Results-driven professional with outstanding client communication skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining accurate records and delivering time-sensitive products in fast-paced environments. Proactively identifies and resolves issues, focusing on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Ready to contribute expertise to enhance business operational efficiency and support overall production goals.
Work History
Senior Leave and Claims Specialist
9 Years 6 Months
MFA Oil Company | 03.2017 - Current
Provided exceptional customer service in high-pressure situations by offering empathy, support and tailored plans for employees and customers to resolve their issues efficiently.
Utilized Oracle JD Edwards and Dayforce software solutions for weekly and bi-weekly company payrolls, and for workforce management tasks associated with medical leaves of absence.
Issued employee benefit invoices and processed payments.
Maintained confidentiality of employee and customer finances, records and health statuses to ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations and state and federal laws.
In the last year, effectively managed 447 unique medical leaves and 347 claims by prioritizing tasks and utilizing excellent organizational skills.
Assisted with the implementation of Origami Risk claims management software to track and monitor claim statuses, improving response times and case closure rates to meet Key Performance Indicator outcomes.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, vendors and outside stakeholders to resolve complex claim issues efficiently.
Facilitated smooth communication between claimants and adjusters, ensuring a transparent and positive experience and driving claims to closure.
Supported team morale and productivity by fostering a collaborative, engaging work environment.
Streamlined claims and medical leave processing procedures, significantly reducing turnaround times and improving customer and employee satisfaction.
Senior Child Protection Worker
2 Years 5 Months
State of Missouri | 07.2013 - 12.2015
Led case management for high-risk children, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and best practices.
Managed a large caseload efficiently while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Developed and implemented intervention strategies to protect children's welfare and promote stability and family reunification.
Maintained detailed documentation in case files, ensuring accurate record-keeping for audits and court proceedings.
Mentored junior workers, providing guidance on complex cases and enhancing team performance.
Built strong relationships with community partners, fostering collaboration in support of children's wellbeing.
Clearly and professionally advocated for children's best interests during court hearings by submitting detailed written and verbal reports from outreach and assessments.
Facilitated family reunification efforts by developing service plans tailored to individual needs and monitoring progress closely.
Childcare Director
9 Years 4 Months
Owner-Operator | 10.2007 - 02.2017
Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula promoting cognitive and social development, while also ensuring child safety and best practices in childcare.
Fostered a nurturing environment through effective communication with parents regarding their children's development.
Generated childcare invoices, processed payments and kept records for parents' tax preparation.
Submitted documentation and receipts for the State of Missouri's Child and Adult Food Program.
Operated under State of Missouri licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children and oversaw inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Maintained accurate records of child attendance, medical information, and emergency contacts in compliance with state regulations.
Facilitated ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members to ensure adherence to industry best practices.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Services Administration
University of Missouri | Columbia, MO | 12-2012
Policy Coordinator Assistantship
Nonprofit Management Certificate
Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Columbia College | Columbia, MO | 12-2007
Minor: Sociology
Cum Laude
Skills
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Teams
Outlook
Payroll software proficiency
Customer service and outreach
Recordkeeping management
Attention to detail
Business correspondence
Team collaboration
Proactive problem solving
Certification
Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional, 02/2023