TRYVEN MCDONALD
Washington,OK
Summary
Analytical professional with a strong background in benefits administration, payroll, and financial reporting, leveraging extensive experience analyzing employee data, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Skilled in data management, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration. Currently completing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, prepared to apply expertise in financial operations, accounting processes, and administrative support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Benefit Plan Specialist
Nextep
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Aggregated and analyzed multi-company employee datasets, including demographics, health risk factors, and utilization patterns, to support insurance plan modeling.
- Conducted risk analysis using population data to forecast cost trends and minimize financial exposure for benefit plans.
- Performed data entry, cleansing, and validation to ensure accuracy for underwriting and financial decision-making.
- Interpreted demographic and health data to identify high-risk populations and cost drivers within benefit plans.
- Supported the development of insurance plans by analyzing claims history and employee population trends.
- Maintained strict compliance with data privacy and confidentiality regulations while handling sensitive health information.
- Produced analytical summaries and reports to guide strategic benefit and pricing decisions.
Employee Benefits Generalist
Chickasaw Nation
09.2019 - 12.2024
- Perform routine and complex administrative, technical, and professional duties related to the analysis and administration of employee protected leave benefits while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Oversee and support Benefits Specialists in the administration of leave programs.
- Administer all types of leaves of absence, including Short-Term Disability (STD), FMLA, catastrophic leave, military leave, and amnesty leave.
- Facilitate employee transitions from short-term to long-term disability, ensuring continuity of benefits and accurate documentation.
- Provide clear guidance and support to employees regarding available leave options and benefit eligibility.
- Communicate regularly with physicians and other licensed healthcare professionals to obtain and review medical documentation required for leave and disability claims.
- Maintain ongoing communication with employees and stakeholders regarding early return-to-work options, leave extensions, benefit continuation, employee death, or employment termination.
- Advise HR staff on leave-related concerns, compliance issues, and potential disciplinary actions.
- Administer payroll processing for employees on approved leave.
- Maintain and safeguard confidential and sensitive employee information in compliance with privacy regulations.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of insurance benefits and 401(k) plans.
Administrative Assistant
Chickasaw Nation
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Schedule and coordinate meetings across all facets of the Toksali SMART program; prepare agendas and record meeting minutes.
- Utilize the Internet Quorum database to generate reports and provide data support for program leadership.
- Compile and consolidate weekly and monthly reports from four functional areas, representing data from over 20 employees.
- Maintain and monitor salary projections for Tribal and Federal budgets totaling approximately $1.9 million for Toksali staff and program participants.
- Process and track vendor invoices efficiently and accurately.
- Create and maintain organizational charts using Microsoft Visio for 20 staff positions and approximately 460 program participants.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for submitting, routing, and tracking all program forms and correspondence through required approval processes.
- Assist in drafting, revising, and routing the Toksali SMART Policy Handbook through all phases, from initial development to final approval.
- Prepare and submit Delegation of Authority forms for all program employees.
- Coordinate Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for 20 employees across four locations; track progress and generate quarterly reports for leadership.
Education
Graduate -
Stonewall High School
01.2017
BBA - Accounting And Ethics
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK12.2025
Skills
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Confidentiality & Professional Judgment
- Clear & Compassionate Communication
- Attention to Detail & Accuracy
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Administrative Professional
Timeline
Benefit Plan Specialist
Nextep
01.2024 - 05.2025
Employee Benefits Generalist
Chickasaw Nation
09.2019 - 12.2024
Administrative Assistant
Chickasaw Nation
10.2018 - 09.2019
Graduate -
Stonewall High School
BBA - Accounting And Ethics
Mid-America Christian University