Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Industry: Health insurance company
DescriptionWellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is a mutual insurance in the United States with more than two million members in Iowa and South Dakota. It is the dominant health insurance in Iowa. It is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Headquarters: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States CEO: John D Forsyth (Aug 1996–) Number of employees: 1,878 Founded: 1939, Des Moines, Iowa, United States Subsidiaries: Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc, Type of business: Mutual organization
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Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Employees
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 2015 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2014 - January 2015
Principal Financial Group 2006 - 2014
Principal Financial Group 2001 - 2006
Principal Financial Group 1998 - 2001
Relationship Marketing 1998 - 1998
The Integer Group 1994 - 1998
Skills
Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Communications, Creativity, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Leadership, Insurance, Direct Mail, Dental Marketing, Sales Support Tools, Writing, Organizational..., Building Relationships, Public Relations
Education
Drake University 2000 — 2002
Master of Arts, Mass Communication
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Design Studies
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2013 - August 2014
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2013 - August 2013
Central College February 2013 - May 2013
Central College Athletics August 2010 - May 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield May 2012 - August 2012
Leiden University - Central College Abroad February 2012 - May 2012
Altoona Kidsworld October 2007 - January 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Databases, Social Media, Editing, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Research, Marketing, Blogging, Leadership, Organization, Creativity, Email Etiquette, Time Management, Project Management, Data Entry, Interpersonal..., Reliability, Teamwork, Social Networking, Event Planning, Facebook, Administration, Close Attention to..., Goal Oriented, Resource Management, Social Skills, Process Improvement, Access, Management
Education
Central College 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management - Business Administration, Graduated
Central College 2012 — 2012
N/A, Study Abroad - Netherlands
Grand View College 2009 — 2010
N/A, Mathematics
Bondurant-Farrar High School 2005 — 2009
Diploma, General Studies
Wells Fargo Merchant Services October 2014 - Present
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company February 2014 - September 2014
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2013 - February 2014
Aviva October 2012 - May 2013
Telligen September 2010 - October 2012
Telligen December 2007 - September 2010
Talent Link Inc. June 2007 - December 2007
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 2006 - June 2007
Iowa Foundation for Medical Care February 2005 - February 2006
ADP December 2003 - February 2005
Skills
Business Analysis, Human Resources, Payroll, HRIS, PeopleSoft, Systems Analysis, Medicare, Medicaid, Project Delivery, SDLC, Visio, Software Documentation, Process Improvement, Finance, Informatics, ADP Payroll, Medicare Part D, Requirements Analysis, SharePoint, Vendor Management, Leadership, Program Management, Requirements Gathering
Education
Grandview University 2008 — 2011
Business Management - Organizational Studies
Des Moines Area Community College 2010 — 2012
Health Information Technology
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield February 2014 - Present
Iowa Christian Academy September 2011 - Present
Wellmark May 2010 - February 2014
Skills
Insurance, Customer Service, Training, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Quality Assurance, Employee Benefits, Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Technical Writing, Journalism, Writing, Youth Development, Healthcare, Health Insurance, Team Building
Education
Iowa State University 1988 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Black Hawk College 1986 — 1988
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2013 - Present
RS Doughty Associates Ltd May 2000 - July 2013
The Principal Financial Group September 1990 - June 1999
Skills
Commercial Insurance, General Insurance, Insurance, Pensions, Property, Microsoft Office, Sales Management
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1985 — 1986
Farm Bureau Financial Services February 2014 - August 2014
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield June 2013 - September 2013
Principal Financial Group May 2013 - May 2013
Hy Vee June 2010 - May 2013
Skills
Leadership, Organization, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Friendly Personality, Time Management, Networking, Teamwork
Education
Drake University 2012 — 2016
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Actuarial InternEMC Insurance CompaniesMay 2013 - December 2013
State Farm May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Actuarial Science, Insurance, Access, Risk Management, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Outlook, Analysis, Teamwork, Time Management
Education
Drake University 2012 — 2014
Actuarial Science
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2015 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield June 2014 - May 2015
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield March 2013 - June 2014
Wellmark August 2012 - March 2013
Wellmark May 2012 - August 2012
strategicHYPE January 2012 - May 2012
Drake University September 2010 - May 2012
Allina Hospitals & Clinics May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Public Relations, Copywriting, Editing, Non-profits, Marketing, Crisis Communications, Strategic Planning, Research, Project Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Strategic Communications, Newsletters, Social Media, Facebook
Education
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center 2012 — 2015
Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A)
Drake University 2008 — 2012
BS, Business and Public Administration - Marketing and Public Relations
Des Moines Performing Arts February 2013 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2007 - February 2013
American Heart Association July 2004 - August 2007
Menominee Casino April 2002 - July 2004
Wallace Computer Services July 2001 - April 2002
Media General - WNCT April 2000 - February 2001
WWAY News Channel 3 March 1999 - April 2000
Skills
Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Newsletters, Public Relations, Corporate Sponsorships, Brand Awareness, Broadcast Journalism, Social Media, Diversity & Inclusion, Non-profit Volunteer, Promotions, Writing, Sales, Marketing Communications, Qualitative Research, Problem Solving, Corporate Communications, Community Engagement, Leadership, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Public Speaking, Editing, Facebook, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Fundraising, Publicity, Event Management, Social Networking
Education
Drake University 2009 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Adult Learning & Organizational Performance, 4.0
Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute 2011 — 2012
Community Leadership Program
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
University of Northern Iowa 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications
DLL March 2015 - Present
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage May 2013 - November 2014
Aviva USA January 2012 - May 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 2012 - January 2012
Iowa Telecom 2005 - 2011
Iowa Telecom 2003 - 2005
NetINS 2002 - 2003
BellSouth 2000 - 2002
Simply Internet 1998 - 2000
Skills
Troubleshooting, System Administration, Servers, DNS, LAN-WAN, Operating Systems, Windows 7, Computer Hardware, Linux, Telecommunications, Windows XP, MySQL, Technical Support, Hardware, Software Documentation, Software Installation, Apache, Bash, VMware, Access, XP, Active Directory, Windows Server, Networking, Data Center, FTP, Server Administration, SQL, Windows, OS X, System Deployment, Routers, Testing, Ubuntu, Information Technology, Printers, Cloud Computing, HTML, Linux System..., Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1997 — 2000
Bachelor Of Arts, History
Des Moines Area Community College 1995 — 1997
N/A, History
Newton Senior High School 1991 — 1995
High School Diploma, General
Iowa Army National Guard February 2005 - Present
Iowa Army National Guard August 2002 - February 2005
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 1996 - January 2004
Skills
Aviation, Military Aviation, Military Training, Remaining calm in a..., Military Experience, Decisiveness, TACOPS, MEDEVAC, Piloting, Flights, Flight Training, DoD, Training, National Security, Military, Helicopters, Army, Tactics, Operational Planning
Education
Urbandale High School, Urbandale, IA 1992 — 1996
High School Diploma
Des Moines Area Community College
70 College Credits, Business Administration and Management, General
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield February 2015 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2013 - January 2015
Eyerly Ball Community Mental Health Services October 2012 - July 2013
Outsell January 2012 - July 2012
Outsell July 2010 - January 2012
Women's Rugby August 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Organizational..., Public Speaking, Health Insurance, Credentialing, Client Issue Resolution, Process Improvement, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Editing, Data Analytics, Result Oriented, Mentoring, Team-oriented, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Social Media, Sales Force, Customer Service, Community Mental Health
Education
Des Moines University 2014 — 2018
Master's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Earlham College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Human Development and Social Relations
Earlham College 2008 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies: Mexico
Theodore Roosevelt High School 2002 — 2006
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield February 2012 - August 2014
Wellmark, Inc. October 2008 - February 2012
Skills
Insurance, Health Insurance, Client Relations, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Team Building, Teamwork, Organization Skills, Deadline Oriented
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2009 — 2012
Associate of Science (AS), Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Upper Iowa University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2014 - Present
Coldwater Creek August 2009 - August 2014
Coldwater Creek August 2005 - August 2009
Skills
Store Management, Retail, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Trend, Styling, Window Displays, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Merchandise Planning, Fashion Design, New Store Openings, Fashion Illustration, Retail Sales, Textiles, Driving Results, Mannequin Styling, Planograms, POS, Wardrobe, Associate Development, Inventory Control, Product Knowledge, Inventory Management, Trend Forecasting
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts (AA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield November 2014 - Present
