Wellmark Blue Cross 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, SD CEO: John D Forsyth (Aug 1996–) Number of employees: 1,878 Founded: 1939, Des Moines, IA Subsidiaries: Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc, Type of business: Mutual organization
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Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Employees
City of Des Moines May 2011 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2009 - May 2011
Meredith Corporation December 2007 - January 2009
Briggs Medical Supply May 2006 - December 2007
Owen Mumford June 2004 - May 2006
Numerex Corp January 2001 - June 2004
TechLAN, Inc/FusionPoint Technologies February 1999 - September 2000
Howard R. Green Company March 1998 - February 1999
Quass Broadcasting September 1995 - March 1998
Universal Gym Equipment 1994 - 1995
Skills
advertising, brochure..., Marketing, Newsletters, Market Research, Brand Management, Direct Mail, B2B, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, E-commerce, Management, Trade Shows, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Vendor Management, Advertising, Public Relations, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, CRM, Leadership
Education
Mount Mercy University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations
Wells Fargo Bank November 2010 - Present
Wells Fargo Financial September 2007 - January 2011
ADP October 2004 - July 2007
Sprint March 2004 - October 2004
Alliance Technologies March 2002 - March 2004
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 1998 - March 2002
Skills
Business Analysis, Data Mapping, HP Extreme Remote..., Oracle R12, Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, Technical Writing, Data Center, Benefits Administration, Software Development, Team Building, Leadership, Process Improvement, Management, Analysis, Six Sigma, Business Process, Oracle R12 Financials, Banking, Testing, Risk Management, Enterprise Software, Unix, Call Centers, Vendor Management, PMO, SDLC, Requirements Gathering, Visio, SQL, Software Documentation, Business Process..., Requirements Analysis, SharePoint
Education
Iowa State University 1989 — 1994
BA, Journalism/Public Relations
CoOportunity Health November 2012 - May 2015
JDS Consulting January 2007 - 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 1998 - 2005
Skills
Health Insurance, Disease Management, Insurance, Managed Care, Health
Education
Drake University
MBA, Business Administration
Iowa State University
M.S., Human Nutrition
Iowa State University 1971 — 1975
B.S., Dietetics
WesleyLife October 2010 - Present
La Posada at Park Centre April 2013 - July 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield September 2008 - September 2010
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2008 - 2010
Skills
Wellness, Public Speaking, Healthcare, Leadership, Health Promotion, Fitness, Nutrition, Healthcare Management, Health Education, Employee Wellness, Lifestyle, Wellness Coaching, Wellbeing, Weight Management, Personal Training, Disease Management
Education
Drake University 2004 — 2006
MS, Adult Learning, Performance, and Development
Iowa State University 1992 — 1997
BS, Exercise and Sport Science
Wells Fargo August 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo March 2013 - August 2014
Wells Fargo 2003 - March 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2003 - 2003
CIGNA Healthcare September 1983 - March 2002
Skills
Certified Instructional..., Certified Technical..., ILT Designer, E-learning, Instructional Design, Technical Writing, Captivate, Adult Education, ADDIE, E-Learning, Curriculum Design, Needs Analysis, Performance Consulting, Training, Instructor-led Training, Training Delivery, Learning Management, Blended Learning, Employee Engagement, Learning Management..., Leadership Development, Staff Development, Workshop Facilitation, Distance Learning, Organizational..., Employee Training, Management Development, Organizational..., Onboarding, Talent Management, Performance Management, Performance Improvement, Coaching, Technical Training
Education
Drake University 2006 — 2011
M.S., Education
Simpson College 1979 — 1983
B.A., Criminal Corrections, Computer Science
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2012 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield October 1991 - December 2011
Skills
Insurance, Process Improvement, Healthcare, Health Insurance, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business Process..., Risk Management, Leadership, Vendor Management
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Lifespace Communities, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage October 2012 - July 2014
The Des Moines Register January 1994 - June 2014
The Principal Financial Group September 2005 - October 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield May 2001 - September 2005
Meredith Corporation January 1998 - May 2001
Iowa Parent Magazine January 1994 - December 1997
The Johnston Advance January 1994 - December 1996
United Press International August 1985 - April 1988
Skills
Strategist, Social Media Marketing, News Writing, Technical Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Text Editing, Marketing Communications, Communication, Corporate Communications, Communication Skills, Journalism, Online Journalism, Online Communications, Blogging, Feature Articles, Editorial, Newsletters, New Media, Media Relations, Web Content, Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Storytelling, Social Media, AP Style, Twitter, Facebook Marketing, Klout, Strategic Content..., Content Development, Mobile Content, Speech Writing, Making Connections, Connecting People, Friendly Personality, Writing, Publishing, Publicity, Facebook, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Breaking News, Public Relations, Digital Media, WordPress, Social Networking
Education
Drake University 1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), News-Editorial Journalism
University of Northern Iowa 1981 — 1983
Journalism
Dowling High School 1977 — 1981
Diploma
Athene USA 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield 2014 - 2014
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2012 - 2014
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2011 - 2012
Principal Financial Group 2008 - 2011
MetLife Investors 2007 - 2008
MetLife Investors 2006 - 2007
Skills
Finance, VBA, Microsoft Excel, SQL, Analysis, Systems Analysis, HTML, VB.NET, Business Process, PL/SQL, Financial Systems, Software Development..., Java, JavaScript, CSS, Bloomberg Terminal, Eclipse, JGrasp, Visual Studio, Fund Accounting, Accounting, COBOL, C#, SQL Server Management..., Android Development, Databases, C++, Investments, Bonds, Equities, Mutual Funds, Oracle SQL Developer, Process Improvement, Smartstream, PAM for Securities, Derivatives, Operating Systems, Algorithms, SunGard Enterprise..., Technology Integration, Software Implementation
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 2002 — 2006
B.S., Accounting, Finance
Des Moines Area Community College
A.S., Managment Information Systems
University of Illinois Springfield
B.S., Computer Science
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield March 2003 - Present
Principal Financial Group January 1990 - March 2003
Skills
SDLC, Project Management, Teamwork, Business Intelligence, Organization, Databases, Project Planning, Management, Business Analysis, MS Project, Requirements Gathering, Analysis, Software Project..., IT Strategy, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Vendor Management, Software Documentation, Change Management, Business Requirements, SQL, Access, Business Objects, Resource Management, Data Warehousing, Business Process, User Acceptance Testing, Program Management, Process Improvement, Systems Analysis, Integration, Risk Management, Project Portfolio..., Testing, Project Delivery, Data Integration, PMO, SharePoint, Business Process...
