Beret Brost
Saint Michael,MN
Summary
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in data analysis and strategic decision-making. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams by implementing innovative analytics solutions that drive business growth. Demonstrated expertise in predictive modeling and data visualization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Client Analytics Manager
Optum
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
01.2016 - Current
- Own the measurement approach across population health, medical and behavioral utilization, and cost; align what we track to client goals and the operational decisions teams need to make.
- Translate complex performance results into what changed, why it changed, and what to do next for executive audiences; supported $76.7M+ in renewals and expansion conversations.
- Built repeatable cohort logic for recurring reporting (who is in scope, when they enter, and what triggers inclusion); tightened definitions so trends held up across cycles and stakeholders.
- Standardized end-to-end multi-client reporting workflows (requirements, validation, and UAT), reducing manual effort across recurring reporting cycles by 47% and improving consistency of delivery.
- Diagnosed drivers of performance variability by breaking results into cohorts, time windows, and denominator shifts; helped teams avoid chasing noise and focus on changes that affected real outcomes.
- Partnered across analytics, clinical SMEs, and technical teams to agree on definitions, testing, and rollout; kept work moving even when priorities competed.
- Built executive-ready presentations and scorecards that connected outcomes to operational drivers; drove efficiencies that eliminated an estimated $9M in labor costs by reducing manual analysis.
Client Analytics Manager
Optum
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Architected clinical, lifestyle, and financial strategies for a large national customer, contributing to medical cost trend 4% below market, a 45% increase in clinical program participation, and increased lifestyle program participation; supported recognition with an award for healthy lifestyle outcomes (two consecutive years).
- Developed a Clinical Scorecard comparing Evidence Based Medicine compliance with key clinical and financial measures to clearly demonstrate the value of clinical interventions.
- Led analysis and reporting of clinical, wellness, and financial measures; communicated client-level trends and opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and program effectiveness to clients and internal account teams.
- Led analytics workstreams across multiple healthcare programs, improving reporting accuracy and operational efficiency through quality control, data validation, and UAT support.
- Streamlined recurring reporting and strengthened documentation and repeatable workflows; managed ad hoc and non-standard reporting requests while incorporating industry and book-of-business metrics to support recommendations.
Client Strategy Manager
Optum
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Implemented a 12-week online fitness challenge integrated with telephonic wellness coaching, resulting in 21,500+ pounds lost, 11M+ minutes of exercise, and nearly $1M in estimated medical cost savings.
- Rolled out onsite health promotion programming that increased clinical and lifestyle program participation 5x and drove a 54% increase in onsite seminar attendance.
- Developed and delivered monthly performance scorecards aligned to customer specifications, supporting internal operational goals and managing client expectations.
- Partnered with Account Executives and led weekly, monthly, and quarterly client meetings to align priorities, review results, and support rollout of new innovations.
- Delivered voice-of-the-customer and market insights to leadership and supported growth initiatives by extending product innovations to additional clients and consultants.
Education
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) - Healthcare Analytics & Strategy Focus
University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis, MinnesotaBachelors in Science - Kinesiology - Minor in Business
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MinnesotaSkills
- Population health strategy development
- Strategic storytelling
- Workflow mapping and process redesign
- Standardized reporting processes
- Targeting logic and segmentation
- Analysis of performance trends
- Metric definition and denominator management
- SQL
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Alteryx
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Presentation design
- Salesforce
- Performance benchmarking
- Healthcare cost analysis
Websites
Certification
- Alteryx Advanced Certification
- Tableau / Power BI Training
Timeline
Senior Client Analytics Manager
Optum
01.2016 - Current
Client Analytics Manager
Optum
01.2013 - 12.2015
Client Strategy Manager
Optum
05.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelors in Science - Kinesiology - Minor in Business
University of Minnesota
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) - Healthcare Analytics & Strategy Focus
University of St. Thomas