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Ascende Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Tereso Herrera Tereso Herrera's Ascende Experience January 2008 - August 2009
Job Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Invesco Ltd.
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Invesco Ltd. April 2015 - Present
Dell February 2014 - April 2015
Dell February 2011 - February 2014
ConocoPhillips May 2010 - August 2010
Ascende January 2008 - August 2009
Education
Texas A&M University
Master of Science, Human Resource Management
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Development
Invesco Ltd. April 2015 - Present
Dell February 2014 - April 2015
Dell February 2011 - February 2014
ConocoPhillips May 2010 - August 2010
Ascende January 2008 - August 2009
Education
Texas A&M University
Master of Science, Human Resource Management
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Development
Andrew Wilkens Andrew Wilkens's Ascende Experience April 2013 - August 2014
Job Account Analyst at IMA Financial Group, Inc.
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
IMA Financial Group, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Ascende April 2013 - August 2014
Midlands Management Company July 2012 - April 2013
Indermuehle & Co. May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Real Estate, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Market Research, COBRA, Customer Service
Education
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business 2008 — 2012
Finance, Real Estate
IMA Financial Group, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Ascende April 2013 - August 2014
Midlands Management Company July 2012 - April 2013
Indermuehle & Co. May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Real Estate, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Market Research, COBRA, Customer Service
Education
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business 2008 — 2012
Finance, Real Estate
Ashley Carron Ashley Carron's Ascende Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Senior Administrative Assistant at Ascende
Industry Insurance
Experience
Ascende December 2014 - Present
Ascende February 2012 - Present
Employee Benefit Solutions April 2007 - February 2012
Houston’s Training and Education Center June 2005 - April 2007
Untourage Salon Retreat April 2005 - May 2006
Houston’s Training and Education Center April 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Microsoft CRM, Outlook, People Skills, Salesforce.com, PowerPoint, Service Excellence, Multitasker, Proactivity, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ADP ezLaborManager, InDesign, Service Quality, Employee Benefits, COBRA, Customer Service, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Employee Relations, Access, Administrative..., Open Enrollment, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources, FMLA
Education
University of Houston-Downtown
Ascende December 2014 - Present
Ascende February 2012 - Present
Employee Benefit Solutions April 2007 - February 2012
Houston’s Training and Education Center June 2005 - April 2007
Untourage Salon Retreat April 2005 - May 2006
Houston’s Training and Education Center April 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Microsoft CRM, Outlook, People Skills, Salesforce.com, PowerPoint, Service Excellence, Multitasker, Proactivity, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ADP ezLaborManager, InDesign, Service Quality, Employee Benefits, COBRA, Customer Service, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Employee Relations, Access, Administrative..., Open Enrollment, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources, FMLA
Education
University of Houston-Downtown
Stephen D. King Stephen D. King's Ascende Experience December 2011 - Present
Job Software Architect and Senior Software Engineer
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Ascende December 2011 - Present
Consulting Services January 2001 - Present
Skills
.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, C#, TFS, MVC, ASP.NET, Dynamics CRM 2015, Microsoft Dynamics, Scribe, Enterprise Architecture, Windows Azure, SQL Azure, SharePoint, Entity Framework, jQuery, jQuery Mobile, jQuery UI, ASP.NET MVC, AJAX, ASP.NET AJAX, SSRS, SSIS, Powershell, MVC Architecture, MS CRM 2013, MS CRM 2011, MVC 2/3, Web Applications, Databases, SDLC, ASP, Software Development, WCF, SQL 2008/2005/2000, IIS, T-SQL, CRM 2011 Custom..., Business Process..., Business Intelligence, JavaScript, Microsoft Exchange Web..., Microsoft Office Plugins, log4net, LESS, ASP.NET Web API
Education
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business 2004 — 2006
BA, Information Systems, Latin America
Ascende December 2011 - Present
Consulting Services January 2001 - Present
Skills
.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, C#, TFS, MVC, ASP.NET, Dynamics CRM 2015, Microsoft Dynamics, Scribe, Enterprise Architecture, Windows Azure, SQL Azure, SharePoint, Entity Framework, jQuery, jQuery Mobile, jQuery UI, ASP.NET MVC, AJAX, ASP.NET AJAX, SSRS, SSIS, Powershell, MVC Architecture, MS CRM 2013, MS CRM 2011, MVC 2/3, Web Applications, Databases, SDLC, ASP, Software Development, WCF, SQL 2008/2005/2000, IIS, T-SQL, CRM 2011 Custom..., Business Process..., Business Intelligence, JavaScript, Microsoft Exchange Web..., Microsoft Office Plugins, log4net, LESS, ASP.NET Web API
Education
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business 2004 — 2006
BA, Information Systems, Latin America
Cory Bridgewater's Ascende Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Health and Welfare Analyst at Ascende
Industry Insurance
Experience
Ascende June 2013 - Present
Louisiana State University June 2012 - May 2013
Office Depot April 2011 - May 2012
Carrabba's Italian Grill November 2010 - March 2011
Don's Seafood Hut May 2009 - November 2010
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Management, Customer Service, Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Documentum, Passion for Success, Oracle Portal, PeopleSoft, Public Speaking, Health Insurance, Data Analysis, Budget Forecasts, Analysis, Budgets, Health & Welfare...
Education
Louisiana State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resource Management, 3.43/4.00
Ascende June 2013 - Present
Louisiana State University June 2012 - May 2013
Office Depot April 2011 - May 2012
Carrabba's Italian Grill November 2010 - March 2011
Don's Seafood Hut May 2009 - November 2010
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Management, Customer Service, Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Documentum, Passion for Success, Oracle Portal, PeopleSoft, Public Speaking, Health Insurance, Data Analysis, Budget Forecasts, Analysis, Budgets, Health & Welfare...
Education
Louisiana State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resource Management, 3.43/4.00
Brittany Goetzinger Byrne Brittany Goetzinger Byrne's Ascende Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Communications Professional
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Ascende June 2011 - Present
Texas A&M University August 2007 - June 2011
Samsung Telecommunications America June 2010 - August 2010
Marsh May 2007 - August 2007
NetVersant June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Project Management, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Benefits Strategy, Benefits Administration, Corporate Benefits, HR Consulting, Internal Communications, Employee Relations, Editing, Marketing, Event Planning, Leadership, Management
Education
Texas A&M University 2007 — 2011
BA, Communication, Business, Spanish
University of Granada 2009 — 2009
Ascende June 2011 - Present
Texas A&M University August 2007 - June 2011
Samsung Telecommunications America June 2010 - August 2010
Marsh May 2007 - August 2007
NetVersant June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Project Management, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Benefits Strategy, Benefits Administration, Corporate Benefits, HR Consulting, Internal Communications, Employee Relations, Editing, Marketing, Event Planning, Leadership, Management
Education
Texas A&M University 2007 — 2011
BA, Communication, Business, Spanish
University of Granada 2009 — 2009
April Martin April Martin's Ascende Experience July 2014 - July 2015
Job Administrative Assistant at Ascende
Industry Insurance
Experience
Ascende July 2014 - July 2015
Harvest House GRO December 2013 - April 2014
Portamedic January 2007 - October 2009
EEO Consultants May 2006 - October 2006
Sky Bank January 2006 - April 2006
Trustcorp Mortgage/The Mortgage Advisory Group March 2003 - October 2005
Dress Barn June 2001 - January 2003
Heartland of Wauseon August 1995 - May 2001
Skills
Data Entry, PeopleSoft, Payroll, Public Speaking, Appointment Scheduling, Travel Arrangements, Time Management, Office Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Account Management, Mortgage Underwriting, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Insurance, Loan Processing, Quality Assurance, Loans
Education
Lone Star College System 2009 — 2012
AAS, Paralegal Studies
University of Cincinnati 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science
Kent State University 1999 — 2001
Political Science
Wauseon High School 1995 — 1999
Diploma, General Studies
Ascende July 2014 - July 2015
Harvest House GRO December 2013 - April 2014
Portamedic January 2007 - October 2009
EEO Consultants May 2006 - October 2006
Sky Bank January 2006 - April 2006
Trustcorp Mortgage/The Mortgage Advisory Group March 2003 - October 2005
Dress Barn June 2001 - January 2003
Heartland of Wauseon August 1995 - May 2001
Skills
Data Entry, PeopleSoft, Payroll, Public Speaking, Appointment Scheduling, Travel Arrangements, Time Management, Office Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Account Management, Mortgage Underwriting, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Insurance, Loan Processing, Quality Assurance, Loans
Education
Lone Star College System 2009 — 2012
AAS, Paralegal Studies
University of Cincinnati 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science
Kent State University 1999 — 2001
Political Science
Wauseon High School 1995 — 1999
Diploma, General Studies
Paul Annis Paul Annis's Ascende Experience February 2014 - April 2014
Job Independent Consultant
Industry Insurance
Experience
Ascende February 2014 - April 2014
Aetna August 2005 - January 2014
Aetna April 2000 - July 2005
Skills
Health Insurance, Managed Care, Employee Benefits, Disability Insurance, Insurance, Brokers, Underwriting, Sales, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Claim, Dentistry, HMO, Management, Medicare, Health Savings Accounts, Benefits Administration, Life Insurance, Healthcare, Account Management, Leadership, Team Building
Education
University of Houston
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General
Ascende February 2014 - April 2014
Aetna August 2005 - January 2014
Aetna April 2000 - July 2005
Skills
Health Insurance, Managed Care, Employee Benefits, Disability Insurance, Insurance, Brokers, Underwriting, Sales, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Claim, Dentistry, HMO, Management, Medicare, Health Savings Accounts, Benefits Administration, Life Insurance, Healthcare, Account Management, Leadership, Team Building
Education
University of Houston
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General
Carol Boyle's Ascende Experience February 2001 - Present
Job Executive Assistant at Ascende, Inc.