Education
Drake University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems, Accounting
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield June 2013 - Present
Principal Financial Group September 2006 - November 2011
Principal Financial Group August 2003 - September 2006
Skills
Instructional Design, Insurance, Employee Benefits, Coaching, Sales Presentations, Training, Sales, Leadership, Health Insurance, Strategic Planning, Management
Education
Drake University 2006 — 2009
Masters, Adult Learning & Organizational Performance; Leadership and Training & Development
Wartburg College 1999 — 2003
BA, Business Administration, Concentration: Finance, Minor: Spanish
Alliance Technologies June 2014 - Present
Sogeti USA January 2013 - May 2014
Greengrade September 2012 - January 2013
Technisource October 2010 - September 2012
Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa July 2009 - October 2010
Manpower June 2006 - November 2008
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield December 2007 - August 2008
Drake University 2000 - 2004
Skills
Project Managers, C#, Technical Recruiting, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Contract Recruitment, Screening, Talent Management, Networking, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Team Building, PeopleSoft, Temporary Placement, Coaching, Employee Benefits, Policy, Cold Calling, Training, Resume Writing, Staffing Services, Customer Service, Temporary Staffing, Building Relationships, Process Improvement, Leadership, Sourcing, Onboarding, Management, Software Documentation, Interviews, Hiring, Program Management, Internet Recruiting, Staff Augmentation, College Recruiting, Screening Resumes, CRM, Account Management, Permanent Placement, Vendor Management, Executive Search
Education
Drake University 2002 — 2004
MPA
Drake University 1999 — 2002
BA
Waldorf College 1998 — 2000
AA
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
Ruan Transport Corporation February 2011 - Present
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc November 2010 - February 2011
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2004 - December 2010
Ruan Transportation February 1997 - January 2004
Skills
Organizational..., Team Building, Training/Mentoring, Performance Management, Corporate Culture, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Training Delivery, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Human Resources, Coaching, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Training, Employee Training, Talent Acquisition, Strategic Planning, Employee Benefits, Change Management
Education
Drake University 1999 — 2001
MS, Education: Adult Learning, Performance Development
University of Northern Iowa 1992 — 1996
BA, English - Secondary Education
Iowa Falls High School
McDonald's Corporation August 2015 - Present
Keystone Retaining Walls, Inc. July 2012 - August 2015
Rockwell Collins May 2011 - May 2012
Eslick Financial Group August 2009 - May 2011
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield July 2008 - August 2009
Hickam Air Force Base Officer's Club January 2005 - January 2006
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation January 2001 - May 2003
Dain Raushcer January 1999 - December 2001
Skills
Leadership, Software Documentation, Training, Process Improvement, Program Management, Human Resources, Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Access, Customer Service
Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Business Administration
LaGrange College 1995 — 1996
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield May 2011 - Present
The Center for Food Safety and Public Health September 2009 - May 2011
Iowa State College of Vetinary Medicine May 2009 - September 2009
Target October 2003 - August 2006
St. David's Medical Center February 2002 - January 2003
United States Army August 1995 - October 1998
Scenic Manor Nursing Home January 1993 - June 1995
Skills
Technical Writing, Copy Editing, SharePoint, Captivate, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, Instructional Design, Access, OneNote, English grammar
Education
Iowa State University 2006 — 2012
BS, Technical Communication, 3.79/4.00
The George Washington University 1995 — 1997
AHS HLT, Health Laboratory Technology, N/A
Northwest Missouri State University 1990 — 1992
BS Ed, Elementary Education, 3.91/4.00
Truman State University 1986 — 1990
Elementary Education
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
Eurofins Scientific, Inc. June 2008 - Present
TeleDirect International, Inc. February 2006 - May 2008
CareMedic Systems August 2001 - January 2006
Equity Dynamics, Inc. Pappajohn Capital Resources March 1996 - August 2001
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield February 1991 - March 1996
Allied Group Merchant Banking February 1989 - February 1991
Hawkeye Bank & Trust February 1988 - February 1989
First National Bank of Muscatine January 1987 - February 1988
Skills
Mergers, Venture Capital, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Corporate Finance, Restructuring, Team Building, Investments, Corporate Development, Business Development
Education
Drake University 1989 — 1991
MBA, Finance
Wartburg College 1985 — 1986
B.A., Business Education
Viterbo University 1983 — 1985
La Crosse (WI) Logan High School
St. Olaf Lutheran Church August 2014 - Present
EMC Insurance Companies April 2009 - July 2012
McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC February 2008 - April 2009
Channel Bio January 2007 - February 2008
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield February 2004 - January 2007
AIB College of Business May 2006 - August 2006
MidAmerican Energy April 2003 - February 2004
Prairie iNet May 2002 - April 2003
Skills
Web Design, Network Engineering, WSUS, McAfee, Windows, Windows Server, Software Documentation, Access, Team Building, Team Leadership, Security, Networking, Project Management, Troubleshooting, SharePoint, Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales, Information Technology, Program Management, Training, Business Analysis, Leadership, Management, Vendor Management, Web Development, Testing, Disaster Recovery, New Business Development, System Administration, Active Directory, Databases, Microsoft Exchange
Education
Wartburg Theological Seminary 2012 — 2016
Masters of Divinity
AIB 2005 — 2005
Certificate
Hamilton College 2001 — 2002
AAS
University of Northern Iowa 1995 — 2000
BA
Nashua Plainfield High School 1991 — 1995
Diploma
Dex Media July 2014 - Present
Investing In My Future, Inc. 2010 - Present
Corinthian Gardens Board 2007 - Present
MSMA 1999 - Present
Nationwide Insurance October 2012 - November 2013
Wells Fargo July 2005 - February 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 1986 - June 2005
Skills
Budgets, Employee Benefits, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Business Development, Training, Account Management, Policy, Customer Service, Leadership, Project Management, Insurance, Change Management, Management, Business Analysis, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Program Management, Operations Management, Coaching
Education
Upper Iowa University 2003 — 2005
BS, Business Management
Iowa State University 1983 — 1985
BS, Business Management
USAA June 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 2013 - July 2014
Wellmark January 2011 - December 2012
Wellmark January 2010 - December 2010
Wellmark September 2009 - December 2009
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield September 2006 - September 2009
Wellmark April 2005 - September 2006
Wells Fargo February 2004 - March 2005
EDS, an HP Company September 2001 - February 2004
EDS, an HP Company January 2001 - May 2001
Skills
PMO, Documentation, Analysis, SDLC, Software Project..., Department Budgeting, Expense Budgeting, ICD-10, Project Management, Portfolio Management, Team Leadership, Health Insurance, HIPAA, Bookkeeping, Project Planning, MS Project, Project Delivery, Microsoft Excel, Planview Enterprise, Software Documentation, Integration, Project Portfolio..., Vendor Management, Requirements Gathering, Business Requirements, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Management, Budgets, Program Management, Systems Analysis, User Acceptance Testing, Data Warehousing, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, SharePoint, PMP, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Insurance, Microsoft Project, Testing, Visio
Education
Indian Hills Community College 1991 — 1993
Associate of Science (AS), Computer Programming
Waukee Community Schools 2012 - Present
Drake University August 2011 - May 2012
Ankeny Community School District June 2009 - May 2010
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2005 - 2008
Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Leadership, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Training, Program Management, Project Management, Teamwork, Teaching, Technical Writing
Education
Drake University 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Secondary Education and Teaching
Virginia Commonwealth University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Nerium International February 2013 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2012 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield March 2008 - January 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield July 2006 - March 2008
Marsh and McLennan May 2001 - July 2006
Marsh and McLennan May 2001 - July 2006
American Administrators July 2000 - May 2001
American Administrators January 1997 - January 2001
Chest Infectious Disease and Critical Care January 1999 - July 2000
American Administrators April 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Insurance, Claim, Customer Service, Medical Terminology, Leadership, Management, Coaching, Underwriting, Leadership Development, Research, Training, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Call Centers, Employee Benefits, Marketing, Sales, Health Insurance, Analysis, Public Speaking
Education
Ashford University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Management
Western International University 2006 — 2006
Coursework, Business Administration