Meredith Corporation 2012 - November 2014
The Wellness Council of Iowa February 2012 - May 2012
Skills
AP Style, Email Marketing, SEO copywriting, Editorial Writing, Social Media, Blogging, Journalism, Campaign Strategies, InDesign, WordPress, Google Adwords, Various Content..., Editorial
Education
Drake University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising- Creative
Lincoln Southwest High School 2006 — 2010
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield November 2014 - Present
Storey Kenworthy October 2014 - November 2014
GuideOne Insurance June 2014 - September 2014
Randstad Technologies US December 2012 - May 2014
UnityPoint Health May 2012 - July 2012
Technology Connection November 2010 - May 2012
US Army September 2004 - May 2007
US Army September 2001 - September 2004
US Army November 2003 - April 2004
Skills
Technical Support, Data Center, Quality Assurance, Management, Linux, Customer Service, Account Management, Network+, A+, VoIP, Windows Server, Troubleshooting, Networking, Security, Active Directory, Servers, DHCP, Software Installation, Hardware, Microsoft Exchange, VPN, Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Training, Team Building, Security Clearance
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Clive 2012 — 2015
Network System Administrations Associates
ARAG May 2015 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2013 - May 2015
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2005 - September 2013
Francis Marketing November 2000 - June 2005
Editors At-Large May 1998 - November 2000
Skills
Web Analytics, Web Content Management, Google Analytics, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, HTML, Copywriting, Editing, Web Design, User Acceptance Testing, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Marketing Communications, Wireframes, CSS, Business Requirements, Access, SQL, Business Objects
Education
Northwestern University 2013 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Predictive Analytics
Calvin College 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2013 - Present
Unity Point Health November 2009 - July 2013
Sierra Vista Regional Health center June 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Nursing, BLS, Medical/Surgical, ACLS, Inpatient, Critical Care, Patient Safety, Acute Care, Nursing Education, PALS, Patient Education, Telemetry, ICU, Patient Advocacy, Hospitals, EMR, Emergency Room, Epic Systems, IV, Healthcare Management
Education
Grand Canyon University 2012 — 2013
BSN, Nusing
Cochise College 2003 — 2008
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Nursing
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield December 2008 - Present
Skills
Outlook, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office, Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Healthcare, Social Media, Team Building, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Data Entry, Software Documentation, Visio, Administrative..., Spreadsheets, Editing, Health Insurance, Insurance, Community Outreach, HIPAA, SharePoint
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2002 — 2004
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2006 - Present
Brueggeman Insurance September 2006 - Present
New York Life Insurance Company May 2013 - Present
Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza April 2001 - November 2003
Hotel Radisson August 1999 - April 2001
Skills
Term Life Insurance, Retirement Planning, Leadership, Sales, Whole Life, Licensed in Long-Term..., Team Building, 401(k) Rollovers, Asset Protection, Personal Finance, IRA Rollovers, Supplements to Employee..., Investments, Customer Relations, Charitable Giving, Building Relationships, Disability Insurance
Education
Black Hills State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
North Dakota State Univerisity 1992 — 1993
Business Administration and Management, General
B. Potamus, LLC January 2011 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 2014 - January 2015
ITAGroup June 2012 - December 2013
Innova Ideas & Services May 2011 - June 2012
GeoLearning March 2010 - January 2011
University of South Dakota 2008 - 2010
National Pork Board May 2007 - August 2007
Iowa State Daily January 2006 - May 2007
Cherokee Chronicle Times 2003 - 2006
Boone Banner 2002 - 2003
Skills
Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Copywriting, Editing, Blogging, Advertising, Social Media, Leadership, Newsletters, Proofreading, Email Marketing, SEO, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Magazines, Direct Marketing, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Web Content, Direct Mail, Content Strategy, Management, Writing, Marketing Strategy, Copy Editing, Publications, Social Media Marketing, Journalism, Newspapers, Editorial, Feature Articles
Education
Iowa State University 2006 — 2007
B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication
Des Moines Area Community College 2002 — 2003
Iowa State University - College of Business 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
River Valley
Wells Fargo April 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2013 - November 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield April 2011 - September 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield December 2006 - April 2011
Des Moines University November 2000 - December 2006
YWCA of Greater Des Moines 1998 - 2000
Drake University - Times Delphic Newspaper 1995 - 1997
Des Moines Register 1994 - 1997
Skills
HTML, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Web Design, Web Analytics, Adobe Fireworks, SDLC, Visio, HTML 5, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Newsletters, User Experience, Recruiting, Building Solid..., Digital Strategy, Consulting, Strategic Communications, Website Development, Wireframes, Team Building, Agile Web Development, Strategic Planning, HTML5, Fireworks, Presentations, Editing, Project Management, Event Planning, Management
Education
University of Iowa 2011 — 2014
Masters, Strategic Communication
Drake University 1995 — 1998
BA Journalism & Mass Communication, Advertising - Management
Grand View College 1994 — 1995
GuideOne Insurance June 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2013 - June 2014
Aviva USA September 2011 - July 2013
Aviva USA October 2009 - September 2011
DICE June 2008 - October 2009
North Country Business Products 2003 - 2007
Skills
Fixed Annuities, Variable Annuities, Life Insurance, Financial Reporting, Waterfall, Agile Methodologies, Kanban, Microsoft Office, OPAS, Ingenium, FASAT, Data Warehousing, XML Spy, Quality Center, Oracle SQL Developer, DBVisualizer, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML, Functional Requirements, System Requirements, Data Mapping, Data Analysis, Gap Analysis, Integration Testing, System Testing, Quality Assurance, Testing, Test Automation, Test Planning, Healthcare Information..., Health Insurance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Access Database, WinSQL, SQL Server Management..., InsureAdvantage, Facets, CMS, Data Migration, Data Modeling, XML Schema, Health Care Reform, Data Analytics
Education
Chippewa Valley Technical College 1999 — 2003
Associate's degree, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
KPMG US June 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2013 - March 2014
Mote CPA, P.C. September 2012 - April 2013
Drake Law School Admissions Office September 2011 - September 2012
Cerner Corporation May 2012 - August 2012
State Savings Bank January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Teamwork, Dedication, Honesty, Community Service, Integrity, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Pivot Tables, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Auditing, Financial Reporting
Education
Drake University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Master in Accounting, Accounting and Finance
Bedford Community High School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
INTL FCStone Inc. May 2015 - Present
Sogeti USA January 2014 - Present
Teksystems July 2013 - December 2013
Sogeti March 2011 - July 2013
ITAGroup October 2010 - March 2011
Iowa Foundation for Medical Care October 2008 - October 2010
Principal Financial Group 2003 - 2008
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 1995 - November 2000
Skills
Agile Transformation &..., Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Scrumban, Kanban, TDD, ATDD, BDD, Quality Assurance, Agile Project Management, Business Process..., Application Lifecycle..., SDLC, Test Automation, Test Driven Development, TFS, Software Quality..., Agile Testing, Program Management, User Acceptance Testing, Quality Center, Test Planning, Requirements Analysis, Testing
Education
Des Moines Area Community College
IT - Networking
William Penn University
Business Management
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2015 - Present
MyFantasySportsTalk.com/OnPressRow.com April 2015 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2014 - August 2015
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt April 2013 - November 2014
The Richdale Group August 2013 - July 2014
Executive Cleaners July 2012 - April 2013
University of Northern Iowa August 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Social Media, Music, Public Relations, Social Networking, Marketing, Customer Service, Training, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Sales, Fundraising, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Teaching, Team Building, Leadership, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Communication
Education
Arizona State University 2015 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Drake University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Music, Choral Music Education
University of Northern Iowa 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Music Education (BME), Music Teacher Education
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2013 - September 2015
Wellmark October 2012 - September 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield July 2006 - November 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield July 2006 - June 2011
Maytag March 2001 - June 2006
DeVry University March 2000 - March 2001
Sherwin Williams 1993 - 1998
Skills
Lean Sigma, Kaizen Facilitation, Process Management, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Operational Excellence, Business Process Mapping, Process Engineering, Visio, Training, Coaching, Strategy, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Kaizen, DMAIC, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Black Belt
Education
Des Moines University 2005 — 2009
MPH, Public Health
Kenyon College 1992 — 1996
BA, Chemistry
Lancaster University 1995 — 1995
BA, Chemistry
Wellmark bcbs of iowa December 2014 - Present
Wellmark October 2008 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield October 2008 - February 2010
Skills
Insurance, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Process Improvement, Call Centers, Employee Benefits, Visio, Customer Service, Access, Utilization Management, SharePoint
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1986 — 1988
Commercial Art
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage October 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2012 - October 2014
Wellmark March 2010 - July 2012
Cover Your Assets October 2009 - December 2011
