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Boston, Ma, Us

Kelowna, Bc, Ca

Kelowna, Bc, Ca

Miami, Florida, Us

I oversaw the HR, marketing, business administration, finance, and IT teams. I negotiated leases for vendor contracts and new locations and managed headquarters office renovation and migration of data storage to the cloud. I developed HR performance evaluations, salary and benefits administration, discipline and termination criteria, job design, recruitment, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and resource allocation.A few notable topics I am open to discussing with networking partners include:Achieving salary and benefit savings and increasing collections within accounts receivable by outsourcing junior collections teams.Contributing greater efficiency, enhancing accuracy, and reducing write-offs by identifying and implementing smartphone-based software that integrates with corporate financial management software.Attaining a revenue increase and profit boost while increasing staff count by assuming control of operations.Driving an office rent reduction and obtaining tenant improvement concessions by negotiating with landlord to secure the most attractive lease.

New York, Ny, Us

In this role, I managed a geographically dispersed team to analyze and evaluate claims against insurance policies in health/managed care including Directors and Officers liability, errors/omissions, employment accountability, and cyber risk. I approved settlements, reserve changes, and expense/indemnity payment requests. I also presented quarterly reports to management reflecting loss development, exposure, coverage, and resolution and recovery strategies. I enjoyed collaborating with underwriting and actuaries to identify claim trends and analyze insurance portfolios. Topics I am open to discussing with networking partners include:Booking new policy premiums by developing and implementing a concierge claim service for high-profile insureds.Recovering overpayments made to a law firm by independently auditing invoices and identifying duplicate and/or non-reimbursable task entries.

New York, Ny, Us

I spearheaded litigation, mediation, and arbitration of high severity and complex claims in various jurisdictions, including coverage and Blue Cross/Blue Shield multi-district proceedings. I enjoyed liaising with Travelers Europe to counsel and indirectly supervise a team to settle international management liability claims and develop an international claim-handling process.

New York, Ny, Us

Conduct investigation, analysis, evaluation and disposition of high severity and international Directors & Officers liability claims

Tallahassee, Florida, Us

I drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts. I also negotiated settlements and inter-governmental agreements, and managed the acquisition, leasing, sale, and development of real property. I represented the department in administrative proceedings and civil litigation, eminent domain matters, and the interpretation of applicable statutory law.Represented Department in administrative proceedings and civil litigation.

I drafted discovery requests and responses, conducted legal research, prepared pleadings, and argued motions, deposed witnesses, attended mediations, negotiated settlements, and maintained regular contact with clients facing civil litigation in state/federal courts. I also prepared client proceedings reports and collaborated with Lloyd’s insurance syndicates.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Bachelor'S Degree, American Government And Politics (United States)

High School Diploma