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Susan Ballard

Marquez,TX

Summary

Seasoned Risk Analyst with years of comprehensive experience identifying and analyzing areas of potential risk related to casualty, health and life insurance benefits. Methodical and meticulous professional polished in projecting potential losses and making clear recommendations to limit risk. Excellent quantitative and critical thinking abilities paired with basic knowledge of underwriting factors which adversely affect coverage and impact cost.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Mathematics Teacher

SMA, Comal ISD And ILT
Various TX ISD, TX
08.2018 - 01.2022
  • Texas Certified Mathematics Teacher
  • Assessed and submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.

Mathematics Faculty

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.

Logistics Coordinator

Air Force Reserves
Lakeland Air Force Base, TX
08.2003 - 08.2018

As the Senior Analyst, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), I troubleshooted problems, implemented solutions, and monitored the effectiveness of the systems that keep operations running smoothly.

  • Liaised between warehouse personnel and customer to facilitate account and operational needs.
  • Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
  • Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
  • Generated documentation, manifest and information required for customer shipments.

Actuarial Analyst

USAA Insurance
San Antonio, TX
03.2009 - 06.2012
  • Provided statistical analysis of how proposals would impact profitability and competitiveness.
  • Planned and designed investment models and shared numerical data and analysis to members of company.
  • Collected, analyzed and reviewed required reporting forms and corresponded with internal sources on compliance and legislation.
  • Evaluated adequacy and competitiveness of current pricing models for personal insurance products.
  • Prepared presentations and reports outlining findings and recommendations.
  • Collaborated with programmers, underwriters and senior management to help companies develop plans for new lines of business and improvements to existing business.
  • Developed and maintained financial analyses, reports and calculations.

Actuarial Analyst

BlueCross/Blue Shield
Portland, OR
06.1997 - 02.2009
  • Planned and designed investment models and shared numerical data and analysis to members of company.
  • Provided statistical analysis of how proposals would impact profitability and competitiveness.
  • Collected, analyzed and reviewed required reporting forms and corresponded with internal sources on compliance and legislation.
  • Evaluated adequacy and competitiveness of current pricing models for personal insurance products.

Unrestricted Line Officer

United States Navy, Unit
Monterey, CA
06.1984 - 05.1997
  • Interpreted management directives to define and document administrative staff processes.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Prepared reports to assist business leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
  • Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.
  • Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
  • Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.

Education

Master of Science - Operations Analysis

Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA
06.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Computer Science

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
06.1984

Skills

  • Organization and Time Management
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Data analysis
  • Training development
  • File and records management
  • Risk management
  • Life Insurance
  • Prepare Financial Projections

Timeline

Mathematics Teacher

SMA, Comal ISD And ILT
08.2018 - 01.2022

Mathematics Faculty

Austin Community College
01.2018 - 08.2021

Actuarial Analyst

USAA Insurance
03.2009 - 06.2012

Logistics Coordinator

Air Force Reserves
08.2003 - 08.2018

Actuarial Analyst

BlueCross/Blue Shield
06.1997 - 02.2009

Unrestricted Line Officer

United States Navy, Unit
06.1984 - 05.1997

Master of Science - Operations Analysis

Naval Postgraduate School

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Computer Science

Temple University
Susan Ballard