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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• Facilitated initial data feeds in October 2020 and March 2021• Fully remote and paperless since March 2020

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 to employer needs through program development and contract management. • 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 peer-to-peer learning. Team projects require a time commitment outside the monthly class sessions and allow participants to conceive, plan, and implement a solution to a real local need. My project team developed a sustainability program for the non-profit Friends of Heritage Farm. I also participated in the Kouzes & Posner’s Leadership Challenge deep dive strategy sessions.

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 day-to-day operations.• 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• Company closed December 2014

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 401k, in durable medical equipment industry. • 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• Championed data exchange feeds with all carriers in 2009• Co-developed 3-year HR Strategic Plan in 2009 • Initiated online enrollment process in 2010• Co-developed company-wide Team Recognition Program in 2010• Reduced health plan costs by $87k+ while maintaining rich plan design• Promoted from Benefits Specialist in March 2010

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.