Professional Profile:
Experience in analyzing and solving complex problems
Highly organized, dedicated, conscientious and detail-oriented
Proven track record of achieving, accomplishing and exceeding objectives and goals
Project management skills in both leading projects and as a team member
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Advance data management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access
Professional Experience:
TEKsystems, Appleton, Wisconsin
Delivery Assurance Analyst, Schneider National: July 2016 – present
Interacted with Business Owners in coordinating and execution of User Acceptance Testing and signoff for major releases
Coordinated Technical training and testing on the truck, as well as, documenting procedures and reporting results
Performed smoke and regression testing on Android based Electronic Logging Device (ELD) for all environments to be compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Conducted defect call with internal and external customers
Assisted with tracking and reporting quality assurance metrics
Ensured that requirements were tested by Business Owner and End Users
Humana, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Testing Consultant: October 2012 – July 2016
Facilitate daily stand-up meetings between Common Data and Application Engineer to keep teams on track
Responsible for overall common data management and triage requests during User Acceptance Testing
Act as a mentor to associates by leading the Common Data team and answering questions on a daily basis
Recommend and implement improvements to our automation tools and processes by working closely with the Application Engineers
Partner with associates to elicit business needs and participate in system solutions that bring about resolution
Administrator of the common data repository database for quarterly release set-up
Assist with the testing and prioritizing of common data database defect and enhancement requests
Experienced in writing queries for data mining and manipulation by using Access and SQL
Assisted the Project Management Office during open enrollment when HealthCare Reform was initially launched
Business Analyst: July 2012 – September 2012
Analyzed and prepared dental and vision insurance data and census information into an Excel-based tool
Generated and issued customized dental and vision proposals for groups over 100 lives
Collaborated with sales and underwriting to provide accurate and timely quotes that met the needs of the client
Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance, De Pere, Wisconsin
Pricing Specialist I and II: October 1998 – April 2012
Developed rate recommendations for personal lines auto and home products in 43 states
Provided detailed project workflow requirements and test cases for large corporate initiatives
Maintained adequate profit margin when determining rate changes
Balanced business goals along with client retention and quote conversion
Prepared and submitted rate and rule filings with individual state insurance departments by using SERFF
Actuarial Subject Matter Expert (SME) on cross-functional teams
Implemented spreadsheet and database process controls to comply with Sarbanes Oxley Act
Responded to regulatory inquiries and consumer complaints
Rate Analyst/Senior Rate Analyst: October 1994 – October 1998
Established procedures, provided training and technical support for the Rate Analysts
Audited Rate Analysts’ work for consistency, accuracy and quality
Team Lead on the Allenbrook Auto Verification Team
Offered rate recommendations based on competitive analyses
Assisted in the preparation of rate filing exhibits and rating examples
Customer Service Associate: June 1994 – October 1994
Demonstrated thorough product knowledge while providing excellent customer service to policyholders
AQS, Inc., Hartland, Wisconsin
Insurance Analyst/Senior Insurance Analyst: June 1989 - June 1994
Managed large client accounts automated in commercial lines of insurance in 45 states
Key member in the development, design and implementation of a new software product
Interpreted commercial line rating rules and automated into a policy administration system
Coordinated and prioritized system maintenance and enhancement projects
Quality control liaison between Insurance and Data Entry Units
Rating Assistant: November 1988 – June 1989
Tested system maintenance and enhancement projects for various clients, as well as verified rating rules
Education:
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Major in Finance - GPA of 3.88 – emphasis in Economics - Dean’s List
Awards/Honors:
2013 Star Award, Humana
1998 and 2009 Chairman’s Award for Quality, Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance
Technology Skills:
SQL
VBA
SharePoint
Excel: Macros, Pivot Tables and Charts
Access: Macros, Reports, Forms and Pivot Tables
Agile and Waterfall Project Management