ASHLEY N. MCKINNEY
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Highly motivated safety driven professional with over 14 years of experience in Worker's Compensation, Manufacturing, Safety and Human Resources. I possess strong root cause problem-solving skills and have demonstrated expertise in driving change, mentoring, and coaching. Safety experience below-
- Co-created incident reports, safety tracking tools, the Myosh safety management system, and restriction review forms
- Achieved approximately $600K annual cost savings in Workers’ Compensation claims for Cook Inc. (2018–2022)
- Trained EHS, HR, and leadership teams on OSHA, federal/state regulations, and Workers’ Compensation processes
- Conducted ergonomic evaluations and collaborated with leadership on stretching programs and job rotation
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leave Specialist 1
Cook Medical
02.2023 - Current
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in claims handling and reduced turnaround times.
- Conducted training sessions for team members on best practices in claims management and industry updates.
- Maintained contact with claimants and attorneys to determine treatment status.
- Directed claims negotiations within allowable limit and supported successful litigations for advanced issues.
- Worked with private investigators and attorneys on preparation of evidence, witness statements, and other documentation in preparation for trial.
- Communicate directly with employees regarding FMLA, ADA, work restrictions, accommodations, approvals, denials, and relevant policies for all employees across the United States.
- Developed global Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all Cook sites regarding accommodations and Workers Compensation.
- Co-create updated SOP's, employer handbooks, and written policies.
- Possess extensive knowledge of Workers Compensation and state-specific regulations, including Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, New York, California, Ohio, and Florida.
Worker's Compensation Coordinator
Cook Medical
06.2018 - 02.2023
- Cost reduction on claims within my first year by communicating with EH&S, HR and Corporate Insurance by implementing thorough investigations and root-cause problem-solving techniques for questionable claims, presenting results to directors and safety leadership.
- Trained leadership on incident reporting procedures and restriction review forms, which were co-created to improve documentation and review processes.
- Managed workers' compensation claims processing, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with medical providers to obtain necessary documentation for claim approvals.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive case files, tracking progress and outcomes effectively.
- Analyzed trends in claims data to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Co-developed a safety management system, incident reporting process, and safety task database to enhance workplace safety and accountability.
- Managed the return-to-work process in collaboration with leadership, Safety, and internal counsel to ensure smooth transitions for employees.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Management
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bloomington05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL03-2026
Skills
- Root Cause problem solving
- Conflict De-escalation
- Excellent communication
- Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation Law
- Understanding of OSHA Regulations
- Understanding of FMLA laws
- Accommodation Management
- Accident prevention
- Incident investigations
- Workplace inspections
- Workers compensation claims
- Critical thinking
Certification
OSH Compliance Specialist, CEU
CSP
Timeline
Leave Specialist 1
Cook Medical
02.2023 - Current
Worker's Compensation Coordinator
Cook Medical
06.2018 - 02.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Management
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Columbia Southern University