GeoLearning September 2008 - March 2010
Nationwide Insurance February 2004 - September 2008
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage June 2003 - February 2004
Van Ahn Insurance January 2003 - June 2003
Wells Fargo April 2002 - January 2003
Skills
Project Management, Budgets, Management, Customer Service, Portfolio Management, Business Case, Process Improvement, Leadership, Team Building, Coaching, Call Center, Business Analysis, SDLC, Vendor Management, Resource Management, Software Documentation, Business Intelligence, Call Centers, CRM, Change Management
Education
Central College 1990 — 1994
BA, Business
The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute January 2012 - Present
DeskActive November 2010 - November 2011
The Health & Wellness Institute May 2008 - June 2010
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield April 1999 - April 2008
Skills
Leadership Development, Wellness, Health Insurance, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning
Education
Drake University
Master of Science, Adult Learning and Organizational Performance
Iowa State University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Community Health Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1995 — 1996
Associate of Arts
United States Army Reserve August 2011 - Present
US Army March 2010 - May 2011
US Special Operations Command - SOCOM April 2007 - November 2009
Jacobs Technology August 2008 - June 2009
Army National Guard March 1995 - December 2006
Goodman & Company LLC November 2004 - July 2006
Strickland and Jones, CPA, P.C. October 2003 - October 2004
Renner & Company, Inc. November 2000 - June 2003
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 1998 - July 2000
US Army June 1990 - January 1995
Skills
Management Consulting, Tax, Accounting, Tax Preparation, Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Auditing, Financial Audits, External Audit, CBRN, Military Training, Exercise Design, Training
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1996 — 1997
Accounting and Business/Management
Buena Vista University 1995 — 1996
Accounting
North Iowa Area Community College 1995 — 1996
Accounting and Business/Management
University of California, Santa Barbara 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Biochemistry
Businessolver March 2013 - Present
Mercy January 2011 - February 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2006 - October 2010
MAXIMUS (State of Iowa Child Support Recovery Unit) May 2001 - 2006
Skills
Medical Terminology, Insurance, HIPAA, 10 Key, Data Entry, Healthcare, Hospitals, Medicare, Benefits Administration, Accounts Receivable, Fax, Medicaid, Software Documentation, Outlook, Epic Systems, Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Call Centers, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Interviews, Telephone Skills, Microsoft Word, Medical Records, Life Insurance, Database Administration, Leadership, Training, Medical Billing, ICD-9, ICD-10, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office
Education
William Penn University 2011 — 2013
Degree: MBL, Business Administration; Business Administration
Des Moines Area Community College 1999 — 2001
Degree: AAS, Business Administration; Business Administration
Business and Banking Institute
Diploma, Business and Banking
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield June 2013 - Present
Contractor February 2013 - June 2013
Verisight, Inc July 2011 - January 2013
McGladrey October 2008 - July 2011
Nelson Family of Companies May 2007 - October 2008
YRCI August 2006 - May 2007
Robert Half International July 2004 - February 2006
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Compensation Structure..., Compensation Structures, Recruiting, Recruitment Training, Compensation & Benefit, Human Resources, Executive Search, Temporary Placement, Interviews, Sourcing, Contract Recruitment, Training, Deferred Compensation, Compensation & Benefits, Job Descriptions
Education
AIB College of Business 2000 — 2002
Associate's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2014 - Present
Le-Vel.com August 2014 - December 2014
MetLife Investors December 2008 - September 2014
Norwex Enviro Products November 2011 - December 2012
American Eagle Outfitters December 2007 - November 2008
Skills
Series 6, Fixed Annuities, Retirement Planning, Mutual Funds, Wealth Management, Retirement, Investments, Securities, Variable Annuities, Equities, Finance, Insurance, Strategic Financial..., Business Analysis, Analysis, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Sales, Project Management, Business Requirements, Leadership, Team Building, Training, Business Process, Public Speaking, Financial Services, Coaching, Risk Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Requirements Gathering, Consulting, Vendor Management, Relationship Management, Financial Analysis, Testing, Business Process..., Requirements Analysis, Small Business, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, SDLC, Marketing, Team Leadership
Education
Kaplan Universtiy 2003 — 2004
Associate's degree, Medical/Clinical Assistant
Carlson College of Massage Therapy 2001 — 2002
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Cedar Falls High School 1999 — 2001
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2013 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield November 2012 - September 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield March 2005 - November 2012
Gibbs & Soell 1999 - 2005
CMF&Z 1998 - 1999
Fluoroware 1996 - 1998
Skills
Public Relations, Communications Planning, B2B, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications
Education
Drake University 2008 — 2010
MCL (Communication Leadership)
Drake University 1992 — 1996
BA Journalism & Mass Communication
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield April 2013 - Present
CatalystRx January 2010 - Present
Catalyst Rx July 2008 - January 2010
Catalyst Rx April 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Employee Learning &..., Project Management, Research and Analysis, Business Relationship..., Quality Management, Forecasting and Planning, Training, Detailed Organization, Customer Service, Pharmacy Benefit..., Medicare Part D, Pharmacy, Managed Care, Medicaid, Health Insurance, Software Documentation, Healthcare, Process Improvement, Medicare, Employee Benefits, Pharmaceutical Industry, Leadership
Education
Des Moines Area Community College
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2014 - Present
Nationwide Insurance Company June 2013 - July 2014
The Iowa Barnstormers January 2013 - July 2013
Dahl's Foods May 2006 - June 2013
Education
Grand View University 2011 — 2013
Business Management, Senior
Des Moines Area Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2015 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2014 - April 2015
Digital Brand Consultancy March 2014 - July 2014
Thomson Ecology Ltd July 2012 - December 2013
JFA Environmental Planning January 2011 - July 2012
Thomson Ecology Ltd March 2007 - December 2010
Discovery January 2002 - January 2004
Skills
Project Management, Management, Ecology, Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Team Management, Product Management, Biodiversity, Marketing, Science, Leadership, Research, CRM, Start-ups
Education
Chartered Institute of Marketing 2012 — 2012
Professional Diploma in Marketing, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
The Manchester Metropolitan University 2006 — 2007
MSc Conservation Biology
University of Wales, Swansea 2001 — 2004
BSc (Hons) Zoology
Personal MBA
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2014 - Present
Telligen Inc September 2013 - May 2014
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Science August 2012 - May 2014
Axline Pharmacy May 2013 - August 2013
Perry Memorial Hospital June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Access, Health Education, Medical Terminology, Health Promotion, Research, Healthcare Information..., Medicare, Medicaid, Data Analysis, Leadership, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Social Media, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Time Management, Data Entry, Confidentiality, Pharmaceutical Industry, HIPAA, Healthcare
Education
Drake University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Health Sciences
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2013 - Present
The Home Depot January 2009 - Present
JOLESCH PHOTOGRAPHY May 2008 - Present
--------- August 2006 - Present
The Home Depot August 2006 - Present
Jolesch Photograhy April 2009 - September 2009
Kum & Go August 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Event Planning, Leadership, PowerPoint, Facebook
Education
Drake University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Advertising and English-general
Des Moines Area Community College 2006 — 2008
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts
DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associates, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield October 2011 - Present
Nyemaster Goode January 2000 - October 2011
Skills
Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Privacy Law, Appeals, Arbitration, Employment Law, Insurance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation
Education
Drake University 1997 — 2000
M.B.A.
Drake University Law School 1997 — 2000
J.D., Law
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business
B.B.A.
Paragon / Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield June 2014 - Present
TEKsystems / Nationwide June 2013 - June 2014
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield February 2012 - June 2013
TMNG / AT&T September 2011 - February 2012
Sogeti / Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield March 2010 - September 2011
AEGON August 2003 - March 2010
MCI Corporation April 2000 - August 2003
MCI Corporation May 1997 - April 2000
MCI Corporation May 1994 - May 1997
Vantage Computer Systems April 1993 - May 1994
Skills
Testing, Business Analysis, Visio, Program Management, Information Technology, Access, Analysis, Business Requirements, DB2, Integration, Management, Oracle, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Center, Regression Testing, Requirements Gathering, SQL, Software Documentation, System Testing, Team Leadership, Test Management, Test Planning, XML
Education
DeVry University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Telecommunications / Management
Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited 2015 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield 2013 - 2015
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield 2010 - 2013
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance 2005 - 2010
Skills
Web Applications, HTML, Business Analysis, Data Warehousing, SDLC, Process Improvement, Project Management, Business Process, Requirements Gathering, Business Objects, Data Analysis, Insurance, Business Requirements, Leadership, jQuery, User Interface Design, SQL, Visio, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, Health Insurance, Wellness, Document Management, Billing Systems, Human Resources, COBOL, VB.NET, Google Analytics, Performance Testing, Test Planning, MongoDB, Batch Files, Automation, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Aldon, Claims Management, Crystal Reports, SQL Report Writing, Planview, Photoshop, R, Confluence, JIRA, Powershell, Control-M, Virtual Desktop...
