Over 17 years experience in construction and public transportation industries managing insurance programs. Establ track record of streamlining processes, managing a large volume of issues/tasks and displaying exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic planning
Process development
Blueprint fluency
Strong organizational skills
Insurance procurement
Creative problem solving
Permit processing
Multi-task management
Work Experience
Insurance Analyst, 11/2001 - Current Argo Ai – , ,
Manages the development, implementation and administration of insurance program processes; work collaboratively with project staff/departments and outside contractors as key member of RM and insurance adviser; assists with the management of Owner Controlled and Professional Liability Insurance Programs; primary contact for all insurance issues not handled by Risk Manager and Liability Analyst;
Identifies risks and recommends appropriate lines ands limits of coverage under contracts, procedures, programs, operations and capital developments; draft and negotiate insurance and indemnification language to manage liability objectives; evaluates agreement templates, draft applicable insurance and indemnification language for over 110 new Transit Oriented Developments, construction contracts, professional service agreements and Real Estate and film access permits annually.
Represents department Serve as liaison with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; represent department in pre-bid and committee meetings, advocating risk management goals in standardized processes.
Streamlined insurance process for construction access permits and compliance audits for concession lease agreements; reducing processing demand by 30 percent.
Perform compliance audits of contractor, consultant, permittee, vendor and lessee certificates of insurance issuing an average of 284 audits annually; negotiate alternatives for meeting compliance standards for insurance and bonding ; provide oversight of certificate renewal database contract when active agreement is in place.
Interprets insurance coverage information, works with outside brokers, vendors and staff in negotiations of contract terms and resultant business decisions overriding risk management recommendations and precedent setting actions; process invoice and check requests and maintain special departmental supplies within budget.
Site Acquisition Specialist/Site Coordinator, 02/2000 - 08/2001 General Dynamics/Cal Com – , ,
General Dynamics- contract employee for Version Site Development Cal Com - contract employee for Nextel Site Development Facilitated and assisted in the development of the Bay Area wireless telecommunications network Coordinated the identification, leasing and land use permitting evaluation of suitable properties to meet client's network objectives; researched property owners and utility sources, facilitated site visits for project team, negotiated lease, easement and co- location agreement terms; summarized candidate files and assembled lease packages for legal review and client approval Interfaced with client's radio engineering, property administration and legal counsel; examined title reports, reviewed zoning applications, attended public hearings, team meetings and status update sessions Supported 16 team members in the leasing, zoning and construction phases; compiled supplemental site file documents; drafted and assembled site lease agreements, drafted correspondence to landlords; ordered and tracked environmental study reports and directed outside contractors and vendors Maintained candidate computer database and site files; provided and reviewed scheduled task reports weekly for over 75 active site candidates; generated computer reports for management analysis.
Administered insurance, risk management, equal employment opportunity and subcontract administrator functions Held responsibility for investigating, processing and managing claim files for 500 plus reported incidents; verified, reported and tracked workers compensation claims; acted as liaison between workers compensation claimant, treating physician and insurance adjuster; attended workers compensation claim reviews; coordinated early return to work program; Conducted claimant interviews, drafted liability acceptance/denial correspondence and negotiated settlements for third party claims; reviewed insurance policy coverage, maintained supplemental policy schedules and analyzed cost for nine policies renewing annually; facilitated Accident Review Committee; monitored safety incentive program, participated on management team and safety committee, arranging speakers, developing topics and presentations for annual management seminar Coordinated good faith efforts; analyzed minority utilization reports and solicted outside agencies and unions for assistance in meeting goals.
Investigated allegations of discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination.
Audited 125 plus subcontract files bi-monthly; processed joint checks, tracked release forms, investigated and reconciled payment disputes; maintained subcontractor database; drafted and facilitated the execution of subcontractor contracts, audited insurance certificates and endorsements for compliance; reviewed and approved over 250 subcontractor and major supplier insurance certificates.
Education
Paralegal Certificate: , Expected in - California State University - Hayward, GPA:
focus on contract law
Bachelor of Arts: , Expected in - San Francisco State University - , GPA: GPA: 3.83
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Professional Affiliations
Public Agency Risk Management Association Member [PARMA]
Skills
Lotus Notes, Computer proficiency, Creative Problem solving, Advanced MS Office, PowerPoint, Insurance and Construction Terminology, blueprint
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