• Led the annual benefit program strategy for an existing book of business. Managed the scope, quality, timeliness and budget of client deliverables while overseeing a team of junior associates and analysts and coordinating with financial, legal and other subject matter experts.• Supervised direct reports and advised on career development, compensation and promotion• Managed the benefits harmonization strategy for a large multinational employer following the acquisition of one of their largest competitors which greatly expanded their domestic footprint. Delivered an enhanced program that avoided significant integration costs compared to the initial due diligence expectation. • Directed the RFP process for a non-traditional insurance RFP involving a procurement focused, state-owned entity with union and non-union stakeholders, which generated significant savings.

• Headed RFPs for multiple clients and lines of coverage (e.g., self-funded medical, dental, vision, and ancillary coverages), analyzed and compiled results, negotiated with vendors, and proposed recommendations to clients' leadership teams. • Managed deadlines, vendors, and client deliverables for several clients. • Established relationships with key client stakeholders • Participated in an internal company resource group tasked with identifying redundancies and developing plans of action to drive efficiencies and improve the profitability of existing clients

• Assisted in the development of overall client strategy by interpreting and presenting benchmark data to clients and ensuring plan and program changes were properly implemented• Supported the financial analysis and review for employer sponsored benefit programs through underwriting, data analytics, and partnership with actuaries• Participated in internal resource groups for Healthcare Data Analytics and Healthcare Reinsurance Placements

Assisted the consulting team in gathering, organizing, entering and analyzing data using Excel spreadsheets to be used for various client projects, which required an increased focus on analysis of results and managing portions of projects. Developed budget and billing reports, participated in client and vendor meetings, and assisted with the preparation and delivery of client deliverables

Learned the basics of the market, products and services offered to clients, and intellectual capital resources. Developed an understanding of the scope of service for each client, compliance requirements, benchmarking capabilities, and basic underwriting and financial skills.