared sales and marketing brochures
Completed daily, weekly and monthly investment reports
Performed other routine administrative functions such as faxing, filing, scanning, copying and mailings
Skills and Qualifications
Over Ten years of experience in health and dental insurance, claims management and client support. Proficient in MS Office including Access, Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point. Skilled in the ability to create, modify and execute detailed spreadsheets and reports with moderate to advanced queries. Good Understanding of SDLC [Software Development Life Cycle] and STLC [Software Testing Life Cycle] Experience to work in Test Management tools, currently in training to work in agile, V model and Waterfall methodology. Hands on Experience in Test Automation tools (QTP, Selenium) and execution test case, Web Services add-in for performing SOAP API testing for conducting UI frontend content verification with XML schema structure. Working knowledge of Oracle and SQL databases, understanding of data analysis and the interpretation of data with the ability to communicate outputs. Ability to multi-task effectively and efficiently. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.