Fred Barrera Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

Strategic Thought Partner to Executive and Senior Leaders throughout the organization, providing direction, advice and coaching on a broad range of Human capital and business strategy initiatives and issues, including leader growth and development, strategic planning, compensation, engagement, recruiting and onboarding, organizational effectiveness and evolution, performance management, P&L management, and compliance, all to improve company effectiveness and the colleague experience. • Influenced and supported leaders with major organizational restructuring efforts, providing guidance on business delivery options, talent impact, communications, and expectations, while promoting the change mindset within all levels of colleagues impacted.• Mentored and coached top business talent at different levels, including people managers and HR team members, on career development, communication strategies, work-life balance, and brand development.

Houston, Texas Area

Chief People Officer Corporate CounselClient Risk ConsultantProvided vision and strategic direction for one of the largest privately-held, independent insurance agencies in the USA, using creative, client-centered approaches and uniquely open communications to further our people and our business. Our team responsibilities included all aspects of HR, payroll, benefits, contracts, vendor relations, compliance, office administration, real estate, employee relations, and overall culture leadership. • Improved colleague experience and retention through advances in career pathways, internal mobility and promotions, performance review processes, compensation transparency, intentional communications, and leader diversity, achieving Top Workplace results for over five years and lower than industry turnover.• Successfully integrated four acquisitions and 250 new colleagues, merging Benefit and Retirement Plans, HR Procedures, Payrolls, and establishing a Wrap Plan and Plan Committee.

Houston, Texas Area

Researched and advised on various legal issues under maritime law, insurance law, and other civil matters, including drafting demand responses, coverage opinions and reservation of rights letters.

Austin

Marketed and sold managed care services to corporate clients, and negotiated medical services contracts with providers.

Austin

Adjusted serious liability claims for multi-county territory, requiring policy interpretation and direct interaction with agents, policyholders, claimants, attorneys, and various service providers.

Jd, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Order of the Lytae

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha, Student Volunteer Leader