Director of Procurement & Risk / ClaimsAccountable for effective implementation of any and all policies, practices and procedures related to the Company's risk management, procurement and information technology functions. Creates annual business plans to support strategic requirements. Develops policies and programs for managing the Company's exposure to risk and in coordination with corporate objectives. Executes actions to facilitate achievement of relevant performance incentive criteria. Coordinates reporting requirements with internal departments, corporate staff and the City of Indianapolis. Directs budgetary preparation for department and works directly with departmental heads to facilitate expense controls. Ensures adequate maintenance of inventory records. Responsible for the execution of RFP's; RFQ's; RFI's; Bids; Quotes; and the awarding of the same. Responsible for Vendor Management and our MBE / WBE Program.Mentored a new M/WBE firm in 2010Procured in excess of $51 million in spend in 2009Procured in excess of $49 million in spend in 2010

Vendor Management; Diversity Manager; Warehouse Management; Managed MBE/WBE Program; Review, Evaluate, Award contracts based on RFQ, RFP, and Bid Analysis; Cellular Phones Manager

Investigated and analyzed liability, property, auto, workers compensation and commercial claims. Responsible for the large losses involving fatalities, complex liability and high profile cases within the team’s territory. As “Large Office Account Representative”, accountable for all liability and 1st party exposures resulting out of an 18-location chain.

Investigate and analyze liability exposures, set reserves, and negotiate settlement with individuals, attorney's, and other claims professionals. Responsible for management of independent appraisers. Act as key contact on largest commercial account for claim handling and dispersement of losses. Completed site visits to various locations.Consistently performs above team standard for claim resolution. Currently performing at 10% over team high and 20% over team average.In progress of obtaining Associate In Claims (AIC) Multi Line Adjuster Investigated and analyzed liability, property, auto, workers compensation and commercial claims. Responsible for the large losses involving fatalities, complex liability and high profile cases within the team's territory. As "Large Office Account Representative", accountable for all liability and 1st party exposures resulting out of an 18-location chain. Managed the highest reserved cases (exceeding $2,500,000 in total reserves).Presented Paperless Environment Training for the entire company, reduction of 1FTE.Assigned to Catastrophe Duty, reserved for top 20% of adjusters.

Investigated and analyzed liability, property, auto, workers compensation and commercial claims. Responsible for the large losses involving fatalities, complex liability and high profile cases within the team’s territory. As “Large Office Account Representative”, accountable for all liability and 1st party exposures resulting out of an 18-location chain.

Temporary placement position. Utilized various operating systems and procedures to assist in the service of clients, customers, and vendors. Responsible for handling, auto, property, commercial, 1st party, 3rd party and 3rd party administrator servicing. Investigated and analyzed liabilities, damages and coverage in high profile cases.

Utilized various operating systems and procedures to assist in the service of clients, customers, and vendors. Responsible for handling, auto, property, commercial, 1st party, 3rd party and 3rd party administrator servicing. Investigated and analyzed liabilities, damages and coverage in high profile cases. Recognized for voluntary assumption of additional inventories as a product of attrition resulting in the reduction of 1FTE.Identified as key contributor. Requested for placement from temporary agency to future growth positions of assigned company.

Responsible for the settlement of personal lines, farm, commercial and property damage appraisals with up to $50,000 in damage or exposure. Wrote estimates on 1st and 3rd party farm, property and/or commercial damage. Assigned territory responsibility and improved agency relations between company and claims department. Noted and leveraged by peers as subject matter expert in Exactimate (a structural and water estimating system).Completed INS 21 - Introductory Claims Handling Certification.Achieved water restoration certificate from "IICRC".