Beth Barden
Hahira,GA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Workers' Compensation Program Manager
Herschend Family Entertainment
Valdosta, GA
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Managed worker's compensation processes and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations within a business of over two dozen properties ranging from theme parks, live entertainment to aquariums and over 12,000 employees
- Managed worker's compensation processes and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations within a business of over two dozen properties ranging from theme parks, live entertainment to aquariums and over 12,000 employees
- Developed communication strategies to reinforce compliance company wide
- Collaborated with Third Party Administrators, attorneys, and properties to ensure employees had the best treatment in a timely manner
- Managed worker's compensation processes and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations within a business of over two dozen properties ranging from theme parks, live entertainment to aquariums and over 12,000 employees
- Participated in a TPA and Broker change within five months of one another
- Investigated and processed claims reports and supporting documentation
- Identified and removed obstacles to ensure highest quality claims outcomes
- Analyzed financial impacts of injury circumstances
- Performed thorough reviews of all documentary evidence including investigative reports
- Conducted and evaluated legal/TPA strategy conference calls at regular intervals
- Lowered company injury rate by 13%
- Informed injured workers of all treatment options
- Coordinated claims case management with physicians and other health care professionals
- Identified cases in need of medical management
- Identified cases requiring workplace surveillance
- Evaluated injured employees' compliance with prescribed physical therapy regimens
Safety, Security & Facilities Manager
Herschend Family Entertainment
Valdosta, GA
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Managed all safety, security and facility maintenance for 170-acre property with over 30 food service locations, 27 attractions, 15 retail locations
- Managed all safety, security and facility maintenance for 170-acre property with over 30 food service locations, 27 attractions, 15 retail locations
- Created and implemented new safety programs, facilitated a Workers' Compensation program and handled all guest injury investigations through to resolution
- Managed all safety, security and facility maintenance for 170-acre property with over 30 food service locations, 27 attractions, 15 retail locations
- Lowered team member injuries by 40%, lowered guest injuries by 25%
- Lowered completion time of open maintenance requests by 8 days
- Saved company $250k through improved safety and maintenance programs
- Oversaw overhaul of safety procedures including hearing conservation, drug screening, injury investigation, installation of security monitoring and screening devices
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive safety program that resulted in a 35% improvement in safety audit scores
- Strengthened emergency response procedures, leading to a 25% faster response to incidents
- Conducted annual/quarterly trainings and live drills with local stakeholders/public safety entities
- Achieved the OSHA 30 certification through Georgia Tech Outreach Training Program
EMT Intermediate
Thomas County Board of Commissioners
Thomasville, GA
01.2007 - 01.2024
- Attend emergency and non-emergency medical calls providing life saving care in high pressure situations
- Proficient in assessing and stabilizing patients, administering life-saving interventions, and effectively communicating with healthcare teams
- Adept at remaining calm under stress and delivering prompt, empathetic care to ensure positive patient outcomes
- Received Life Save Award
Safety & Security Manager
Herschend Family Entertainment
Valdosta, GA
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Managed 35 direct reports and $500k budget of both safety and security
- Implemented new security protocols and installed security monitoring in tolls to reduce theft resulting in over $20k savings
- Created safety nomination programs resulting in 60% increase in reported safety awareness reports
Timeline
Workers' Compensation Program Manager
Herschend Family Entertainment
01.2024 - 03.2025
Safety, Security & Facilities Manager
Herschend Family Entertainment
01.2018 - 12.2023
EMT Intermediate
Thomas County Board of Commissioners
01.2007 - 01.2024
Safety & Security Manager
Herschend Family Entertainment
01.2007 - 01.2015