Verna A. Velasquez

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Sales & Operations Executive Transformational Leader

Strategic Development & Implementation team building

Cost Management marketing & event management DATA & RISK MANAGEMENT

A results-oriented executive with extensive experience leading and supporting a variety of business and end-to-end data driven strategies. Known for having a unique ability to quickly identify a challenge and execute a resolution.

CORE COMPETENCIES

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING CAREER DEVELOPMENT CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS IMPROMENT DE&I

DATA ANALYSIS WITH STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS LEAD COMPLEX ORGANIZATIONS PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Professional Experience

Takeda Contractor via Randstat

Sr. Communications/Human Resources Specialist February 2022 – Present

Hybrid positions with Human Resources and the Communications Departments supporting associate engagement, community outreach, DE&I strategies, career development planning, human resources presentation to new hires, and intern integration management, Duties include internal communications project management, events, and activities as required by the Communication, Brand manager communications plan to promote company values, diversity, teamwork, and the best place to work culture.

CARS Protection Plus

Territory Manager September 2021- February 2022

The Territory Manager will be responsible for originating and maintaining relationships with independent used auto dealerships throughout the assigned region. The Territory Manager will have full P&L ownership of the territory, and will be charged with developing key relationships with dealer partners and generating contract sales volume across the dealer base. Duties included meeting dealers for coaching and mentoring to increase contract production; presenting the CARS product line and inherent value proposition to customers; being a liaison between dealers and CARS for claim issues, as they arise; continuously updating dealers on product changes and modifications; coordinate with in-office CARS staff to accomplish both the sales goals of CARS.

Additional Relevant Experience

Westfield LLC

Coordinator-Client Services, Specialty Leasing-Culver City November 2017 – May 2020

Started at the Valencia property as a Receptionist then prompted to Culver City; elevated the onboarding experience with our short-term tenants by creating a step by step seamless process from delivery notice to GM welcome; negotiated parking and filming deals to increase center revenue and exposure with the entertainment industry; close management of revenue by AR tracking, lease violations, manual billings and sales of SPL tenants; brand venture marketing support including interaction with city, county and state offices; interdepartmentally communicated the center vision and strategy regarding the sales pipeline; selected as champion for STYLE training to elevate the customer experience.

B & V LUXURY TRAVEL February 2016 – Present

Work from Home- Valencia, CA

Cruise Planners in partnership with American Express to provide full-service travel to national consumers. I am a Certified Destination wedding and vow renewal specialist. We organize and facilitate group events including reunions, church trips, landmark birthday and anniversaries. The majority of our customer marketing, especially post-COVID, is via social media channels and digital marketing tools.

ANTHEM, INC.,

Chief of Staff, Business Change Director (2013-2016) September 2004-April 2016

Supported the Vice President of Operations for local and national programs, overseeing 3400 employees across the country and a $300M budget. Resolved the program silos through the design and implementation of a new model. The result was a 20% improvement in member satisfaction, 95% increase in engagement, and an increase in sales across all products. Business leaders that implemented multi-disciplinary care teams resulting in both cost of care and administrative savings. Did clinical trials as part of the cost savings investigations.

ANTHEM, INC., Health & Wellness

RVP of Sales –West Region, Woodland Hills, CA September 2004 - September 2013

On-going Account Management of Fortune 500 California, National Employers, and consulting firms such as Aon-Hewitt, Keenan, Towers-Watson, and Mercer on strategies. Exceeded 3.8 million goals plus with 6 sales associates. Responded to RFPs, finalist presentation, had ROI discussions, ongoing account management, cost-saving analysis, and Salesforce lead management.

ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE: General Manager, Los Angeles, CA November 2003- August 2004

Program Director for the 2nd largest hospice provider in the nation, managing the Los Angeles County office with a staff of 50 clinical, administrative, and sales associates. Hit $10M P&L goal. Operations, Center, and Sales Management were key to role.

APRIA HEALTHCARE: Market Manager (VP), San Fernando CA April 1998 – November 2003

Business development, exceeded $50M P&L Goal, held contract negotiations with healthcare payers in Southern California. Managed and oversaw the daily sales efforts of 12 reps and 6 program ops offices. Included Operations and Center Management.

HEALTH SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY: Dir. of Business Dev. – Seattle, CA April 96 - April 98

One of the first of 6 sales executives, hired to sell a state-of-the-art healthcare software solution for a venture, capital-backed a start-up firm in11 western states. I quickly sold product the “Plug-and-play” solution to providers. However, backers pulled out due to the long sales cycle. Hospital and medical groups were the target market.

BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA: Director of Special Project, Culver City, CA October 90 – October 95

Hired with the introduction of Blue Shield’s HMO program in Southern California to be responsible for research, development and implementation of the HMO with strong growth. Managed and developed a staff of 18 sales, admin and service associates. My team exceeded their $8M new business growth goal for 1994 & 1995 earning me MVP both years. My training program for the staff was adopted corporate-wide by our-human resources department. I also created a cultural diversity model for IPA marketing. Role included HR functions such as recruitment, benefits explanation, staff management, and career development.

HEALTH NET: Regional Manager, Woodland Hills, CA July 83 – October 90

Began my tenure as a legal intern under Blue Cross of CA before Health Net split to become its own entity. As one of the original 35 associates under the President, my skills were used wherever he needed me most during our growth. Developed successful broker and consultant relations that led to the team exceeding budget and revenue goals. 95% of the team and I was recognized as MVP Over-achievers. Skills led to continuous promotions and recognitions. Executed HR required duties.

EDUCATION

Welcoa Wellness Certification – Level I - IV & ROI March 2010

Pepperdine University, Malibu CA: MBA - completed April 2001

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): BS in Public Admin. 1985

California State University, Northridge: MHA

University of Virginia: Double Major in Gov. Affairs and Spanish 1981-1983

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