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TAYLOR NORTH

Iowa City,IA

Summary

Claims operations professional with 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise-scale leave and disability programs for large clients. Demonstrated expertise in medical documentation review, claims interpretation, onboarding and training support, audit participation, and AI-assisted process development. Trusted contributor on special projects involving automation readiness, quality assurance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Team Specialist, Leave & Disability Service Center

Sedgwick
08.2020 - 11.2025
  • Maintained proficiency across multiple internal systems while managing concurrent workflows in a fast-paced, remote environment
  • Managed and reviewed high-volume leave and disability claims for major enterprise clients (Primary client: Walmart), interpreting complex medical documentation and claims determinations in alignment with policy and regulatory guidelines
  • Communicated detailed claims decisions and medical rationales clearly and empathetically to associates and management, ensuring understanding of outcomes and next steps
  • Applied analytical and interpretive skills to assess claim eligibility, documentation sufficiency, and decision accuracy
  • Selected to support new hire onboarding, including supervising live training chats and providing real-time guidance to ensure procedural accuracy
  • Delivered structured coaching to new hires, reinforcing quality standards, documentation practices, and system navigation


Special Projects & Advanced Responsibilities

  • Assigned claims adjuster support tasks, assisting with advanced case handling and process alignment
  • Participated in AI training initiatives designed to support future onboarding and automation-assisted workflows, contributing real-world case insight to improve system accuracy and usability
  • Served as the observed claims representative during Walmart’s annual audit process, supporting compliance validation, documentation review, and operational transparency

Front End Supervisor

Marshalls
01.2017
  • Supported opening of a new store location, assisting with front-end setup, associate onboarding, and operational readiness
  • Trained and supervised associates on customer service standards, register operations, and front-end procedures
  • Managed scheduling, break coverage, and daily workflow delegation to ensure smooth operations
  • Oversaw closing procedures, including cash handling and money drops, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Monitored compliance with safety standards and company policies, fostering a safe work environment.

Education

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Skills

  • Leave & Disability Claims Administration
  • Medical Documentation Review & Interpretation
  • AI Training & Process Enablement
  • New Hire Onboarding & Coaching
  • Audit Support & Compliance Readiness
  • Workflow Optimization
  • High-Volume Case Management
  • Clear & Empathetic Stakeholder Communication
  • Systems Proficiency & Multitasking

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER WORK

• Team Leader, Peace Strategy Planning (Gun Violence Prevention) — Chicago, IL

• Volunteer Support, Healthcare Fair — 1st Ward Alderman, Chicago Heights, IL

Timeline

Care Team Specialist, Leave & Disability Service Center

Sedgwick
08.2020 - 11.2025

Front End Supervisor

Marshalls
01.2017

University of Iowa
TAYLOR NORTH