Anne N. Knowler
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Analytical Field Underwriter known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Specializing in risk assessment, policy analysis, and client relationship management. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making to deliver optimal solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Health and Life Field Underwriter
Self-Employed Contractor
Baltimore, MD
11.2020 - Current
- Extensive Supplemental Field Underwriting Experience
- Educated and enrolled employees and clients in a large portfolio of product offerings to include medical, dental, vision, Critical Illness, Hospital, Cancer, Heart Attack & Stroke, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.
- Delivered record results for 2023/24 by accurately evaluating over 600 enrollment applications.
- Vast experience with government-funded healthcare and insurance operations and regulatory compliance.
- Accurately assessed client medical history according to established underwriting criteria.
- Submitted enrollment applications after analyzing third-party data to assist with risk evaluation.
- Routinely connected with applicants for clarity regarding medical history by asking additional probing questions related to medical history or prescription usage.
- Delivered reviewed applications within established turnaround times to meet service level targets.
- Clearly communicated with clients regarding underwriting decision details for denied coverage.
Disaster Program Specialist - Temporary Assignment
American Red Cross
Philadelphia, PA
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Responsible for the development of an elite volunteer workforce in support of the American Red Cross mission which is to alleviate human suffering in the face of disaster
- Philadelphia has one of the largest volumes of home fires in the United States to which Disaster Cycle Services sends volunteer second responders to help the displaced households
- Increased engagement from 6 regular responders to over 40 within eight months
- Improved On Call shift coverage to over 800 hours a month
- Conducted training, onboarding, development and tracking of the entire Philadelphia DAT responder workforce
- Performs Job Inductions and other training sessions for all Philadelphia responders and duty officers.
Trainer and Instructor
Bay Club Carmel Valley
San Diego, Ca
11.2004 - 10.2020
- Delivered ongoing educational opportunities in terms of professional skills development via collaboration with American College of Exercise, Functional Movement Systems Co., and IDEA Fitness Association
- Facilitated private clients and small groups in improving health and physique by serving as full time certified professional trainer and group exercise instructor at one of the top-notch health and fitness clubs at Southern California by developing, executing, and leading personalized programs
- Enhanced skills of 500+ individuals through delivery of effective training in 2.5K+ classes in dynamic setting
- Built reputation as one of top 3 highly recommended trainers among a group of 30 most competitive training professionals.
Sales Representative
Yarbrough Southwest
Austin, Tx
08.1998 - 09.1999
- Spearheaded sales activities of a small private manufacturer rep firm delivering services to semiconductor fabrication companies by serving as a Manufacturer’s Sales Representative with exceptional sales growth and customer engagement
- Maximized revenues growth by $1.5M+ by driving sale of various products, such as particle measuring equipment, air ionization devices, moisture analyzers, thin film analyzers, and other technology products
- National Salesperson of the Year Award from Particle Measuring Systems, Boulder CO
Global Product Marketing Manager
Applied Materials
Austin, Tx
08.1994 - 08.1998
- Streamlined retrofit quality control, upgrades, enhancements, and non-consumable spares by exercising control over various functions of Ion Implant Division technical marketing and business strategies for North American and Asian Pacific regions.
- Prepared and delivered impactful presentations at customer sites throughout Asia and Europe
- Collaborated with simulation and software developers and worldwide sales organizations to improve customer experience with equipment demonstrations
- Advanced skills and expertise in terms of quality control, marketing, customer support, and account management
Program Manager
USAF – Space Technology Center
Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque
08.1988 - 08.1994
- Enabled ongoing and fundamental advancements in computer model simulating nuclear environments for satellite survival by directing team of government contractor engineers and experts in a major research program.
- Delivered effective consultation in terms of engineering and contracts to maximize classified intelligence and space systems development.
- Coordinated with threat experts to determine potential satellite survivability problems and ensure resolution by integrating requirements into engineering test plans
Managed a team of 18 government and contractor radio frequency experts in terms of critical Air Force space survivability by leading research and development programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics -
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering -
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Insurance knowledge
- Underwriting expertise
- Above average knowledge of medical conditions/prescriptions
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly proficient using all Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to meet production and quality standards
- Risk Assessment
- Application Review
- Portfolio Management
- Documentation Review
- Caseload Management
Certification
- NIPR #19818480
- Resident License Maryland #3001200156
- Non-Resident Licenses in PA, VA, DC, WV, CT, DE, FL, CA, AZ, IN, GA, IA, KY, MA, NJ, NC, SC, NM, OH, TX
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disaster Program Specialist - Temporary Assignment - American Red Cross
03.2022 - 12.2022
Licensed Health and Life Field Underwriter - Self-Employed Contractor
11.2020 - Current
Trainer and Instructor - Bay Club Carmel Valley
11.2004 - 10.2020
Sales Representative - Yarbrough Southwest
08.1998 - 09.1999
Global Product Marketing Manager - Applied Materials
08.1994 - 08.1998
Program Manager - USAF – Space Technology Center
08.1988 - 08.1994
United States Air Force Academy - Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics,
New Mexico State University - Master of Science in Industrial Engineering,