Education
Drake University 2009 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration
University of Northern Iowa 2000 — 2004
B.A., Computer Science
Alcoa Senior Customer Service and Sales RepresentativeAlcoaApril 2013 - Present
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. October 2012 - April 2013
Wells Fargo Insurance Services July 2011 - October 2012
Liberty Mutual Insurance December 2005 - March 2009
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield October 2000 - May 2004
Skills
Certified Insurance..., Insurance, Account Management, Sales
Education
Ashford University 2011 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Human Resources, 3.92
Ashford University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration, 4.0
Adams State University 2007 — 2009
Associate's degree, Business, 4.0
Kaiser Permanente July 2007 - October 2010
ACS Technologies February 2004 - May 2007
SunTrust Mortgage February 2001 - December 2002
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 1998 - April 2000
Skills
Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Defense, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Administrative..., Health Insurance, Medical Terminology, Medical Billing, Customer Service, Property & Casualty..., Residential Mortgages, Electronic Payments, Patient Administration
Education
Capella University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice / Criminal Law
Cedar Grove High School 1992 — 1996
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2015 - Present
Hy-Vee July 2013 - May 2015
Aviva USA April 2010 - July 2013
jcpenney March 2008 - January 2010
jcpenney November 2005 - February 2008
Skills
Sales, Training, Budgets, Project Planning, Outlook, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Employee Relations, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Recruiting, Team Building, Microsoft Word, Time Management
Education
AIB College of Business
OptumHealth December 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield June 2014 - December 2014
College of St. Benedict Senate May 2013 - May 2014
Clemens Perk January 2013 - May 2014
College of Saint Benedict August 2011 - May 2014
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2013 - August 2013
Saint John's University January 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Research, PowerPoint, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Editing, Marketing, Time Management, Management, Social Networking
Education
College of Saint Benedict 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Communication, Health and Asian Studies Minor
Southwest China Normal University 2012 — 2012
International/Global Studies
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2015 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield April 2014 - September 2015
Nationwide Insurance October 2011 - September 2013
Heart of America May 2009 - August 2011
Composotech Structures Inc., an Oneworld Energy Company February 2008 - April 2009
Wells Fargo January 2006 - February 2008
Skills
Hospitality, Budgets, Hotels, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Hotel Management, Hospitality Industry, Sales, Event Management, Team Building, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Property & Casualty..., Residential Property..., Wind Turbines
Education
Columbia Southern University 2012 — 2013
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Northern Iowa 2000 — 2002
Athletic Training
Iowa City, City High
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield December 2011 - Present
Skills
Technical Writing, Business Analysis, Business Requirements, Training
Education
Drake University
Master of Science (MS)
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 2015 - Present
Optimae LifeServices 2012 - 2013
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance March 2009 - April 2011
Principal Financial Group August 1983 - December 2007
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2011 — 2014
AA Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2015 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield April 2013 - May 2015
Unity Point Des Moines May 2008 - May 2013
Blank Children's Hospital August 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Insurance Claims, Customer Service, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Affordable Care Act, Healthcare Reimbursement, Decision Analysis, Provider Relations, Risk Analysis, Reporting & Analysis, General Insurance, Grant Writing, Child Development, Early Childhood...
Education
Des Moines University 2014 — 2016
Master's of Healthcare Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Iowa State University 2006 — 2012
Child Adult & Family Services, Child Development
AT&T March 2013 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company February 2012 - March 2013
Evolve Visual Communication 2005 - March 2013
WebMD October 2011 - February 2012
Studiocom July 2011 - October 2011
Moxie Interactive October 2010 - July 2011
Razorfish February 2010 - September 2010
Invesco August 2008 - January 2010
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield November 2004 - December 2005
Two Rivers Marketing 2003 - 2004
Skills
MS Project, Web Project Management, Project Planning, Television, Production, Writing, Budgeting, Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Scopes Of Work, Vendor Management, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Digital Strategy, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Mobile Devices, Multimedia, Social Media, Marketing, Video, Web Development, Integrated Marketing, Digital Media, Management, New Media, Mobile Marketing, Broadcast, Radio, Email Marketing, Content Development, Social Networking, Content Strategy
Education
Drake University 1984 — 1988
BA, Radio/TV and English
Highland Park High School 1980 — 1984
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2014 - Present
Skills
Insurance, Business Analysis, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Volunteering, Sports Marketing, Marketing Information..., Project Management..., Cooking, Life Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Project Planning, Time Management, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, Human Resources, Public Relations, Strategy, Event Management, Advertising, PowerPoint, Business Requirements, Requirements Gathering, Communication, SharePoint, Social Media
Education
Drake University 2003 — 2007
BSBA
Nottingham University Business School 2005 — 2005
Sogeti USA July 2015 - Present
Kittleson Design LLC December 2013 - Present
Drake University January 2015 - May 2015
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2013 - December 2013
Des Moines Register January 2013 - April 2013
Warner Music Group August 2012 - December 2012
Drake Magazine September 2011 - December 2012
DWebware January 2012 - August 2012
Drake University 2011 - 2012
Skills
Graphic Design, Web Design, Mac, Magazines, Illustration, WordPress, InDesign, Layout, Windows, Digital Media, Typography, Photoshop, Email Marketing, CSS, HTML, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Mac OS, Adobe Creative Cloud, Product Design, Print Design, Digital Photography
Education
Drake University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield June 2015 - Present
Drake University February 2013 - May 2015
Assurant Health May 2014 - August 2014
Drake University November 2012 - January 2014
Skills
Access, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Time Management, Data Analysis, Social Networking
Education
Drake University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Actuarial Science
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield October 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2013 - October 2014
Principal Financial Group March 2012 - July 2013
Skills
Employee Benefits, Analysis, Management, Insurance, Health Insurance, Leadership, Life Insurance, Access, Process Improvement, Disability Insurance, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking
Education
Drake University 2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations Management
Iowa State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology, Sociology
Wells Fargo November 2013 - Present
Wellmark December 2012 - November 2013
Wellmark October 2010 - December 2012
Wellmark January 2006 - October 2010
Wellmark October 2004 - January 2006
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield June 2003 - October 2004
Principal Financial Group October 1999 - June 2003
Principal Financial Group January 1998 - October 1999
Principal Financial Group May 1997 - August 1997
Principal Financial Group May 1995 - August 1995
Skills
Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Writing, Social Media, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Strategy, Editing, Training, Human Resources, Public Relations, Newsletters, Copywriting, Communications Planning, Integrated Marketing, Change Management, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Email Marketing, Speech Writing, Web Content Management
Education
Buena Vista University 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English (Secondary Education 7-12)
Estherville High School 1988 — 1992
High School Degree
Washington Health Benefit Exchange January 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield March 2012 - October 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 2008 - March 2012
Skills
Proficient with medical..., Experienced with..., Experienced in..., Health Insurance, Leadership, Customer Service, Healthcare, Medicare, Process Improvement
Education
Mercy College of Health Sciences 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration, Bachelors of Science in Healthcare Administration, Honors: magna cum laude
Des Moines Area Community College 2001 — 2007
Associate of Science (AS)
Des Moines Area Community College 2001 — 2006
Diploma of Practical Nursing (LPN)
Des Moines Area Community College 2001 — 2006
Associate of General Studies (AGS)
Urbandale High School
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield December 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2014 - December 2014
Grand View University January 2012 - December 2014
The Achievement Group August 2013 - May 2014
United States Air Force February 2007 - January 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Leadership, Customer Service, English, Teaching, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Editing, Time Management, Military, Military Experience, Aircraft, Aerospace, Aircraft Maintenance, Government, Team Building, Management, Training
Education
Grand View University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management
Community College of the Air Force 2008 — 2010
Associates of Applied Science, Aerospace Technology
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield February 2014 - Present
OutcomesMTM May 2011 - February 2014
Iowa Diabetes Endocrinology and Research Center August 2010 - May 2011
Urbandale Parks & Recreation May 2010 - August 2010
John Stoddard Cancer Center September 2009 - March 2010
Phi Gamma Delta January 2009 - December 2009
Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) January 2009 - December 2009
Urbandale Parks & Recreation June 2009 - August 2009
Drake University October 2008 - May 2009
Blank Children's Hospital at Iowa Health September 2008 - May 2009
Education
Drake University 2007 — 2011
BS in Health Sciences, Health Services Management, Minor: Business, Concentration: Insurance
Dowling Catholic High School 2003 — 2007
Aon Hewitt July 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2014 - July 2014
