Vicky DeMercer
Oahu,USA
Summary
Dedicated Community & Well-Being professional with 20 years of industry experience. With a history of meeting company goals and using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Skilled as a team player or solo, and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Business Partner
HMSA
05.2023 - Current
- Program manager for employee well-being program for 1500+ employees.
- Successfully launched and managed multiple health and well-being campaigns, resulting in improved employee engagement.
- Managed strategic partnership initiatives to drive measurable outcomes and deeper relationships with cross-functional teams.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Prepared and presented reports on status of projects and initiatives.
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
Community Relations Specialist
HMSA
06.2015 - 04.2023
- Managed Annual HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program to bringing $75,000.00 annually in scholarship moneys to over 100 Hawaii High School graduates
- Evaluated and recommended organizations, individuals and events through formal brand litmus test focused on identifying strategies.
- Built, leveraged and shared positive relationships and partnerships with various external and internal stakeholders.
- Created great working relationships with different city & county departments and other organizations.
- Engaged, organized, and deployed HMSA's employee volunteer team to support community health and well-being.
Government Relations Coordinator
HMSA
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Conducted meetings for HMSA Government Relations Teams
- Implemented review strategies that resulted in improved tracking and reporting of Hawaii legislative bills
- Provided State and County tracking of donations to political campaigns
Education
Community Health Worker Professional Certification -
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, Hawaii12-2022
Open Study - Anthropology
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii01.2015
Bachelor of - American History
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii08-2006
Skills
- Project Management
- Public Relations
- Community Building
- Relationship Building
- Volunteer Management
- Meeting Facilitation
- Corporate Communications
- Organizational Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Analysis
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop participation tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 11staff members.
- Achieved 36% above national average for employee satisfaction with program evaluation through company wide survey.
- Participated on as key team member of in the development of Cultural Competency Training.
- Collaborated with team of 20+ employees in the development and execution of Employee-Led Well-Being series.
Affiliations And Trainings
- Hawaii Public Health Board, Director, 2024
- CPR + First Aid, 2024
- A.L.O.H.A. Response Trained, 2018
- Volunteer Manager Trained, 2017
- Conflict Resolution, 2017
- HIHO Volunteer, 2008
Timeline
Associate Business Partner
HMSA
05.2023 - Current
Community Relations Specialist
HMSA
06.2015 - 04.2023
Government Relations Coordinator
HMSA
10.2013 - 05.2015
Community Health Worker Professional Certification -
Kapiolani Community College
Open Study - Anthropology
University of Hawaii
Bachelor of - American History
University of Hawaii
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