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Work History
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Mary Ratteree RDN CWPC

Mary Ratteree RDN CWPC

Canton,Georgia

Summary

Over 20 years of experience in health promotion, coordination, and implementing cost-effective health and well-being programs which promote health awareness to mitigate health care utilization and decrease overall health spend. Driven by a proven ability to develop and drive health risk management solutions for employer groups to assist in client retention and new business attraction.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Wellness Manager

Aetna/CVS Health
01.2019 - Current

Proactively supports Aetna's health promotion strategy by working in collaboration with account teams to establish and maintain proactive relationships with assigned plan sponsors and brokers

  • Collaborates with sales and service staff to review available data and identify customers who may best benefit from Aetna's wellness programs
  • Educates and/or consults with clients on best use of current wellness offerings
  • Plans, implements, and evaluates wellness programs that reduce health risks, reduce health care costs, and reduce employee absenteeism due to illness, disability, or existing diseases
  • Coordinates health screenings and various health improvement programs and seminars
  • Delivers internal and external training focused on wellness programs by preparing and presenting materials related to population health management
  • Implements, promotes, and evaluates incentive programs that encourage population participation and retention
  • Establishes metrics to evaluate and measure effectiveness of wellness programs
  • Provides health fair assistance and vendor recommendations
  • Participates in finalist presentations
  • Manages diverse portfolio of 60 clients, maintaining strong professional relationships and high levels of satisfaction.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Enhance overall wellness by developing and implementing comprehensive health programs for employees.
  • Develop effective communication strategies to keep employees informed about upcoming events, available resources, and program updates related to workplace wellness initiatives.

Assistant VP, Comprehensive Health Services

NFP Insurance and Benefits
11.2008 - 01.2019
  • Coordinated and assisted small to large clients in development, selection, and implementation of wellness solutions that resulted in positive return on investment
  • Recommended programs which were cost-effective and aligned with client's wellness and financial needs
  • Implemented wellness/well-being related activities which included biometric screenings, health fair coordination, community based programs, carrier-based programs, challenge programs, comprehensive wellness programs, telemedicine, and onsite clinics
  • Recommended ACA/HIPPA compliant wellness incentives
  • Managed partnerships with local and national wellness vendors
  • Participated in sales and marketing efforts to obtain new prospects and retain existing clients
  • Worked closely with numerous public entities across Georgia
  • Managed RFP process for comprehensive wellness and onsite clinic vendor selection
  • Formed strategic relationships between client and vendor
  • Presenter: NFP Employer Summit

Oncology Dietitian

The Hope Center Cartersville Medical Center
09.2004 - 11.2008
  • Assessed each patient's nutritional status and developed comprehensive nutrition plans to prevent malnutrition and manage cancer related side effects which improve patient outcomes

Risk Reduction Dietitian, Manager

Corporate Health Services of America
01.2004 - 11.2008
  • Screening, data collection, and risk stratification of high risk employees
  • Developed aggressive nutrition education to reduce cardiovascular disease and improve overall health of contracted companies which in turn reduced healthcare costs by as much as 34% for a national manufacturing company
  • Managed consulting Dietitians

Clinical Nutrition Manager

Cartersville Medical Center
05.2000 - 11.2008

Clinical Nutrition Manager

Gordon Hospital/Cartersville Medical Center
09.1991 - 05.2000

Education

No Degree - Nutrition and Dietetics

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
1991

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Self-Motivated
  • Strong Verbal Communication
  • Project Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Vendor Management
  • Value Add
  • Relationship Builder
  • Powerful Negotiator
  • Client Assessment and Analysis
  • Health promotion
  • Holistic health

Accomplishments

  • Implemented comprehensive wellness programs and solutions for a County government which resulted in a 44% reduction in healthcare cost over 6 years.
  • Implemented an onsite employee health clinic for a large City Government which resulted in a 0% medical increase year-over-year.
  • Saved a County Government over $900,000.00 by coordinating and implementing an onsite employee health and wellness center.
  • Created company-wide health and wellness activities which resulted in being selected as a top 10 finalist for Atlanta's Healthiest Employer for 2016 and 2017.
  • Reduced healthcare costs for the organizations by promoting preventive health measures and early intervention strategies.

Affiliations

Commission on Dietetic Registration

  • Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, RDN

The Chapman Institute

  • Certified Wellness Program Coordinator, CWPC

Timeline

Wellness Manager

Aetna/CVS Health
01.2019 - Current

Assistant VP, Comprehensive Health Services

NFP Insurance and Benefits
11.2008 - 01.2019

Oncology Dietitian

The Hope Center Cartersville Medical Center
09.2004 - 11.2008

Risk Reduction Dietitian, Manager

Corporate Health Services of America
01.2004 - 11.2008

Clinical Nutrition Manager

Cartersville Medical Center
05.2000 - 11.2008

Clinical Nutrition Manager

Gordon Hospital/Cartersville Medical Center
09.1991 - 05.2000

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics

Georgia State University

No Degree - Nutrition and Dietetics

University of Georgia
Mary Ratteree RDN CWPC