Laura M. Switalski adyqf5@r.postjobfree.com

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TN

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Professional Experience

Fortitude Re – Brentwood TN

Claims Examiner

Handle claims up to 30,000 limit. Use claim system /email/ Lexis Nexis November 2022 to present

Randstad. Smyrna TN

October 2020 - Dec 2020

Temporary Human Resources Assistant

Conducted background checks, sent hiring paperwork, Scheduled and interviewed individuals. Conducted drug tests, answered telephone. Updated items in HRIS system. Never Grow Up, Franklin, Tennessee January 2019 – July 2020 Preschool Teacher

● Supervised pre-kindergarten students while encouraging engaged learning

● Adhered to Tennessee codes and other various school requirements Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Boca Raton, Fl November 2015 – November 2018 Leader of the Gala Committee

● Completed outreach to historical and new donors related to donations for the annual black tie gala which included a live auction

● Attended all public events, such as 5K’s and youth outings as a representative of Palm Beach County and Broward County

● Lead Event Planner for Gala

Sherwin Williams, Fort Lauderdale, Florida March 2013 – November 2016 District HR Services Coordinator

● Processed and maintained personnel record for over 400 Sherwin William stores

● Outlined and presented new hires with clear job expectations and company policies

● Ensured completion of personnel documentation as items expired or needed to be addressed

● Coordinated travel for candidates and executives related to scheduling and accommodations

● Planned company events, including – holiday parties, golf outings, career fairs, and sporting events

● Distributed insurance certificates as needed, and ensured certificates were current American International Group, Brentwood, Tennessee August 1994 – January 2002

Risk Management/Health, Life, and Disability Claims – Associate Director

● Supervised over 150 employees in a cross functional matrix management structure

● Conducted field visits in order to train employees on proper claim procedures

● Communicated with the legal counsel in preparation for company mediation

● Negotiated agreements between AIG and claimants where disagreements arose

● Developed and implemented the Worker’s Compensation program, a $7 million endeavor

● Implemented a Return to Work Program nation-wide which resulted in $1 million of savings

● Mergers and Acquisitions

● Human Resources Functions

Insurance Experience:

Attended Crawford and Company auto adjusting school for six weeks. I was trained as to how to determine liability, take recorded statements, apply reserves, and settle claim files. I have adjusted auto liability claims, and all lines of coverage for claims. I had a heavy emphasis on auto liability claims and calculating settlements. Workers Compensation claims handling is a large emphasis of my expertise.

Business Related Skills

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Taleo, Kronos, HRIS System, ADP Payroll, Micros Leadership Experience, Mergers and Acquisitions, Fundraising, Public speaking, and Communication

Management Restaurant owner - Marketing - Human Resources - Training- PNL-Micros Volunteer: Habitat for Humana, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Food banks, Girl scouts, Religious Ed teacher. Softball coach, Asst. Golf Coach, Food for the Poor, Scholastic Books, President High School Board. U.S. Citizen

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