Risk Manager
Sunnyvale, California
I managed all aspects of risk for the City of Sunnyvale, California. I worked to reduce the overall cost of risk for the organization through effective management of the City's risk management programs. I managed the City's risk management efforts, including risk assessment and mitigation, government tort claims, claims investigation and adjusting, loss prevention and loss control, risk transfer, contract insurance requirements, self-insurance, excess insurance, insurance procurement, workers' compensation, return to work and occupational safety.I also ran the City's disability management programs including interactive process for disabled employees, reasonable accommodation, compliance with disability laws (ADA and FEHA), paid medical leave program and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA and CFRA).I built relationships with managers and line staff in the organization to help them recognize and minimize the impact of risk. I provided training on safety, risk management, risk transfer and insurance, disability interactive process and leaves programs. I revised the City's policies on leaves and workers' compensation.I managed a staff of two, and I worked with a wide range of vendors including insurance brokers, claims administrators and medical professionals.I represented the City of Sunnyvale on the Board of Directors of the California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority (CJPRMA), a California joint powers authority and risk sharing pool. I served as President of the Board from June 2012 - May 2015.