Industry Insurance
Experience
Ascende February 2001 - Present
Towers Perrin August 1998 - February 2001
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic September 1993 - August 1998
Skills
Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Access, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, InDesign, CRM, Non-profit Volunteer
Education
Louisiana State University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance
Cottey College 1982 — 1984
Associate
Broadmoor 1979 — 1982
Ascende February 2001 - Present
Towers Perrin August 1998 - February 2001
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic September 1993 - August 1998
Skills
Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Access, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, InDesign, CRM, Non-profit Volunteer
Education
Louisiana State University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance
Cottey College 1982 — 1984
Associate
Broadmoor 1979 — 1982
John Pool's Ascende Experience October 2011 - April 2015
Job Business Analyst Energy Engineering at alliantgroup
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Alliant Group April 2015 - Present
Ascende October 2011 - April 2015
Satterfield & Pontikes Construction August 2008 - August 2011
Skills
Human Resources, Business Planning, Employee Benefits, Marketing, Financial Analysis, Business Development, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Analysis, Customer Service, Personnel Management, Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Education
Louisiana State University
BBA, Business Administration
Stratford high school
Stratford high school
Alliant Group April 2015 - Present
Ascende October 2011 - April 2015
Satterfield & Pontikes Construction August 2008 - August 2011
Skills
Human Resources, Business Planning, Employee Benefits, Marketing, Financial Analysis, Business Development, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Analysis, Customer Service, Personnel Management, Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Education
Louisiana State University
BBA, Business Administration
Stratford high school
Stratford high school
Erika Victoria Garcia Erika Victoria Garcia's Ascende Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Analyst at Ascende
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Ascende July 2015 - Present
Saint Louis University August 2013 - May 2015
MD Anderson Cancer Center July 2014 - August 2014
Reliant North Houston Rehabilitation Hospital May 2014 - July 2014
The University of Texas at Austin August 2009 - May 2013
Phoenix House September 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Critical Thinking, Time Management, Data Analysis, Interpersonal..., Project Management, Communication Skills, Process Improvement, Conflict Resolution, Teamwork, Market Research, Quality Improvement, Report Writing, Data Entry, Project Planning, Community Outreach, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Progress Monitoring, Statistics, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Outstanding..., Organization Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Leadership, Healthcare Management, Research, Strategy, Public Speaking, Presentations, Coaching, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Education
Saint Louis University 2013 — 2015
Master of Health Administration
The University of Texas at Austin 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish and Sociology
Ascende July 2015 - Present
Saint Louis University August 2013 - May 2015
MD Anderson Cancer Center July 2014 - August 2014
Reliant North Houston Rehabilitation Hospital May 2014 - July 2014
The University of Texas at Austin August 2009 - May 2013
Phoenix House September 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Critical Thinking, Time Management, Data Analysis, Interpersonal..., Project Management, Communication Skills, Process Improvement, Conflict Resolution, Teamwork, Market Research, Quality Improvement, Report Writing, Data Entry, Project Planning, Community Outreach, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Progress Monitoring, Statistics, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Outstanding..., Organization Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Leadership, Healthcare Management, Research, Strategy, Public Speaking, Presentations, Coaching, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Education
Saint Louis University 2013 — 2015
Master of Health Administration
The University of Texas at Austin 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish and Sociology
Shanna J. Castano Shanna J. Castano's Ascende Experience December 2013 - Present
Job Senior Associate at Ascende
Industry Insurance
Experience
Ascende December 2013 - Present
Skills
Health Insurance, Self-funded, Advertising, Marketing, Management, Health Savings Accounts, Training, Disability Insurance, Brokers, Leadership
Education
Baylor University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Ascende December 2013 - Present
Skills
Health Insurance, Self-funded, Advertising, Marketing, Management, Health Savings Accounts, Training, Disability Insurance, Brokers, Leadership
Education
Baylor University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Trena Campbell Trena Campbell's Ascende Experience February 2013 - October 2013
Job Account Manager
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Wortham Insurance & Risk Management October 2013 - Present
Ascende February 2013 - October 2013
Mercer July 2012 - February 2013
Mercer September 2004 - July 2012
Mercer July 2001 - September 2004
Skills
Employee Relations, Leave Administration, HR Policies, Project Management, Federal Regulations, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, PHR Certification
Education
University of Houston-Downtown 2002 — 2004
Bachelor's, Business/Administrative Management, 3.1
Wortham Insurance & Risk Management October 2013 - Present
Ascende February 2013 - October 2013
Mercer July 2012 - February 2013
Mercer September 2004 - July 2012
Mercer July 2001 - September 2004
Skills
Employee Relations, Leave Administration, HR Policies, Project Management, Federal Regulations, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, PHR Certification
Education
University of Houston-Downtown 2002 — 2004
Bachelor's, Business/Administrative Management, 3.1
Carol McBride, PHR, SHRM-CP's Ascende Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Managing Partner & Author, The Carol McBride Group, LLC & Senior H&W Consultant
Industry Human Resources
Experience
The Carol McBride Group, LLC August 2015 - Present
Ascende December 2014 - Present
Ascende June 2012 - December 2014
CGGVeritas April 2010 - June 2012
CGGVeritas December 2006 - April 2010
Bayshore Medical Center March 2006 - December 2006
International Surface Preparation Corporation September 2003 - February 2006
Ben-e-fits Solutions April 2001 - December 2003
LMC Resources July 2000 - April 2001
Ben-e-fits Solutions July 2000 - April 2001
Skills
Benefits Administration, HRIS, Employee Relations, Payroll Processing, Coaching, Policy Analysis, Compensation, Performance Management, HR Strategy, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, HR Consulting, Due Diligence, Newsletters, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, Global HR, FMLA, Policy, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Hiring, Employment Law, Recruitment/Retention, Labor Relations, Compliance, Mergers, Applicant Tracking..., Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Payroll, Employee Training, Talent Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Performance Appraisal, Management, COBRA, Workforce Planning, Temporary Placement, PeopleSoft, Executive Pay, ADP Payroll
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, Concentration in Human Resources
The Carol McBride Group, LLC August 2015 - Present
Ascende December 2014 - Present
Ascende June 2012 - December 2014
CGGVeritas April 2010 - June 2012
CGGVeritas December 2006 - April 2010
Bayshore Medical Center March 2006 - December 2006
International Surface Preparation Corporation September 2003 - February 2006
Ben-e-fits Solutions April 2001 - December 2003
LMC Resources July 2000 - April 2001
Ben-e-fits Solutions July 2000 - April 2001
Skills
Benefits Administration, HRIS, Employee Relations, Payroll Processing, Coaching, Policy Analysis, Compensation, Performance Management, HR Strategy, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, HR Consulting, Due Diligence, Newsletters, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, Global HR, FMLA, Policy, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Hiring, Employment Law, Recruitment/Retention, Labor Relations, Compliance, Mergers, Applicant Tracking..., Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Payroll, Employee Training, Talent Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Performance Appraisal, Management, COBRA, Workforce Planning, Temporary Placement, PeopleSoft, Executive Pay, ADP Payroll
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, Concentration in Human Resources
Mamie Ghogomu's Ascende Experience January 2011 - March 2012
Job Business Analyst at Baha'i World Centre
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Baha'i World Centre January 2015 - Present
Baha'i World Centre August 2013 - January 2015
Baha'i World Centre March 2012 - August 2013
Ascende January 2011 - March 2012
Ascende June 2009 - January 2011
Ascende August 2007 - June 2009
Bay Area Learning center 2006 - 2007
Foley's May 2005 - May 2006
Escuela Carlos Aguilar May 2005 - July 2005
University of Houston January 2004 - May 2004
Skills
Employee Benefits, Vendor Management, Change Management, Health Insurance, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Recruiting, Analysis, Performance Management, Insurance, CRM, Program Management, Training, Budgets, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Coaching, Global Health, Management, Microsoft Office, Project Management
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2014 — 2016
Candidate - Master's Degree, Health Economics, Policy and Management
University of Houston 2000 — 2005
BBA, Finance, International Studies
Baha'i World Centre January 2015 - Present
Baha'i World Centre August 2013 - January 2015
Baha'i World Centre March 2012 - August 2013
Ascende January 2011 - March 2012
Ascende June 2009 - January 2011
Ascende August 2007 - June 2009
Bay Area Learning center 2006 - 2007
Foley's May 2005 - May 2006
Escuela Carlos Aguilar May 2005 - July 2005
University of Houston January 2004 - May 2004
Skills
Employee Benefits, Vendor Management, Change Management, Health Insurance, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Recruiting, Analysis, Performance Management, Insurance, CRM, Program Management, Training, Budgets, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Coaching, Global Health, Management, Microsoft Office, Project Management
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2014 — 2016
Candidate - Master's Degree, Health Economics, Policy and Management
University of Houston 2000 — 2005
BBA, Finance, International Studies
David Strickler David Strickler's Ascende Experience July 2004 - June 2006
Job CFO at Memorial Hermann Southwest
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System August 2010 - Present
CHI St. Luke's Health July 2009 - August 2010
Memorial Hermann Health System June 2006 - June 2009
Ascende July 2004 - June 2006
Humana July 1999 - June 2004
Skills
Revenue Cycle, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Healthcare, Managed Care, Physician Relations, Healthcare Information..., Medicare, Medicaid, Financial Analysis, Managerial Finance, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, EHR, Healthcare Industry, Epic Systems, Provider Relations, Meditech, Executive Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Data Analysis, Insurance, HIPAA, Physicians, Patient Safety, Medical Billing, EMR, Leadership, Radiology, Quality Improvement, Healthcare Consulting, Health Insurance, Performance Improvement, Health Policy, Decision Support, HMO, Practice Management, Team Building, Capital Budgeting, Long-term Care, Credentialing, Nursing, Home Care, Budgets, Medical Coding, Informatics, Process Improvement, Healthcare Analytics, Network Development
