LORI DAVIS
Largo,FL
Summary
Seeking new position that will allow me to expand on skills already attained, as well as challenge me with continued education and opportunity. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RESOLUTION MANAGER
Absolute Staffing & Consulting Services
02.2023 - Current
- Workers' compensation resolution manager handling lost time litigated claims for the State of Illinois via a direct contract with Gallagher Bassett Services.
CLAIMS EXAMINER
Sedgwick CMS
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Workers' compensation claims adjuster for 3 Fortune 500 Companies covering 10 states
- Adjusting includes initial claim investigation, reserving, medical management, litigation management, settlement negotiations and pro se settlements, and file closure
- States include: IL, SD, IA, KS, MO, WI.
SR. CLAIM SPECIALIST
CCMSI
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Workers' Compensation claims adjuster for multi-state (6) national accounts from open to close
- Complex litigated claims included
- States include: Illinois, Iowa, South Dakota, Missouri, Kansas, Wisconsin
SR. CLAIMS SPECIALIST
GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Workers' compensation claims adjuster for the United Airlines account in Illinois
- Handled complex litigated claims from open to close.
CLAIMS EXAMINER
SEDGWICK Temporary Position
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Workers' compensation claims examiner for multiple commercial accounts in Illinois
- Handled complex litigated claims from open to close.
SAFETY & HEALTH MANAGER
RON'S STAFFING
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Directed and trained staff in the handling of in-house workers' compensation claims
- Oversaw the TPA handling of reportable claims above $5,000
- Trained staff on Safety Procedures and implementation.Rewrote the Safety Policies and Procedures manual
- Saved the company over $1 million in the 10-month assignment.
OWNER & ADMINISTRATOR
JABEZ ELDER CARE
09.2006 - 04.2014
- Opened my home to 6 residents and 5 daycare elderly patients, where we cared for each as an alternative to nursing home care
- Care planning, meal planning, human resources, medication regulation, state filings, public relations activities (Health Fairs, etc.) and licensing with continued education presentations monthly for employees
- Staff of 13 professionals.
SAFETY & HEALTH MANAGER
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE
08.2000 - 07.2006
- Oversaw the handling of workers' compensation claims for 13 states in the Midwest for the Retail Division, as well as an additional 11 states for the Commercial and Farm Division with the TPA
- Implemented the safety program to all, with regular safety training to each district within the Zones
- My numbers were #1 in the nation for cost containment my last 4 years with the company.
- Transferred to position from Marsh & McLennan where BSF was my account. BSF offered me a position working directly for them after one year at M&M.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
CERTIFIED CNA -
WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CERTIFIED CPR/AED/FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR -
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Skills
- Strong people/communication skills
- Very strong writing skills and proficient in Microsoft office Word and Excel
- 30 years of workers compensation experience
- Very organized and detail oriented
Activities
- Volunteer Youth Director at my church for 10 years.
- Spend one week annually participating in National Habitat for Humanity Project. (18 yrs.)
Timeline
RESOLUTION MANAGER
Absolute Staffing & Consulting Services
02.2023 - Current
CLAIMS EXAMINER
Sedgwick CMS
02.2020 - 02.2023
SR. CLAIM SPECIALIST
CCMSI
08.2017 - 02.2020
SR. CLAIMS SPECIALIST
GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES
06.2016 - 07.2017
CLAIMS EXAMINER
SEDGWICK Temporary Position
05.2015 - 06.2016
SAFETY & HEALTH MANAGER
RON'S STAFFING
07.2014 - 05.2015
OWNER & ADMINISTRATOR
JABEZ ELDER CARE
09.2006 - 04.2014
SAFETY & HEALTH MANAGER
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE
08.2000 - 07.2006
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
CERTIFIED CNA -
WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CERTIFIED CPR/AED/FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR -
AMERICAN RED CROSS
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