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Rena Christoffersen

Abilene,TX

Summary

Professional in business management with a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to accuracy. Extensive experience in evaluating financial risks and managing complex insurance portfolios. Highly collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on delivering results. Proficient in risk assessment, case management, policy analysis, and client communication.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School/Elementary Teacher

Abilene Independent School District
11.2022 - Current
  • Planning and delivering effective instruction across various subjects and grade levels
  • Assessing and monitoring student progress
  • Providing individualized support and intervention as needed
  • Managed a highly structured, safe classroom while teaching up to twenty-five students

Substitute Teacher

ESS
10.2022 - 11.2022
  • Planning and delivering effective instruction across various subjects and grade levels
  • Assessing and monitoring student progress
  • Managed a highly structured, safe classroom while teaching up to twenty-five students

Owner/CEO

Rainbow Daycare
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Created and taught daily lesson plans and activities for children ages 2-8.
  • Work closely with parents on the growth and development of each child.
  • Prepared daily activities to help each child grow and learn with counting and reading.
  • Organize daily operations while keeping accounting, bookkeeping, and records up to date.
  • Educated every child on cleanliness, manners, and etiquette.
  • Built strong relationships with parents and children.

Business Systems Analyst

Mutual of Omaha
04.2015 - 07.2015
  • Managed and led the installation of new processes and systems for the underwriting department.
  • Consulted and met with management and personnel to identify, define, and document business objectives, operational procedures, and requirements.
  • Completed Foundations of Business Analysis courses.
  • Gathered requirements for system developers.

Agency Business Administrator

Mutual Of Omaha
07.2013 - 04.2015


· Worked as a liaison between the underwriting department and agents to gather requirements for policy issue.

· Managed, implemented, and created a Confluence system to update and obtain application requirements.

· Managed and trained administrators and agents on the confluence system.

· Utilized Microsoft Excel, Salesforce, and lotus notes systems to manage all pending policies.

· Reached monthly NFYC issue of $250,000 and a daily record for $35,000 in NFYC issued.

Case Manager/Underwriter

Mutual Of Omaha
03.2012 - 07.2013
  • Utilized Web Workflow and Mainframe systems while performing risk analysis and analyzing life insurance applications.
  • Pulled and reviewed MIB, Motor vehicle, and pharmaceutical reports on applications while using knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Participated and excelled in documenting reinstatement and referral procedures.
  • Completed all underwriting policy issue tasks on life applications.

Technician of Support Services

Mutual Of Omaha
03.2010 - 03.2012
  • Provide supervision, perform quality reviews, and facilitate meetings for up to 20 employees.
  • Trained employees on life and annuity applications on the mainframe systems.
  • Assisted the manager with meetings and built a strong relationship with the underwriting department.
  • Completed system testing during weekly version installs while making sure time service goals were met.

Image Specialist in Support Services

Mutual Of Omaha
09.2007 - 03.2010
  • Handled set up on disability, Medicare, and annuity applications while analyzing policyholder information.
  • Completed data entry and administrative duties on over 100 new applications daily.
  • Utilized mainframe systems while exceeding production with an exceptional quality of work.

Education

Master of Science - Child, Youth, and Family Studies

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
10.2025

Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Leadership

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
05.2022

Associate degree - General Studies

Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE
02.2019

Skills

  • Project management
  • Customer service
  • Caseload management
  • Business development
  • Building strong relationships
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • Professional Learning Community (2025-10)
  • Reading Academy (2024-12)
  • CPR/First Aid (2021-04)
  • Texas General Lines, Life & Health (2021-11)

Timeline

Middle School/Elementary Teacher

Abilene Independent School District
11.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher

ESS
10.2022 - 11.2022

Owner/CEO

Rainbow Daycare
03.2020 - 06.2021

Business Systems Analyst

Mutual of Omaha
04.2015 - 07.2015

Agency Business Administrator

Mutual Of Omaha
07.2013 - 04.2015

Case Manager/Underwriter

Mutual Of Omaha
03.2012 - 07.2013

Technician of Support Services

Mutual Of Omaha
03.2010 - 03.2012

Image Specialist in Support Services

Mutual Of Omaha
09.2007 - 03.2010

Master of Science - Child, Youth, and Family Studies

Bellevue University

Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Leadership

Bellevue University

Associate degree - General Studies

Metropolitan Community College
Rena Christoffersen