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Valerie E. Benline-Pulido

Tinley Park,IL

Summary

Seasoned Risk Management Manager with a robust background at the Chicago White Sox, adept in insurance compliance and fostering workplace relationships. Excelled in reducing expenses through meticulous claim analysis and enhancing safety protocols. Proficient in RMIS and skilled in interviewing, my approach has significantly improved organizational practices and employee training initiatives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Risk Management

Chicago White Sox
Chicago
06.2023 - Current
  • Monitor insurance claims for 200 (+) employees, review claim statuses to reduce overall expenses
  • Maintain strong relationships with health care providers and insurance adjusters
  • Oversee insurance and indemnification procedure for organizational events, and activations
  • Conduct prescreening interviews of candidates for departmental vacancies
  • Execute employee training sessions and special projects
  • Coordinate with vice presidents and directors to formulate and deliver best practices to all employees
  • Oversee incident reporting and deliver findings to appropriate department leadership as well as insurance carriers

Senior Paralegal/Executive Assistant

Chicago White Sox
Chicago
06.2014 - 06.2023
  • Monitor and update contract management and ticker system for legal department
  • Manage renewal of annual finance loans, corporate entity certifications, corporate minute books, and lobbyist agreements
  • Devise multiple organizational policies and procedures, including waiver retention policy, seasonal on-field event procedures, and employee attendance submissions
  • Draft and deliver highly sensitive information and manage consumer privacy requests in coordination with IT team while maintaining privacy and confidentiality
  • Oversee class action lawsuits, service provider overpayments, and client collection matters
  • Craft corporate partnership sponsorship agreements, including using upgraded inventory verbiage
  • Attend weekly departmental meetings and provide support to multiple departments

Litigation Paralegal

Tresslerllp
Chicago, IL
06.2008 - 03.2014
  • Assisted with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness files, and drafting jury instructions.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Drafted pleadings, motions and other court documents for review by attorney.
  • Tracked, stored and organized data in accordance with proper chain of custody protocols.
  • Trained, supported and assisted case teams with best practice use of firm's e-discovery technology solutions, coordinating with and managing outside service providers and vendors.
  • Prepared deposition summaries and tracked deadlines for filing of briefs or other documents.
  • Performed factual investigations to obtain background information on parties involved in litigation proceedings.
  • Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.

Internal Affairs Investigator

Chicago Police Department Office of Accountability
Chicago, IL
01.2006 - 04.2007
  • Maintained detailed case log of all cases assigned to monitor progress and completion.
  • Adhered to strict confidentiality protocols when handling sensitive information.
  • Observed court proceedings related to ongoing investigations.
  • Conducted background checks on individuals associated with investigations.
  • Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
  • Reviewed police reports and other legal documents pertaining to cases.
  • Attended meetings between investigators and other stakeholders.
  • Interviewed witnesses, suspects, and experts to gather critical information and corroborate evidence.

Education

Master of Science - Applied Forensic Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago
05.2013

ABA – Approved Paralegal Certification -

Roosevelt University
Chicago
01.2009

Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Sciences - Sociology, Psychology

DePaul University
Chicago
12.2007

Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society -

Roosevelt University
Chicago
01.2007

Skills

  • Interviewing and Evidence Gathering
  • Insurance Claim Litigation
  • CACT Case Oversight
  • Reconciling medical accounts
  • Legal Analysis and Writing
  • Workplace Relationship Management
  • Develop Safety Protocols
  • Workers Compensation Management
  • Safeguard Sensitive Information
  • Insurance Compliance Management
  • SharePoint Proficiency
  • Adobe Acrobat Expertise
  • RMIS Proficiency
  • Proficient in Sedgwick ViaOne
  • TrustLayer Expertise
  • BenXcel Invoice Management
  • UKG Software Experience
  • Experienced with Zoom Meetings
  • LexisNexis Research Skills
  • Athlete Health Management System Proficiency
  • Contract management
  • Risk management

Volunteer Experience

  • Chicago White Sox – WITS program, 01/01/14, Current
  • Lead Researcher (DePaul University), Alevio Medical Center & Community Advisory Board, 09/01/06, 03/01/07
  • Community Ambassador, Crisis Center for South Suburbia, 09/01/11, Present

Languages

  • English, Primary
  • Spanish, Novice

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager, Risk Management

Chicago White Sox
06.2023 - Current

Senior Paralegal/Executive Assistant

Chicago White Sox
06.2014 - 06.2023

Litigation Paralegal

Tresslerllp
06.2008 - 03.2014

Internal Affairs Investigator

Chicago Police Department Office of Accountability
01.2006 - 04.2007

Master of Science - Applied Forensic Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

ABA – Approved Paralegal Certification -

Roosevelt University

Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Sciences - Sociology, Psychology

DePaul University

Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society -

Roosevelt University

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