Education
University of St. Thomas (TX) 1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Marketing
Texas A&M University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System August 2010 - Present
CHI St. Luke's Health July 2009 - August 2010
Memorial Hermann Health System June 2006 - June 2009
Ascende July 2004 - June 2006
Humana July 1999 - June 2004
Skills
Revenue Cycle, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Healthcare, Managed Care, Physician Relations, Healthcare Information..., Medicare, Medicaid, Financial Analysis, Managerial Finance, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, EHR, Healthcare Industry, Epic Systems, Provider Relations, Meditech, Executive Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Data Analysis, Insurance, HIPAA, Physicians, Patient Safety, Medical Billing, EMR, Leadership, Radiology, Quality Improvement, Healthcare Consulting, Health Insurance, Performance Improvement, Health Policy, Decision Support, HMO, Practice Management, Team Building, Capital Budgeting, Long-term Care, Credentialing, Nursing, Home Care, Budgets, Medical Coding, Informatics, Process Improvement, Healthcare Analytics, Network Development
Education
University of St. Thomas (TX) 1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Marketing
Texas A&M University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
Reed Harris Reed Harris's Ascende Experience 2012 - 2013
Job Project Engineer at GT Leach Constructors, LLC
Industry Construction
Experience
GT Leach Construction October 2014 - Present
Pearl Hospitality May 2014 - October 2014
Triverity Group LLC January 2014 - April 2014
ADT 2013 - 2014
Ascende 2012 - 2013
Northwestern Mutual 2011 - 2012
Skills
Project Management, Management, Strong Interpersonal..., High Emotional..., Organizational Behavior, Landscape Maintenance, Construction Management, Development Of People, Customer Presentations, Scheduling, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Contract Management, Sales, Interviews, Time Management, Coaching, Business Development, Process Scheduler, Employee Benefits, Negotiation, Customer Service, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Human Resources, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Emotional Intelligence, People Development, Recruiting, Outlook, Training, Organizational..., Employee Training, Performance Management, Account Management, College Recruiting, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Education
Texas A&M University 2006 — 2011
Human Resources Development, Training and Development
GT Leach Construction October 2014 - Present
Pearl Hospitality May 2014 - October 2014
Triverity Group LLC January 2014 - April 2014
ADT 2013 - 2014
Ascende 2012 - 2013
Northwestern Mutual 2011 - 2012
Skills
Project Management, Management, Strong Interpersonal..., High Emotional..., Organizational Behavior, Landscape Maintenance, Construction Management, Development Of People, Customer Presentations, Scheduling, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Contract Management, Sales, Interviews, Time Management, Coaching, Business Development, Process Scheduler, Employee Benefits, Negotiation, Customer Service, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Human Resources, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Emotional Intelligence, People Development, Recruiting, Outlook, Training, Organizational..., Employee Training, Performance Management, Account Management, College Recruiting, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Education
Texas A&M University 2006 — 2011
Human Resources Development, Training and Development
Kenner Smith Kenner Smith's Ascende Experience July 2013 - August 2013
Job Engineering Analyst at Ralph E. Davis
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Ralph E. Davis February 2015 - Present
QED Energy Associates, LLC November 2014 - January 2015
Ascende July 2013 - August 2013
Tidbits LLC June 2013 - August 2013
Kendra Scott June 2012 - August 2012
Camp Longhorn June 2008 - July 2012
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2010 — 2014
Communications, Business Foundations Program
The Kinkaid School 1998 — 2010
Ralph E. Davis February 2015 - Present
QED Energy Associates, LLC November 2014 - January 2015
Ascende July 2013 - August 2013
Tidbits LLC June 2013 - August 2013
Kendra Scott June 2012 - August 2012
Camp Longhorn June 2008 - July 2012
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2010 — 2014
Communications, Business Foundations Program
The Kinkaid School 1998 — 2010
Jamie Chambers, SPHR Jamie Chambers, SPHR's Ascende Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Director, HR Solutions at Ascende
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Ascende July 2013 - Present
First Continental Mortgage Company April 2012 - May 2013
Campus Living Villages September 2001 - December 2011
Bayshore Medical Center May 1998 - June 2001
Houston Northwest Medical Center March 1993 - May 1998
MD Anderson Cancer Center March 1991 - March 1993
Skills
HR Strategy, Change Management, HR Operations, Employee Relations, Compensation, HR Policies, Benefits, Talent Management, SPHR, Employment Law, Legal Compliance, Performance Management, HRIS, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Benefits Administration, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Policy, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Strategy, Hiring, Temporary Placement, Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Management, Labor Relations, Employee Training, Organizational..., College Recruiting, Interviews, FMLA, New Hire Orientations, HR Consulting, Leadership Development, Applicant Tracking..., Career Development, Conflict Resolution
Education
Texas Tech University 1981 — 1985
BBA, Marketing
Ascende July 2013 - Present
First Continental Mortgage Company April 2012 - May 2013
Campus Living Villages September 2001 - December 2011
Bayshore Medical Center May 1998 - June 2001
Houston Northwest Medical Center March 1993 - May 1998
MD Anderson Cancer Center March 1991 - March 1993
Skills
HR Strategy, Change Management, HR Operations, Employee Relations, Compensation, HR Policies, Benefits, Talent Management, SPHR, Employment Law, Legal Compliance, Performance Management, HRIS, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Benefits Administration, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Policy, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Strategy, Hiring, Temporary Placement, Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Management, Labor Relations, Employee Training, Organizational..., College Recruiting, Interviews, FMLA, New Hire Orientations, HR Consulting, Leadership Development, Applicant Tracking..., Career Development, Conflict Resolution
Education
Texas Tech University 1981 — 1985
BBA, Marketing
Kate Tabony's Ascende Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Training & Development
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Ascende April 2013 - Present
Litton Loan Servicing December 2000 - Present
Litton Loan Servicing 2000 - 2008
Skills
Vendor Management, Training Delivery, Performance Management, Onboarding, Training, Employee Benefits, Mortgage Lending, Loan Servicing, HRIS, Employee Relations, Loss Mitigation, Loans, Call Centers, Mortgage Servicing, Leadership Development, SharePoint, Recruiting, Visio, Coaching, Human Resources, Team Building, Talent Management, Credit, Interviews
Education
Louisiana State University 1990 — 1995
BS, Education
Ascende April 2013 - Present
Litton Loan Servicing December 2000 - Present
Litton Loan Servicing 2000 - 2008
Skills
Vendor Management, Training Delivery, Performance Management, Onboarding, Training, Employee Benefits, Mortgage Lending, Loan Servicing, HRIS, Employee Relations, Loss Mitigation, Loans, Call Centers, Mortgage Servicing, Leadership Development, SharePoint, Recruiting, Visio, Coaching, Human Resources, Team Building, Talent Management, Credit, Interviews
Education
Louisiana State University 1990 — 1995
BS, Education
Christopher Sunseri's Ascende Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Analyst at Ascende
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ascende January 2014 - Present
BBVA Compass / RFManagement April 2013 - November 2013
Devon Energy October 2011 - March 2013
River Oaks Gym August 2008 - November 2011
University of Houston January 2010 - August 2011
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep May 2006 - June 2008
United States Marine Corps June 2002 - June 2008
Skills
Fitness, Microsoft Excel, Wellness, Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Personal Training, Health Education, Customer Service, Training, Strength Training, Athletics, Fitness Training, Health, Lifestyle, Corporate Wellness, Employee Wellness, Sports Nutrition, Microsoft Office, Functional Training, Group Exercise, Nutritional Counseling, Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Program Management, Conditioning, Prevention, Cpr Certified, Biometric Screening, Form 5500, PowerPoint, Request for Proposals, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Quality Assurance
Education
University of Houston 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Exercise Science
University of Houston 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Nutrition and Foods
Ascende January 2014 - Present
BBVA Compass / RFManagement April 2013 - November 2013
Devon Energy October 2011 - March 2013
River Oaks Gym August 2008 - November 2011
University of Houston January 2010 - August 2011
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep May 2006 - June 2008
United States Marine Corps June 2002 - June 2008
Skills
Fitness, Microsoft Excel, Wellness, Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Personal Training, Health Education, Customer Service, Training, Strength Training, Athletics, Fitness Training, Health, Lifestyle, Corporate Wellness, Employee Wellness, Sports Nutrition, Microsoft Office, Functional Training, Group Exercise, Nutritional Counseling, Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Program Management, Conditioning, Prevention, Cpr Certified, Biometric Screening, Form 5500, PowerPoint, Request for Proposals, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Quality Assurance
Education
University of Houston 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Exercise Science
University of Houston 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Nutrition and Foods
Lesley (Sparrow) Glover Lesley (Sparrow) Glover's Ascende Experience January 2012 - February 2013
Job Senior Project Manager at Tribridge
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Tribridge January 2015 - Present
Tribridge February 2013 - December 2014
Ascende January 2012 - February 2013
Ascende January 2009 - December 2011
Ascende April 2005 - December 2008
Ascende June 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Insurance, Process Improvement, Microsoft CRM, Access, Requirements Gathering, Analysis, Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains Software, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Vendor Management, HRIS, Microsoft Excel, T-SQL, Business Analysis, Business Process..., ERP
Education
Southwestern University 2000 — 2004
BA, Business, Computer Science
Tribridge January 2015 - Present
Tribridge February 2013 - December 2014
Ascende January 2012 - February 2013
Ascende January 2009 - December 2011
Ascende April 2005 - December 2008
Ascende June 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Insurance, Process Improvement, Microsoft CRM, Access, Requirements Gathering, Analysis, Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains Software, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Vendor Management, HRIS, Microsoft Excel, T-SQL, Business Analysis, Business Process..., ERP
Education
Southwestern University 2000 — 2004