Des Moines Area Community College 1984 — 1984
Coursework, Business Management
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and Grandview College 1983 — 1984
Indianola High School 1980 — 1983
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield May 2003 - Present
DuPont Pioneer 2000 - 2003
GuideOne Insurance 1996 - 2000
Skills
Insurance, Sales, Process Improvement, Social Media, Software Documentation
Education
Hamilton College 2000 — 2003
Associate, Business Management, Computer Science
Taft High School 1984 — 1988
Farm Bureau Financial Services July 2008 - Present
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church July 2007 - July 2008
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield April 2005 - October 2006
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield September 2003 - April 2005
Principal Financial Group May 1995 - September 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Sales, Operations Management, Business Development, Provider Relations, Health Insurance, Marketing, Account Management, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Medicare, Insurance, Underwriting, Life Insurance, Employee Benefits, Managed Care, Healthcare
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1981 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing
University of Northern Iowa 1981 — 1985
B.A., Marketing
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield March 2009 - Present
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. 1996 - 2008
Skills
Web Content Management, HTML, Content Management, Dreamweaver, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Troubleshooting, Analytics, Customer Service, Google Analytics
Education
Des Moines Area Community College
Wells Fargo April 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage December 2012 - April 2014
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage July 2011 - December 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield February 2009 - July 2011
Principal Financial Group August 2006 - December 2008
IBM Corporation July 1999 - August 2006
Skills
SDLC, Business Process..., Business Process, MS Project, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, CRM, Project Management, Call Center, Vendor Management, Project Portfolio..., Leadership, Risk Management, Call Centers, Document Management, Customer Experience..., Business Analysis, PMP, Software Project..., Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, Program Management, SharePoint, PMO, Resource Management, Business Requirements, Strategic Planning, Financial Statement..., Executive Compensation..., Microsoft Project
Education
Drake University 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive Development Concentration
Wellesley College 1995 — 1999
BA, Computer Science
Arlington High School 1991 — 1995
Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited October 2014 - Present
Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited October 2013 - October 2014
Aviva Usa September 2012 - October 2013
Two Rivers Insurance Services February 2009 - September 2012
Polk City Chamber of Commerce January 2011 - December 2011
Edward Jones January 2006 - January 2009
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield February 1999 - December 2005
Shoe Carnival, Inc November 1997 - February 1999
United States Air Force June 1993 - November 1997
Skills
Insurance, Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Customer Relations, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Sales, Training, Public Speaking, Investments, Vendor Management, Marketing, Healthcare, Life Insurance, Benefits Administration, Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Retirement, Underwriting, Fixed Annuities
Education
Upper Iowa University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Finance
Simpson College 1992 — 1993
Music
Union High School 1990 — 1992
West Liberty High School 1988 — 1990
Cook Children's Health Care System April 2010 - Present
Commercial Metals Company March 2007 - March 2010
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2006 - 2007
Baylor Health Care System January 2005 - October 2006
Parago 2002 - 2004
Skills
Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Analysis, Data Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Management, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, Data Management, Business Analysis, Data Modeling, Integration, ETL, IT Strategy, Databases, Process Improvement
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
M.S., Computer Science
The University of Texas at Arlington
B.S., Physics / Mathematics
Anthem, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Kaiser Permanente October 2014 - January 2015
United Health Group - Military and Veterans May 2013 - August 2014
Unity Point Health (formerly Iowa Health System) January 2012 - May 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IA August 2005 - October 2011
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield February 1999 - August 2005
3M Health Information Systems June 1998 - February 1999
State of Iowa Human Services June 1989 - July 1998
Skills
Medicare, Managed Care, Health Insurance, Insurance, Utilization Management, Accountable Care..., Business Analytics, Accountable Care, Healthcare, Employee Benefits, Leadership, Healthcare Management, Strategic Planning, Dentistry, Benefits Administration, Disease Management, Data Analysis, Program Management, Healthcare Information..., Provider Relations, Policy, Process Improvement, Management, Quality Improvement, Medicaid, HIPAA, Claim, Hospitals, Physician Relations, Health Policy, Informatics, Case Managment, Software Documentation, Healthcare Consulting, Analysis
Education
Des Moines University
MS HCA, Health Care Administration
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management
BS, Accounting, Industrial Management
Mercy ACO February 2015 - Present
Catholic Health Initiatives April 2013 - January 2015
Iowa HealthCare Collaborative January 2012 - April 2013
Grandview University August 2007 - April 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield February 2007 - October 2009
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc September 1993 - January 2007
Skills
Project Management, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Presentations, Educational Leadership, Consulting, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Employee Wellness..., Healthcare Management, Health Education, Employee Benefits, Higher Education, Patient Safety, Fitness, Wellness Coaching, Teamwork, Program Development, Employee Wellness, Hospitals, Disease Management, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare, Leadership, Quality Improvement, Wellness, Coaching, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Healthcare Consulting, Public Health, Community Outreach, Change Management, Informatics, Nonprofits, Teaching
Education
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center 2001 — 2006
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Public Health
Des Moines Area Community College 1988 — 1990
Associate's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Iowa State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Woodward-Granger High School
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota August 2015 - Present
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota June 2012 - August 2015
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota May 2011 - June 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2009 - 2011
Medica 2005 - 2008
Skills
Medical Policy, Utilization Management, Coding and Reimbursement, Managed Care, Health Insurance, HMO, Employee Benefits, Medicare, Strategic Planning, Healthcare Information..., Medicine, Health Policy, HIPAA, Healthcare, Reimbursement, Healthcare Industry, Hospitals, Medicaid, Policy, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Pharmacy Benefit..., Benefits Administration, Provider Relations, Disease Management, Public Health, Data Analysis
Education
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1983 — 1987
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Augustana College 1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Genentech May 2003 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2001 - 2003
Health Alliance Medical Plans 1996 - 2001
United Samaritans Medical Center 1991 - 1996
Skills
Managed Care, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Informatics, Pharmacists, Healthcare Management, Pharmacy Benefit..., Clinical Research, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmaceutical Industry, Diabetes, Medication Therapy..., Pharmacy Automation, Clinical Pharmacy, Healthcare, Clinical Pharmacology, Market Access, Oncology, Healthcare Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Medicaid, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Medicare Part D, Disease Management, Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Home Infusion, Formulary, Cardiology
Education
Purdue University 1995 — 1996
Doctor of Pharmacy
North Dakota State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy
Iowa State University July 2012 - Present
Schweers Communications 2005 - Present
Iowa State University College of Engineering October 2011 - July 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield August 2009 - October 2011
Principal Financial Group September 2007 - August 2009
Iowa Heart Center April 1998 - April 2007
Karmanos Cancer Institute July 1992 - April 1998
AM General February 1990 - June 1992
Skills
Media Relations, Speech Writing, Technical Writing, Corporate Communications, Newsletters, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Reputation Management, Crisis Management, Social Media, Writing, Public Speaking, Spokesperson, Editing, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Event Planning, Integrated Marketing, Nonprofits, Advertising, Communication, Leadership, Community Development, AP Style, Publicity, Blogging, Facebook, Publications, Web Content Management, News Writing, Social Networking, Web Content, Social Media Marketing, Content Management, Feature Articles, Content Development, Creative Writing, Radio, Executive Communications, Issues Management, Media Coaching, Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing
