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Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Led post-merger indirect spend integration for a large Pharma acquisition, managing program governance, synergy execution, negotiations, and stakeholder management.• Supported post-merger indirect procurement integration for a Financial Services mega-merger, working with IT and Non-IT towers to drive business communications and supplier negotiations.• Analyzed pre-merger synergy savings opportunities in a cleanroom setting for a Financial Services mega-merger, identifying significant savings in Non-IT spend categories.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Lead small teams of Consultants & Analysts on strategic initiatives for large-scale Supply Chain Sourcing & Procurement transformation initiatives. Focus areas include, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Organizational Design, Financial Analysis / Cost Takeout, and Business Process Transformation.

Chicago, Illinois

• Led workflow process redesign at a large regional organization to standardize and increase productivity• Project Management Lead for a rapid expansion initiative at a national governmental organization• Developing Blockchain skillset by participating in formal trainings - earned IBM Blockchain Essentials Badge, Oct 2018 - and supporting go-to-market initiatives across multiple industries• Led a team of Insight Consultants engaged in a staffing optimization initiative for a twenty-one site organization leveraging national as well as client-specific benchmarking insights and co-solutioning FTE savings strategies with C-Suite executives• Directly supported Supply Chain and Finance executive leadership at a large organization to improve vendor contracting, develop multiple “Should-Cost” models, & create policies to improve utilization of IT services

Greater St. Louis Area

As a Consultant in Aon's Health & Benefits practice (H&B), I work closely with the executive leadership of mid-sized and large commercial clients in the development of their corporate health and welfare programs. I help ensure our recommendations are aligned with the organization's short and long-term strategic objectives. My team is involved in all phases of the planning process including: selecting benefit design, evaluating funding techniques, maintaining state and federal compliance, managing carrier implementations, resolving member claim issues, and creating effective communication campaigns in order to promote the company's corporate Health & Welfare programs. I specialize primarily in the full service Middle-Market and often work on project based assignments such as evaluating network access, discount, and optimization strategies as well as pre and post-implementation program audits. Both examples have the potential to provide significant reduction to an employer's medical spend, improve overall program efficiency, and satisfy fiduciary and due-diligence requirements.Additionally, I work with internal partners to deliver data analytic tools that look at detailed medical and pharmacy claim information and extract top cost-drivers for further analysis. We use the information to better understand the needs of the employer's population and design health plans that are better for cost containment and overall delivery of medical care.

St. Louis, Mo

Responsible for management of client relationships as well as day-to-day management of their large, multi-site Employee Benefit programs on behalf of Lockton's Employee Benefits National Accounts practice. Developed and maintained working relationships with clients and our carrier partners and strive to understand the details surrounding their benefit plan offerings, provider networks, pricing structures, technical capabilities, as well as determine their fit and applicability to the needs of my clients.Additional responsibilities include:1) Preparing all aspects of presentation material for client meetings which typically include the HR Director, Compensation and Benefits Director, CFO, and CEO.2) Maintain knowledge and update clients on current legislative changes mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. 3) Continually expand knowledge of various forms of medical insurance programs as well as applicable funding mechanisms.4) Expand and maintain deep knowledge and understanding of employee benefit insurance coverages to include: HSA/FSA/HRA programs, Dental, Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D, STD/LTD, EAP, and voluntary/worksite benefit offerings. 5) Ensure the marketing of various lines of coverage to the insured and self insured carrier marketplace when benefit contracts expire.6) Compile and compare results of marketing efforts and work with carrier representatives to correct discrepancies in their proposals.7) Ensure the preparation, printing, & binding of presentations for client meetings often completed by the Account Admin.8) Liaison between client and internal graphics team to prepare, edit, and finalize Open Enrollment Benefit Guides and Presentation material for employee meetings.9) Conducting on-site and Webinar based Open Enrollment MeetingsPassed the GBA 1 and GBA 2 CEBS exams of the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business while in this role.

Various Assignments Both Domestically & Internationally

While assigned to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA I oversaw two administrative sections consisting of 15-20 Marines and earned a meritorious promotion to Corporal. Upon promotion to Corporal, I was assigned to independent duty with the Inspector-Instructor Staff (I-I), Bravo Co. 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Yakima, WA. As an I-I Marine I, along with 10-15 other Active Duty Marines, trained and ensured the mission-ready status of 300-350 Reserve Marines. The I-I role not only provided for an enhanced status amongst Marines, but also a heightened presence in the Yakima community. The I-I Marines were often featured in parades, television & radio interviews, military dedication ceremonies, and conducted funeral services throughout the region.In 2007, I deployed with Bravo Co. to Exercise Talisman Sabre in Rockhampton, Australia where I continued to lead my team while simultaneously coordinating with other Marine leaders in order to ensure a safe and successful exercise. In 2008 I deployed with 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines to Ghana in support of operation Shared Accord. In addition to training with the Ghanaian Army, I also attended a Jungle Warfare school and helped create a positive image of American military amongst the inhabitants of Daboya and Tamale in northern Ghana by supporting the American doctors and veterinarians who provided aid to the villagers as well as toys for the children. In 2009, I was Invited to join the USMC Officer Candidate School (Platoon Leadership Course) in Quantico, VA. While an Officer Candidate, I took on additional duties and led my platoon through many facets of drill preparation including the capstone drill/marching competition against the other platoons. I graduated 13th in a class of about 80 Marine Officer Candidates. Upon successful completion of this training I received a promotion to the rank of Sergeant.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bba, Finance

Activities and Societies: Finance Association, Energy AssociationFinance Association - I was a manager for our commodity trading team that.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General