Experienced operational leader with a passion for building high performing teams and developing individuals to their full potential. Exceptionally organized, thoughtfully communicative, multi-tasker who has proven success in reducing operational expenses and driving outcomes through efficiency, continuous improvement, and relational leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Blue Shield of California
08.2022 - Current
Responsible for the IFP Install and CEC Teams’ operations and people management functions
Direct the department workload and ensure eligibility and enrollment inventories are appropriately assigned to stay within established SLA’s and cycle times
Consult and make recommendations to senior management on operational issues
Use concepts and abilities to manage processes and operations, including procedural changes, inventories, and workload management
Foster a great place to work communicating clear roles and responsibilities and building successful working relationships across the organization
Collaborate across AOR’s on special projects and sourcing initiatives.
Human Resources Analyst
County of El Dorado
07.2021 - 08.2022
Performed professional analytical work of human resources operations by identifying alternatives and making recommendations regarding organizational structure, staffing, cost/benefit, productivity, and policy or procedure modifications
Implemented recruitment, testing, and selection processes by developing and administering all phases of the examination process and advising hiring departments with the employee selection process
Provided advice to County departments in the interpretation and application of laws and Memorandums of Understanding, pertaining to human resources policies and procedures
Reviewed the work of technical support staff for quality control, training, motivation, and evaluation
Processed a variety of personnel actions, such as new hires, employee separations, merit increases, special pays, promotions, transfers, etc., reviewed personnel actions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable rules, memoranda of understanding, and benefit provider plans
Audited and reconciled various financial and staff allocation information from source data and reports.
Director of Business Administration/Operations
Green Valley Community Church
07.2019 - 07.2021
Oversaw the Operations Department which included 8 FTE’s and approximately 40 volunteers with Areas of Responsibility: Finance, Human Resources, Insurance, Legal, IT, Life Skills Classes, and Front Office
Administered $2.6M annual fiscal budget and reported to Executive Pastor and Elder Board regarding same
Responsible for Human Resources administration including hiring, terminations, benefits, payroll, and employee leaves
Responsible for coordinating and facilitating staff training & development
Served as subject matter expert on the ever-evolving COVID-19 employment laws and safety protocols to ensure staff and congregation safety.
Claim Service Leader
Allstate Insurance Company
10.2015 - 03.2019
Responsible for the Auto Theft, Fire & Diminished Value Claims team operations and people management functions
Oversaw the resolution of highly complex customer conflicts and issues
Oversaw the negotiation of highly complex claim settlements
Oversaw and represented the company in highly complex arbitrations, contentions, and small claims court
Reviewed Adjusters’ work quality and customer interactions through file reviews and chair-sides (10 FTE’s)
Analyzed and tracked individual and unit measures, discussed during Team huddles and Root Cause Problem Solving sessions
Analyzed unit reports and supported the achievement of business unit objectives and meeting SLA’s
Frequently participated in special projects as a subject matter expert
Collaborated across AOR’s for process redesign and improving efficiencies.
Senior Claim Service Adjuster
Allstate Insurance Company
03.2006 - 10.2015
Investigated auto theft and fire claims and coverage questions by securing and reviewing recorded statements, police reports, theft affidavits, and other pertinent claim documentation as needed
Prepared and adjusted claim settlements by scheduling inspections and coordinating repairs, evaluating, negotiating, and settling total losses
Provided excellent customer service while managing expectations and coverage severities
TDY NextGen Trainer June to December 2008, served as subject matter expert and trained 140 employees on NextGen software rollout.
Education
Bachelor of Science – Business Administration, Management Concentration -
San Jose State University
Skills
Operations Management
Budget Administration
Team Training
Staff Supervision
Human Resources
Employee Development
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Blue Shield of California
08.2022 - Current
Human Resources Analyst
County of El Dorado
07.2021 - 08.2022
Director of Business Administration/Operations
Green Valley Community Church
07.2019 - 07.2021
Claim Service Leader
Allstate Insurance Company
10.2015 - 03.2019
Senior Claim Service Adjuster
Allstate Insurance Company
03.2006 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science – Business Administration, Management Concentration -
Implementation Manager, Consultant at California Physicians Services - Blue Shield of CaliforniaImplementation Manager, Consultant at California Physicians Services - Blue Shield of California
Health Insurance Customer Representative at TTEC contracted to Blue Shield of CaliforniaHealth Insurance Customer Representative at TTEC contracted to Blue Shield of California