Wellmark May 2013 - August 2013
US Center For Citizen Diplomacy August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Data Analysis, Research, Human Resources, Defined Contribution, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, Event Management, Mass Communication, Twitter, Prezi, Presentations, Instructional Design, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Training, Leadership, Team Building, Management, HRIS, Non-profits, Process Improvement, Talent Acquisition
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Management, Psychology, 3.6/4.0
Drake University 2010 — 2012
Business Administration and Management, General, 3.7
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2010 - Present
Midwest Project Partners April 2008 - May 2010
ADP December 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Business Analysis, SDLC, Vendor Management, Project Management, Program Management, Change Management, Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, MS Project, Insurance, PMP, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Requirements Gathering, Business Process..., SharePoint, IT Strategy, ITIL, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Project Portfolio..., Business Process, Cross-functional Team..., Visio, Resource Management, Business Requirements, PMO, IT Management
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (JD), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
University of Iowa 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business/Corporate Communications
Universität Wien
International Business Certificate, International Economics
Valley High School
McGladrey October 2011 - Present
The Weitz Company August 2010 - September 2011
Aviva plc May 2010 - August 2010
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2009 - May 2010
Barzen & Associates January 2008 - May 2009
Centro, Inc. June 2007 - August 2007
Whirlpool Corporation May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Finance, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, General Ledger, US GAAP, Account Reconciliation, CPA, External Audit, Microsoft Excel, Access, Financial Audits, GASB, FASB, Community Colleges, Manufacturing, Grocery Industry, Internal Control..., Financial Statement..., Consolidated Financial..., Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk, Fund Accounting, Project Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Accuracy, Inventory Valuation, Ethanol, Cellulosic Ethanol, Biofuels, Internal Audit, QuickBooks
Education
Drake University 2010 — 2011
Masters, Accounting
Drake University 2006 — 2010
BS, Accounting & Finance
Principal Financial Group November 2012 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield October 2010 - October 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield April 2006 - October 2010
Principal Financial Group 2000 - 2006
Principal Financial Group August 1999 - June 2000
Principal Financial Group December 1997 - February 1999
Skills
Strategic Planning, Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Project Planning, Business Intelligence, Initiative and project..., Economic Analysis, Economics, Strategy, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Research, Meeting Facilitation, Behavioral Economics, Market Research, Data Analysis
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2006 — 2006
Executive Program - Strategy
Iowa State University 2000 — 2005
Masters, Economics
Universidad de Belgrano 1999 — 1999
Economics and Spanish
Drake University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Economics and International Relations
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2015 - Present
For Two February 2015 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2015 - August 2015
Blue House Marketing October 2014 - June 2015
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center March 2013 - May 2015
Des Moines Radio Group May 2013 - August 2013
Journeys March 2010 - January 2013
Skills
Social Media, Marketing, Social Networking, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Facebook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Creative Content..., Strategic Public..., Project Management, Microsoft Word, Management, Graphic Design, InDesign, Research, Customer Service, Access, Outlook, Sales, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Google Analytics, Inbound Marketing, Creative Solutions
Education
Drake University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Wipro January 2013 - Present
Catholic Health Initiatives February 2011 - January 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield October 2008 - December 2010
Aviva USA October 2007 - October 2008
Private IT College April 2006 - September 2007
UPS January 2006 - May 2006
Sears, Roebuck and Co. September 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Microsoft Certified..., CompTIA Security+, CompTIA A+, Healthcare Information..., Troubleshooting, EHR, Active Directory, Windows Server, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Visio, Software Documentation, HL7, HIPAA, Citrix XenApp, Windows 7 Migration, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange, Remote Troubleshooting, Remote Desktop, Desktop Administration, BMC Remedy, Bomgar, Desktop Imaging, SCCM, LAN, Mobile Devices, Tablets, iOS, Android, Account Management, Heat, HP, Laptops, Groupwise, Dell Computers, Computer Repair, Information Security, Network Security, LAN Switching, Hardware Support, Hardware Installation, Software Installation, UltraVNC, Virus Removal, Symantec Endpoint..., McAfee Antivirus, Virtual PC, Cisco VPN, VPN
Education
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology 2004 — 2004
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, 3.62
Des Moines Area Community College 2001 — 2004
Associate’s Degree, Management Information Systems, General, 3.65
Des Moines East High School 1997 — 2001
High School, High School/Secondary Diploma Programs, 3.8
Aetna Better Health, Illinois May 2015 - Present
Amerigroup May 2013 - December 2014
Magellan Health Services September 2010 - May 2013
UnitedHealth Group June 2009 - June 2010
Operational Excellence Consulting April 2009 - July 2009
Healthways October 2007 - April 2009
Nationwide February 2006 - October 2007
ADP February 2005 - January 2006
Wellmark September 1986 - February 2005
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield 1986 - 2004
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Managed Care, Healthcare, Six Sigma, Medicare, Leadership, Business Process..., Healthcare Management, Quality Management, Medicaid, Program Management, Utilization Review, Health Insurance, NCQA, Disease Management, Healthcare Consulting, Utilization Management, Management, Informatics, HIPAA, Data Analysis, Health Policy, Strategic Planning, EHR, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Insurance, HEDIS, Employee Benefits, Case Managment, Software Documentation, Hospitals, Medicaid Managed Care, EQRO, Process Engineering, Pay for Performance, CAHPS, Project Management, Healthcare Industry, Policy, Patient Advocacy
Education
Iowa State University 1999 — 2001
MBA, Marketing and IT
Augustana University (SD) 1975 — 1979
BA, Nursing
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska May 2011 - Present
Coventry Health Care July 2008 - February 2011
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2002 - July 2008
American Republic Insurance Company 2000 - 2002
Skills
Health Insurance, Insurance, Employee Benefits, Medicare, Managed Care, Underwriting, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Life Insurance, Sales Management, Healthcare, Sales, Team Building, Term Life Insurance, New Business Development, Customer Service, Leadership, Customer Retention
Education
Des Moines University
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
East High
Grand View College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Accounting and Business/Management
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2006 - Present
Cigna May 1999 - August 2006
Skills
Reading, Camping, Cooking, Basketball, New Business..., Order Fulfillment, Business Services, Inventory, Running, Performance Tuning, Hiking, Integrity, Maintenance & Repair
Education
Ashford University 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Organizational Leadership
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
East High School 1985 — 1990
High School Diploma
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield 2013 - Present
FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB October 2009 - 2014
Nationwide Insurance 2013 - 2013
Skills
Event Planning, Entertainment, Customer Service, Event Management, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, PowerPoint
Education
AIB College of Business 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Des Moines Area Community College 2007 — 2010
AS, Business Administration
The Weitz Company August 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2013 - July 2014
GuideOne Insurance 2001 - 2013
Residence Inn by Marriott - Chase Suite Hotel by Woodfin June 1999 - December 2001
Skills
VPN, Desktop Deployment, IT Management, Computer Network..., Computer Hardware, IT Operations, Computer Maintenance, Remote Desktop, PC building, IT Solutions, Desktop Computers, VMware ESX, VMware, Windows 7, Windows XP Pro, Microsoft Office, Active Directory, Citrix, Software Installation, Software Documentation, BMC Remedy, Remedy AR System, Actuate Reporting, Metrics Reporting, Windows, Networking, Servers, Troubleshooting, System Administration, Windows Server, Laptops, Technical Support, Visio, SharePoint, Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Help Desk Support, Norton Ghost, Operating Systems, Computer Repair, Cisco Technologies, Printers, Microsoft Exchange, vSphere, System Deployment, Network Security, Group Policy, Backup Exec, Windows XP, TCP/IP
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1999 — 2000
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Woodward-Granger High School 1995 — 1999
High School Diploma
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield June 2013 - Present
Skills
Insurance, Health Insurance, Underwriting, Employee Benefits, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Medicare, Visio, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Call Centers, Microsoft Office
Education
Upper Iowa University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Black Hawk College 1989 — 1991
Associate's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Kewanee High School 1985 — 1989
High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 2005 - Present
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 1997 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) February 2012 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2009 - February 2012
IABC/ Des Moines 2010 - 2011
Midland Credit Union May 2008 - October 2010
Silhouette Events June 2008 - August 2008
SISTER PUBLIC RELATIONS LIMITED January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Social Media, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Community Outreach, Copywriting, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Blogging, Public Speaking, Brand Awareness, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Event Organizer, Organizing, Community Relations, Sponsorship Activation, Fundraising, Newsletters, Non-profits, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Event Planning, Community Development, Strategy, Promotions, Nonprofits
Education
Drake University 2005 — 2009
BA, Public Relations, English
Wellmark Intern Class!