Education
Wayne State University 1993 — 1997
MA
University of Iowa 1985 — 1989
BA
Burlington Community High School 1981 — 1985
Diploma
Wellmark, Blue Cross Blue Shield May 2006 - Present
Des Moines University August 2004 - May 2006
Wells Fargo December 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Insurance, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Healthcare, Leadership, Process Improvement, Visio
Education
Brevard Community College
Business Courses
Dowling Catholic High School
State of Iowa May 2007 - Present
Nationwide Insurance March 2006 - May 2007
Nationwide Agribusiness a Nationwide Company August 2004 - March 2006
Office Team - RHI March 2004 - August 2004
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage July 2003 - December 2003
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield December 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Diversity & Inclusion, Curriculum Design, Training Delivery, Talent Acquisition, College Recruiting, Employee Relations, Program Management, Training, Leadership, Temporary Staffing, Resume Writing, Management, Career Counseling, Policy, Leadership Development, Interviews, Team Building, Coaching, Community Development, Onboarding, Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., Workshop Facilitation, Performance Management, Networking, Employer Branding, Temporary Placement, Conflict Resolution, New Hire Orientations, Employee Training, Job Coaching, Consulting, Workforce Planning, Career Development, Job Fairs, Employment Law, Human Resources, Performance Appraisal, Job Search Strategies, Background Checks, Succession Planning, Labor Relations, Workforce Development
Education
Liberty University 2010 — 2014
Saint Leo University
Bachelor Degree, Human Resource Administration
SAIC February 2014 - Present
Serco North America November 2008 - February 2014
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield April 2005 - November 2008
Wellmark BCBS 2004 - 2008
Maytag November 2002 - June 2004
Sprint PCS September 1996 - November 2001
Yellow Technology Services December 1990 - September 1996
Trans World Airlines June 1987 - December 1990
Skills
SQL, Database Design, Databases, Requirements Analysis, Management, Leadership, Data Warehousing, IT Management, SDLC, Resource Management, SharePoint, Analytics, Agile Methodologies, Visio, Vendor Management, Software Project..., Program Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, Integration, Oracle, Unix, Business Intelligence, Requirements Gathering, Enterprise Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Access, Business Process
Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
IBM Global Process Services June 2012 - Present
IBM Global Business Services May 2010 - June 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2008 - May 2010
ADP (Automatic Data Processing) January 2001 - June 2007
Premier Systems, Inc (Harland Financial) May 1998 - December 2000
Amoco Oil Company (BP) May 1973 - December 1996
Skills
Six Sigma, Operations Management
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore 1992 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Roosevelt University 1971 — 1973
Business Administration, Business / Marketing
Chicago City College 1968 — 1970
Business Admin, Marketing
Midcontinent Communications October 2014 - Present
DAKOTACARE August 2013 - September 2014
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation August 2012 - July 2013
Principal Financial Group October 2011 - June 2012
Great Plains Brokerage November 2006 - July 2011
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2001 - 2006
Skills
Term Life Insurance, Employee Benefits, Strategic Financial..., New Business Development, Benefits Administration, Underwriting, Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Property & Casualty..., Leadership Development, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Training, Leadership, Team Building, Sales Management, Retirement Planning, Customer Service, Insurance, Risk Management, Negotiation, Healthcare, Small Business, Recruiting, Account Management, 401k, Marketing, Fundraising, Series 7, Fixed Annuities, Life Insurance, Employee Relations, Strategic Planning, Cold Calling, Long-term Care, Networking, IRAs, Customer Satisfaction, Series 6, Succession Planning, Sales, Medicare, Retirement, Coaching, Process Improvement, Business, Estate Planning, Disability Insurance
Education
Northern State University 1989 — 1994
Bachelor or Science, Education
Microsoft February 2015 - Present
Wicresoft March 2014 - Present
Concur September 2013 - March 2014
Microsoft 2006 - September 2013
Wells Fargo Financial 2005 - 2006
Regional Advantage Services 2004 - 2005
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2001 - 2005
bigBrains Software and Consulting 1997 - 2004
American Computer Services 1998 - 2003
Des Moines Area Community College 1999 - 2000
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Program Management, Business Intelligence, Databases, Online Advertising, Release Management, Integration, Scrum, Software Design, Billing Systems, Project Planning, SQL, Healthcare Information..., C#, Data Warehousing, Agile Project Management, System Architecture, Payments, Cloud Computing, Microsoft SQL Server, Mobile Applications, Architecture, Mobile Devices, .NET, Software Project..., Distributed Systems, Scalability, Architectures, E-commerce, Vendor Management, Visual Studio, Data Warehouse..., Visual Basic, Silverlight, Hadoop, Search, Big Data, HTML5, SQL Server, User Interface Design, Internationalization, Mobile Search
Education
Drake University 1982 — 1987
BA, Computer Information Systems
Drake University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer and Information Sciences, General
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2010 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 1999 - 2010
Skills
Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Microsoft Excel, Disease Management, Healthcare, Managed Care, Medicare, Coaching, HIPAA, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness, Team Building, Utilization Management, Employee Wellness, Training, Health Policy, Leadership
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1989 — 1994
B.S., Nutrition/Dietetics
Wellmark Blue Shield and Blue Shield of IA & SD August 2012 - Present
wellmark BCBS January 2011 - July 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield February 2006 - December 2009
Becker Underwood Inc. November 2002 - January 2006
Ramco Systems 1994 - October 2002
Skills
Process Improvement, Integration, Project Management, Management, Project Planning, ERP, Leadership, Disaster Recovery, Resource Management, Vendor Management, SQL, Project Delivery, Information Technology, Data Warehousing, Project Portfolio..., Requirements Analysis, Strategy, Analysis, SDLC
Education
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Aviva USA June 2012 - October 2013
Aviva USA 2010 - September 2012
Enterprise Management Consulting (Partner) 2009 - 2010
Meredith 2007 - 2009
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2002 - 2007
MidAmerican Energy 1990 - 2001
Skills
Organizational..., Coaching, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Change Management, Executive Coaching, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Organizational..., Executive Development, Talent Acquisition, Leading Change, Leadership, Strategy Execution
Education
Iowa State University 1988 — 1993
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
Iowa State University 1984 — 1988
Masters, Marriage & Family Therapy
University of Iowa 1979 — 1983
BS, Psychology
Meritain Health July 2015 - Present
Welcomemat Services April 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2006 - January 2014
Wellmark January 2006 - January 2014
Principal Financial Group September 1997 - January 2006
Skills
New Business Development, Insurance, Health Insurance, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Sales, Healthcare, Leadership, Employee Benefits, Management, Account Management, Pricing, Customer Retention, Sales Management, Coaching, Marketing, Business Strategy
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
University of Northern Iowa 1975 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
UnityPoint Health June 2014 - Present
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance May 2013 - June 2014
WebFilings July 2012 - May 2013
ATW Training November 2011 - July 2012
VisionPoint May 2011 - November 2011
CSC December 2010 - May 2011
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield February 2008 - December 2010
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield July 2000 - February 2008
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield July 1997 - July 2000
Van Meter Industrial January 1992 - July 1997
Skills
Process Improvement, Instructional Design, Business Process..., Team Building, Project Management, Consulting, Organization, Leadership, Staff Development, Workshop Facilitation, Leadership Development, Coaching, Training, Change Management, Organizational..., Training Delivery, Sales, Analysis, Human Resources
Education
Upper Iowa University 1998 — 2000
Masters of Business Leadership, Organizational Development
Iowa State University 1987 — 1991
BBA, Marketing
Crow Shooting Supply, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Interstate Batteries August 2014 - May 2015
U.S. Cellular April 2012 - August 2014
U.S. Cellular February 2014 - April 2014
Bankers Life and Casualty Company August 2011 - March 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield July 2006 - July 2011
3XWrestling Entertainment, LLC 2005 - 2009
Electronic Engineering December 2004 - February 2006
Mediacom Communications July 2002 - December 2004
