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Amanda Akins

Mandeville,LA

Summary

Employee Benefits Consultant specializing in large, self-funded employer groups with complex plan designs and advanced cost-containment strategies. Licensed in Louisiana Life & Health. Skilled in stop-loss negotiations, funding strategies, and compliance oversight, with a proven track record of uncovering savings opportunities while maintaining competitive benefits. Adept at analyzing claims and Rx trends, presenting actionable insights, and guiding executive decision-making. Experienced in leading open enrollment strategy, communication campaigns, and strategic planning sessions. Recognized for building trusted client relationships and delivering measurable results in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Benefit Consultant

HUB International
04.2024 - Current
  • Serve as lead consultant specializing in larger, self-funded clients with complex plan designs and layered cost-containment strategies.
  • Develop and present pre-renewal, renewal, and strategic planning decks, ensuring executive stakeholders clearly understand financial drivers and cost-containment opportunities.
  • Partner with actuarial team to deliver accurate renewal projections, scenario modeling, and reporting, helping clients make data-driven decisions.
  • Build strong client partnerships by aligning benefits strategy with recruitment and retention goals.

Employee Benefits Account Manager

HUB International
02.2019 - 04.2024
  • Managed end-to-end renewal process, ensuring all marketing, reporting, presentations, and compliance deliverables were completed on time.
  • Directed Open Enrollment execution, including oversight of internal teams, vendor coordination, and delivery of employee meetings.
  • Supported clients through escalated claims and billing issues, leveraging strong carrier relationships for timely resolution.
  • Executed successful carrier transitions, ensuring smooth implementations with minimal disruption.
  • Oversaw compliance requirements including Form 5500, RxDC, CMS Disclosure, and SPD audits, ensuring clients remain fully compliant.

Wellness Account Coordinator

Gilsbar
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Partnered with employer groups to implement wellness programs, integrating corporate policy with evidence-based behavior modification strategies.
  • Delivered measurable outcomes that improved population health and reduced employer healthcare costs.

Employee Benefits Account Coordinator

Gilsbar
10.2016 - 01.2018
  • Served as primary liaison for self-funded employer groups, managing renewals, reporting, and main contact for clients.
  • Conducted plan analysis and presented claims experience and plan performance data to clients.

Team Lead

Nestlé Health Science – BDH Pharmacy
01.2012 - 10.2016
  • Promoted to Team Lead managing a team of Customer Service Representatives, delivering measurable improvements in quality scores (79% 95%).
  • Supported department growth to $5M revenue by coaching staff, implementing efficiency improvements, and ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Trained as on-site reporting analyst backup, preparing and presenting reports for senior management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
12.2011

Websites

Accomplishments

  • - Selected for Pamlab Mentor Program (with Directors and Managers)
  • - Awarded Nestlé Top Gold Award for exceeding KPI goals for 5 consecutive months
  • - Certified in Permaculture Design, Punta Mona, Costa Rica

Certification

  • Louisiana Life & Health License – Active
  • Effective Coaching Certificate
  • Excel Data & Reporting (Southeastern Louisiana University)
  • Leadership, Team-Building, and Compliance Training (Fred Pryor & Dale Carnegie Programs)

Timeline

Associate Benefit Consultant

HUB International
04.2024 - Current

Employee Benefits Account Manager

HUB International
02.2019 - 04.2024

Wellness Account Coordinator

Gilsbar
01.2018 - 02.2019

Employee Benefits Account Coordinator

Gilsbar
10.2016 - 01.2018

Team Lead

Nestlé Health Science – BDH Pharmacy
01.2012 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

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