BA, Business, Computer Science
Lindsay McAfee Lindsay McAfee's Ascende Experience November 2010 - February 2012
Job Account Manager at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Industry Insurance
Experience
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. May 2014 - Present
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. February 2012 - May 2014
Ascende November 2010 - February 2012
Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc. August 2009 - November 2010
Skills
Health Insurance, Stop Loss, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Disability Insurance, Healthcare Management, HR Consulting, ERISA, Account Management
Education
Texas A&M University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. May 2014 - Present
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. February 2012 - May 2014
Ascende November 2010 - February 2012
Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc. August 2009 - November 2010
Skills
Health Insurance, Stop Loss, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Disability Insurance, Healthcare Management, HR Consulting, ERISA, Account Management
Education
Texas A&M University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Justin Renfrew-Hill Justin Renfrew-Hill's Ascende Experience August 2005 - March 2014
Job Director Client Services at CLS Partners
Industry Insurance
Experience
CLS Partners March 2014 - Present
Ascende August 2005 - March 2014
Towers Watson July 2000 - July 2005
Kwasha Lipton September 1994 - July 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office, Underwriting, Financial Analysis, Consul, Insurance, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Defined Benefit, Project Management, Employee Benefits, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Health Insurance, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Access, ERISA, Strategy, Pensions, Retirement, Training, Management, Business Planning, Benefits Administration, Consulting, Leadership, Customer Service, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets
Education
Trinity University 1990 — 1994
BS, Mathematics
Kinnelon High School 1986 — 1990
CLS Partners March 2014 - Present
Ascende August 2005 - March 2014
Towers Watson July 2000 - July 2005
Kwasha Lipton September 1994 - July 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office, Underwriting, Financial Analysis, Consul, Insurance, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Defined Benefit, Project Management, Employee Benefits, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Health Insurance, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Access, ERISA, Strategy, Pensions, Retirement, Training, Management, Business Planning, Benefits Administration, Consulting, Leadership, Customer Service, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets
Education
Trinity University 1990 — 1994
BS, Mathematics
Kinnelon High School 1986 — 1990
Hayley Shalley Hayley Shalley's Ascende Experience October 2012 - July 2013
Job Executive Secretary at San Antonio A&M Club and Foundation
Industry Financial Services
Experience
San Antonio A&M Club and Foundation August 2013 - Present
Ascende October 2012 - July 2013
New York Life Insurance Company June 2008 - October 2012
Southern Methodist University May 2006 - July 2008
Southern Methodist University January 2006 - May 2006
12th Man Foundation January 2004 - January 2006
Skills
Sports, Retirement Planning, Fundraising, Customer Service, Sales, Fixed Annuities, Sports Management, Life Insurance, Event Planning, Long-term Care, Sports Marketing, Event Management, Leadership, Recruiting, Insurance
Education
Texas A&M University 2002 — 2006
BS, Sport Management
San Antonio A&M Club and Foundation August 2013 - Present
Ascende October 2012 - July 2013
New York Life Insurance Company June 2008 - October 2012
Southern Methodist University May 2006 - July 2008
Southern Methodist University January 2006 - May 2006
12th Man Foundation January 2004 - January 2006
Skills
Sports, Retirement Planning, Fundraising, Customer Service, Sales, Fixed Annuities, Sports Management, Life Insurance, Event Planning, Long-term Care, Sports Marketing, Event Management, Leadership, Recruiting, Insurance
Education
Texas A&M University 2002 — 2006
BS, Sport Management
Samantha Blair, FPC's Ascende Experience February 2013 - Present
Job HR Coordinator at Ascende
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ascende February 2013 - Present
Macy's June 2012 - February 2013
Texas A&M AgriLife January 2009 - August 2012
Ultimate Ventures May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Human Resources, Onboarding, HR Policies, Great Plains Software, Recruiting, Payroll, Employee Benefits, Training, Employee Engagement, Tax Compliance, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Development Coaching, Retail, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Merchandising, Marketing, Management, Sales Management, Sales Hiring, Online Marketing, Floral Design, Corporate Events, Excel, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Excel, Sales
Education
Texas A&M University 2008 — 2012
Business Administration, Marketing
Ascende February 2013 - Present
Macy's June 2012 - February 2013
Texas A&M AgriLife January 2009 - August 2012
Ultimate Ventures May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Human Resources, Onboarding, HR Policies, Great Plains Software, Recruiting, Payroll, Employee Benefits, Training, Employee Engagement, Tax Compliance, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Development Coaching, Retail, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Merchandising, Marketing, Management, Sales Management, Sales Hiring, Online Marketing, Floral Design, Corporate Events, Excel, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Excel, Sales
Education
Texas A&M University 2008 — 2012
Business Administration, Marketing
Regina Williams, CPP's Ascende Experience August 2011 - November 2013
Job HR Technology Consultant
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Quanex Building Products Corporation February 2014 - July 2015
Ascende August 2011 - November 2013
Cab Administrative Services Inc June 2009 - August 2011
ITSRx April 2008 - April 2009
Cenergy International Services May 2007 - April 2008
Landry's Restaurants Inc August 2006 - February 2007
Paychex Inc July 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Benefits Administration, Payroll, Garnishments, Payroll Taxes, Employee Benefits, HRIS, COBRA, ADP Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Relations, New Hire Orientations, Ceridian, HR Consulting, Recruiting, Performance Management, Interviews, Training, Hiring, Screening, FMLA, Employee Handbooks, Onboarding, Job Descriptions, HR Policies, Applicant Tracking..., Workforce Planning, Open Enrollment, 401k, Personnel Management, Background Checks, Labor Relations, Employee Training, Talent Management, Kronos, Workers Compensation, Insurance, Benefits Negotiation, Benefits Design, Screening Resumes, Payroll Services, PeopleSoft
Education
Houston Community College 2009 — 2009
Human Resource Management
Wichita State University 1998 — 2000
Quanex Building Products Corporation February 2014 - July 2015
Ascende August 2011 - November 2013
Cab Administrative Services Inc June 2009 - August 2011
ITSRx April 2008 - April 2009
Cenergy International Services May 2007 - April 2008
Landry's Restaurants Inc August 2006 - February 2007
Paychex Inc July 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Benefits Administration, Payroll, Garnishments, Payroll Taxes, Employee Benefits, HRIS, COBRA, ADP Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Relations, New Hire Orientations, Ceridian, HR Consulting, Recruiting, Performance Management, Interviews, Training, Hiring, Screening, FMLA, Employee Handbooks, Onboarding, Job Descriptions, HR Policies, Applicant Tracking..., Workforce Planning, Open Enrollment, 401k, Personnel Management, Background Checks, Labor Relations, Employee Training, Talent Management, Kronos, Workers Compensation, Insurance, Benefits Negotiation, Benefits Design, Screening Resumes, Payroll Services, PeopleSoft
Education
Houston Community College 2009 — 2009
Human Resource Management
Wichita State University 1998 — 2000
Elaine Britt's Ascende Experience December 2014 - Present
Job
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ascende December 2014 - Present
Rice University November 2001 - November 2014
SynHRgy HR Technologies (now part of Mercer) January 2000 - November 2001
Watson Wyatt Worldwide (now Towers Watson) May 1997 - January 2000
MethodistCare, Inc. (HMO created by The Methodist Health Care System) June 1996 - May 1997
The Methodist Health Care System June 1992 - June 1996
University of Texas Medical Branch November 1991 - June 1992
Skills
Employee Benefits, Benefits, Budgeting, Health, Wellness, Retirement, Benefits Administration, Compensation, Strategic Planning, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Budgets, Health Insurance, Insurance, Project Management, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Healthcare, Marketing, Analysis, Employee Recognition, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Start-ups, Outsourcing, Human Resources
Education
University of Houston 1993 — 1996
MBA, Marketing, 3.8
Washington University in St. Louis 1987 — 1991
AB, Mathematics and Psychology
Ascende December 2014 - Present
Rice University November 2001 - November 2014
SynHRgy HR Technologies (now part of Mercer) January 2000 - November 2001
Watson Wyatt Worldwide (now Towers Watson) May 1997 - January 2000
MethodistCare, Inc. (HMO created by The Methodist Health Care System) June 1996 - May 1997
The Methodist Health Care System June 1992 - June 1996
University of Texas Medical Branch November 1991 - June 1992
Skills
Employee Benefits, Benefits, Budgeting, Health, Wellness, Retirement, Benefits Administration, Compensation, Strategic Planning, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Budgets, Health Insurance, Insurance, Project Management, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Healthcare, Marketing, Analysis, Employee Recognition, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Start-ups, Outsourcing, Human Resources
Education
University of Houston 1993 — 1996
MBA, Marketing, 3.8
Washington University in St. Louis 1987 — 1991
AB, Mathematics and Psychology
Jeff Dorfman, CFP®, ChFC®, AIF® Jeff Dorfman, CFP®, ChFC®, AIF®'s Ascende Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Business Development Manager at Ascende, Inc
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Ascende September 2014 - Present
HelloWallet November 2013 - August 2014
Ascende January 2005 - October 2013
Ascende Wealth Advisers, Inc. January 2005 - October 2013
Mellon HR Solutions July 2000 - December 2004
Skills
Employee Benefits, 401k, ERISA, Defined Benefit, Benefits Administration, Investment Strategies, Investment Advisory..., Pensions, Retirement, Deferred Compensation, Executive Pay, Health Insurance, Employee Relations, FMLA, COBRA, HRIS, Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Planning, Performance Management, Management, Human Resources
Education
Tufts University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Political Science and History
Ascende September 2014 - Present
HelloWallet November 2013 - August 2014
Ascende January 2005 - October 2013
Ascende Wealth Advisers, Inc. January 2005 - October 2013
Mellon HR Solutions July 2000 - December 2004
Skills
Employee Benefits, 401k, ERISA, Defined Benefit, Benefits Administration, Investment Strategies, Investment Advisory..., Pensions, Retirement, Deferred Compensation, Executive Pay, Health Insurance, Employee Relations, FMLA, COBRA, HRIS, Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Planning, Performance Management, Management, Human Resources
Education
Tufts University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Political Science and History
Rachel Pierson's Ascende Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Online MBA Program Manager at Louisiana State University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Louisiana State University July 2013 - Present
