EPIC acquired Integro in December 2018; Integro acquired Clearview Group in July 2015I audit, analyze, and report all financial data for all of our clients. I also provide consulting and strategic initiatives based on these financial results, which have led to significant cost savings and an enhanced employee experience.This includes the analysis and projection of claims and premiums, plan utilization, specialty drug costs, the impact of high cost claimants, medical bill review… Show more EPIC acquired Integro in December 2018; Integro acquired Clearview Group in July 2015I audit, analyze, and report all financial data for all of our clients. I also provide consulting and strategic initiatives based on these financial results, which have led to significant cost savings and an enhanced employee experience.This includes the analysis and projection of claims and premiums, plan utilization, specialty drug costs, the impact of high cost claimants, medical bill review, IBNR, wellness/tobacco initiatives, and enrollment shifts.I perform actuarial modeling, nondiscrimination testing, assist in developing communications materials,and assist the sales team in acquiring new business by analyzing data for potential clients. I work with clients to develop strategies and to analyze the impact of their vendors and each facet of their benefit programs.I am the direct supervisor for a team of data analysts and actuarial analysts; I handle their workflow and training, peer review their work, and conduct their annual performance reviews. Show less

• Provide daily supervision, training and development of the primary work group (consisting of 9 administrators) providing total benefits administration for participants in PBGC-trusteed plans• Ensure that team meets or exceeds measurable performance goals defined by contract with PBGC(Target for processing applications: 60 days. My team’s average processing time: 24 days.)(Target for percentage of applications processed within 60 days: 85%. My team’s percentage: 98%.)(Target… Show more • Provide daily supervision, training and development of the primary work group (consisting of 9 administrators) providing total benefits administration for participants in PBGC-trusteed plans• Ensure that team meets or exceeds measurable performance goals defined by contract with PBGC(Target for processing applications: 60 days. My team’s average processing time: 24 days.)(Target for percentage of applications processed within 60 days: 85%. My team’s percentage: 98%.)(Target for percentage of finalized plans closed timely: 90%. My team’s percentage: 100%.)• Ensure timely processing of all systems information and any data changes requested by employees, including employment status, deaths, tax withholding, direct deposit, and benefit commencement• Develop and direct the performance of the work plan for each client• Develop, implement, and monitor matrices for determining performance measures, including the level of customer service provided by call center representatives.• Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals and improve overall efficiency• Responsible for staff training, performance appraisals, disciplinary action, and staffing levels• Handle escalated benefit inquiries, responses to appeals, and congressional inquiries• Conduct staff meetings as well as training sessions regarding policies and procedures Show less

{Hired by Excellerate HRO, a division of EDS, which was then purchased by Hewlett-Packard in April 2009, and then purchased by ACS in August 2010Laid off on 3/1/2011 as part of a Reduction in Force}RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for providing strategic and administrative direction related to plan implementation and ongoing administration of the total benefits package, and for providing analysis and recommendations regarding any proposed changes to the structure of any… Show more {Hired by Excellerate HRO, a division of EDS, which was then purchased by Hewlett-Packard in April 2009, and then purchased by ACS in August 2010Laid off on 3/1/2011 as part of a Reduction in Force}RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for providing strategic and administrative direction related to plan implementation and ongoing administration of the total benefits package, and for providing analysis and recommendations regarding any proposed changes to the structure of any plan.Defined Benefit clients• Provide ongoing maintenance (payroll processing, data analysis, periodic reporting, annual year-end system updates)• Design, test, and debug software for employee benefits administration• Develop and maintain client relationships• Implement new pension plans and data for existing clients’ acquisitions• Consult with client on updates to plan provisions and government regulations• Train both the client and internal team members on software and general processesHealth & Welfare clients• Oversee the annual enrollment process, including decisions related to plan options, rates, design changes, employee costs, wellness initiatives, and implementation/review procedures• Analyze employee data and enrollment options/selections (including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Section 125 Cafeteria Plans)• Develop appropriate communication materials and educational programs which explain the plan’s available options, related costs, and wellness initiatives to employees • Understand ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and other pertinent government regulations, manage statutory requirements, and interpret for both technical and non-technical audiences Show less