Wellmark Intern Class!
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 2015 - Present
Bonnie Plants, Inc. March 2014 - January 2015
HISNA January 2013 - March 2014
Cliff's Shoes (Carey's Shoes) November 2009 - October 2010
Walmart Supercenter November 2007 - October 2009
Tradehome Shoes July 2005 - July 2007
Dillards dept store 2006 - 2007
Skills
Sales, Management, Customer Service, Payroll, Interviews, Hiring, Freight, HTML, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Java, Windows, Retail, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Teamwork, Time Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Program Management, Training, Recruiting, SaaS, Testing, Software Documentation, Access, Databases, Analysis, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Business Analysis, Public Speaking, Team Building, Coaching, Sales Management, Troubleshooting, Product Development, Operations Management, Networking, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive, New Business Development
Education
Columbus State University 2013 — 2014
Computer Science, 4.0
Southern Union State Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Science (AS), Computer Science, 3.6
Iowa State University 2006 — 2006
Business/Commerce, General
Marshalltown Community College 2004 — 2005
Business/Commerce, General
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield June 2014 - Present
Delta Dental of Iowa September 2012 - June 2014
Delta Dental of Iowa January 2011 - August 2012
Principal Financial Group September 2007 - January 2011
Skills
Sales, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Insurance, Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, New Business Development, Strategy, Sales Operations, Training, Competitive Analysis, Sales Support, Presentations, Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Team Building
Education
Drake University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Missouri State University 2002 — 2006
BS, Psychology
The Occasions Group August 2012 - Present
Firecracker 5k June 2001 - Present
The Occasions Group September 2008 - December 2012
The Occasions Group October 2007 - September 2008
Beam Industries/Electrolux Central Vacuum Systems January 2006 - October 2007
Beam Industries March 2004 - January 2006
Beam Industries November 2003 - February 2004
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 2003 - January 2003
Webster City Community Schools June 2002 - August 2002
Fareway Stores Inc. September 1995 - August 2001
Skills
SQL, CSS, C#, Visual Studio, BizTalk, WCF Services, Web Services, Microsoft SQL Server, XML, XPath, XSD, XSL, TFS, ASP.NET, JavaScript, jQuery, KnockoutJS, AJAX, Java, JSP, MSQL, Visual Basic, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Eclipse, Salesforce.com, Cognos, HTML, .NET, E-commerce, Databases, XHTML, DB2, XSLT, Software Documentation
Education
University of Northern Iowa 2005 — 2005
Excercise Science with a coaching emphasis (2 classes)
Buena Vista University 1999 — 2003
BA, Computer Science (major), Math (major), Exercise Science (minor)
Webster City High School
Webster City, IA
Webster City, IA
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2015 - Present
Kappa Alpha Theta, Beta Kappa Chapter November 2014 - June 2015
Drake University May 2014 - April 2015
Kappa Alpha Theta, Beta Kappa Chapter November 2013 - November 2014
Tween Brands July 2014 - October 2014
Ross Stores, Inc. May 2013 - January 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Teamwork, Time Management, Healthcare Management, Philanthropy, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Budgets
Education
Drake University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences, Senior
Dundee-Crown High School 2009 — 2012
High School
BEST OF, LLC October 2009 - Present
Winkle Design Group January 1987 - Present
Meredith Corporation June 1986 - August 2009
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue shield January 2006 - May 2007
Horizon resort & Casino January 2003 - September 2003
Hills Bros September 1983 - June 1986
Education
lynda.com
L.A. Trade-Tech 1976 — 1978
AA, Graphic Design
los angeles trade technical College
Graphic Arts
Des Moines Area Community College
silicon valley College
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield December 2013 - Present
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage March 2013 - December 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield March 2011 - February 2013
DICE November 2010 - March 2011
Iowa Foundation for Medical Care July 2008 - October 2010
Principal Financial Group July 2007 - April 2008
Wells Fargo Financial April 2005 - July 2007
Farmers Insurance Group January 2004 - May 2004
Skills
Quality Assurance, SDLC, Test Management, Test Planning, System Integration..., Mobile Testing, UAT coordination, User Acceptance Testing, Test Coordination, Quality Center, Silk Central, Test Data, Test Estimation, Software Testing Life..., Requirements Analysis, Testability, Vendor Management, Regression Testing, Security Testing, XML Spy, XML Testing, Business Analysis, Manual Testing, Testing, Management, Waterfall, System Testing, Business Requirements, Software Quality..., Test Cases, Software Documentation, Resource Management, Test Strategy, Agile Methodologies, Agile, Defect Tracking, Agile Testing, Usability Testing, Software Development..., Web Applications, Black Box Testing, Release Management, SharePoint, Scrum, SQL, Leadership, HP Quality Center, Process Improvement
Education
Grand View College 2003 — 2004
BA, Business Administration
Iowa State University - College of Business 1998 — 2003
Des Moines Area Community College
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield June 2014 - Present
Chad Cardani Seminars July 2007 - December 2013
Cardani Group, REALTORS® July 2004 - December 2013
Austin Independent School District 2002 - 2003
Texas State University July 1999 - July 2002
Iowa State University Student Health Center July 1998 - July 1999
Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Commission June 1996 - June 1998
Skills
Real Estate, Leadership, Public Speaking, Coaching, Training & Development, Wellness, Health Insurance, Training, Staff Development, Management, Teaching, Team Building, Strategy, Program Development, Mentoring, Strategic Planning
Education
Iowa State University 1997 — 1999
Master of Science (M.S.), Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Buena Vista University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Boone High School
Benco Dental August 2013 - Present
Hennepin Health System April 2013 - Present
University of Minnesota February 2009 - Present
Women's Health Leadership Trust May 2006 - Present
Greater Twin Cities United Way March 2006 - Present
MN Women's Economic Roundtable January 2006 - Present
YWCA of Minneapolis 2006 - 2012
Delta Dental of MN July 2005 - July 2008
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 1995 - June 2005
Education
Harvard University 1986 — 1991
DMSc, Epidemiology
University of Iowa 1982 — 1986
DDS
Creighton University 1979 — 1982
Chemistry
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield December 2014 - Present
GWN Dragon Boat 2013 - Present
Walt Disney World November 2012 - November 2014
Walt Disney World August 2007 - November 2012
Walt Disney World February 2006 - August 2007
Atlanta Braves January 2007 - April 2007
Disney Parks & Resorts August 2005 - February 2006
Sigma Chi Fraternity 2002 - 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Sports, Social Media, Communication, Leadership, Program Facilitation, Sports Management, Social Media Marketing, Sponsorship Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Public Relations, Sports Marketing, Sponsorship, Marketing Communications, PowerPoint, Entertainment, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Ticket Sales, Public Speaking, Customer Service
Education
Drake University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2011 - Present
Marison, LLC October 2004 - August 2011
Skills
Insurance
Education
Drake University
Master's Degree, Public/Business Administration
Iowa State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's Degree
Home January 2014 - Present
Catholic Health Initiatives March 2011 - January 2014
Robert Half International January 2004 - January 2014
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2005 - December 2010
William Penn University November 1996 - December 2003
Skills
IT Audit, Visio, Integration, Software Documentation, Contract Recruitment, Program Management, Project Management, ERP, SQL, SDLC, IT Strategy, Microsoft SQL Server, PMO, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Software Project..., Information Technology
Education
William Penn University 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Computer Science
Des Moines Area Community College 1992 — 1993
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
ADT June 2014 - Present
BidOnMyJob LLC August 2012 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2013 - May 2014
Dwolla August 2012 - August 2013
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 2010 - August 2012
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center June 2009 - 2010
GeoLearning January 2008 - June 2009
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center March 2007 - January 2008
USAF January 2005 - March 2007
USAF January 2003 - March 2007
Skills
Firewall Administration, Intrusion Detection, Network Security, Incident Response, Risk Management, Policy, Training, Information Assurance, CISSP, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Security, Computer Forensics, Disaster Recovery, Information Security, Information Security..., Computer Security, PCI DSS, Vulnerability Management, Active Directory, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Assessment, Enterprise Software, Security Audits, Firewalls, PKI, System Administration, Networking, Security Architecture..., Servers, Security Policy, Security Awareness, Encryption, Program Management, Application Security, Identity Management, Business Continuity, CISM, Data Security, Data Privacy, ISO 27001, Security Management, IDS, CEH, Microsoft Exchange, IT Audit, COBIT, Information Technology, Network Architecture, NIST
Education
Norwich University 2007 — 2009
M.S., Information Assurance
Troy University 2002 — 2007
B.S., Computer Science
Troy University 2002 — 2004
A.A.S., Business Administration
Community College of the Air Force 2000 — 2002
A.A.S, Information Systems Technology
North Polk High School
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2013 - Present
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino June 2012 - September 2013
Gannett March 2011 - June 2012
Des Moines Register March 2009 - March 2011
Des Moines Register March 2007 - March 2009
Strategic America December 2004 - January 2007
Image Sport September 2003 - December 2004
ITAGroup August 2000 - August 2002