Entergy June 2012 - June 2013
Louisiana State University February 2011 - May 2012
Ascende May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Student Services, Academic Advising, Instructional Design, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Access, Leadership, Team Building, Statistics, Social Media, Research, Energy, Marketing, Project Management, Social Networking, Project Planning, Market Research, Public Relations, Editing, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Time Management, SQL, Facebook, Process Improvement, Program Management, Teamwork, Management
Education
Louisiana State University 2013 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Human Resources Development, 4.0
Louisiana State University 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management Consulting, 4.0
Southeastern Louisiana University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science Information Systems, 3.9
Louisiana State University July 2013 - Present
Entergy June 2012 - June 2013
Louisiana State University February 2011 - May 2012
Ascende May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Student Services, Academic Advising, Instructional Design, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Access, Leadership, Team Building, Statistics, Social Media, Research, Energy, Marketing, Project Management, Social Networking, Project Planning, Market Research, Public Relations, Editing, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Time Management, SQL, Facebook, Process Improvement, Program Management, Teamwork, Management
Education
Louisiana State University 2013 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Human Resources Development, 4.0
Louisiana State University 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management Consulting, 4.0
Southeastern Louisiana University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science Information Systems, 3.9
Pinkie Carter Pinkie Carter's Ascende Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Senior Associate Health & Welfare
Industry Insurance
Experience
Ascende December 2014 - Present
Ascende June 2012 - Present
Schumacher Group August 2011 - June 2012
Employee Benefit Solutions March 2005 - January 2010
Morris Architects April 2001 - February 2005
Skills
Executive Level..., Office Management, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Event Management, Calendar Management, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Travel Coordination, Expense Budget..., Expense Reports, Human Resources Support, Phone Etiquette, Accounts Payable, Presentation Development, InDesign, Photoshop, Calendaring, Human Resources, HRIS, New Hire Orientations, Access, Insurance, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Leadership, Onboarding, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Houston-Downtown 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Interdisciplinary Studies
Ascende December 2014 - Present
Ascende June 2012 - Present
Schumacher Group August 2011 - June 2012
Employee Benefit Solutions March 2005 - January 2010
Morris Architects April 2001 - February 2005
Skills
Executive Level..., Office Management, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Event Management, Calendar Management, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Travel Coordination, Expense Budget..., Expense Reports, Human Resources Support, Phone Etiquette, Accounts Payable, Presentation Development, InDesign, Photoshop, Calendaring, Human Resources, HRIS, New Hire Orientations, Access, Insurance, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Leadership, Onboarding, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Houston-Downtown 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Interdisciplinary Studies
Kelsey Alford Kelsey Alford's Ascende Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Health & Welfare Analyst at Ascende
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Ascende December 2014 - Present
Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County 2013 - 2014
Willard Straight Hall Resource Center September 2012 - October 2013
Cornell University February 2012 - September 2012
Paragon Companies 2010 - 2011
Skills
Organization, Organizational..., Managing Database, Problem Solving, Public Health, Critical Thinking, Databases, SQL, Statistics, Research, Time Management, HTML, Editing, Nonprofits, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Education
Cornell University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology & Society; Health Policy; Nutrition and Health
Ascende December 2014 - Present
Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County 2013 - 2014
Willard Straight Hall Resource Center September 2012 - October 2013
Cornell University February 2012 - September 2012
Paragon Companies 2010 - 2011
Skills
Organization, Organizational..., Managing Database, Problem Solving, Public Health, Critical Thinking, Databases, SQL, Statistics, Research, Time Management, HTML, Editing, Nonprofits, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Education
Cornell University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology & Society; Health Policy; Nutrition and Health
Darren Sokvary Darren Sokvary's Ascende Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Communications Associate at Ascende
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Ascende April 2015 - Present
Integrate Agency August 2014 - December 2014
Tuscaloosa Burger February 2014 - May 2014
712 Consulting January 2012 - June 2013
The Abraham Group May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Leadership, Teamwork, InDesign, Newsletters, Press Releases, Twitter
Education
University of Alabama 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Communications; Public Relations
Lake Braddock Secondary School 2005 — 2009
Ascende April 2015 - Present
Integrate Agency August 2014 - December 2014
Tuscaloosa Burger February 2014 - May 2014
712 Consulting January 2012 - June 2013
The Abraham Group May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Leadership, Teamwork, InDesign, Newsletters, Press Releases, Twitter
Education
University of Alabama 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Communications; Public Relations
Lake Braddock Secondary School 2005 — 2009
Jessica Rodriguez, CPP's Ascende Experience June 2013 - July 2014
Job Payroll Coordinator
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Ascende June 2013 - July 2014
Transocean Deepwater Drilling Inc August 2011 - June 2013
DXP Enterprises, Inc June 2006 - August 2011
Aggreko LLC November 2005 - June 2006
Farouk Systems, Inc March 2004 - September 2005
ICM, Inc August 2002 - January 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Interviews, ADP Payroll, Customer Service, Payroll, Screening, Account Reconciliation, Employee Benefits, PeopleSoft, Benefits Administration, Software Documentation, HRIS, Time Management, Great Plains Software
Education
Montgomery College 2000 — 2002
Associates in Arts
Ascende June 2013 - July 2014
Transocean Deepwater Drilling Inc August 2011 - June 2013
DXP Enterprises, Inc June 2006 - August 2011
Aggreko LLC November 2005 - June 2006
Farouk Systems, Inc March 2004 - September 2005
ICM, Inc August 2002 - January 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Interviews, ADP Payroll, Customer Service, Payroll, Screening, Account Reconciliation, Employee Benefits, PeopleSoft, Benefits Administration, Software Documentation, HRIS, Time Management, Great Plains Software
Education
Montgomery College 2000 — 2002
Associates in Arts
Robin Rankin, R.Ph. Robin Rankin, R.Ph.'s Ascende Experience May 2004 - Present
Job Director, Pharmacy at Ascende
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ascende May 2004 - Present
Humana 1999 - 2004
Prudential 1995 - 1999
Skills
HIPAA, Strategy, Vendor Management, Employee Benefits, Healthcare, Insurance, Negotiation, Benefits Administration, Business Planning, Health Insurance, Medicare, Defined Benefit, ERISA, Pharmaceutical Sales, Managed Care, Budgets, Health Savings Accounts, Medicaid, Medicare Part D, Pharmacy Benefit..., Sales
Education
University of Houston
BS, Pharmacy
Ascende May 2004 - Present
Humana 1999 - 2004
Prudential 1995 - 1999
Skills
HIPAA, Strategy, Vendor Management, Employee Benefits, Healthcare, Insurance, Negotiation, Benefits Administration, Business Planning, Health Insurance, Medicare, Defined Benefit, ERISA, Pharmaceutical Sales, Managed Care, Budgets, Health Savings Accounts, Medicaid, Medicare Part D, Pharmacy Benefit..., Sales
Education
University of Houston
BS, Pharmacy
Charlie Buser Charlie Buser's Ascende Experience December 2006 - January 2011
Job Lead Consultant, Analytics at Alliant Employee Benefits
Industry Insurance
Experience
Alliant Employee Benefits May 2014 - Present
UnitedHealthcare January 2011 - May 2014
Ascende December 2006 - January 2011
Skills
Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Project Management, Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Management, Account Management, Insurance, Employee Benefits, Leadership, Consulting, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Health Insurance
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance
Alliant Employee Benefits May 2014 - Present
UnitedHealthcare January 2011 - May 2014
Ascende December 2006 - January 2011
Skills
Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Project Management, Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Management, Account Management, Insurance, Employee Benefits, Leadership, Consulting, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Health Insurance
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance
Marshall Burke Marshall Burke's Ascende Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Pension/401k Consultant & Investment Advisor at Ascende
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ascende February 2014 - Present
ADP October 2008 - February 2014
Milliman 2004 - 2006
The 401(k) Company 2001 - 2003
Skills
Investments, 401k, Defined Benefit, Pensions, Retirement, Deferred Compensation, Retirement Planning, ERISA
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1986 — 1992
Jesuit College Prep Dallas
Ascende February 2014 - Present
ADP October 2008 - February 2014
Milliman 2004 - 2006
The 401(k) Company 2001 - 2003
Skills
Investments, 401k, Defined Benefit, Pensions, Retirement, Deferred Compensation, Retirement Planning, ERISA
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1986 — 1992
Jesuit College Prep Dallas
Jacob Abraham Jacob Abraham's Ascende Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Senior Associate at Ascende
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ascende September 2015 - Present
Ascende June 2013 - Present
Benjamin Knox Gallery October 2011 - May 2013
Color for Facebook October 2011 - December 2011
Camp Sweeney May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Research, Marketing, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Employee Benefits, Marketing Communications, Quantitative Finance, Quantitative Analytics, Human Capital, Matlab, Health & Welfare..., Python, Health Communication, Medical Underwriting
Education
Texas A&M University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Ascende September 2015 - Present
Ascende June 2013 - Present
Benjamin Knox Gallery October 2011 - May 2013
Color for Facebook October 2011 - December 2011
Camp Sweeney May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Research, Marketing, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Employee Benefits, Marketing Communications, Quantitative Finance, Quantitative Analytics, Human Capital, Matlab, Health & Welfare..., Python, Health Communication, Medical Underwriting
Education
Texas A&M University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Ellen Foushee Boudreaux's Ascende Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Health & Welfare Senior Associate at Ascende
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ascende June 2011 - Present
