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Drew T. Brown

Gainesville

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand and Reputation Project Manager

Premera Blue Cross
06.2022 - Current
  • Develop and manage project plans for Brand and Reputation initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery and within budget
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, including creative, digital, product, and community engagement, to execute campaigns
  • Track project milestones and metrics, providing regular updates to stakeholders
  • Identify and mitigate risks, resolving issues promptly to keep projects on track
  • Partner with Health Communities, Social Impact, and other internal teams to define project goals and objectives
  • Develop and deliver messaging that resonates with target audiences, including members, providers, employers, and community leaders
  • Ensure marketing materials and campaigns reflect the diverse needs and perspectives of the populations served by Premera Blue Cross
  • Act as a liaison between marketing and other departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
  • Foster relationships with community partners and external audiences to amplify health equity efforts
  • Provide thought leadership on integrating Healthy Communities efforts into broader marketing strategies
  • Collaborate with analytics teams to measure campaign effectiveness and report on outcomes
  • Use data-driven insights to optimize Brand and Reputation and/or Healthy Communities marketing initiatives
  • Monitor industry trends and best practices, recommending strategies to improve impact

Project Coordinator - Obesity Reduction

University of Arkansas System
05.2016 - 06.2022
  • Led implementation of physical activity and nutrition interventions through the CDC-funded High Obesity Project grant
  • Delivered training and technical assistance on built environment and food access interventions
  • Engaged with stakeholders and established community-based coalitions
  • Provided community coalition support, including strategic plan development
  • Managed grant funding requirements for procurement
  • Conducted community needs assessments, evaluation, and data dissemination

Environmental Health Specialist

Arkansas Department of Health
12.2013 - 05.2016
  • Conducted environmental assessments on places of business and residential housing
  • Interpreted and enforced laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures
  • Responded to emergencies, such as fires, floods, hazardous spills, and other disasters
  • Investigated complaints of non-compliance
  • Represented agency during legal proceedings in issues of legal violations

Customer Service Representative

Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
10.2011 - 05.2013
  • Resolved the final disposition of medical provider submitted insurance claims
  • Researched, analyzed and resolved special projects and other problem inquiries
  • Demonstrated a thorough knowledge of claims information, group and individual contract benefits, coordination of benefits, regulations and guidelines, provider contracting and membership criteria

Education

Master of Education - Physical Education

University of Arkansas
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
08.2011

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Microsoft Office
  • Smartsheet
  • Written/Verbal Communications
  • Grant writing
  • Presentations
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Facilitation

Certifications

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), 12/01/22, Project Management Institute (PMI)

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), 08/22/25, Scrum Alliance

Certified Group Facilitator, 05/01/20, Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC)

ICAgile Certified Professional, 12/17/24, International Consortium for Agile

Publications

  • Balis, L. E., Brown, D. T., Marshall, C., Kesterson, H. F., Harden, S. M. (2021). Move More, Sit Less: Applying the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans to Extension programs. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 9(2), 165-179.
  • Spear, M. J., Rowland, B., Vincent, J., Brown, T., Wilson, A., Palenske, C., McElfish, P. A., Long, C. R., Presley, J., & Balis, L. E. (2022). Results of a Rural Traffic Calming Event to Promote Physical Activity. The Journal of Extension, 60(2), Article 18.

Timeline

Brand and Reputation Project Manager

Premera Blue Cross
06.2022 - Current

Project Coordinator - Obesity Reduction

University of Arkansas System
05.2016 - 06.2022

Environmental Health Specialist

Arkansas Department of Health
12.2013 - 05.2016

Customer Service Representative

Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
10.2011 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Master of Education - Physical Education

University of Arkansas

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