John Silvestri
Chesterfield,MO
Summary
Accomplished executive leader with proven success in developing, implementing and optimizing business processes to enhance long-term profitability. Astute leader with strategic mindset demonstrated over 30-year Employee Benefits career. Collaborate cross-functionally on large-scale initiatives to meet dynamic industry challenges.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Account Management
UnitedHealthcare
St. Louis , MO
05.2001 - 05.2024
- Provided leadership, direction, and motivation to team members to ensure successful execution of sales goals.
- Networked with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and inform best practices.
- Developed and implemented long-term strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and sustainability.
- Delivered valuable insight to drive successful business decisions and negotiations.
Employee Benefits Consultant
CBIZ Benefits
St. Louis, MO
05.1993 - 05.2001
- Met with HR leaders and C-level executives to discuss service plans and benefit options.
- Analyzed trends in employee utilization of benefits to identify areas for improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- Negotiated with providers to secure competitive rates for clients' benefit plans.
Certified Public Accountant
KPMG
St. Louis , Missouri
08.1985 - 05.1993
- Maintained long-term, profitable client relationships through problem solving, issue resolution and recommendation of new products and services.
- Advised clients on tax planning strategies to minimize their tax liability.
- Managed and tracked progress of team members' daily assignments.
- Fostered a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05-1985
Skills
- Sales Leadership
- Client Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Team building
- Negotiation and Persuasion
Affiliations
- Family man
- Physically active with many interests over the years, including baseball, soccer, basketball, golf, snow skiing and biking.
- Avid sports fan, including baseball and football
Timeline
Vice President of Account Management
UnitedHealthcare
05.2001 - 05.2024
Employee Benefits Consultant
CBIZ Benefits
05.1993 - 05.2001
Certified Public Accountant
KPMG
08.1985 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Missouri - Columbia