Accomplished Benefits and Wellness Manager with Communications Expertise
Benefits and Wellness Program Management. Plan Administration. Communication Strategy. Content Creation.
Big Picture/Strategic Thinker/Versatile Subject Matter Expert
- Comprehensive Benefit Plan Design and Program Administration.
- HR and Benefits Compliance Regulations and Procedures.
- Benefits Strategy Development and Vendor Negotiation.
- Communication, Content Creation, and Employee Training.
- Fostering Strong Business Relationships with all Customers.
16+ years of experience successfully managing corporate benefit programs designed to meet the needs of diverse employee populations, recruit, attract, and retain qualified workers, and provide cost savings. This includes marrying plan offerings with total well-being.
Project management expertise includes the RFP process, self-funded and fully insured medical, stop loss, dental, life, vision, AD&D, FSA’s, HRA’s, short and long term disability, employee assistance programs, voluntary benefits, wellness, 401(k) plans, leave of absence administration, and worker’s compensation. Extensive background partnering with brokers, insurance carriers, TPA’s, consultants, auditors, and c-suites to achieve goals.
Strong skills designing best practice, customized employee benefit programs and content that progressively drive behavior change, improve work productivity, and increase employee morale. Project owner and individual contributor on many complex benefit change implementations.
Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Certified Worksite Wellness Program Manager (Chapman Institute), Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition), and Bachelor of Arts in Communications with English minor. Current on benefit trends, best practices, and regulations. Member of IFEBP, NEEBC, NEHRA, National Wellness Institute, and WWCMA.
“Can-do”, positive, and customer-focused attitude. Passionate about helping companies achieve cost efficient, competitive benefits, and creating cultures of engagement and optimal health.