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Jennifer Brand

Rosemount ,MN

Summary

Accomplished Associate Director at Willis Towers Watson, with 24+ years experience in all aspects of administration for U.S. and Canadian Defined Benefit Pension Plans. Adept in strategic leadership and project management. Excelled in mentoring teams, enhancing client relationships, and driving revenue growth. Demonstrated analytical prowess and relationship-building skills, ensuring superior client service and project delivery excellence.


Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director - Pension Administration

Willis Towers Watson
01.2024 - Current
  • Leading the client delivery team in the design and delivery of project plans; ensuring progress against established objectives, budgets, timeliness, deliverables and quality standards
  • Engaging specialist resources and subject matter experts to solve for client needs and generate new business
  • Executive presence with polished and well developed written and oral communication skills
  • Superior ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of an organization

Associate Director - Pension Administration

Willis Towers Watson Canada
01.2018 - 12.2023
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies, leading to more informed business choices and positive outcomes
  • Proactively advised clients and ensured the delivery of superior client service
  • Prepared and reviewed client contracts
  • Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints
  • Presented quarterly to client board members and executive leadership
  • Advocate for Inclusion and Diversity: Mental Health

Associate Director - Pension Administration

Willis Towers Watson
10.2015 - 12.2017
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations while adapting to changes in legislation or best practices as needed.
  • Conducted final review of deliverables to ensure alignment to client objectives
  • Track record of success in managing and growing client relationships
  • Proven experience successfully managing multiple team projects simultaneously and producing quality deliverables on time within budget
  • Managed financials for multiple lines of business on a 10M+ annual revenue client.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development

Benefits Associate - Various Positions

Willis Towers Watson
07.2001 - 09.2015

Additional details provided upon request

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Minnesota School of Business
Bloomington
07.2005

Skills

  • Project management
  • Strategic leadership
  • Analytical thinking
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Relationship building
  • Financial administration
  • MS office
  • Revenue growth

Timeline

Associate Director - Pension Administration

Willis Towers Watson
01.2024 - Current

Associate Director - Pension Administration

Willis Towers Watson Canada
01.2018 - 12.2023

Associate Director - Pension Administration

Willis Towers Watson
10.2015 - 12.2017

Benefits Associate - Various Positions

Willis Towers Watson
07.2001 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Minnesota School of Business
Jennifer Brand