Skills
Database Marketing, Analytics, Segmentation, Email Marketing, tableau, Audience Segmentation, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, B2B, Marketing Strategy, SAS Visual Analytics, Location Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Market Research, Direct Marketing, Forecasting, Customer Service, Advertising, Direct Mail, MapInfo, Database Administration, Market Development, Data Analysis, Access, Databases, Analysis, Business Analysis, ACXIOM, Customer Relations, SQL, Relational Databases, Campaign Management, Cognos, MapInfo Professional, Database Management, Research, Database Development, OASIS, Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, SaaS, Nielsen, Newspaper, Omniture, Casino, Casino Gaming, Telemarketing, Customer Acquisition
Education
Coe College 1995 — 2000
BA, Business Administration
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield December 2012 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield December 2012 - Present
American Enterprise Group Inc March 2004 - January 2012
American Repbulic Insurance Company January 1998 - March 2004
Iowa Health System January 1997 - January 1998
Iowa Health System April 1994 - January 1997
Iowa Health System August 1992 - April 1994
Skills
Strategic Planning, Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Team Building, Process Improvement, Management, Sales, Life Insurance, Account Management, Medicare, Training, Business Development, Program Management, Managed Care, Underwriting, Risk Management, Business Process..., Recruiting, Brokers, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership
Education
Drake University 1999 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Business/Management
UnityPoint Health March 2015 - Present
Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp February 2012 - Present
Unity Point Health January 2012 - March 2015
AWAKEN Ministries August 2009 - May 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield June 2008 - January 2012
Iowa Health System May 2011 - December 2011
Des Moines University January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Physician Recruitment, Physician Relations, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Interviews, Healthcare, Leadership, Customer Service, Healthcare Consulting, HIPAA, Healthcare Information..., Physicians, Onboarding, Recruitments, Public Speaking, Recruiting
Education
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center 2008 — 2011
Masters of Health Care Administration
University of Iowa 2004 — 2008
BA, Health Science & Business
Dallas Center-Grimes High School 2000 — 2004
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield November 2014 - Present
D+H U.S. Operation May 2009 - November 2014
Dallas County January 2000 - March 2010
Skills
SharePoint, Requirements Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Software Development, IIS, Visio, Software Project..., Microsoft SQL Server, SDLC, Vendor Management, SQL, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Windows Server, Computer Systems..., Integration
Education
Tennessee Technological University 1991 — 1992
Biology (Masters)
Central College 1987 — 1991
BA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District August 2012 - May 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 1999 - August 2012
Ingram Entertainment August 1992 - August 1999
Skills
Logo Design, Dreamweaver, Branding & Identity, Direct Mail, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Web Design, Brand Development
Education
Drake University 1987 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield June 2015 - Present
Principal Global Investors March 2011 - Present
Principal Global Investors July 2007 - March 2011
Principal Financial Group April 2001 - July 2007
Skills
Application Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Technical Architecture, Architecture, Project Planning, Analysis, SDLC, IT Strategy, SharePoint, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Risk Management, Visio, Solution Architecture, Architectures, Enterprise Software
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1994 — 1998
Dana College 1991 — 1993
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield March 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2013 - March 2014
Wellmark December 2011 - July 2013
Tassel Ridge Winery August 2011 - January 2013
American Enterprise October 2007 - October 2011
Skills
Insurance, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Requirements Gathering, Software Documentation, SharePoint, Interviews, Onboarding, Business Requirements, SDLC, Business Process..., Requirements Analysis
Education
Central College 1991 — 1995
BA, Education
West Delaware High School
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2015 - Present
Citi October 2008 - August 2015
Citigroup June 2005 - October 2008
Skills
Banking, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Procurement
Education
AIB College of Business
Business Administration/Accounting
Des Moines Area Community College
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield November 2014 - Present
Skills
SSRS, Business Objects, Crystal Reports, ProClarity, Data Modeling, SSAS, SSIS, PerformancePoint, Business Intelligence, Web Intelligence, .NET, Dashboards, SharePoint, C#, SQL Server, Integration, Analysis Services, MDX, Data Warehousing, ETL, VB.NET, T-SQL, Visual Studio, Silverlight, Dimensional Modeling, Cubes, OLAP, Business Intelligence..., SQL Server 2000-2008, Database Design, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Warehouse..., Data Integration, Web Applications
Education
DePaul University 2015 — 2015
Certificate in Big Data using Hadoop, A
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2001 — 2003
MS, Computer Information Systems
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield February 2013 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 2007 - February 2013
Iowa Foundation for Medical Care October 1999 - August 2006
Curtis & Associates, Inc. 1996 - 1999
Skills
Health Insurance, Healthcare, Strategic Communications, RFP, Project Management, Account Sales Strategies, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Employee Benefits, Team Building, Leadership, Peer Mentoring, Insurance, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Account Management, Management, Medicare, Marketing
Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Communications
Broward Community College 1992 — 1995
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts / Education
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield April 2014 - Present
BMW / Mercedes Benz of Des Moines March 2013 - October 2013
Willow Creek Golf Course August 2012 - November 2012
Retired IT Veteran April 2009 - July 2012
Nationwide Mutual Insurance April 2008 - April 2009
Nationwide Insurance May 1996 - March 2008
Nationwide Mutual Insurance March 1993 - May 1996
Nationwide Mutual Insurance March 1983 - March 1993
Skills
Project Management, Process Management, Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, Development Of Employees, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, IT Recruitment, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Experience, Customer Engagement, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, IT Operations Management, IT Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Time Management, IT Service Management, Service Management, Sales, Sales Process, Up-selling, Consultative Sales..., Responsiveness, Closing Deals, SDLC, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Mainframe, Performance Management, Analysis, Resource Management
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1983 — 1984
Coursework, Computers and General Studies
Waukee High School 1979 — 1982
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2013 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield October 2011 - July 2013
Nationwide Insurance March 2005 - October 2011
Nationwide Insurance March 2002 - March 2005
Nationwide Insurance July 1999 - March 2002
ADP April 1997 - July 1999
Skills
JCL, CICS, Project Management, XML, JavaScript, Java, HTML, XSLT, SDLC, Agile Methodologies, Waterfall, Requirements Analysis, Insurance, Business Analysis, Leadership, Management, Process Improvement, Project Portfolio..., Systems Analysis, Vendor Management, PMP
Education
Upper Iowa University 1999 — 2001
Masters, Business Leadership / Total Quality Management
Culver Stockton College 1993 — 1996
B.S., Business Managment & Psychology
Wells Fargo June 2015 - Present
Wells Fargo January 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2013 - January 2014
Businessolver April 2012 - May 2013
Wellmark March 2006 - April 2012
Skills
Health Insurance, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Business Requirements, Risk Management, User Acceptance Testing, Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Testing, System Integration..., Test Management, Customer Service, Regression Testing, Test Planning, Test Cases, Business Process..., Business Process, Benefits Administration, Requirements Gathering, Quality Assurance, Agile, Defect Tracking, Test Strategy, Software Testing Life..., Integration Testing, Functional Testing, Manual Testing, Analysis, Test Execution, Mainframe, Requirement..., Functional..., SharePoint, Web Testing, End-to-end Testing, Vendor Management
Education
Buena Vista University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration
La James International College-Johnston 2003 — 2004
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield February 2013 - September 2014
ABC5 WOI-DT March 2012 - February 2013
ABC5 WOI-DT July 2010 - March 2012
Times Citizen Communications June 2009 - August 2009
Greenbelt Bank and Trust May 2004 - August 2009
Drake Broadcasting Systems August 2008 - April 2009
WHO-TV June 2008 - November 2008
Skills
Video, Storytelling, Editing, Newspaper, Advertising
Education
Drake University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2011 - Present
United Healthcare 2010 - 2011
Skills
SAS, Reinsurance, Health Insurance, General Insurance, Actuarial Science
Education
University of California, San Diego 2006 — 2011
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2004 — 2006
Master's, Mathematics
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield April 2015 - Present
First Tek, Inc. August 2012 - March 2015
AavisPro LLC November 2006 - August 2012
HCL Technologies June 2005 - September 2006
Tech Mahindra (formerly Mahindra Satyam) November 2004 - June 2005
TAKE Solutions January 2004 - November 2004
Bhargav Computer Consultants Pvt. Ltd May 2002 - January 2004
Skills
SharePoint, ASP.NET, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Applications, Software Project..., C#, Web Services, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, Business Analysis, SQL, Software Development, Solution Architecture, Microsoft Office, Integration, .NET, SOA, XML, Enterprise Architecture, PL/SQL, Agile Methodologies, Oracle, CRM, Business Intelligence, Requirements Gathering, Scrum, JavaScript, Databases, Cloud Computing, REST, Testing
