KATHERINE SIMPKINS
Riverview,United States
Summary
Resourceful risk management specialist leveraging clear and concise communication skills and aptitude for handling challenges head-on. Competent team player with proven record of implementing solutions and leading and managing teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Risk Manager
City of Largo
05.2024 - Current
- Assists the Risk Manager with establishing and enforcing requirement, policies, and special programs to ensure minimization of human injury, property loss and productivity losses
- Exercises proper judgment and decision-making to analyze claims exposure, determine proper action and appropriately settle claims and review for possible subrogation
- Analyzes data from various sources to detect patterns indicating potential risks or areas requiring improvement
- Identified key stakeholders and coordinated their involvement in the risk management process through a risk safety committee
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders, promoting a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
- Reviewed contracts for potential liabilities or exposures, recommending adjustments as necessary to minimize overall legal and financial impact on the organization.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction through insightful analysis of current risk management practices.
Risk Management Coordinator
University of South Florida
05.2016 - 05.2024
- Coordinates the University's Loss Prevention Program by suggesting and implementing effective programs and policies which have resulted in decreases in both frequency and severity of losses
- Manages and procures insurance policies that will effectively reduce the University's overall exposure and comply with requirements
- Provides training and consultation to departments and individuals on matters of risk and liability exposure
- Investigates incidents involving students, visitors, workers, and property to provide information to the State for claims and potential litigation
- Manages the recovery process for disasters coordinating between the Emergency Management department and FEMA
- Optimized risk management strategies with proactive identification of likely threats and concerns
- Identified and prevented risk exposures for safety, security, and potential financial losses
- Tracked risk trends, kept leaders apprised and helped devise action plans
- Developed strong connections with internal and external business partners, cultivating trust in service delivery and firm understanding of client needs
Auto Claims Adjuster
USAA
01.2011 - 05.2016
- Maintained well documented claim files that assisted with subrogation, arbitration, and litigation successes
- Was innovative in looking for ways to investigate claims efficiently and effectively
- Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment
- Helped customers understand estimates, decisions, and insurance procedures
- Processed claims consistent with client and corporate policies, procedures and best practices while upholding compliance with statutory, regulatory and ethical requirements
Education
Graduate Certificate - Public Management
University of South Florida
12.2017
MBA - Business Intelligence
Nova Southeastern University
12.2015
B.S - International Relations and Diplomacy
Seton Hall University
05.2008
Skills
- Risk Mitigation
- Data Analysis
- Negotiation
- Employee Safety
- Trend Analysis
- Project Management
- Claims Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Florida 0620 Adjuster All Lines License is current.
- Earned Senior Claims Law Associate in 2013.
- Completed ICS800, 100, 700 and 200 certifications.
- Started the ARM certification and able to complete in next 6 months
- OSHA 10 started and will complete in next 3 months
Timeline
Assistant Risk Manager
City of Largo
05.2024 - Current
Risk Management Coordinator
University of South Florida
05.2016 - 05.2024
Auto Claims Adjuster
USAA
01.2011 - 05.2016
MBA - Business Intelligence
Nova Southeastern University
B.S - International Relations and Diplomacy
Seton Hall University
- Florida 0620 Adjuster All Lines License is current.
- Earned Senior Claims Law Associate in 2013.
- Completed ICS800, 100, 700 and 200 certifications.
- Started the ARM certification and able to complete in next 6 months
- OSHA 10 started and will complete in next 3 months
Graduate Certificate - Public Management
University of South Florida
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