Risk Management professional with history of meeting challenges in complex organizations that rely on collaborative skills to contribute to company growth and success. Proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments that have pockets of ambiguity. Deep experience in labor union and employment risk issues, including PEO, ASO, HCM, OCIP and CCIP programs. Stellar command of insurance cost forecasting, win-win outcomes, and navigating cross-functional teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR, RISK AND INSURANCE
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
03.2019 - Current
Partnering with internal stakeholders globally across Southern Glazer's footprint in the United States, the Caribbean and Canada to identify existing and emerging operational and financial risks;
In connection with Southern Glazer's external insurance broker, and its global insurance team, designing insurance solutions for those risks, utilizing market-based solutions;
Working with the Facilities and Operations teams to develop loss mitigation and business continuity strategies;
Creating and managing Southern Glazer's captive insurance company;
Working closely with risk management professionals and internal business units to proactively reduce or eliminate losses in all responsible lines of business;
Efficiently managing communications involving third-party adjusters, insurance brokers, primary and excess insurance carriers, captive insurance company, and others to ensure accuracy in notifications, reserves, and financial reporting;
Assist in leveraging and improving internal systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting of claim and loss information;
Advising the company on coverage elections, insurance structures, policy wording and overall risk management.
VP INSURANCE
HROi, a Paychex Company
06.2016 - 02.2019
Created centralized reporting systems and litigation triage programs, reducing reporting lag to 1 day (average & median) and reducing litigation rate by 20%
Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
10.2013 - 06.2016
By building a region-based matrix of vendors for claims processes including multiple TPAs and medical bill reviewers I reduced average casualty claims cost by 35% in Years 1-4 with less than 5% change in Years 5-13.
VP INSURANCES
09.2004 - 07.2013
Improved large WC program ( 110,000 WSEs) NCCI experience modification from 1.12 to .78
Education
CERTIFICATION (CURRENTLY ENROLLED) IN MACHINE LEARNING -