Mediacom Communications May 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Sales, Direct Sales, Leadership, Customer Service, Training, Team Building, Sales Management, Cold Calling, Marketing, Management, B2B, Selling, New Business Development, Retail, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Coaching, Small Business, Insurance, Customer Retention, Sales Process, Team Leadership, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Excellent Communication, Computer, Call Center, Microsoft Excel, Customer Experience, Firearms, Employee Training, Personal Development, Business Development, Customer Relations, Relationship Building
Education
Grand View College 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration-Management, 3.4
Northeast Community College 1992 — 1999
EMT Certification and continuing studies, EMT Studies, 3.7
Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center 1991 — 1991
Officer Certification, Law Enforcement
Iowa Lakes Community College 1988 — 1990
N/A, Aviation
Prescott Community School 1975 — 1988
High School, and
Mercer July 2001 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield September 1998 - July 2001
Skills
Benefits Administration, Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, COBRA, Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k, Health Savings Accounts, Brokers, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Underwriting, Customer Service, Management, Life Insurance, Training
Education
Iowa State University 1985 — 1989
BBA, Finance
NCMIC Group, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp. November 2007 - Present
Principal Financial Group October 2006 - November 2007
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2003 - 2006
Principal Financial Group October 1999 - January 2003
ITS, Inc. (SHAZAM) December 1995 - October 1999
Skills
Web Design, Web Analytics, Usability, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Project Management, Accessibility, Website Development, Social Media, Social Networking, Web Content, Usability Testing, Dreamweaver, User Experience, ASP, Mobile Communications, Mobile Design, Technical Writing, SEO, Visio, User-centered Design, User Interface, Card Sorting, Information Architecture, Web Development, User Experience Design, Leadership, Interaction Design, Requirements Gathering, Social Media Marketing, User Interface Design, Wireframes, Content Management, Email Marketing, Web Content Management, Marketing Communications, Team Building, CMS, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Writing, Web Project Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Loras College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Art, English Writing
Webster City High School 1985 — 1988
High School Diploma
Dawkins Financial Services May 2015 - Present
Lincoln Financial Securities May 2014 - Present
First Heartland Financial Group May 2014 - May 2015
Waddell & Reed August 2011 - May 2014
Wells Fargo March 2010 - August 2011
Technisource March 2010 - August 2011
Self Employed January 2010 - April 2010
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield October 2006 - January 2010
Wellmark July 2006 - October 2006
Wellmark October 2001 - July 2006
Skills
Financial Services, Customer Service, Requirements Gathering, Retirement Planning, Insurance, Requirements Analysis, Problem Solving, Life & Health Insurance..., Series 7, Series 66, Health Insurance, Networking, Change Management, Marketing, Process Improvement, Information Technology, Leadership, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Information Security, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Program Management, Team Leadership, Analysis, Business Process..., Risk Management, Six Sigma, Consulting, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Sales
Education
Iowa State University 1995 — 1999
Management Information Systems, Minor in Philosophy
Des Moines Area Community College 1993 — 1995
AS, Associates of Science
Boone High School, Iowa 1990 — 1993
Diploma, General Education
CDS Global 2007 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2002 - 2007
Skills
Dreamweaver, Graphic Arts, Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Web Design, Typography, HTML 5, Front-end, WordPress, Web Development, Mobile Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, User Interface Design, CSS, Website Development, Logo Design, Direct Mail
Education
Iowa State University 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design
Iowa Central Community College 1990 — 1993
Dell September 2013 - Present
Blue Shield of California March 2012 - September 2013
HP September 2005 - September 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield September 2005 - September 2010
EDS Corporation February 2001 - September 2005
McLeodUSA April 1997 - February 2001
Datamatics Ltd 1991 - 1993
Skills
Program Management, Project Management, Strategy, Leadership, Management, SDLC, Requirements Analysis, CRM, Team Management, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Project Portfolio..., Business Analysis, PMP, Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Product Management, PMO, Business Intelligence, IT Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Healthcare Information..., Technical Management, Emerging Technologies, Technology Integration, Resource Management, Software Project...
Education
IITCP 1985 — 1987
DCM, Computer Management & Operation Research
University of Mumbai 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Finance
Central Washington University September 2013 - Present
Central Washington University February 2014 - Present
Advocare January 2014 - Present
PRO Sports Club September 2012 - September 2013
Hiawatha Homes Incorporated May 2012 - August 2012
Meredith January 2012 - April 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield May 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Wellness, Weight Training, Injury Prevention, Fitness Training, Personal Training, Nutrition, Rehabilitation, Fitness, Therapeutic Massage, Acute Care, Sports Injuries, Stress Testing, Digital Photography, Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, Exercise Prescription, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Weight Management
Education
Central Washington University 2013 — 2015
Physical Education and School Health, Fitness and Health, K-12
Simpson College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Athletic Training/Trainer
Optum Health January 2012 - Present
Wellmark August 2006 - November 2011
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield December 2005 - August 2006
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield October 2004 - December 2005
Wellmark BCBS April 2002 - October 2004
ChildServe October 2000 - April 2002
ChildServe October 1998 - April 2002
ChildServe August 1998 - August 1999
OLSTEN HEALTH SERVICES August 1997 - September 1998
MERCY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER October 1991 - September 1998
Skills
Staff Development, Data Analysis, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare, Managed Care, Case Managment, Utilization Management, Healthcare Management, Program Development, Leadership Development, Health Insurance, Nursing, Employee Benefits, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Medicare, HIPAA, Quality Improvement, Claim, Team Building, Healthcare Information..., Insurance, Community Outreach, Leadership, Human Resources, Performance Management, Clinical Research, Process Improvement, Program Management, Disease Management, Provider Relations, EHR, Case Management, Medicaid, Health Policy, Home Care
Education
Drake University 2008 — 2011
MS, Counseling
ADN Darton College 1988 — 1991
2007 BS; MS, Psychology; Counseling
CoOportunity Health November 2012 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield March 2001 - November 2012
Iowa Foundation for Medical Care May 2000 - March 2001
Alliant Energy December 1999 - May 2000
Iowa Heart Center May 1998 - May 1999
Poudre Valley Hospital June 1989 - May 1998
McDonnell Douglas August 1987 - June 1989
Ralston Purina October 1985 - July 1987
United Press International December 1984 - September 1985
Belleville News-Democrat March 1983 - November 1984
Skills
Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Copywriting, Health Insurance, Writing, Event Planning, Healthcare, Health, B2B, Insurance, Wellness, Communications Planning, Marketing, Content Management, Medicare, Disability Insurance, Web Content Management, Direct Marketing, Blogging, Press Releases, Email Marketing, Social Media, Journalism
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield October 2007 - Present
Action Multimedia LLC April 2007 - Present
American Enterprise February 2006 - September 2007
TMC Transportation November 2000 - February 2006
Skills
ASP.NET, ASP.NET AJAX, C#, Web Development, User Interface, Web Security, Videography, SQL, Unix, Federation Services, SAML 2.0, Customer Service, DB2, HTML, Internet Security, Leadership, Networking, Security, Visual Basic, SharePoint, Web Applications
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems
Des Moines Area Community College 1996 — 1998
ISU Business Pre-requesites, Business
BCBS MN April 2015 - Present
CoOportunity Health October 2012 - February 2015
BettrLife May 2012 - October 2012
Wellmark, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa August 2008 - June 2011
Wellmark, Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2006 - August 2008
Wellmark, Blue Cross Blue Shhield January 2005 - January 2006
Allied Insurance August 2004 - 2005
UnitedHealthcare August 2002 - March 2004
SecureCare of Iowa January 1997 - January 2002
John Deere Health January 1996 - January 1997
Skills
Team Leadership, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Wellness, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Staff Mentor, Start-up Ventures, Manage Client..., Achieving Results, Sales Presentations, Coaching, New Business Development, Property & Casualty..., Competitive Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Budget Process, Closing Deals, Strategic Consulting, Disease Management, Sales, Healthcare, Leadership, Managed Care, Insurance, Management, Brokers, Marketing, Account Management, Sales Operations, Customer Retention, Training, Disability Insurance, Marketing Strategy, Medicare, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Strategy, CRM
