Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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O’NEALE BAPTISTE

Troy,NY

Summary

Results-oriented team leader with a successful track record of managing teams, streamlining processes, and delivering results. Experienced in developing and executing strategies to increase productivity and profitability. Skilled in utilizing data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and ensure customer satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Hannaford Supermarket
10.2023 - Current
  • Development of talent, participating in the hiring, coaching, and performance management processes.
  • Manage the daily operations of multiple departments to maximize efficiency.
  • Monitor customer feedback and implemented changes as needed to enhance service quality.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and vendors.
  • Establish operational policies, procedures, standards, and objectives in alignment with organizational goals.
  • Utilize problem solving skills to anticipate potential risks or obstacles within the organization.

Senior Claims Resolution Specialist

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE
07.2018 - Current
  • Manage, investigate, and resolve large loss personal property claims
  • Perform on-site inspections of losses to capture specific detail to ensure accurate pricing during itemization
  • Investigate and evaluate coverage, liability, and damages; settle claims within prescribed authority levels
  • Identify and report potential claims indicators for escalated investigation
  • Identified improvement opportunities and recommended process efficiencies to enhance customer service


Selected Achievements:

  • Assist in training, coaching, and on-boarding new Claims Resolution Specialists
  • Currently mentoring within our Examining department to obtain in-depth knowledge and insight into our claims decision processes
  • I currently serve as a subject matter expert for our regional field department, coaching and advising on claims related topics
  • Selected as an analytical liaison for our estimating vendor

Business Analyst Consultant

CVS
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Research, manipulate and prepared complex data to document program activities and capture results.
  • Consulted with clients on a regular basis to ensure it is aligned with their expectations.
  • Communicate complex information in clear concise manner.
  • Acted as a business technical expert in the planning, development and validation of strategies and processes.

Casualty Claims Training Lead

Metlife
01.2016 - 07.2018
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
  • Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
  • Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
  • Identified gaps in processes and procedures and made recommendations to management
  • Coordinated training for new hires to impart information about company policies, requirements and performance strategies.

Claims Consultant

METLIFE INSURANCE
09.2014 - 07.2018
  • Managed stakeholder engagement; facilitated communication with internal and external clients
  • Completed claims investigations to identify exposure; completed vehicle analyses to determine the validity of injuries
  • Determined claim value; negotiated and committed to settlements, and moved claims to closure
  • Resolved complaints and participated in arbitration or grievance procedures as needed.

Complex Claims Specialist

STATE FARM INSURANCE
05.2012 - 09.2014
  • Managed, investigated, and resolved claims; ensured prompt payments for qualified expenses and facilitated communication with clients to assist clients in transitioning back to pre-loss status
  • Coordinated litigation and subrogation for both regular and complex claims
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders on special projects as assigned
  • Managed partnerships with medical providers to determine and implement efficient billing solutions
  • Selected Achievements:
  • Authored and implemented regional policies for adjusters that improved overall claim processing efficacy
  • Served as the Subject Matter Expert for No-Fault claims
  • Assisted senior management in developing, managing, and monitoring the implementation of new initiatives and process improvements designed to solve root cause problems.

General Maintenance Lead

SAGE COLLEGE OF ALBANY
10.2008 - 05.2014
  • Maintained an 18-acre campus; completed plumbing, carpentry, snow removal, and electrical projects
  • Facilitated communication with department leaders to ensure all maintenance needs were met or exceeded
  • Assisted senior management with planning and budget objectives; monitored expense controls
  • Selected Achievements:
  • Developed and implemented an improved communication workflow for the maintenance department that eliminated duplication and accounted for all requested tasks and work orders campus-wide.

R.A. Manager

ST. CATHERINE’S CENTER FOR CHILDREN
12.2006 - 10.2010
  • Hired, trained, and supervised Resident Assistants and overnight maintenance staff
  • Managed monthly scheduling, ensured proper staffing levels, monitored staffing budget and expenses, oversaw ongoing employee development, and conducted routine performance evaluations
  • Assisted families in securing permanent housing, employment, and educational opportunities
  • Planned and facilitated meetings between residents, case managers, social workers, and Child Protective Services.

Education

M.S - Organization Management

SAGE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Albany, NY

Degree - Progress

B.S - Business Administration

SAGE COLLEGE OF ALBANY
Albany, NY
2010

Skills

  • Areas of Expertise Include:
  • Claims Operations
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Development
  • Compliance
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Leadership
  • Negotiation

Accomplishments

  • SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss, and Future) Program
  • Infections Disease Training

Certification

Associate in Risk Management (ARM)

Senior Law Claims Associate (SCLA)

Six Sigma Black Belt

Successful completion of Executive Leadership program with McKinsey & Company

Timeline

Operations Manager

Hannaford Supermarket
10.2023 - Current

Business Analyst Consultant

CVS
08.2020 - 11.2020

Senior Claims Resolution Specialist

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE
07.2018 - Current

Casualty Claims Training Lead

Metlife
01.2016 - 07.2018

Claims Consultant

METLIFE INSURANCE
09.2014 - 07.2018

Complex Claims Specialist

STATE FARM INSURANCE
05.2012 - 09.2014

General Maintenance Lead

SAGE COLLEGE OF ALBANY
10.2008 - 05.2014

R.A. Manager

ST. CATHERINE’S CENTER FOR CHILDREN
12.2006 - 10.2010

M.S - Organization Management

SAGE GRADUATE SCHOOL

Degree - Progress

B.S - Business Administration

SAGE COLLEGE OF ALBANY
O’NEALE BAPTISTE