Education
St Josephs College Arts Science 1998 — 2000
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, A
St Josephs College Arts Science 1997 — 1998
Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Science
Nationwide June 2015 - Present
Rouse Media, LLC August 2002 - Present
Revolutions Baton Twirling Academy, LLC June 2009 - Present
Farm Bureau Financial Services June 2014 - April 2015
MidAmerican Energy Company April 2014 - June 2014
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield April 2013 - December 2013
Iowa State University July 2002 - May 2009
CNH June 1999 - July 2000
CNH October 1997 - June 1999
CNH April 1995 - October 1997
Skills
Video Editing, Video Production, Journalism, Television, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Academic Advising, Wellness Coaching, News Writing, Proposal Writing, Instant Replay, Project Management, Corporate Communications, Feature Articles, Internal Communications, Digital Media, Sports, Graphic Design, Video, Editing, Marketing, Leadership, Public Relations, Management, Social Media
Education
Drake University 1986 — 1990
B.A., Journalism
Frostburg State University 2001 — 2002
MBA, Business Marketing
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield 1983 - Present
Education
Drake University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor's Degree, Broadcast Journalism, Sociology
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 2014 - Present
First Administrators, Inc. April 2013 - December 2013
Principal Financial Group February 2008 - April 2012
Skills
Outstanding Customer..., People Management, Healthcare Industry, Human Resources, Budgets, Insurance, Project Planning, Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, Process Improvement, Healthcare, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Training, Microsoft Office, Performance Management, Management, Administrative..., Risk Management, Customer Service, Managed Care, Disability Insurance, Underwriting, Team Building, Sales, Data Entry, Account Management, Benefits Administration, Call Center
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2012 — 2014
Human Resources Management and Services
Iowa State University 1987 — 1991
Elementary Education
DL Consulting, Inc. February 2000 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield March 2014 - January 2015
The TriZetto Group April 2000 - January 2015
CVS Health November 2011 - August 2014
Medis - Millennium bcp October 2013 - November 2013
Cambia Health Solutions February 2004 - January 2012
Providence Health Plans - PHP April 2000 - January 2004
Blue Cross of Idaho April 1997 - April 2000
Blue Cross of Idaho January 1982 - January 1997
Blue Cross of Idaho August 1980 - January 1982
Skills
Healthcare Information..., SDLC, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Software Project..., Vendor Management, Integration, Visio, Requirements Gathering, Program Management, HIPAA, Business Intelligence, SharePoint, Healthcare, HL7, Business Requirements, Consulting, Software Documentation, IT Strategy, Business Process..., Testing, Enterprise Software, PMP, SQL
Education
Boise State University
Business Administration and Management, General
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield November 2014 - Present
Mercy Medical Center North Iowa February 1997 - Present
Mercy Medical Center February 1997 - November 2014
Kaplan University January 2013 - October 2014
Tailgaters December 2010 - December 2010
Mason City Clinic October 1981 - February 1997
Skills
Leadership, Community Outreach, Policy, Time Management, Management, Nonprofits, Social Media, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Training
Education
Kaplan University-Mason City Campus 2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration, Human Resources, 3.91
Business College & Jr College 1979 — 1980
AA, Medical Secretarial/Assistant
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Risk managementWellmarkNovember 1980 - August 2013
Skills
Insurance, Risk Management, Underwriting, Health Insurance
Education
Upper Iowa University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Health Services Administration, 3.91
Des Moines Area Community College 2001 — 2006
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Human Biology, 3.9
Des Moines Technical High School
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2014 - Present
Wellmark March 2009 - Present
American Republic Insurance Company May 2006 - March 2009
Iowa Office of the State Auditor August 2002 - May 2006
Skills
Internal Audit, SAS70, Auditing, Enterprise Risk..., Insurance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Health Insurance, Risk Management, Accounting, Process Improvement, Risk Assessment, Financial Risk, COSO
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2008 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA
Buena Vista University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Principal Financial Group March 2009 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield April 2002 - April 2005
Skills
Quality Assurance, Quality Center, Software Quality..., User Acceptance Testing, Test Planning, Test Management, Process Improvement, SDLC, Testing, QTP, Software Documentation, Regression Testing, Visio, System Testing, Test Automation, Manual Testing, Requirements Analysis, Test Cases, Business Analysis, Insurance
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1993 — 1994
Norwalk High School 1991 — 1993
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield December 2013 - Present
IP Pathways April 2013 - November 2013
MidAmerican Energy April 2012 - April 2013
City of Des Moines June 2009 - April 2012
General Dynamics Information Technology October 2008 - May 2009
CSC August 2005 - October 2008
Iowa State University February 2005 - August 2005
Army National Guard October 2004 - February 2005
US Army October 2003 - September 2004
University of Iowa April 2002 - September 2003
Skills
Firewalls, Cisco Technologies, Routing, Network Design, Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Security, Networking, VMware, Windows Server, Data Center, Network Security, Active Directory, System Administration
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2015 — 2018
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Boston University 2006 — 2008
MS, Computer Information Systems
University of Iowa 1998 — 2003
BS, Computer Science
Ruan Transportation Management Systems 2011 - Present
The Weitz Company March 2008 - March 2011
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield March 2004 - April 2007
Education
Iowa State University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Des Moines Area Community College 1989 — 1991
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield April 2011 - September 2014
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield October 2010 - April 2011
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2008 - October 2010
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield May 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Sponsorship, Integrated Marketing, Media Relations, Sponsorship Activation, Event Marketing Strategy, Event Based Marketing, Sports Marketing, Alliance Marketing, Strategic Alliances, Brand Advertising, Brand Management, Reputation Management, Agency Relationship..., Integrated Marketing..., Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Workplace Giving, Volunteer Management
Education
Drake University
Master's degree, Communication Leadership
Drake University
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2013 - Present
Telligen January 2012 - Present
Nate's Custom Refinishing March 2011 - Present
Skills
MS Office, administrative clerk, call center..., New Business Development, Analysis, Public Relations, Customer Service, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Training, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Software Documentation, Process Improvement, Editing, Access, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Social Media Marketing, Coaching, Change Management, Visio, Business Process..., Process Implementation, Process Flow..., Document Processing, Healthcare, Leadership Development
Education
Concordia University-Seward
Secondary Education
Sheboygan Lutheran High School
First National Bank in Fairfield February 2014 - Present
State Central Bank 2004 - 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield 2001 - 2003
Software Engineering Services 1999 - 2001
First Data Corporation 1989 - 1999
CSC - Computer Sciences Corporation 1984 - 1989
First Data Corporation 1982 - 1984
Financial Computer Services 1979 - 1982
Skills
English, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Windows, Research, Outlook, Customer Service, Budgets, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Software Project..., Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Installation, Software Design, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Bookkeeping, Transaction Processing
Education
Bellevue University 1995 — 1996
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management
Florida State University 1976 — 1978
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Kalamazoo College 1976 — 1976
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
The George Washington University
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Wright State University 1982 — 1983
Computer Science
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield February 2014 - Present
Prairie City Ambulance Department September 2005 - Present
LeMar Industries November 2013 - February 2014
CDS Global October 2000 - May 2013
CDS Global November 1996 - October 2000
Skills
Auditing, QuickBooks, Bookkeeping, Invoicing, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Process Improvement, Access, Strategic Financial..., Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Cash Management, Outlook, Accruals
Education
Mercy College of Health Sciences 2007 — 2007
Emergency Medical Tech - B
AIB College of Business 1991 — 1993
Associate's degree, Accounting and Finance
Bernie Lowe & Associates, Inc. February 2010 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2000 - April 2009
Skills
Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Account Management, Underwriting, Leadership, Insurance, Health Care Reform, Group Insurance
Education
Drake University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Actuarial Science
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield 1979 - 2012
Skills
Insurance, Health Insurance, Claim, Medicare
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2000 — 2002
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts