Cass Parker Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Washington

• Responsible for managing self-funded health insurance, life and AD&D insurance, STD, LTD, HRA, COBRA, Stop Loss and EAP for 3000+ US multi-state and Canadian employees at 75 locations in senior living industry.
• Established new US and Canada broker partnerships in the first 6 months resulting in $75k annual savings
• Developed a detailed benefits procedure manual and streamlined workflows
• Re-designed comprehensive self-funded health plans, yielding richer benefits at $482k annual savings
• Reformatted UltiPro HRIS system to mitigate $2.3M in potential 1094 fees
• Launched US company benefits website and app in 2020, and Canadian benefits website in 2021

Portland, Oregon Area

• Accomplished non-profit workforce development strategist committed to solving employers' workforce challenges. Responsible for leading sector development and supervising the industry initiatives team to match resources.
• Researched and quantified industry labor market data in coordination with the Columbia-Willamette Workforce Collaborative (CWWC) and WorkSource Business Solutions Team in Portland Metro Area
• Established and maintained strong relationships with business, government, economic development, education, and community partners
• Managed DOL federal grants
• Co-developed manufacturing workforce careers website www.careersnw.org
• Promoted from Program Coordinator to Employer Services Manager in December 2015, and to Senior Industry Initiatives Manager in October 2016

Vancouver, WA

• Reviewed contractor and service provider data.
• Provided technical assistance to contractors and businesses.
• Assisted with contract preparation and execution.
• Input, managed and synthesized data in a multiple data systems.
• Managed Business After School program through outreach to businesses and participant registration.
• Supported grant writing efforts.

Vancouver, WA

Participated in the 2018 Class of LCC's 9-month leadership development program. The program involves practical and experiential activities that provide communication and interaction opportunities with key decision-makers in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Methodology is participatory including class work, group discussions, site tours and.

Vancouver, WA

• Launched professional photography C-Corp which specialized in family, sports, Santa, and wedding portraits. Developed corporate strategic business plan, branding, marketing, customer management system and managed.
• Handled accounts payable and receivable, 1099 contractors, tax preparation and banking
• Designed and maintained website, social media, ads, and collateral
• Mastered customer service, scheduling and workflow with clients, vendors, and staff
• Maintained and ordered equipment, supplies, and client orders
• Choregraphed sessions and acted as photographer’s assistant

Vancouver, WA

• Responsible for managing benefits for 750+ nationwide employees in self-funded and group health insurance, life and AD&D insurance, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, COBRA, Stop Loss, FMLA, WFLA, OFLA, Workers’ Compensation and.
• Created company wellness program in 2007
• Implemented health plan and TPA changes in 2007 & 2008
• Led benefits broker assessment evaluations in 2007 & 2010
• Converted 401(k) record-keeper and broker changes in 2007 & 2011
• High Performance employee trainer in 2008

Graduate Studies In Mba - Management & Strategy

Graduate work toward MBA in Management & Strategy

B.A., Sociology

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta

Certificate, Radio Broadcasting

Studied on-air and production aspects of radio broadcasting.