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Christine Erhart

Southwick,MA

Summary

Enthusiastic Human Resources Coordinator experienced in handling budgets and maintaining employee records. Highly skilled at processing worker's compensation, disability claims and company payroll. Possesses innate ability to drive organizational success and employee engagement. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Steel Fabrication and HR Coordinator

INDUSTRIAL STEEL AND BOILER INC.
01.2023 - Current
  • Assist supervisor with breaking down jobs/projects
  • Monitor project timelines and budgets to ensure target is achieved
  • Coordinate calendars and travel arrangements for supervisors and technicians
  • Develop training for supervisors to include conflict resolution, corrective actions, and performance improvement plans
  • Track PTO and process payroll for all laborers
  • Conduct interviews and complete the onboarding process for all new hires.

Job Accommodation/Leave Specialist

SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT
01.2021 - 01.2023

Determined objective, quantifiable, medically supported work restrictions for assigned claims

  • Maintained regular contact with clients and involved individuals, regarding progress on each case while making suggestions as needed for changing rehabilitation plans
  • Adhered to medical and legal regulations and accreditation standards in written communication
  • Facilitated the claims process for the best possible outcomes for claimants through negotiation with client, treatment provider and claimant.

Fraud Prevention Analyst / Investigator/Consultant

MASSMUTUAL INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Investigated referrals from all lines of business to determine if fraudulent activity had occurred while identifying and tracking current fraud trends
  • This included the knowledge and continuous education to utilize several controls and systems that allowed the detection of suspicious activity
  • Monitored transactions daily to identify if items were authentic or fraudulent to return findings within the timeframe to avoid any loss
  • Developed and delivered ongoing presentations for fraud awareness training to customer service new hires
  • Led several investigations to determine the authenticity of large distribution requests with a success rate of 100 percent.

Direct-To-Consumer Sales Producer/Leader

MASSMUTUAL INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Served as Team Lead for Springfield Sales Associates while maintaining highest quote-to-application completion average
  • Trained and mentored new and current agents on the art of knowing the customer which also included teaching the skills to defuse situations with a distressed customer.
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities of 20 employees in insurance sales establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.

Policyholder Specialist/Consultant

MASSMUTUAL INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
01.2007 - 01.2018
  • Reviewed all complex documentation (Powers of attorney, divorce documentation, guardian, and estate correspondence) for the Owner / Beneficiary Change department to deem if requests were in good order for processing
  • Completed and crafted complex owner and beneficiary change requests via amendment(s) to the original contract
  • Reduced turn-around times and improved customer experience through the development and implementation of the Initial Review Process (IRP) to improve and accelerate completion of requests.

Education

Paralegal Certificate -

National Academy For Paralegal Studies
Mahwah, NJ

Associate of Science (AS) - Law Enforcement / Criminal Justice

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA

Skills

  • HR policies and procedures
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Background Checks
  • Benefits Administration
  • Employment law knowledge
  • Research/Analytical practices
  • Problem Solving
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Training
  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint

Certification

  • AIRC/Associate Insurance Regulatory Compliance
  • ACS/Associate Customer Service
  • ALMI/Associate Life Management Institute
  • ASRI/Associate Secure Retirement Institute
  • LOMA

Timeline

Steel Fabrication and HR Coordinator

INDUSTRIAL STEEL AND BOILER INC.
01.2023 - Current

Job Accommodation/Leave Specialist

SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT
01.2021 - 01.2023

Fraud Prevention Analyst / Investigator/Consultant

MASSMUTUAL INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
01.2019 - 01.2021

Direct-To-Consumer Sales Producer/Leader

MASSMUTUAL INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
01.2018 - 01.2019

Policyholder Specialist/Consultant

MASSMUTUAL INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
01.2007 - 01.2018

Paralegal Certificate -

National Academy For Paralegal Studies

Associate of Science (AS) - Law Enforcement / Criminal Justice

Springfield Technical Community College
  • AIRC/Associate Insurance Regulatory Compliance
  • ACS/Associate Customer Service
  • ALMI/Associate Life Management Institute
  • ASRI/Associate Secure Retirement Institute
  • LOMA
Christine Erhart