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Stephanie Branam

Aurora,CO

Summary

Determined Senior Business Consultant with success boosting productivity and streamlining procedures for organizations. Focused on smoothly overseeing financial, personnel and operational facets. Expertly balanced targets with resources and optimized long-term success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Consultant SR

Elevance Health
01.2014 - 03.2024
  • Spearheaded implementation of new document generation system to standard and custom documents creating standardization and reduction in errors. 10,000+ automated standard documents processed with 100% error rate. 11,000 custom plans processed with 20% improvement in quality to 97%.
  • Championed implementation of system changes through Agile PI Events and Agile Train Scrum teams identifying process gaps, system defects and enhancements, non-automated manual updates to increase automation, streamline daily operations and end to end processes.
  • Managed creation and execution of testing plans and scenarios ensuring release items did not negatively impact system integrity.
  • Represented system/business changes with system architecture team to determine solutions ensuring changes adhere to Regulatory Compliance.
  • Delivered successful project initiatives within tight deadlines, ensuring consistent business satisfaction and timely project completion.
  • Led and implemented process improvement initiatives that resulted in streamlined workflows and increased overall efficiency.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase business efficiency
  • Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional development and sharing industry expertise.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Facilitated training for staff members to improve their understanding of new systems or processes.
  • Evaluated, devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline business operations.
  • Assisted with the creation of detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Streamlined workflow for better productivity with implementation of new software solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring cohesive approach to business analysis.
  • Applied Agile methodologies within business team, increasing overall adaptability and responsiveness.
  • Performed gap analysis to identify areas of improvement.
  • Coordinated release planning activities to align with Agile team goals and timelines.
  • Represented business on multiple scrum teams attending sprint reviews and planning meetings.
  • Partnered with scrum team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Coordinated scheduled releases and updates within the business team.
  • Streamlined business release processes by standardizing procedures, reducing delays and errors.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful user acceptance testing of system releases.

Business Consultant- Vendor Liaison

Anthem Inc
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Established strong client relationships through excellent communication to secure long-term contracts.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing guidance on effective time management and prioritization techniques.
  • Established strong rapport with multiple key vendors through excellent interpersonal skills and proactive problem-solving abilities, resulting in long-lasting partnerships.
  • Streamlined vendor onboarding processes for over 50 associates which improved efficiency and reduced time to market.
  • Enhanced vendor relationships by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Acted as a liaison between the company and vendors, ensuring timely communication of any changes in requirements or specifications.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for internal teams of 10 associates on vendor management best practices, enhancing overall team efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Managed multiple vendor performances to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.

Business Consultant

Anthem Inc
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation to support end-users and facilitate future enhancements.
  • Created and maintained standard operating procedures governing system functions and features.
  • Helped deploy system enhancements to improve field operations.
  • Improved business processes by analyzing system requirements and implementing effective solutions.
  • Collected, defined and analyzed business requirements adhering to SOX compliance.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather essential requirements, ensuring successful project outcomes.
  • Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
  • Enhanced user experience with collaboration with User Acceptance Testing team to ensure thorough testing and troubleshooting of software applications.
  • Collaborated with User Acceptance team to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.
  • Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
  • Gathered requirements and performed gap analysis through design workshops with users.
  • Created detailed documentation for internal reference, improving communication between cross-functional teams.

Education

APA RPA Citizen Developer Foundations -

UiPath StudioX
Online
12.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Regis University
Aurora, CO

Skills

  • Presentation Skills
  • Business Analysis
  • Staff Mentoring
  • Process Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Vendor Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Process Analysis
  • Team Leadership
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Agile and Scrum Methodology
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Organizational Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Accomplishments

  • Achieved standardization and increase of quality and production turnaround time by introducing new P2A document generation system for Sales documentations.
  • Documented and resolved non-automated issues which led to an increase in automated output and turn around time.

Timeline

Business Consultant SR

Elevance Health
01.2014 - 03.2024

Business Consultant- Vendor Liaison

Anthem Inc
01.2010 - 01.2014

Business Consultant

Anthem Inc
01.2005 - 01.2010

APA RPA Citizen Developer Foundations -

UiPath StudioX

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Regis University

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