Texas A&M University September 2009 - July 2011
ExpressJet Airlines May 2010 - August 2010
Westchase District May 2008 - August 2008
Texas Roadhouse April 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Employee Wellness..., College Recruiting, Health Insurance, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Financial Analysis, Employee Handbooks, Employee Training, Compensation & Benefit, Benefits Management, HRIS
Education
Texas A&M University 2007 — 2011
Business Management, Human Resources
Ascende June 2011 - Present
Texas A&M University September 2009 - July 2011
ExpressJet Airlines May 2010 - August 2010
Westchase District May 2008 - August 2008
Texas Roadhouse April 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Employee Wellness..., College Recruiting, Health Insurance, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Financial Analysis, Employee Handbooks, Employee Training, Compensation & Benefit, Benefits Management, HRIS
Education
Texas A&M University 2007 — 2011
Business Management, Human Resources
Amy Dupont, MBA's Ascende Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Executive Assistant at Schumacher Group
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Ascende February 2015 - Present
Schumacher Group April 2010 - February 2015
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. October 2009 - April 2010
Tools International Corporation April 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Reports, Events, Accounts Receivable, Training, Project Coordination, Public Speaking, Healthcare, Vendor Co-ordination, Travel Assistance, Relationship-building..., Microsoft Office, Salesforce.com, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, PeopleSoft, Time Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Management, Project Management, Budgets, Human Resources, Recruiting, Access, Administrative..., Accounts Payable, Process Scheduler, Software Documentation, Healthcare Management, Outlook, Spreadsheets, Analysis, Employee Relations, Administration, Data Entry
Education
Houston Baptist University 2011 — 2013
MBA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 2005 — 2009
Bachelor, Behavior Sciences
Ascende February 2015 - Present
Schumacher Group April 2010 - February 2015
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. October 2009 - April 2010
Tools International Corporation April 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Reports, Events, Accounts Receivable, Training, Project Coordination, Public Speaking, Healthcare, Vendor Co-ordination, Travel Assistance, Relationship-building..., Microsoft Office, Salesforce.com, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, PeopleSoft, Time Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Management, Project Management, Budgets, Human Resources, Recruiting, Access, Administrative..., Accounts Payable, Process Scheduler, Software Documentation, Healthcare Management, Outlook, Spreadsheets, Analysis, Employee Relations, Administration, Data Entry
Education
Houston Baptist University 2011 — 2013
MBA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 2005 — 2009
Bachelor, Behavior Sciences
Lauren Wright, SPHR, SHRM-SCP's Ascende Experience September 2010 - Present
Job Recruiting Manager at Ascende
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Ascende September 2010 - Present
Swift Worldwide Resources February 2009 - August 2010
Swift Worldwide Resources September 2007 - January 2009
Swift Worldwide Resources February 2007 - August 2007
Technisource May 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Management, Onboarding, Training, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., HR Consulting, PeopleSoft, Sourcing, Petroleum, Oil & Gas Industry, Leadership, Personnel Management, Benefits Administration, Project Management, Internet Recruiting, Energy Industry, HR Policies, Mergers & Acquisitions, College Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, Engineering, Business Intelligence, Business Development, New Business Development, Hiring, Consulting, EPC, Screening, Sales, Management Consulting, Procurement, Talent Management, HRIS, Contract Recruitment, Onshore
Education
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business 2001 — 2005
BBA
Ascende September 2010 - Present
Swift Worldwide Resources February 2009 - August 2010
Swift Worldwide Resources September 2007 - January 2009
Swift Worldwide Resources February 2007 - August 2007
Technisource May 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Management, Onboarding, Training, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., HR Consulting, PeopleSoft, Sourcing, Petroleum, Oil & Gas Industry, Leadership, Personnel Management, Benefits Administration, Project Management, Internet Recruiting, Energy Industry, HR Policies, Mergers & Acquisitions, College Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, Engineering, Business Intelligence, Business Development, New Business Development, Hiring, Consulting, EPC, Screening, Sales, Management Consulting, Procurement, Talent Management, HRIS, Contract Recruitment, Onshore
Education
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business 2001 — 2005
BBA
Bryan Haver's Ascende Experience June 2014 - April 2015
Job Account Coordinator at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. April 2015 - Present
Ascende June 2014 - April 2015
Walmart June 2013 - August 2013
Grant Thornton LLP December 2012 - May 2013
CenterPoint Energy May 2012 - August 2012
University of Houston January 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Human Resources, Section 125 Plans, Employee Benefits, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Time Management, Customer Service, Recruiting, Management, Organizational..., Student Affairs, RFP Generation, Form 5500
Education
University of Houston 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 3.49
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. April 2015 - Present
Ascende June 2014 - April 2015
Walmart June 2013 - August 2013
Grant Thornton LLP December 2012 - May 2013
CenterPoint Energy May 2012 - August 2012
University of Houston January 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Human Resources, Section 125 Plans, Employee Benefits, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Time Management, Customer Service, Recruiting, Management, Organizational..., Student Affairs, RFP Generation, Form 5500
Education
University of Houston 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 3.49
Hemali Kothari Hemali Kothari's Ascende Experience June 2009 - June 2013
Job Manager, U.S. Health and Welfare at Baker Hughes
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Baker Hughes July 2013 - Present
Ascende June 2009 - June 2013
Robert Half International July 2007 - December 2008
Shell Oil Company July 2002 - April 2007
Arthur Andersen October 2000 - June 2002
Gary W. Lambert CPA Firm June 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Benefits Administration, Group Benefits, Benefits Design, Employee Benefits, Strategic Planning, HR Consulting, Recruitment/Retention, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Benchmarking, Change Management, Outsourcing, Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Analysis, Training & Development, Management Consulting, Compliance, Procurement, Transaction Services, Mergers, Acquisition Integration, Offshore Project..., Business Process..., COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, Tax Accounting, Disability Insurance, Healthcare, Term Life Insurance, Staff Supervision, Staff Management, Oil&Gas, Professional Services, Accounting, Process Improvement, Program Management, Account Management, Onboarding, Business Development, Budgeting, Underwriting, Customer Relations, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Service, Employee Training, HRIS, Employee Relations
Education
Pace University - Lubin School of Business 2008 — 2008
Certification, Human Resource Management
Stephen F. Austin State University 1996 — 1999
BBA, Dual Major: Finance and Marketing
Baker Hughes July 2013 - Present
Ascende June 2009 - June 2013
Robert Half International July 2007 - December 2008
Shell Oil Company July 2002 - April 2007
Arthur Andersen October 2000 - June 2002
Gary W. Lambert CPA Firm June 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Benefits Administration, Group Benefits, Benefits Design, Employee Benefits, Strategic Planning, HR Consulting, Recruitment/Retention, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Benchmarking, Change Management, Outsourcing, Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Analysis, Training & Development, Management Consulting, Compliance, Procurement, Transaction Services, Mergers, Acquisition Integration, Offshore Project..., Business Process..., COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, Tax Accounting, Disability Insurance, Healthcare, Term Life Insurance, Staff Supervision, Staff Management, Oil&Gas, Professional Services, Accounting, Process Improvement, Program Management, Account Management, Onboarding, Business Development, Budgeting, Underwriting, Customer Relations, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Service, Employee Training, HRIS, Employee Relations
Education
Pace University - Lubin School of Business 2008 — 2008
Certification, Human Resource Management
Stephen F. Austin State University 1996 — 1999
BBA, Dual Major: Finance and Marketing
Rebecca Crawford's Ascende Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Analyst at Ascende
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Ascende February 2015 - Present
Quicken Loans May 2014 - August 2014
Ascende May 2013 - August 2013
Thiel College August 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Time Management, Teamwork, Highly detail oriented, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Self-driven, Microsoft Office, Research, Mathematics, Computers, Communication Skills, Finance, Logical Thinker, Problem Solving, Creativity, Jazz Dance, Dance, Analytics, Public Speaking, Communication, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Media
Education
Thiel College 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Actuarial Studies & Business Administration, Cumulative GPA 3.7/4.0
Ascende February 2015 - Present
Quicken Loans May 2014 - August 2014
Ascende May 2013 - August 2013
Thiel College August 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Time Management, Teamwork, Highly detail oriented, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Self-driven, Microsoft Office, Research, Mathematics, Computers, Communication Skills, Finance, Logical Thinker, Problem Solving, Creativity, Jazz Dance, Dance, Analytics, Public Speaking, Communication, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Media
Education
Thiel College 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Actuarial Studies & Business Administration, Cumulative GPA 3.7/4.0
Mari Trevino's Ascende Experience June 2013 - February 2014
Job Development Coordinator at Fund for Teachers
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Fund for Teachers March 2014 - Present
Ascende June 2013 - February 2014
Michelle Carlson January 2012 - May 2013
Greystar March 2011 - March 2012
Pappas Burgers May 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Java, HTML, English, Windows, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Facebook, Leadership, Marketing, Health & Welfare...
Education
University of Houston-Downtown 2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (M.A.), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
The University of Texas at Austin 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
St. Edward's University 2009 — 2010
Fund for Teachers March 2014 - Present
Ascende June 2013 - February 2014
Michelle Carlson January 2012 - May 2013
Greystar March 2011 - March 2012
Pappas Burgers May 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Java, HTML, English, Windows, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Facebook, Leadership, Marketing, Health & Welfare...
