JENNIFER VAUGHN
Homosassa, Florida 330-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Audit and compliance management professional with over a decade of experience working collaboratively with top leaders and staff to optimize adherence to policies, procedures, standards and regulations. Experienced in comprehensive analysis of operations, recommending process improvements, introducing best practices and development of team's talent. Result-oriented Compliance Officer bringing hands-on law enforcement experience, medical/insurance coding with exceptional leadership and communication skills. Background includes case investigation, insurance fraud and surveillance.
Skills
Loss Prevention
All Microsoft software
Payroll
Safety
Regulatory compliance
Federal and state regulations
Policy analysis
Investigations skills
Data presentation skills
Investigation tactics
Data verification
Risk investment analysis
Strategic planning
Accounting systems and software
Cash handling expertise
Rapid data entry skills
Excellent time management skills
Cost reduction and containment
Self-sufficient
Rapid 10-key data entry
Goal-oriented
Analytical thinking
Employee relations and conflict resolution
Work History
Compliance Officer 01/2012 to 01/2016
Bureau of Workers' Compensation State of Ohio – Columbus, Ohio
Observed, investigated and researched Ohio employers (non-compliant/uninsured) in my territory of 22 counties.
Conducted field cold calls/interviews of non-compliant employers.
Resolved the issue with the employer.
Exceeded monthly case resolution goals achieving 110-125% .
Prepared detailed and accurate case notes used for possible legal proceedings.
Marketed programs that the BWC and Division of Safety and Hygiene
Skills- Quickly identified customers' needs and resolved issues without letting issues linger and become more expensive.
Created personal relationship with customers.
Ability to stay upbeat and positive.
Highly organized, - Marketing/Sales - Computer skills (all Microsoft platforms), - Work very well under minimal supervision.
Technical Analyst 01/2009 to 01/2012
Bureau of Workers' Compensation State of Ohio – Columbus, Ohio
Developed and evaluated management statistic reports using data mining software.
Coordinated and prepared the department's investigative reports in preparation for legal proceedings.
Defined program-level goals and resource plans in coordination with department and senior staff.
Advised project managers on simultaneous technical work-streams, aiding in alignment of broader business goals.
Administrative Assistant II 01/1999 to 01/2009
State Of Ohio Division Of Safety And Hygiene – Columbus, Ohio
Prepared department payroll, made recommendations for the department budget, maintained employees' payroll and vacation time, monitored department's fleet vehicle reports, maintained database for record retention.
Acted in the Loss Prevention Managers' absence.
Coordinated, maintained and advised the FMLA programs
Coordinated safety classes and maintained student attendance records.
Proctored the employee testing used for in-house certification process.
Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
Provided logistical support for programs, meetings and events, including room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance.
Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Created PowerPoint presentations for business development purposes.
Offered office-wide software support and training, including troubleshooting issues and optimizing usage.
Account Examiner II 01/1996 to 01/1999
State of Ohio – Columbus, Ohio
Worked with Employer Service Specialist to resolve policy problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
Collected Premiums and aided customers in the proper NCCI coding classification.
Clerk 2, BWC State of Ohio – Columbus, Ohio
Administered gathering and preparation of First Report of Injury, medical records, and witness statements files within strict deadlines and in alignment with specific needs and requests.
Legal Assistant 01/1991 to 01/1994
John E Haupt Co., LPA, Brian and Brian Co., LPA and Cranston & Brian Co, Legal Assisting; University of Akron – Akron, Ohio
Maintained litigation docket and calendars for 6 attorneys, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings, motions and other important deadlines.
Education
Some College (No Degree): Medical Billing And Coding
Ashworth College - Norcross, GA
Accomplishments
Served as a swim coach for the Perry Aquatic Club (USS ages 3-18) -Served as a USS swim meet official -Served as the coordinator for the office Combined Charities Campaign for 8 years.
(United Way) -Served as Youth Group Director, Children's Choir Director at church.
Served as the treasurer for the Richville Baseball and Softball Association for 3 years.
Served as the President of the Perry High School Girls Volleyball Booster Club for 2 years.
Current Chairperson of the Summerhouse on Everett Bay Social Committee.
Certifications
NHA certification as a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (#Z7E9G4Q8).