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<ul><li>Oversaw all operational functions during the successful amalgamation of two legacy mutual insurers into a single, unified organization. Reported directly to the CEO and played a key leadership role in aligning people, processes, and performance with long-term strategic goals.</li><li>Led the full operational transformation of Salus Mutual, uniting teams and systems from two legacy organizations under a cohesive structure with shared goals and culture.</li><li>Redesigned leadership accountabilities and implemented new KPI and SLA frameworks, enabling stronger performance management and outcome tracking.</li><li>Built internal capacity in key operational areas, reducing reliance on external consultants and establishing a culture of ownership, capability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Established an Operations function to support Claims, Underwriting, and Sales, delivering enterprise-wide value through data insights, process improvements, project delivery, and enhanced customer service.</li><li>Collaborated closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors to co-develop and launch the organization’s first corporate strategy post-amalgamation.</li><li>Held P&L responsibility for $45M in Gross Written Premium, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and strategic growth.</li><li>Delivered key strategic outcomes, including: First-ever member rebate in company history, First employee engagement survey, achieving a 75% engagement score, 3% reduction in expense ratio through operational efficiencies and cost control.</li></ul> at Salus Mutual Insurance Company<ul><li>Oversaw all operational functions during the successful amalgamation of two legacy mutual insurers into a single, unified organization. Reported directly to the CEO and played a key leadership role in aligning people, processes, and performance with long-term strategic goals.</li><li>Led the full operational transformation of Salus Mutual, uniting teams and systems from two legacy organizations under a cohesive structure with shared goals and culture.</li><li>Redesigned leadership accountabilities and implemented new KPI and SLA frameworks, enabling stronger performance management and outcome tracking.</li><li>Built internal capacity in key operational areas, reducing reliance on external consultants and establishing a culture of ownership, capability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Established an Operations function to support Claims, Underwriting, and Sales, delivering enterprise-wide value through data insights, process improvements, project delivery, and enhanced customer service.</li><li>Collaborated closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors to co-develop and launch the organization’s first corporate strategy post-amalgamation.</li><li>Held P&L responsibility for $45M in Gross Written Premium, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and strategic growth.</li><li>Delivered key strategic outcomes, including: First-ever member rebate in company history, First employee engagement survey, achieving a 75% engagement score, 3% reduction in expense ratio through operational efficiencies and cost control.</li></ul> at Salus Mutual Insurance Company
<ul> <li>Led development of multiple interlibrary loan projects as primary technical expert.</li> <li>Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, robust solutions.</li> <li>Conducted comprehensive analysis of legacy codebase, uncovering undocumented functionality.</li> <li>Identified and resolved critical bugs through exceptional problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Worked extended hours to ensure successful project completion, resulting in promotion.</li> <li>Successfully navigated technical challenges during Spring and Java migration projects.</li> <li>Led pilot initiatives for migrating legacy Python applications to Java architecture.</li> <li>Mentored engineers across various levels, receiving formal recognition for contributions.</li> </ul> at OCLC Inc<ul> <li>Led development of multiple interlibrary loan projects as primary technical expert.</li> <li>Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, robust solutions.</li> <li>Conducted comprehensive analysis of legacy codebase, uncovering undocumented functionality.</li> <li>Identified and resolved critical bugs through exceptional problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Worked extended hours to ensure successful project completion, resulting in promotion.</li> <li>Successfully navigated technical challenges during Spring and Java migration projects.</li> <li>Led pilot initiatives for migrating legacy Python applications to Java architecture.</li> <li>Mentored engineers across various levels, receiving formal recognition for contributions.</li> </ul> at OCLC Inc