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Jerry LeGarde

Insurance Loss Prevention Engineer
Colfax,WI

Summary

Dynamic risk control consultant with extensive experience at Travelers Insurance, specializing in hazard identification and incident investigation. Proven track record in mentoring teams and enhancing workplace safety through targeted training programs. Successfully designed loss prevention strategies that significantly reduced incident frequency, fostering a culture of proactive risk management and collaboration.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Risk Control Consultant

Travelers Insurance
09.2001 - 04.2025
  • Developed comprehensive training programs to educate employees on best practices for mitigating workplace risks.
  • Mentored junior staff members to develop their skills in conducting detailed risk assessments and designing effective control strategies.
  • Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering a culture of open communication around risk management issues.
  • Analyzed historical claims data to identify trends, enabling more informed decision-making around risk control initiatives.
  • Provided expert consultation services to clients seeking guidance on loss prevention strategies and risk mitigation techniques.
  • Designed targeted loss prevention campaigns that reduced frequency of accidents and incidents across client organizations.
  • Contributed expertise during incident investigations, offering insights into root causes and recommending improvements to prevent future occurrences.
  • Improved risk assessment accuracy by conducting thorough on-site evaluations and identifying potential hazards.
  • Collaborated closely with underwriters to accurately assess risk levels for prospective clients and set appropriate pricing models.

Safety and Health Manager

Metropolitan Council
09.1990 - 09.2001
  • Evaluated patient care and initiated procedural changes for increased benefit.
  • Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and performance evaluations, resulting in increased overall efficiency.

Education

Industrial Safety / Industrial Hygiene

University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth, MN

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Hazard identification
  • Incident investigation
  • Occupational safety
  • Risk analysis training
  • Teamwork

Certification

Certified Safety Professional

Interests

  • Family - married for 40 years and have 3 adult children
  • Senior traveling softball team member
  • Professional boxing referee (retired)
  • Traveling to Europe, particularly visiting non-traditional sites
  • Gym Workouts

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeContract WorkGig Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Flexible work hours

Timeline

Sr. Risk Control Consultant

Travelers Insurance
09.2001 - 04.2025

Safety and Health Manager

Metropolitan Council
09.1990 - 09.2001

Industrial Safety / Industrial Hygiene

University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Minnesota