Education
Iowa State University 1987 — 1989
M.S., Education, emphasis health & exercise physiology
Truman State University 1983 — 1987
B.S., Health & Exercise Science
Agile Alliance October 2010 - Present
Knowledge Bridge Partners February 2007 - Present
B2T Training June 2013 - July 2014
Agile 2013 August 2012 - August 2013
B2T Training January 2011 - June 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield February 2009 - August 2010
ProjectConnections.com March 2008 - October 2008
Genesis 10 February 2002 - February 2007
ITAGroup November 2000 - February 2002
Norstan Consulting October 1998 - November 2000
Skills
Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Project Management, Strategic Planning..., Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Agile Project Management, Non-profits, Writing, Non Profit Governance, Strategic Planning, Business Intelligence, Business Planning, Process Modeling, Training, Strategy, Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies, Business Process, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Programme Governance, Program Management, Analysis, Project Planning, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Business Process..., Consulting, Product Development, Software Project..., Team Building, Change Management, Requirements Gathering, Management Consulting, Project Portfolio..., SDLC, Requirements Analysis
Education
Kent State University - Graduate School of Management 1996 — 1998
Executive Master of Business Administration
Iowa State University 1990 — 1995
BS
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield December 2005 - Present
Coventry Health Care July 1997 - December 2005
Skills
Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Insurance
Education
Iowa State University 1974 — 1978
INS 2015 - 2015
INS 2015 - 2015
PMI Central Iowa Chapter January 2010 - December 2013
UnityPoint Health March 2012 - June 2013
UnityPoint Health (formerly Iowa Health System) August 2010 - March 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2007 - February 2010
CHE Trinity Health (Information Services) January 2000 - June 2006
CHE Trinity Health (formerly Trinity Health Information Services) January 1995 - January 2000
CHE Trinity Health (formerly Trinity Health Information Services) May 1991 - January 1995
Polk County Information Services June 1990 - May 1991
Skills
Program Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Quality Assurance, PMP, Project Management, SharePoint, Requirements Analysis, Analysis, Project Planning, Microsoft Office, Management, PMO, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Vendor Management, Business Analysis
Education
Drake University
Masters, Public Administration
Drake University
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration
Principal Financial Group February 2013 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield August 2010 - October 2012
Lutheran Services in Iowa August 2009 - August 2010
Principal Financial Group August 2006 - May 2009
Principal Financial Group June 2005 - August 2006
Principal Financial Group February 2004 - June 2005
Marsh May 2003 - October 2003
Skills
Interviewing, Technical Recruiting, Hiring, Salary Negotiation, HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Corporate Recruiting, Copy Editing, Recruiting, Interviews
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations
Mercy Medical Center May 2010 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield March 2007 - May 2010
Maytag / Whirlpool 2003 - 2006
Skills
Employee Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Personnel Management, Applicant Tracking..., HRIS, College Recruiting, Talent Management
Education
Simpson College
Bachelors of Arts, Communications
TEKsystems July 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield May 1990 - June 2014
Skills
Insurance, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Accounting, Analysis, Auditing, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Business Process, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Team Leadership, SDLC, Vendor Management, Visio, Requirements Gathering, Software Documentation, Business Requirements, Business Objects, Project Management, Team Building, SharePoint, Requirements Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Systems Analysis, PMO, Microsoft Office, Testing, Data Integration, Business Intelligence, Change Management, Agile Methodologies, Agile Testing, System Testing, Test Cases, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Functional Requirements, System Requirements, Agile & Waterfall..., Medicare Prescription..., Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Defect Tracking, Defect Logging, Use Case, Manual Testing, Project Delivery
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 1983 — 1988
BS, Accounting
Wells Fargo Financial March 2008 - Present
Wells Fargo Financial July 2004 - July 2007
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2002 - July 2004
Wellmark BCBS 2000 - 2004
Education
Drake University 1997 — 2001
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2002 - Present
Porter & Associates 1998 - 2002
Falcon Marketing & Communications 1991 - 1998
Skills
Health Insurance, Insurance
Education
Simpson College
B.A., Accounting
thebigronline.com July 2013 - Present
EDS January 1998 - December 2007
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield August 1991 - December 1997
Community Mutual (Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield) February 1980 - February 1989
Skills
Leadership, Service Delivery
Education
University of Connecticut
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield November 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield January 2014 - Present
Wellmark August 2011 - January 2014
QCI Consulting, Inc. 2000 - August 2011
QCI June 2000 - July 2011
Wellmark February 2002 - November 2010
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2002 - 2009
Farm Bureau 1997 - 2000
Skills
SDLC, Requirements Gathering, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Visio, Software Project..., Business Process..., Project Management, Integration, Business Process, Business Requirements, Insurance, Systems Analysis, Web Applications, Databases, Business Intelligence, SQL
Education
Luther College 1984 — 1989
TASC, Inc. July 2015 - Present
AppointmentPlus April 2011 - July 2015
Republic Services August 2009 - April 2011
ARAG October 2007 - June 2009
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield April 2007 - October 2007
Douglas Industries January 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Management, Invoicing, Month End Close, Benefits Administration, Purchasing, Money Management, Credit Card Transaction..., Customer Support, GAAP, Financial Statements, Accounting, Employee Benefits
Education
University of Northern Iowa 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Management; Human Resource Management
University of Northern Iowa 2001 — 2005
UnitedHealth Group January 2012 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield February 1995 - December 2011
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1987 — 1993
MBA
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine 1983 — 1985
MA, Hospital Administration
University of Iowa 1981 — 1984
BS, Psychology
Wells Fargo January 2014 - Present
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance August 2012 - January 2014
ITAGroup July 2011 - August 2012
Iowa Division of Credit Unions March 2005 - July 2011
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield November 2002 - May 2005
ABC Virtual Communications November 2000 - November 2002
Principal Financial Group May 2000 - November 2000
Wells Fargo Financial December 1996 - May 2000
Skills
Scrum, C, Active Directory, Web Development, C++, Security, ASP.NET, .NET, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, Visual Studio, VB.NET, Visio, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Agile Methodologies, SDLC, Agile, SQL Server, Information Security, Information System Audit, IT Risk Management, Databases, IIS
Education
Iowa State University 1995 — 1996
BS, MIS
Iowa State University 1990 — 1995
BS, Finance
Fort Dodge 1984 — 1988
Social Money April 2012 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield April 2008 - April 2012
Wells Fargo Card Services May 2001 - April 2008
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1990 — 1994
Catholic Health Initiatives 2013 - Present
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 2012 - 2013
Booz Allen Hamilton 2011 - 2012
Booz Allen Hamilton 2009 - 2011
Booz Allen Hamilton 2008 - 2009
U.S. Senate 2008 - 2008
Langley Swim Team 2008 - 2008
Pan American Health Organization 2008 - 2008
Arthritis Foundation 2007 - 2007
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2007 - 2007
Skills
Financial Management, Resource Management, Public Health Policy, Healthcare Quality, Healthcare IT, Project Management, Healthcare Management, Public Health, Policy, Data Analysis, Healthcare Information..., Budgeting, Research, Healthcare, Health, Government, Program Management, Writing, Analysis, Policy Analysis, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Management Consulting, Editing, Outlook, Medicare, Proposal Writing, subcontractor management, Telecommuting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Health Policy, Budgets, Management, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Healthcare Industry
Education
Baylor School
High School
Emory University
MPH, Health Policy and Management
Sewanee-The University of the South
BA, Anthropology
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield March 2008 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield March 2008 - Present
Questar Educational Systems, Inc. 2002 - 2007
Education
Iowa State University
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
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2006 - 2015
Florida Blue 2001 - 2005
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield 1987 - 1998
KPMG 1981 - 1986