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Design, test, and debug benefit calculation systems• Analyze plan documents and create plan summaries and requirements • Ensure compliance with IRS code (e.g. ERISA) and plan provisions• Identify internal processes inefficiencies and recommend improvements • Have a full understanding of all types of benefit plans so as to be able to provide consulting advice

Hewitt bought NTRC in June 2003RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage implementations; create timelines for deliverables, delegate tasks Design, test, and debug software for employee benefits administration Build and support actuarial factor generator in Excel for internal useProduce annual total retirement statements, modeling DB and DC plansAnalyze plan documents and create plan summaries and requirementsEnsure compliance with IRS code and plan provisionsDesign… Show more Hewitt bought NTRC in June 2003RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage implementations; create timelines for deliverables, delegate tasks Design, test, and debug software for employee benefits administration Build and support actuarial factor generator in Excel for internal useProduce annual total retirement statements, modeling DB and DC plansAnalyze plan documents and create plan summaries and requirementsEnsure compliance with IRS code and plan provisionsDesign participant communication materialsTrain employees on processes and various software packagesProvide technical support for client teams of 3-8 members; review work for quality/accuracyInterpret language in Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO’s)Ensure compliance with IRS code and plan provisionsDesign participant communication materialsTrain employees on processes and various software packages Show less

I worked in the actuarial group until November, 2002, at which time I took a promotion to the Benefits Outsourcing group and became an officer of the bank. My responsibilities in the actuarial group were similar to my previous actuarial work from 1996-2000.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Defined Benefit Plans: Annual actuarial work – e.g. valuations, FAS 87, FAS106 Analyze and audit participant data Perform and review benefit calculations, including specialized calcs for SERP’s and QDRO’s  Pension plan redesign – recommend solutions based on analysis Build and debug comprehensive benefit calculation spreadsheets Perform non-discrimination testing Complete government forms (e.g. 5500’s, SAR’s) Interpret plan provisions… Show more RESPONSIBILITIES:Defined Benefit Plans: Annual actuarial work – e.g. valuations, FAS 87, FAS106 Analyze and audit participant data Perform and review benefit calculations, including specialized calcs for SERP’s and QDRO’s  Pension plan redesign – recommend solutions based on analysis Build and debug comprehensive benefit calculation spreadsheets Perform non-discrimination testing Complete government forms (e.g. 5500’s, SAR’s) Interpret plan provisions and write detailed plan summaries Write and proofread proposals for new businessDefined Contribution Plans: Interpret plan language and ERISA language Analyze and audit participant data Perform and review benefit calculations  Service clients with 401(k), 403(b), ESOP, and profit sharing plans DC Plan modeling and projections for Retirement & Financial Security projects  Produce periodic individual benefit statements Produce communication materials for participants summarizing plan provisions Perform non-discrimination testing Show less

{in Cleveland, OH - quit due to desired relocation to Atlanta and no position being available for internal transfer}RESPONSIBILITIES:Defined Benefit Plans: Annual actuarial work – e.g. valuations, FAS 87, FAS106 Analyze and audit participant data Perform and review benefit calculations, including specialized calcs for SERP’s and QDRO’s  Pension plan redesign – recommend solutions based on analysis Build and debug comprehensive benefit calculation… Show more {in Cleveland, OH - quit due to desired relocation to Atlanta and no position being available for internal transfer}RESPONSIBILITIES:Defined Benefit Plans: Annual actuarial work – e.g. valuations, FAS 87, FAS106 Analyze and audit participant data Perform and review benefit calculations, including specialized calcs for SERP’s and QDRO’s  Pension plan redesign – recommend solutions based on analysis Build and debug comprehensive benefit calculation spreadsheets Perform non-discrimination testing Complete government forms (e.g. 5500’s, SAR’s) Interpret plan provisions and write detailed plan summaries Write and proofread proposals for new businessDefined Contribution Plans: Interpret plan language and ERISA language Analyze and audit participant data Perform and review benefit calculations  Service clients with 401(k), 403(b), ESOP, and profit sharing plans DC Plan modeling and projections for Retirement & Financial Security projects  Produce periodic individual benefit statements Produce communication materials for participants summarizing plan provisions Perform non-discrimination testing Show less