• Manage the execution of benefit and well-being programs in a dynamic and complex organization. • Research and recommend new benefits programs and policies and identify strategies for implementing new and revised procedures to streamline processes and improve service delivery• Manage benefits team and programs, partnering with HR, Finance, Payroll, IT, and corporate entities.• Lead vendor relationships and coordinate with benefit consultants to deliver compliant, accurate and competitive benefits. • Benefits lead for multiple systems implementations and integrations• Oversee benefit enrollment platform configuration, updates, testing, interfaces, and employee experience, including open enrollment project. • Supports the development and communication of employee communications, benefit policies, processes, and programs.• Ensure accurate benefit data/costs, reconciliation, and benefit cost allocations. • Assist in development and implementation of wellness program.

• Managed the administration of corporate benefit and well-being plans and programs for 15,000+ associate. Researched new benefits programs and policies and identified strategies for implementing new and revised procedures to streamline processes and improve service delivery• Developed communication materials and ensured materials are updated to comply with plan changes, and/or government mandated disclosures• Managed the annual open enrollment communication strategy, education and training processes to create the best associate experience• Provided insight to leadership by creating, implementing and administering various well-being initiatives. • Ensured compliance of health and welfare benefit programs. Examples include maintaining plan documents, SPDs, 5500 filings, and other ACA requirements • Was the Benefits Implementation Lead for multiple HRIS Systems integrations during the past few years • Prepared and managed the benefits operational budgets and analyzes variances • Completed the NxGen Leadership development program, a 10-month leadership development program focusing on Emotionally Intelligent Servant Leaders

*Managed the day-to-day administration of corporate benefit plan and programs to include; researching new benefits programs and policies and develop proposals for program/policy modifications, including the design, impact analysis and budgeting; implement approved plan changes, *Lead the RFP and bid processes for plan vendors/programs and coordination of the assessment, planning, development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of health and wellness programs.*Ensured compliance of health and welfare benefit programs. *Managed the annual open enrollment process, responsible for renewals, budgeting, HRIS programming and employee communications.* Managed the day to day activities and the vendor relationship Onsite Fitness Center.

* Managed the Health and Welfare Benefit plans, which included responsibility for renewals, third party vendor administration, open (annual) enrollment, HR Generalist training, insurance premiums, claims and administrative fee funding, rate setting, budgeting and accruals, * Managed and oversaw all aspects of the LiveTotal Health program; a comprehensive wellness strategy for The Scotts Miracle Gro Company associates.* Managed the day to day activities and the vendor relationship of the Scotts’ Onsite Wellness Center- a 24,000 square-foot facility that includes a fitness center, medical center and a pharmacy.* Responsible for the development, implementation, administration and communication for all health and welfare and wellness programs throughout the company.* Developed and maintained the content on the LiveTotal Health company wellness website.* Coordinated the onsite health screening- Know Your Numbers Program- and the Flu Shot Program for associates at various locations (100+) throughout the United States.* Conducted presentations to associates and Human Resource team on different health and wellness and benefits programs.* Tracked and reported key performance metrics of the wellness program and reviewed the reports provided by program vendors.* Prepared various presentations and reports for all levels of associates, including the annual open enrollment presentations, new hire benefits presentation and wellness Return On Investment (ROI) reports.

*Implemented, coordinated and monitored the worksite health management program for a newly created health care consortium.* Responsible for the development, implementation, administration and communication for all wellness programs.* Developed and maintain community resources for different wellness initiatives.* Responsible for the development of the strategic 3 year plan strategies and resources.* Coordinated vendor and partner health management services for clients and ensured vendors’ perform in accordance with contractual requirements.* Responsible for communication of program activities to Human Resource Directors, associates and family members using a variety of media including presentations, flyers, newsletters, home mailings, etc. * Managed data used to earn wellness incentives and reimbursement program.* Collected and analyzed data relevant to health care services and educational programs.

* Coordinated, presented and evaluated different wellness and health education programs for employees and community.* Prepared and maintained the budget for the Cardiovascular Disease Grant and Tobacco Cessation Grant totaling over $160,000.* Conducted various health screenings, health risk assessments and health fairs for the community.* Conducted and evaluated smoking cessation, stress management, nutritional awareness and wellness programs for the community.* Coordinated, presented and evaluated different health education programs, within the Harford County public and private school system as well as all of the county wide drug prevention events.