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Process Management, Process Improvement, Change Management, Culture Change, Relationship Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Organizational..., Motivational Speaking, Writing
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1977 — 1981
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield VP & Senior Counsel, Regulatory and Government Affairs; Board SecretaryWellmark, Inc2001 - Present
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 1974 — 1977
MA, JD
Rockwell Collins July 2014 - Present
ADP 2013 - June 2014
ADP June 2006 - October 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield April 2001 - June 2006
Iowa Department of Elder Affairs February 1997 - April 2001
Skills
Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Healthcare, Team Leadership, Program Management, SPHR, Corporate Fraud..., FMLA, Health Benefits..., Change Management, Call Centers, Human Resources, ADP Payroll, Employee Relations, Training, HRIS, Succession Planning
Education
Drake University Law School 1993 — 1996
JD, Law
University of Iowa 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
UnityPoint Health October 2014 - Present
UnityPoint Health March 2014 - September 2014
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield September 2001 - March 2014
Wellmark September 2001 - March 2014
Skills
Health Insurance, Insurance, Underwriting, Employee Benefits, Sales
Education
Graceland University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business Admin
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield May 1983 - August 2007
Wellmark 1983 - 1987
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Accounts Payable, Income Tax, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
Drake University 1983 — 1990
MBA, Business
University of Northern Iowa 1976 — 1980
BA, Accounting
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2012 - Present
Wellmark BCBS November 2005 - January 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield June 2002 - November 2005
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2000 - June 2002
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 1998 - July 2000
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 1995 - August 1998
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 1989 - September 1995
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1985 — 1989
Finance, Finance, Management
Holmes Murphy & Associates March 2014 - Present
Cloud 9 June 2007 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield July 2012 - March 2014
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2008 - July 2012
Holmes Murphy Financial Services June 2004 - January 2008
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Organizational..., Employee Engagement, Coaching, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Performance Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Management, Team Building, Insurance, Customer Service, Benefits Administration, Sourcing, Talent Management, Vendor Management, Training, Change Management
Education
Iowa State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield August 2007 - Present
HSBC May 2005 - August 2007
HSBC North America 2004 - 2007
Education
Colorado Technical University 1998 — 2000
MBA, Business
Dickinson 1980 — 1984
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield March 2011 - Present
Bravo Health March 2009 - March 2011
Pfizer Health Solutions January 2007 - March 2009
Independence Blue Cross August 1999 - January 2007
University of Alabama at Birmingham June 1994 - January 1999
Britannica Pacific June 1990 - May 1994
Education
University at Buffalo
BA, Political Science
University of Alabama at Birmingham
PhD, Medical Sociology
American Republic Insurance Company Trainer IIWellmark BCBS2007 - Present
Wellmark May 2008 - February 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2008 - February 2012
ASTD 2008 - 2010
Skills
Instructional Design, Insurance, Performance Management, Team Building, Organizational..., Needs Analysis, Process Improvement, Succession Planning, Training, Leadership Development, Employee Benefits, Employee Training, Employee Relations, Leadership, Public Speaking, Coaching
Education
Drake University 2001 — 2005
Business Management
Drake University 2001 — 2003
Master of Science (M.S.), Adult Learning, Performance, and Development
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield December 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield March 2011 - November 2014
Wellmark 2003 - March 2011
Skills
Insurance, Health Insurance, Process Improvement, Leadership, Employee Benefits, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Team Building
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2010 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Northern Iowa 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Actuarial Science
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield December 2013 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2013 - December 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2010 - December 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2008 - January 2010
VML June 2005 - December 2007
GE Insurance Solutions May 2004 - June 2005
Sprint November 2002 - May 2004
Inforte December 1999 - April 2002
Accenture August 1997 - December 1999
Skills
PMO, Requirements Gathering, Project Planning, Project Delivery, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Risk Management
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1992 — 1997
Business, Marketing, English
naviHealth, Inc. December 2013 - Present
Healthways March 2012 - November 2013
Healthways December 2010 - September 2012
Healthways March 2009 - December 2010
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield November 2007 - March 2009
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield June 2005 - November 2007
Wellmark December 2002 - June 2005
Incline Technologies October 1999 - June 2002
Orion Consulting August 1996 - October 1999
St. Paul Companies November 1995 - August 1996
Skills
Healthcare, Leadership, Process Improvement, Disease Management, Cross-functional Team..., Managed Care, HIPAA, Strategic Planning, Health Insurance, Post Acute Care, Program Management, Healthcare Industry, Health Policy, Healthcare Information..., Medicare, Pharmacy Benefit..., Insurance, Hospitals, Team Leadership, Business Analysis, Healthcare Management, Management, Clinical Research, Leadership Development, Utilization Management, Account Management, Healthcare Consulting, Medicaid, Network Development, Revenue Cycle, PPO, Health, EHR, Employee Wellness, Provider Relations, Physicians, Health Care Reform, Change Management, Employee Benefits, Quality Improvement
Education
Luther College 1989 — 1993
BA, Management
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield February 2008 - Present
Wellmark February 2008 - Present
Principal Financial Group September 2001 - January 2008
Education
Drake University 1988 — 1992
BA, Political Science, Criminology
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield November 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield November 2006 - November 2014
Education
McGill University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, History, Political Science, International Development Studies, English
ACI Worldwide July 2013 - Present
ACI Worldwide January 2007 - Present
ACI Worldwide September 2005 - January 2007
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2001 - 2005
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa 1995 - 2005
Wellmark January 1995 - September 1998
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Internal Financial..., Operating Expenses, Consolidated Financial..., Foreign Currency, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Internal Controls, Finance, Budgets
Education
Iowa State University 1999 — 2001
MBA, Finance
Wayne State College 1990 — 1994
BS, Accounting, Finance, Math
Wal-mart Stores October 2006 - Present
WAL-MART STORES INC October 2006 - Present
Wal-Mart 2006 - Present
Silpada Designs Sterling Silver Jewelry July 2002 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield March 2004 - May 2005
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield December 1998 - February 2004
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF IOWA January 1998 - January 2004
Vencor Hospitals January 1995 - December 1998
MICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTERS & VENCOR HOSPITALS January 1995 - January 1998
MichCon Gas Company December 1977 - December 1995
Skills
Leadership, Program Management, Employee Relations, HRIS, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Human Resources, Merchandising, Employee Benefits, Training, Interviews, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, Employee Training, Payroll, Hiring, Management, Career Development, Strategic Planning, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, FMLA, Workforce Planning, College Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Customer Service, PeopleSoft, Labor Relations, Conflict Resolution, Talent Acquisition, Coaching, Organizational..., Applicant Tracking..., HR Policies, Team Building, Organizational..., Sourcing, Resume Writing, Temporary Placement, Retail, Store Management, HR Consulting, Change Management, Staff Development, Budgets, Union Avoidance
Education
Spring Arbor College
B.A, Human Resources Management - Organizational Development
Spring Arbor University
Bachelors of Art, Human Resource Management / Organizational Development
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 2012 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2010 - July 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield 2008 - 2009
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield 2005 - 2008
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2000 - 2004
Principal Financial Group 1985 - 2000
Skills
