Secured and grew partnerships with key distribution partners such as General Agents, Carriers, and National Brokerages leading Ease from a start-up company to an industry leading brandManaged the lifecycle of partner deals through contract negotiation, defining the scope of services, go to market strategy, and developing the support model with key partners.Spearheaded carrier partner and connection efforts, leading to Ease being partner of choice with several carriers in the small group market.Collaborated with Voluntary Benefit leads, Enrollment firms, and key distribution partners across the nation catapulting Ease to be the #1 distribution platform for industry leading VB carriers. Collaborated with leadership and key stakeholders between various organizations within the company to help achieve new business revenue goals as well as expansion efforts through product development initiatives with an emphasis on carrier partner data exchange methods. Owned the overall vision, strategic framework of carrier partnerships and integration projects, including vetting and prioritization of projects that translated into exponential value for the organization and the customer, and positioned Ease as an undisputed leader in the benefits administration marketplace.

Working through Clients, Associations, and Businesses to educate, assist, and implement successful Employee Benefit structures, using Fully Insured, Self-Insured, Captive, and Alternative Risk programs.

Participated in the start up and launch of HealthCompare and Joppel, an individual and family division of the Word & Brown family of companies. HealthCompare and Joppel are online nationwide stores for individuals, families, and Medicare recipients to compare and purchase health insurance programs, now used by producers nationwide to help consumer shop, compare, and find the best insurance programs to fit their needs.

Working with a wide range of clinets from mom & pop businesses to high profile companies with thousands of cases sold during my tenure here, has granted me exposure to a multitude of situations and given me creative, innovative solutions to many scenarios.Specialized experience with consumer driven plan designs such as HSA's, HRA's, and high deductible plans. Also experienced in other medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary plans, as well as Section 125 or cafeteria plans.Collaberated with business owners and executives to analyze costs and savings opportunities within the employee benefits package. Assisted with the comparison of benefits and proper plan selection during initial set up of benefit package as well as during plan renewal. Organized employee enrollment meetings and presented changes in benefits to employees through PowerPoint presentations. Participated in Health Fairs, encouraging early disease detection and prevention, smoking cessation, and a healthy lifestyle to reduce deductible utilization and lower costs for employees and employers.