Business Analyst Ii

Shervin Shegeft

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Centene Corporation Business Analyst II Remote (June 2022 - Present)

● Perform comprehensive data analysis, user acceptance training, configuration testing, and analysis of user requirements and procedures in order to identify implementation barriers and ensure processes align with short- and long-term business needs.

● Review and diagnose challenges for multiple projects simultaneously and recommend solutions to improve and redesign processes for successful project implementation.

● Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders, departments, and business units to develop tailored training programs, support mentorship of new business analysts, and communicate progress on projects.

● Identify and implement best organizational practices to maximize workflow efficiencies. Clean Energy Fuels Senior Payroll Analyst Newport Beach, CA (January 2021 - June 2022)

● Managed all aspects of the payroll process for hourly and salary employees in both the United States and Canada while accounting for bonuses, taxes, benefit deductions, garnishments, and additional adjustments.

● Identified and resolved process and system-related issues to improve workflow and office organization, including the configuration of core data elements needed to streamline payroll data retrieval.

● Effectively managed competing priorities, collaborated across departments, and managed issues with company software for staff. NV5 (formerly Civil Source, Inc.) Project Analyst & Accountant/HR Irvine, CA (Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2020)

● Managed the full project life cycle, including assessing requirements and creating project plans; developing, negotiating, and implementing the project budget; ensuring compliance with prevailing wage rates; and more.

● Generated and reviewed monthly invoices and facilitated billing to stakeholders, ensuring approval and accuracy.

● Utilized corporate project management methodologies and consistently identified, analyzed, and recommended opportunities to streamline user requirements, address procedure issues, and improve workflow processes.

● Coordinated and led routine meetings to meet stakeholder expectations and company objectives and monitor project deliverables. TeQLinQ, Inc. Project Manager & Budget Analyst Irvine, CA (April 2010 - Dec. 2015) Provided expertise across various business and technical areas for contract documents, change orders, approvals, and project billing services.

● Monitored project deliverables to ensure compliance with quality standards, including design documents, test plans, and training materials, and maintained detailed project documentation.

● Identified opportunities to improve project management and operational processes.

● Managed material inventory and procurement for project requirements. King County Metro. Transit Department Administrative Supervisor Seattle, WA (March 2008 - Aug. 2009)

● Managed financial operations for Seattle Transit, including analyzing the budget against strategic goals, monitoring expenditures, resolving budgetary issues, and overseeing the procurement of supplies and equipment.

● Conducted detailed project analysis, recommended solutions, and assisted with implementation.

● Assisted the Branch Manager with HR and administrative tasks, including payroll and expense report reviews.

● Oversaw pre-selection activities for staff, including drug testing and reference checks. Bastyr Center for Natural Health Clinic Billing & Coding Specialist Seattle, WA (Feb. 2004 - March 2008)

● Conducted billing, insurance verifications, and staff training.

● Reviewed authorization errors and ensured compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements. EDUCATION

Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA, Class of 1996 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Concentration: Management Organization and Management Behavior ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

● Soft Skills: Project Management, Budget Analysis, Benefits Administration, Customer/Client Relations, and more.

● Technical Skills: Agile Certified Product Manager and Product Owner (ACPMPO); strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks Pro, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), ADP, ServiceNow, and other software.

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