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Education
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Kelby McClaran

Dream City IA Non-Profit
IOWA CITY,IA
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience

Results-driven Project Manager with expertise in coordinating projects and process improvements. Specializes in planning and directing operations across multiple departments while maintaining high-quality standards. Focused on mentoring and empowering teams to identify challenges and implement effective solutions for continuous improvement.

Work History

Sr. Project Manager, AVP

4 Years 3 Months
Nicolet National Bank | 07.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated meetings with key stakeholders and collaborated with project teams to drive timely decision-making and enhance communication among project stakeholders.
  • Created, prioritized, managed, and documented assigned projects using a task management application, standardizing tracking and documentation across project life cycle for over 30 projects.
  • Facilitated meetings with key stakeholders and collaborated with project teams to ensure timely decision-making and effective communication between project stakeholders at all levels.
  • Developed project management standards and procedures to streamline project execution and ensure consistency.

Tier II Liability Adjuster

3 Years 6 Months
Grinnell Mutual | 01.2019 - 07.2022
  • Negotiated claim settlements with claimants and legal teams to reach fair resolutions.
  • Investigated auto insurance claims for personal policies, evaluated contract language, and identified coverage issues to ensure compliance and proper claims handling.
  • Evaluated claim facts to determine liability exposure and appropriate reserve recommendations.

Patient Navigator

1 Year 7 Months
Denver Hospice | 12.2016 - 07.2018
  • Researched and provided community and state resources, including state and federal insurance options, to support patient access to care.
  • Guided chronically ill patients through health care system by coordinating comprehensive plans of care, ensuring continuity and quality of services.

Board Member

3 Years 7 Months
Dream City IA Non-Profit | 03.2023 - Current
  • Provided strategic governance oversight, guiding organizational direction and policy alignment

Education

MBA - Master of Business Administration

University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | 05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science/Biology Minor

Simpson College | Indianola, IA | 01-2014

Skills

Project Development
Project Planning
Budget management
Risk management
Scope definition
Systems Implementations
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Team Building
Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
Client relationship management

Certification

PMP Certified

AgilePM Foundation

Timeline

Board Member

Dream City IA Non-Profit
03.2023 - CurrentRead More

Sr. Project Manager, AVP

Nicolet National Bank
07.2022 - CurrentRead More

Tier II Liability Adjuster

Grinnell Mutual
01.2019 - 07.2022Read More

Patient Navigator

Denver Hospice
12.2016 - 07.2018Read More

University of Iowa

MBA from Master of Business Administration
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Simpson College

Bachelor of Arts from Exercise Science/Biology Minor
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Kelby McClaran