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Kelly Lanier

Mulberry

Summary

Results-driven Operations Leader with 15 years in healthcare and financial services. Spearheaded initiatives that improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced compliance. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams and developing performance strategies through KPI analytics. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt focused on continuous improvement, operational strategy, and change management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Portfolio Recovery Associates
Norfolk, VA
10.2009 - 10.2010

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  • Managed client accounts, ensuring timely resolution of inquiries and issues.
  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with key stakeholders in assigned accounts, fostering trust and loyalty among clients.

Claims High Charge Manager II

Elevance Health (Anthem, Inc.)
Tampa, FL
07.2014 - Current
  • Lead operational strategy and performance for large-scale Medicare and Medicaid claims operations while ensuring compliance with state and federal contractual requirements, service level agreements, and quality standards.
  • Key Contributions
  • Directed the design, implementation, and successful launch of a new Pega ER Claims platform that reduced average processing time to under 60 seconds while improving operational efficiency.
  • Increased team productivity by 18% while achieving consistent 100% quality review scores across multiple markets.
  • Managed enterprise audits including HEDIS, HSAG, ISCAT, PMV, and Ernst & Young reviews, presenting findings and operational results to executive leadership and regulatory agencies to ensure accountability and transparency.
  • Developed and implemented operational policies, workflows, standard operating procedures, and training programs that strengthened compliance and enhanced production, quality, and customer outcomes.
  • Experience using Tableau and other dashboards, to manage KPIs and operational metrics, and performance analytics to identify improvement opportunities and drive strategic decision-making.
  • Lead hiring, coaching, succession planning, performance management, and employee development for direct reports.
  • Developed customer service strategies and complaint resolution procedures that enhanced service quality and operational performance across multiple markets.
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to implement enterprise process improvements supporting organizational goals.
  • Selected Achievements
  • Promoted multiple times into leadership positions based on performance and operational results.
  • Selected for Elevance Health Operations Leadership Academy (2023).
  • Successfully led transformational process improvements that improved speed, quality, compliance, and productivity across claims operations.

Operations Case Manager – Office of the CEO & President

Bank of America
Norfolk, VA
08.2011 - 04.2014
  • Managed executive-level mortgage servicing escalations while ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering operational improvements.
  • Oversaw complex executive customer cases requiring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Oversaw complex executive customer cases, ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating risks to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Produced executive forecasting reports, operational analyses, and performance reporting for senior leadership.
  • Produced executive forecasting reports and operational analyses to inform strategic decision-making for senior leadership.
  • Supervised and coached team members to ensure operational consistency and adherence to Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Key Contributions
  • Achievement
  • Promoted to Officer in recognition of leadership performance and operational excellence (2013).

Customer Marketing Advisor

Bank of America
Norfolk, VA
11.2010 - 08.2011
  • Managed high-volume customer interactions, resolving complex issues to enhance customer experience.
  • Identified customer needs, supporting revenue growth through tailored consultative service.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction, consistently meeting operational performance goals.

Education

Six Sigma Green Belt -

01.2013

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN II) - Nursing

New Horizons School of Nursing
Hampton, Virginia

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nursing

New Horizons Technical Center
Hampton, Virginia

High School Diploma - undefined

Ferguson High School
Newport News

Skills

  • Account management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Client Reporting
  • Performance analytics
  • Operational forecasting
  • Workflow optimization
  • Improvement methodologies
  • CRM Software
  • Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Tableau
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service

Timeline

Claims High Charge Manager II

Elevance Health (Anthem, Inc.)
07.2014 - Current

Operations Case Manager – Office of the CEO & President

Bank of America
08.2011 - 04.2014

Customer Marketing Advisor

Bank of America
11.2010 - 08.2011

Account Manager

Portfolio Recovery Associates
10.2009 - 10.2010

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN II) - Nursing

New Horizons School of Nursing

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nursing

New Horizons Technical Center

High School Diploma - undefined

Ferguson High School

Six Sigma Green Belt -