Education
University of Houston-Downtown 2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (M.A.), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
The University of Texas at Austin 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
St. Edward's University 2009 — 2010
Mark LeBlanc Mark LeBlanc's Ascende Experience April 2013 - March 2014
Job National Business Development Executive (Energy Sector) for AllOne Health, a leading workforce healthcare company
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
AllOne Health February 2015 - Present
NMSS- Lone Star 1991 - Present
Humana May 2014 - January 2015
Ascende April 2013 - March 2014
the WellFit Group November 2005 - March 2013
Skills
Wellness, Wellness Coaching, Leadership Development, Program Management, Team Building, Leadership, Recruiting, Employee Wellness, Healthcare, Marketing Strategy, Analysis, Public Speaking, Coaching, Stress Management, Employee Benefits, Social Media, Marketing, Strategy, Employee Engagement, Human Resources
Education
Texas A&M University 1981 — 1987
AllOne Health February 2015 - Present
NMSS- Lone Star 1991 - Present
Humana May 2014 - January 2015
Ascende April 2013 - March 2014
the WellFit Group November 2005 - March 2013
Skills
Wellness, Wellness Coaching, Leadership Development, Program Management, Team Building, Leadership, Recruiting, Employee Wellness, Healthcare, Marketing Strategy, Analysis, Public Speaking, Coaching, Stress Management, Employee Benefits, Social Media, Marketing, Strategy, Employee Engagement, Human Resources
Education
Texas A&M University 1981 — 1987
James Watt's Ascende Experience November 2012 - Present
Job Advisory Board Member at ESCAPE Family Resource Center
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Ascende November 2012 - Present
WBN - Worldwide Broker Network April 2012 - Present
Texas Children's Hospital September 2014 - Present
ESCAPE Family Resource Center June 2011 - Present
Skills
Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Health Insurance, ERISA, 401k, Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Disability Insurance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Boston University - School of Management 1981 — 1985
Business Administration and Management, General
Ascende November 2012 - Present
WBN - Worldwide Broker Network April 2012 - Present
Texas Children's Hospital September 2014 - Present
ESCAPE Family Resource Center June 2011 - Present
Skills
Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Health Insurance, ERISA, 401k, Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Disability Insurance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Boston University - School of Management 1981 — 1985
Business Administration and Management, General
Steve Goulet's Ascende Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Principal and Senior Vice President at Ascende
Industry Insurance
Experience
Ascende January 2013 - Present
Ascende (formerly Employee Benefit Solutions, Inc.) January 2008 - December 2012
Skills
Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Benefits, ERISA, Health Insurance, Benefits Administration, Underwriting, Long-term Care, 401k, Brokers, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Retirement, Defined Benefit, Management, COBRA, Life Insurance, Human Resources, Open Enrollment, Pensions, HRIS, Health Savings Accounts, Strategic Planning, Medicare, Leadership
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1989
Ascende January 2013 - Present
Ascende (formerly Employee Benefit Solutions, Inc.) January 2008 - December 2012
Skills
Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Benefits, ERISA, Health Insurance, Benefits Administration, Underwriting, Long-term Care, 401k, Brokers, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Retirement, Defined Benefit, Management, COBRA, Life Insurance, Human Resources, Open Enrollment, Pensions, HRIS, Health Savings Accounts, Strategic Planning, Medicare, Leadership
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1989
Patrick Cary's Ascende Experience 2001 - 2005
Job Healthcare & Financial Professional
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Behavioral Health Group (BHG) December 2014 - Present
St. Luke's Hospital at The Vintage Houston, Texas 2012 - July 2014
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System 2006 - 2012
Ascende 2001 - 2005
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Revenue Cycle, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Insurance, Forecasting, Finance, Analysis
Education
Texas A&M University 2005 — 2006
MBA, Finance
Trinity University 1995 — 1999
Business, Finance, Spanish
Behavioral Health Group (BHG) December 2014 - Present
St. Luke's Hospital at The Vintage Houston, Texas 2012 - July 2014
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System 2006 - 2012
Ascende 2001 - 2005
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Revenue Cycle, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Insurance, Forecasting, Finance, Analysis
Education
Texas A&M University 2005 — 2006
MBA, Finance
Trinity University 1995 — 1999
Business, Finance, Spanish
Ginger (McCain) Chapman's Ascende Experience January 2007 - March 2013
Job Art Director I at BH Hair Studio
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
BH Hair Studio April 2013 - Present
Ascende January 2007 - March 2013
Ascende June 2002 - December 2006
Enron Corp December 1998 - May 2002
Enron Corp. October 1998 - May 2002
Skills
Project Management, Recruiting, HR Policies, Onboarding, HRIS, Outsourcing, Open Enrollment, Analysis, COBRA, Management, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Health Insurance, Employee Relations, HR Consulting, Talent Management, Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Benefits, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Benefits Administration
Education
Paul Mitchell the School-Houston 2011 — 2013
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Enron Corp. Onsite Training
Houston Community College
San Jacinto Community College
BH Hair Studio April 2013 - Present
Ascende January 2007 - March 2013
Ascende June 2002 - December 2006
Enron Corp December 1998 - May 2002
Enron Corp. October 1998 - May 2002
Skills
Project Management, Recruiting, HR Policies, Onboarding, HRIS, Outsourcing, Open Enrollment, Analysis, COBRA, Management, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Health Insurance, Employee Relations, HR Consulting, Talent Management, Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Benefits, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Benefits Administration
Education
Paul Mitchell the School-Houston 2011 — 2013
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Enron Corp. Onsite Training
Houston Community College
San Jacinto Community College
Nancy Cox, SPHR's Ascende Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Director, Benefits Administration at Ascende
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ascende April 2013 - Present
Mercer Human Resource Consulting January 2007 - April 2012
EDS April 2005 - May 2006
Towers Perrin February 1994 - April 2005
Skills
Employee Benefits, Defined Benefit, Pension Administration, Benefits Administration, Outsourcing, BPO, Vendor Management, Performance Management, HRIS, Talent Management, Process Improvement, ERISA, Pensions, Change Management, Call Center, HR Consulting, Call Centers, Leadership, Payroll, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Training, Team Building, Risk Management, Executive Pay, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Organizational..., Human Capital, Interviews, Organizational Design, Applicant Tracking..., Sourcing, COBRA, 401k, HR Policies, Human Resources, PeopleSoft, Management, Deferred Compensation
Education
The Institute for Employee Benefits Training
Employee Benefits Certificate, Employee Benefits
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Ascende April 2013 - Present
Mercer Human Resource Consulting January 2007 - April 2012
EDS April 2005 - May 2006
Towers Perrin February 1994 - April 2005
Skills
Employee Benefits, Defined Benefit, Pension Administration, Benefits Administration, Outsourcing, BPO, Vendor Management, Performance Management, HRIS, Talent Management, Process Improvement, ERISA, Pensions, Change Management, Call Center, HR Consulting, Call Centers, Leadership, Payroll, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Training, Team Building, Risk Management, Executive Pay, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Organizational..., Human Capital, Interviews, Organizational Design, Applicant Tracking..., Sourcing, COBRA, 401k, HR Policies, Human Resources, PeopleSoft, Management, Deferred Compensation
Education
The Institute for Employee Benefits Training
Employee Benefits Certificate, Employee Benefits
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Jeannie (Nguyen) Mahoney's Ascende Experience December 2003 - Present
Job Managing Consultant at Ascende
Industry Insurance
Experience
Ascende December 2003 - Present
Skills
ERISA, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Health Insurance, Insurance, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, HR Consulting, Strategy
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Ascende December 2003 - Present
Skills
ERISA, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Health Insurance, Insurance, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, HR Consulting, Strategy
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Amanda Pistor's Ascende Experience May 2010 - Present
Job Employee/Internal Communications Professional
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Ascende May 2010 - Present
University of Houston May 2009 - May 2010
PartnerComm, Inc. February 2007 - May 2009
Thistle Hill Publishing Services, LLC September 2003 - February 2007
Skills
Corporate Communications, Editing, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Communications Planning, Project Management, Copywriting, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Newsletters, Proofreading, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Publishing, Editorial, Publications
Education
Texas Christian University 1999 — 2003
BA, English
Ascende May 2010 - Present
University of Houston May 2009 - May 2010
PartnerComm, Inc. February 2007 - May 2009
Thistle Hill Publishing Services, LLC September 2003 - February 2007
Skills
Corporate Communications, Editing, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Communications Planning, Project Management, Copywriting, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Newsletters, Proofreading, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Publishing, Editorial, Publications
Education
Texas Christian University 1999 — 2003
BA, English
Cynthia Barker's Ascende Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Benefits Consultant
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ascende June 2011 - Present
BHP Billiton 1999 - 2009
Hand Benefits and Trust 1986 - 1999
Skills
401k, Plan Design, Defined Benefit, Benefits Administration, Pensions, Retirement, Plan Administration, ERISA, Compliance, Benefits, Policy, Mergers, Due Diligence, Benchmarking, Vendor Management, Benefit Administration, Employee Benefits
Education
Rice University 1977 — 1981
BA, Political Science and Government
Sharpstown HS
Ascende June 2011 - Present
BHP Billiton 1999 - 2009
Hand Benefits and Trust 1986 - 1999
Skills
401k, Plan Design, Defined Benefit, Benefits Administration, Pensions, Retirement, Plan Administration, ERISA, Compliance, Benefits, Policy, Mergers, Due Diligence, Benchmarking, Vendor Management, Benefit Administration, Employee Benefits
Education
Rice University 1977 — 1981
BA, Political Science and Government
Sharpstown HS
Yesenia Yessi Gonzalez's Ascende Experience November 2013 - January 2015
Job N/A
Industry Insurance
Experience
Clarus Benefits Group February 2015 - Present
Ascende November 2013 - January 2015
Clarus Benefits Group February 2009 - November 2013
The Mid-Continent Companies, LTD May 2004 - December 2008
Frost Insurance 2002 - 2004
Great-West Life 2000 - 2002
Skills
Customer Service, Employee Benefits, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Insurance, Sales, Account Management, Brokers, Health Savings Accounts, Microsoft Word, Life Insurance, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Leadership, Outlook, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Selling, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Cold Calling, Healthcare, Training, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Recruiting, Underwriting, Group Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Building Relationships, Relationship Management, COBRA, Management
Education
Houston Community College
Houston Community College
Business Administration and Management, General
