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United States

United States

This nuclear energy services company hired me to manage enterprise risk in a role that had not been filled for more than 10 years. I report directly to the CFO and interface with all employees, from C-Suite to rank and file, essentially acting as Chief Risk Officer. I have oversight responsibility for every employee and oversee a highly technical and specialized insurance program. I was instrumental in positioning the company to address the growing $155B D&D market while building a strong financial profile with stable margins and visible projected EBITDA growth. In less than 2 years with the company, I:► Cleaned up the 10-year vacancy in risk management by identifying gaps in coverage, saving money, reducing claims, and streamlining processes. ► Increased bond capacity more than 2-fold. ► Significantly contributed to multimillion-dollar contracted projects by reviewing contracts and participating in negotiations. ► Partnered with Business Development to increase domestic and overseas contracts, including 1 in Germany.► Participated in successfully closing two acquisitions on time and without incident to expand business; commended by broker as the smoothest acquisitions he had ever done.► Lowered claims frequency and severity through end to end claims management and proactive relationship management with TPAs to ensure rapid claim handling.

Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States

I was retained as a compliance management consultant to this global provider of IT, Financial, Administrative and Managed Services for legal and professional services firms. I oversaw the entire compliance function and litigation function and ensured all deadlines were met. I researched and drafted contracts, regulatory, compliance, policy and procedural forms and documents. Additionally, I liaised between law firms and insurance companies to manage operations, advise insurance and risk management issues, and provide insurance analytics, strategy, and reporting support. During my tenure I:► Boosted the receivables rate from 168 separate insurance carriers to 93%+ (20%+ increase) by enhancing spend management guidelines and improving policy protection strategies.► Led highest claim and litigation turnaround while billing more than $70M to insurance carriers.► Was chosen to oversee the most significant matters with $1M+ billing for insurers, including Philadelphia Insurance, AmTrust North America, Argo Insurance, State Farm, Liberty Mutual, CNA, QBE, RSUI, and AIG.

Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Hired, while still consulting for Frontline, to oversee and train 500 paralegals providing credit repair services to clients and manage customer complaints. Highlights include:► Awarded top performing attorney in 2020 for growing client base by 100K, outstanding team leadership, and customer complaint management.► Dramatically improved client experience by responding to client requests, ensuring case flow, and personally resolving 100+ BBB cases.► Maintained regulatory compliance under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act by monitoring changes in state laws.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Assisted Account Managers with placement of technical insurance programs helping achieve rate and premium decreases. Gathered exposure data and conducted interpretation and evaluation before contract placement. Conducted detailed contract reviews that ensured compliance with currently placed insurance policies. Ensured proper placement for insurance programs that limited and addressed risk issues.

Wallingford, Connecticut

Worked with attorneys to examine and analyze legal issues on a wide variety of complex civil litigation matters. Drafted and revised letters, affidavits, memoranda, motions and other legal documents. Attended court proceedings and depositions. Reviewed motions, researched relevant case law, prepared research memoranda and summaries of legal arguments. Drafted several successful Motion to Strike Recklessness, Motions for Summary Judgment and Motions to Dismiss for personal injury cases involving thousands in damages. Researched and drafted an appellate brief on a personal injury case involving over $15,000 in damages. Proficient in use of Westlaw, LexisNexis and Legal Files.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Represented Marsh as a Client Service Representative working with multinational corporations and helping them to secure global insurance programs. Assisted with preparing submissions, marketing of accounts, issued certificates and reviewed policies for accuracy. Organized and prepared quote presentations to inform clients of possible renewal options. Handled daily servicing needs for clients. Helped to maintain national accounts through providing knowledge and attention while helping to develop marketing efforts to capture new business. Continually demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills while appropriately utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.

Glendale, Ca

Supported client needs with respect to ID cards, policy questions and general inquiries in my role as the first resource and point of contact for clients various business needs. Helped prepare account submissions for marketing assisting the head of office in the servicing of his large book of business. Worked proactively to maintain working relationships and secure additional lines of business within each organization.

Las Vegas, Nv

Assisted the account manager in the servicing of accounts. Checked policies, issued certificates, issued ID cards and provided other service support. Worked with management, agents, and account managers to develop and maintain and effective pipeline of work to support client needs.

Draper, Ut

Managed an office of 5 employees including monitoring schedules and adjusting workflows. Facilitated communication between managers while serving as a management resource. Assisted agent in marketing and writing new business which involved actively contributing to procure new business leads, quoting and selling. Helped to build the scratch agency to over 3,000 policies while maintaining the existing book of business. Implemented, identified, organized and participated in events for agents to generate new business leads while increasing public awareness of the company. Supported conflict resolution within the agency whether it be with employees or clients.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Student Bar Association 2012-2013 and 2013-2014, APALSA Board Member 2014-2015, Study Abroad Program at Trinity.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.)