David Aura
Flushing,NY
Summary
Seasoned Risk Manager with a proven track record at City of Bradenton, adept in GRC management and stakeholder engagement. Excelled in developing risk mitigation strategies and enhancing employee safety protocols. Renowned for exceptional policy writing skills and a commitment to reducing liabilities, ensuring compliance and fostering robust insurance portfolio management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk Manager
City of Bradenton
05.2022 - Current
- Negotiate contracts with third-party administrators and insurance companies, advising on risk management issues and compliance matters
- Provide statistical reporting and counsel to various city officials regarding claims, workers' compensation, safety, and insurance
- Develop and implement city-wide Risk Management policies and procedures and serve as the city's Safety liaison
- Coordinate and attend safety and Risk Management training programs
- Developed strategies to mitigate risk and reduce potential losses.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures to manage identified risks effectively.
- Managed claims and incidents, including investigation, documentation, and resolution processes.
- Managed insurance procurement, including policy selection and negotiation with underwriters.
- Implemented loss control measures to protect workers and mitigate workplace hazards.
- Developed business continuity and disaster recovery plans to minimize operational disruptions.
Insurance Agent
State Farm Agent
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Handled sales, servicing, and customer acquisitions for State Farm insurance products, including risk assessment and underwriting
- Provided customers with information regarding plan features, pricing, and availability.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive insurance plans for clients according to their individual needs.
- Advised customers on the best ways to minimize risks associated with their assets.
- Negotiated contracts between insurers and insured parties in order to obtain favorable terms for both sides.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry trends and changes in regulations.
- Participated in trade shows and conferences related to the commercial insurance industry.
- Assessed customer needs and provided tailored insurance solutions to meet their individual requirements.
- Advised customers on risk management strategies to minimize potential losses.
Asset Protection Manager
BJ's Wholesale Club
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed safety, asset protection, and inventory control, ensuring execution of theft deterrence strategies and accuracy of inventory counts
- Developed effective partnerships with vendors supplying products used by the organization's Asset Protection team.
- Investigated suspicious activities that may lead to internal and external fraud or theft.
- Established relationships with local law enforcement agencies for mutual benefit when dealing with criminal activity.
- Monitored security systems such as CCTV cameras, alarm systems, access control systems and other safety equipment.
- Developed strategies for reducing losses due to theft, fraud or vandalism.
- Conducted audits of store inventory to detect any discrepancies in stock levels.
- Conducted investigations of shoplifting incidents and employee theft cases.
Multi-Product Agent Blended Sr.
Progressive Insurance
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Managed a portfolio of prospects, cross-selling Progressive's products and services, and addressing customer insurance needs
- As well as, customer service, risk assessments and underwriting
- Provided customer service to clients through phone and email communication.
- Developed customer relationships and ensured satisfaction with services.
- Participated in ongoing training programs related to job duties or responsibilities.
- Developed appropriate quotes based on risk information.
- Monitored clients' insurance coverages to ensure changing needs were met.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry trends and changes in regulations.
- Gathered detailed information from customers prior to offering quotes or making recommendations.
Education
B.A.S. - Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
01.2026
A.S. - Risk Management, Insurance, and Finance
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
01.2022
A.A. - Information Technology, IT Networking
University of Phoenix
01.2011
High School Diploma - General Education
Booker High School
01.2002
Skills
- GRC management
- Loss Control
- Mitigation
- Budget Management
- Risk Assessment
- Insurance Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Workers' Compensation Management
- Liability Claims Management
- Local, State and Federal law Knowledge
- Soft Skills
- Policy writing
- Root-cause analysis
- Employee safety
- Risk mitiigation
- Procedures writing
Certification
- ADA Coordinator Certification - Great Plains ADA Center
- Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, 800 - FEMA
- E/L/G 0300, 0400 - FEMA
- ARM designation (In progress)
- 2-20 General Lines Agent - Florida Department of Financial Services
- 2-15 Health & Life (Including Annuities & Variable Contracts) Agent - Florida Department of Financial Services
- PADI Open Water Diver – PADI
- 20-44 Personal Lines Agent - State of Florida
Timeline
Risk Manager
City of Bradenton
05.2022 - Current
Insurance Agent
State Farm Agent
03.2022 - 05.2022
Asset Protection Manager
BJ's Wholesale Club
04.2021 - 12.2021
Multi-Product Agent Blended Sr.
Progressive Insurance
03.2016 - 03.2021
B.A.S. - Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
A.S. - Risk Management, Insurance, and Finance
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
A.A. - Information Technology, IT Networking
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma - General Education
Booker High School
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