Clarus Benefits Group February 2015 - Present
Ascende November 2013 - January 2015
Clarus Benefits Group February 2009 - November 2013
The Mid-Continent Companies, LTD May 2004 - December 2008
Frost Insurance 2002 - 2004
Great-West Life 2000 - 2002
Skills
Customer Service, Employee Benefits, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Insurance, Sales, Account Management, Brokers, Health Savings Accounts, Microsoft Word, Life Insurance, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Leadership, Outlook, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Selling, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Cold Calling, Healthcare, Training, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Recruiting, Underwriting, Group Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Building Relationships, Relationship Management, COBRA, Management
Education
Houston Community College
Houston Community College
Business Administration and Management, General
Sissy Pitts's Ascende Experience November 2012 - Present
Job Project Manager at Ascende
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ascende November 2012 - Present
Mercer 2008 - 2012
Mercer 2001 - 2008
Mercer 1999 - 2001
Aetna 1998 - 1999
Prudential Healthcare 1997 - 1998
Skills
Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, HR Policies, Recruiting, Health Insurance, PeopleSoft, FMLA, Organizational..., Vendor Management, COBRA, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Management, Leadership, Human Resources
Education
Kaplan
Rice UniversityProfession
Professional HR Development
Texas A&M University 1994 — 1996
BA, Biology
Ascende November 2012 - Present
Mercer 2008 - 2012
Mercer 2001 - 2008
Mercer 1999 - 2001
Aetna 1998 - 1999
Prudential Healthcare 1997 - 1998
Skills
Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, HR Policies, Recruiting, Health Insurance, PeopleSoft, FMLA, Organizational..., Vendor Management, COBRA, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Management, Leadership, Human Resources
Education
Kaplan
Rice UniversityProfession
Professional HR Development
Texas A&M University 1994 — 1996
BA, Biology
Brandy Crawford's Ascende Experience July 2002 - Present
Job Managing Consultant at Ascende
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ascende July 2002 - Present
Skills
Employee Benefits, Analysis, Health Insurance, Leadership, Recruiting, Insurance, Benefits Administration, Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Human Resources, HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Performance Management, Talent Management, HRIS
Education
Lamar University 1999 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Texas A&M University 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
Ascende July 2002 - Present
Skills
Employee Benefits, Analysis, Health Insurance, Leadership, Recruiting, Insurance, Benefits Administration, Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Human Resources, HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Performance Management, Talent Management, HRIS
Education
Lamar University 1999 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Texas A&M University 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
Kenneth Powell, JD's Ascende Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Compliance Consultant at Ascende
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Ascende August 2014 - Present
MBM Advisors December 2011 - August 2014
MBM Advisors May 2007 - December 2011
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Employee Benefits, Retirement Plan..., Form 5500, IRS problem resolution, Legal Research, Qualified Retirement..., ERISA, Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, Mediation, 401k, Pensions, Profit Sharing, Retirement Planning, Retirement, Management, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Benefits Administration, Insurance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of Houston Law Center 2008 — 2011
JD, Law
University of Houston 2002 — 2007
BBA, Finance, Management
Ascende August 2014 - Present
MBM Advisors December 2011 - August 2014
MBM Advisors May 2007 - December 2011
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Employee Benefits, Retirement Plan..., Form 5500, IRS problem resolution, Legal Research, Qualified Retirement..., ERISA, Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, Mediation, 401k, Pensions, Profit Sharing, Retirement Planning, Retirement, Management, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Benefits Administration, Insurance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of Houston Law Center 2008 — 2011
JD, Law
University of Houston 2002 — 2007
BBA, Finance, Management
Michael Valadez's Ascende Experience October 2012 - January 2013
Job Software Developer at Unified Resources, Inc.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Unified Resources, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation March 2013 - July 2013
Ascende October 2012 - January 2013
RealEC Technologies February 2011 - October 2012
AIG American General September 2007 - February 2011
Flow-Cal May 2006 - September 2007
Flow-Cal August 2005 - May 2006
Skills
C#, Silverlight, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET AJAX, C++, CSS, Entity Framework, SQL Server, jQuery, JavaScript, LINQ, WCF, ADO.NET, TFS, WPF, T-SQL, Visual Studio, .NET, MVC, Web Services, IIS, AJAX, VSS, SQL, WinForms, XML, Unit Testing, Agile, SQL Server 2000-2008, XAML, OOP, HTML, Web Development, Design Patterns, Web Applications, Software Development, Microsoft SQL Server, XSLT, Databases
Education
University of Houston-Clear Lake
B.S., Computer Science
Unified Resources, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation March 2013 - July 2013
Ascende October 2012 - January 2013
RealEC Technologies February 2011 - October 2012
AIG American General September 2007 - February 2011
Flow-Cal May 2006 - September 2007
Flow-Cal August 2005 - May 2006
Skills
C#, Silverlight, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET AJAX, C++, CSS, Entity Framework, SQL Server, jQuery, JavaScript, LINQ, WCF, ADO.NET, TFS, WPF, T-SQL, Visual Studio, .NET, MVC, Web Services, IIS, AJAX, VSS, SQL, WinForms, XML, Unit Testing, Agile, SQL Server 2000-2008, XAML, OOP, HTML, Web Development, Design Patterns, Web Applications, Software Development, Microsoft SQL Server, XSLT, Databases
Education
University of Houston-Clear Lake
B.S., Computer Science
Juanita Ingle's Ascende Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Project Manager at ASCENDE
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ascende April 2013 - Present
Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc. April 2012 - April 2013
Ascende/EBS February 2009 - April 2012
Mercer 1999 - 2005
Skills
Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Training, Onboarding, Vendor Management, Human Resources, Customer Service, Employee Relations, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Management, Project Management, Leadership, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Health Insurance, Coaching
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration
Ascende April 2013 - Present
Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc. April 2012 - April 2013
Ascende/EBS February 2009 - April 2012
Mercer 1999 - 2005
Skills
Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Training, Onboarding, Vendor Management, Human Resources, Customer Service, Employee Relations, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Management, Project Management, Leadership, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Health Insurance, Coaching
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration
Melissa Consuegra MacFarlane's Ascende Experience April 2010 - June 2015
Job Account Executive at Arthur J. Gallagher
Industry Insurance
Experience
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. June 2015 - Present
Ascende April 2010 - June 2015
Empyrean Benefit Solutions May 2009 - April 2010
Mercer May 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Benefits Administration
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1997 — 2001
BS
University of Houston 2005 — 2007
Masters, MBA
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. June 2015 - Present
Ascende April 2010 - June 2015
Empyrean Benefit Solutions May 2009 - April 2010
Mercer May 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Benefits Administration
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1997 — 2001
BS
University of Houston 2005 — 2007
Masters, MBA
Nancy Hyde's Ascende Experience September 2005 - Present
Job Senior Consultant at Ascende
Industry Insurance
Experience
Ascende September 2005 - Present
Aetna Health Plans 1993 - 2005
Prudential Insurance 1993 - 2000
CIGNA Healthcare 1991 - 1993
Massachusetts Mutual 1989 - 1991
BCBS National Capital Area 1986 - 1989
Skills
Insurance, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Underwriting, 401k, Pensions, Human Resources, Health Insurance, HRIS, COBRA, Executive Pay, ERISA, Deferred Compensation, Disability Insurance, New Hire Orientations
Education
George Mason University
Ascende September 2005 - Present
Aetna Health Plans 1993 - 2005
Prudential Insurance 1993 - 2000
CIGNA Healthcare 1991 - 1993
Massachusetts Mutual 1989 - 1991
BCBS National Capital Area 1986 - 1989
Skills
Insurance, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Underwriting, 401k, Pensions, Human Resources, Health Insurance, HRIS, COBRA, Executive Pay, ERISA, Deferred Compensation, Disability Insurance, New Hire Orientations
Education
George Mason University
Janet Downs, J.D.'s Ascende Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Assistant Area Vice President, Compliance Counsel at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Industry Insurance
Experience
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. May 2014 - Present
Ascende May 2013 - Present
Phillips 66 May 2012 - Present
ConocoPhillips September 2008 - April 2012
Temple-Inland June 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Mergers, Legal Research, Policy, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Due Diligence, Deferred Compensation, Insurance, Legal Compliance, Contract Management, Risk Management, Executive Pay, ERISA, HRIS, JD Edwards, Pensions, Benefits Administration
Education
South Texas College of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Law
The University of Texas at Austin 1995 — 1999
Bachelors of Liberal Arts, History
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. May 2014 - Present
Ascende May 2013 - Present
Phillips 66 May 2012 - Present
ConocoPhillips September 2008 - April 2012
Temple-Inland June 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Mergers, Legal Research, Policy, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Due Diligence, Deferred Compensation, Insurance, Legal Compliance, Contract Management, Risk Management, Executive Pay, ERISA, HRIS, JD Edwards, Pensions, Benefits Administration
Education
South Texas College of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Law
The University of Texas at Austin 1995 — 1999
Bachelors of Liberal Arts, History
Alex Gallagher's Ascende Experience July 2012 - April 2014
Job Vice President at Cargo Crating Company
Industry Packaging and Containers
Experience
Cargo Crating Company August 2014 - Present
Cargo Crating Company April 2014 - August 2014
Ascende July 2012 - April 2014
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Organizational..., Analysis, Strategy, Data Analysis, Project Management, Financial Services, Oil/Gas, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Energy Services, Business Process..., Business Planning, Business Development
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Cargo Crating Company August 2014 - Present
Cargo Crating Company April 2014 - August 2014
Ascende July 2012 - April 2014
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Organizational..., Analysis, Strategy, Data Analysis, Project Management, Financial Services, Oil/Gas, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Energy Services, Business Process..., Business Planning, Business Development
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Liza Aguilar's Ascende Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Staff Accountant/AR
Industry Business Supplies and Equipment
Experience
Ascende October 2014 - Present
Pine Environmental September 2006 - September 2014
Universal Fidelity LP May 2001 - June 2006
Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable
Education
Houston Community College
University of Houston
Ascende October 2014 - Present
Pine Environmental September 2006 - September 2014
Universal Fidelity LP May 2001 - June 2006
Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable
Education
Houston Community College
University of Houston