Experienced Insurance Underwriter & Operations Specialist
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Brea Butera Resume
BREA BUTERA
Arvada, Colorado 80005 303-***-**** ***********@*****.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brea-butera-a2780b378
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced insurance underwriting professional with 12 years of underwriting experience at Cigna and Great-West Life, combined with 13 years managing a complex household and coordinating the demanding schedules of two children involved in competitive sports and private education. Known for sound judgment, organization, confidentiality, problem-solving, and the ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure environments. Seeking a full-time opportunity with competitive compensation, strong family benefits, and long-term growth potential, with particular interest in insurance, healthcare, travel, benefits, operations, or customer/member- focused organizations.
CORE SKILLS
Insurance Underwriting & Risk Assessment • Policy Review & Decision-Making • Customer & Member Service • Complex Scheduling & Coordination • Operations & Administrative Management • Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution • Confidential Information Handling • Prioritization Under Pressure • Cross-Functional Communication • Documentation & Attention to Detail • Time & Resource Management • Relationship Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cigna — Insurance Underwriter 2003-2013
• Evaluated insurance applications and supporting information to assess risk and determine appropriate coverage decisions.
• Applied underwriting guidelines, company policies, and sound judgment to complex cases while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Reviewed detailed documentation, identified risk factors, and communicated decisions and requirements clearly.
• Managed competing priorities and time-sensitive work while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Collaborated with internal teams and customers/partners to resolve questions and move cases forward efficiently.
Great-West Life — Insurance Underwriting Admin Assistant – Data Entry 2001-2003
• Analyzed applicant information and documentation to support accurate, timely policy decisions.
• Balanced productivity, accuracy, service, and risk considerations in a deadline-driven environment.
Family Operations & Household Management — Full-Time Caregiver / Household Manager 2013–Present
• Managed the daily operations of a household and coordinated the schedules, transportation, education, activities, and commitments of two children for 13 years.
• Successfully managed highly complex schedules involving competitive youth sports, tournaments, practices, travel, school requirements, and family obligations. Brea Butera Resume
• Planned logistics and adjusted quickly to frequent schedule changes, competing priorities, and high-pressure situations.
• Managed household planning, budgeting, appointments, communications, vendors, travel logistics, and day-to-day problem solving.
• Developed strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and crisis-management skills while consistently balancing multiple priorities.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Retail Sales & Customer Service Early Career
• Provided customer service, supported sales activities, handled day-to-day retail responsibilities, and developed strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. EDUCATION
Bear Creek High School — High School Diploma Lakewood, CO TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Office / Outlook / Word / Excel • Google Workspace • Scheduling & calendar platforms • CRM/insurance systems:
TARGET ROLES
Insurance Underwriting • Senior/Associate Underwriting • Insurance Operations • Benefits Administration • Healthcare Operations • Member/Customer Experience • Travel Operations • Travel/Guest Services • Claims/Policy Support • Account Management • Administrative/Operations Management
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