Project Manager Analyst

COLBY E. KRUSE

EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________________________

Health Alliance Medical Plans, Urbana, IL

Senior Analyst – Competitive Intelligence and Product Development, December 2008-present

Led competitive and market intelligence projects for a Regional Health Insurance company of over 300,000 members and nearly $1 billion annual revenue

Researched and monitored key competitor and industry trends for production of reports sent to company CEO and Senior Management staff

Led annual product redesign project and presentation in order to maintain competitiveness with key healthcare industry competitors

Performed annual Medicare market analysis with recommendations for future product design in order to maximize multi-million dollar line of business

Prepared competitive analysis for each business segment annually in departmental Marketing plan

Supervised and prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for multiple departments as well as for governmental requirements

Health Alliance Medical Plans, Urbana, IL

Market Research Analyst, March 2007 – December 2008

Collected and summarized data for marketing reports and referral reports relating to provider networks and other departmental data

Gathered and shared key data with other Health Alliance departments to aid in decision-making processes

Created annual report detailing the adequacy of provider networks in all service areas

Compiled data on competitor networks for use in internal analysis

Collected data from internal and external sources in order to provide management with current assessment of Health Alliance’s market position in relation to competitors

Assisted the Director in preparing presentations and reports for senior management

ESI Corporation, Phoenix, AZ

Senior Analyst, July 2004 – September 2006

Served as project manager and direct supervisor for multiple employees, providing direction and monitoring work, ensuring deadlines were met

Performed market research studies and economic/fiscal impact analyses

Developed strategic plans for several communities

Created and maintained databases

Built models estimating future housing demand, future population, economic and fiscal impact of proposed development

Performed research, both internet based and through direct contacts

Created economic indicators reports measuring performance in key focus areas

Developed reports, gave presentations, and led focus groups and work sessions with project teams and the general public

Worked extensively with local city government and state government staff

Mutual of Omaha, Omaha, NE

Distribution Compensation Analyst, June 2004 – July 2004

Provided evaluation of financial implications of compensation programs

Analyzed distribution cost results against allowables

Helped create cost and financial projections

EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________________________

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska

M.S. Agricultural Economics, August 2003

Master’s Thesis: Explaining Farmer Behavior in relation to Sequestering Carbon on Nebraska Farms

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska

GPA 3.77/4.00

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Natural Resources, December 1999

Major in Environmental Studies

Senior Honors Program Thesis: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Policies in Protecting Saline Wetlands in Eastern Nebraska

HONORS____________________________________________________________________________________

Graduate Research Assistantship, M.S. Program, 2001 - 2003

Cooper-Sharpless Fellowship, 2001-2003

University Honors Program, 1995-1999

New Nebraskans Scholarship, 1995-1999

Golden Key National Honor Society, 1998-1999

Holling Memorial Scholarship, 1997-1999

Dean’s List, 1996- 1999

Honors Program Textbook Scholarship, 1995-1999

COMPUTER SKILLS_______________________________________________________________________

Microsoft Word Microsoft Access Power Point

Microsoft Excel ConsumerPoint

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS________________________________________________

Sautter, J., Ovchinnikova, N., Kruse, C., and Lynne, G. “Farmers’ Decisions Regarding Carbon Sequestration: A Metaeconomic View.” Society and Natural Resources 24,2 (online, November, 2010; print publication, January, 2011): 133-147.

“Toward Resolution of the Conflicting Joint Interest in Carbon Sequestration". Paper presented at the USDA Greenhouse Gas Symposium, March 21-24, 2005, in Baltimore, MD.

“Resolving the Conflict in Joint Interests Over Global Warming”. Paper presented at the Society for the Advancement of Behavioral Economics/International Association for Research in Economic Psychology conference, July 15-18, 2004, in Philadelphia, PA.

Lynne, G. and Kruse, C. “Carbon Emissions the Problem: Carbon Storage the Solution?” Cornhusker Economics. August 1, 2001.

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