Cassandra Barber Email & Phone Number

• Maintained proper documentation in compliance with the requirements of internal governance bodies.• Streamlined processes and improve accuracy through workbook redesign and simplification.• Mentored and trained colleagues by providing guidance and peer review, and encouraging open and honest dialogue.• Developed SAS data analysis program which perform data validation and data quality control for the reinsurance system on a policy basis.• Enhanced validation tools used by adding Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code to automate business processes & testing, allowing users more time for data analysis. The VBA code led to improved accuracy, identification of possible issues, and improved efficiency.• Collaborated with IT partners writing requirements, validating test output, and identifying defects for production implementation.

• Communicates with Project management and IT to price annuity products. • Resolves routine issues and identifies appropriate issues for escalation.• Participates on project teams related to actuarial solutions including automation, IT projects, or product development initiatives.• Based on established processes, prepares reports, financial statements, industry surveys and/or special studies.• Extracts, integrates and transforms data from a multitude of sources.• Reconciles and validates data accuracy, and reasonability of actuarial or financial information.• Supports and assists requirement development through testing and implementation.• Identifies issues or potential defects and works to resolve these with team members.

• Maintains the enterprise database and high-volume forecast process to track member contact pipelines and upskill plans for current and + two years which accounts for more than 10,000 critical new hires.• Partners with Workforce Planning, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition to deliver the pipeline plan with accuracy and efficiency. • Able to present in-depth analysis to executive management to understand and implement for short-term and long-term strategies.• Utilizes Agile Framework to plan, implement, and lead critical monthly pipeline meetings that include executive leadership and business partners to ensure accuracy of the plan and any changes.• Analyzes current and historical data to ensure proper staffing in various departments.• Completes data Adhoc requests and year over year comparison analysis to determine financial impact of Hiring Plan.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• Served as a Subject Matter Expert on multiple projects throughout the implementation process working with cross functional teams within the enterprise to ensure objectives were met on time and on budget.• Improved the training process for future Agile Lab members by implementing a universal document that was eventually implemented into the onboarding plan.• Key contributor and Subject Matter Expert in Change Impact Planning to improve processes for employees and customers.• Created Excel tool to shorten handle time for 10,000+ employees.• Mentored and led a team of new Property & Casualty Agile members through multiple high visible projects.• Created team newsletter in InDesign to inform my team of process changes and have a platform to increase morale.• Incorporated agile frameworks and maintained agile monitoring software to drive product success and provide transparency to key stakeholders.