Data Warehousing, Business Objects, Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, Web Applications, IT Strategy, SDLC, Health Insurance, Pension Systems, Financial Reporting, Enterprise Content..., Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Requirements Gathering, Process Improvement, Leadership, Project Management, SharePoint, Vendor Management, Software Development, SQL, Requirements Analysis, Data Integration, Business Requirements, Software Project..., User Acceptance Testing, Business Process..., Data Modeling, Software Documentation, Visio
Education
Simpson College
Bachelor's Degree, Management Major, Computer Information Systems Minor, (Magna Cum Laude)
Truman State University
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield February 2005 - Present
Iowa Health System January 2002 - February 2005
Skills
Crystal Reports, CCMS- McKesson Clinical..., Healthcare, Detailed Business..., Managing Clinical..., Project Delivery, Business Process..., Health Insurance, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management, Fitness, Nursing Management, Home Care, Data Modeling, ETL, Data Warehousing, Visio, Cross-functional Team..., Medicare, Leadership, Business Analysis, Management, Insurance
Education
Iowa State University 1986 — 1993
BS, Excercise Science, Nursing
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2003 - Present
Skills
Health Insurance
Education
Iowa State University 1995 — 1998
Education
Central College 1989 — 1993
Behavioral Science
Principal Financial Group July 2014 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield June 2011 - June 2014
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa February 2002 - May 2011
Skills
Customer Experience, Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Insurance, Leadership, Process Improvement
Education
Cornell College 1990 — 1994
BSS, Sociology and Environmental Studies
Carnine Consulting, LLC. (Corp-to-Corp) May 2014 - Present
DICE March 2013 - April 2014
General Dynamics Information Technology October 2011 - February 2013
SetLink Solutions Inc January 2011 - September 2011
GeoLearning.com June 2008 - January 2011
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield May 2006 - July 2008
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage January 2004 - May 2005
Nationwide Insurance November 2002 - December 2004
Communication Data Services April 1999 - June 2002
Skills
Test Automation, Agile Methodologies, Quality Center, Scrum, Test Planning, Java, QTP, Selenium, SQL, Continuous Integration, Quality Assurance, SDLC, Microsoft SQL Server, XML, Subversion, Oracle, Groovy, Automation, System Testing, Test Driven Development, Jenkins, BDD, REST, Test Strategy, Hudson, JSON, User Stories, Testing, Linux, WebDriver, Grails, CruiseControl, TDD, QuickTest Professional, ATDD, JBehave, Geb, Continuous Testing, IV&V, JUnit, Cucumber, JIRA, Web Services, Test Cases, Eclipse, Performance Testing, Git
Education
Ankeny High School
Diploma, General Studies
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Information Technology, Programming
University Of Hard Knocks 1990 — 2014
Kum & Go August 2012 - Present
Wells Fargo October 2011 - August 2012
Wells Fargo Financial April 2006 - October 2011
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield September 2005 - April 2006
Wellmark June 2002 - September 2005
CIGNA Healthcare August 2000 - June 2002
CIGNA Healthcare May 1999 - August 2000
Skills
Underwriting, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Management, Business Process..., Business Process, Mortgage Lending, Training, Business Analysis, Call Centers, Strategy, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, Leadership, Finance, Team Building, Vendor Management, Banking, Cross-functional Team..., Insurance, Risk Management, Credit, Visio, Change Management, SDLC, Financial Analysis, Employee Benefits, Analytics, Financial Services, Business Requirements, Relationship Management, Requirements Gathering, Executive Management
Education
University of Iowa 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Integrated Massage Therapy March 2006 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield March 2005 - March 2006
Principal Financial Group January 2000 - March 2005
Skills
Deep Tissue Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, Marketing Communications, Stretching, Fitness, Sports, Wellness Coaching, Holistic Health, Nutrition, Pain Management, Wellness, Swedish, Lifestyle
Education
Northwest Missouri State University
B.A., Marketing
University of Northern Iowa
M.A., Public Relations
Wellmark 2010 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2004 - 2010
Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mathematics
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 2009 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa October 2005 - October 2009
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield August 1994 - October 2005
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa April 1985 - July 1993
Education
University of Iowa 2009 — 2014
M.S.W.-candidate, Individual & family therapy, palliative care
Harvard University School of Public Health 1991 — 1992
Mercy Harvard Executive Program in Health Policy and Management, Certificate
Drake University 1982 — 1984
M.A., Journal and Mass Communication
Grinnell College 1970 — 1974
B.A., Psychology, elementary education, music
Pinnacle Management Consulting PLC April 2007 - Present
Professional Management Midwest Inc September 1981 - April 2007
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 1977 - September 1981
Skills
Certified Healthcare..., Certified Public..., CPA, Healthcare Consulting, Accounting, Healthcare Management, Revenue Cycle, Practice Management, HIPAA, Healthcare, Small Business, EHR, Revenue Cycle Management, Physicians, Medical Coding, Strategic Planning, Performance Improvement, Insurance
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1972 — 1976
bba, accounting and insurance
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield July 2008 - Present
CitiMortgage 2005 - 2008
Education
Simpson College
B.A., Marketing
Athene USA July 2015 - Present
Telligen - Healthcare Intelligence February 2014 - July 2015
Telligen - Healthcare Intelligence March 2008 - January 2014
Meredith Corporation February 2008 - March 2008
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2007 - December 2007
Bell South / AT&T May 2005 - September 2006
Bank of America December 2004 - February 2005
Southern Illinois University Carbondale January 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Teradata, ETL, Data Warehousing, Oracle, SAS, Informatica, Unix, Java, Business Objects, SQL, Erwin, Databases, PL/SQL, Sybase, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2003 — 2004
Masters, Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Madras 1998 — 2002
B.E, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
National Institute of Information Technology 1999 — 2001
DNIIT, Information Technology
Grand Falls Casino & Resort March 2014 - Present
Grand Falls Casino & Resort April 2011 - March 2014
L. G. Everist, Inc. 1996 - 2010
Viking Glass 1993 - 1996
J Transportation 1991 - 1993
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 1989 - 1991
Skills
Employee Relations, Payroll, Team Building, Succession Planning, Benefits Administration, Training, Performance Management, EEO, Employee Benefits, Employee Recognition, HR Policies, Employee Orientations, Employee Handbooks, Management Coaching, Progressive Discipline, Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefit, FMLA, Onboarding, Human Resources, HRIS
Education
Dakota State University 1983 — 1987
BS, Business
Iowa Foundation for Medical Care March 2008 - Present
Iowa Foundation for Medical Care November 2004 - March 2008
Robert Half Inc July 2004 - November 2004
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield July 2004 - November 2004
Mediacom December 2001 - July 2004
United Fire Group September 1992 - December 2001
Principal Casualty Insurance Company January 1990 - September 1992
Farm and City Insurance Company February 1987 - December 1989
Skills
Insurance
Education
Kirkwood Community College 1998 — 2001
A.A, LAN Administration
Iowa State University 1982 — 1985
B.B.A, Marketing
Iowa State University - College of Business 1982 — 1985
BBA, Marketing
Nationwide Insurance September 2012 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield November 2005 - August 2012
Principal Financial Group 1992 - 2005
United Bank May 1989 - January 1992
Skills
Team Leadership, ITIL Certified, Vendor Relationships, Healthcare Information..., Business Process..., Team Building, Metrics, Project Management, Electronic Data..., HIPAA, ANSI X12, 837P, 837I, 835, 276/277, 270/271, 278, Business Objects, Business Analysis, COBOL, SQL, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Access, ibm websphere workflow..., Silk Central, B2T, Process Improvement, CICS, SDLC, EDI, Leadership, Mainframe, SOA, Resource Management, Agile Methodologies, JCL, IT Management, Agile Project Management, Health Insurance, Information Technology, Scrum, TSO, Quality Center, Insurance, Requirements Analysis, Software Documentation, Requirements Gathering, Business Requirements, Management
Education
Grand View College 1986 — 1990
Bachelor, Business Administration
Ken Garff Automotive Group November 2011 - Present
Principal Financial Group October 2005 - July 2011
Group Benefits Ltd April 2001 - September 2005
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield November 1987 - April 2001
Education
Des Moines Area Community College
Exira Community High School
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company May 2012 - Present
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company June 2011 - May 2012
Custom Financial Strategies July 2009 - May 2011
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield November 2006 - July 2009
EMC National Life Company January 1997 - June 2006
Skills
Leading and Motivating, Creating Vision and..., Versatile and Adaptable, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Building Relationships, Corporate Development
Education
Drake University 2006 — 2010
MFM, Masters of Financial Management, 3.83
Drake University 1993 — 1996
MBA, Business, 3.6
Iowa Communications Network (ICN) November 2014 - Present
Adair County Health System December 2011 - October 2014
Iowa Communications Network April 2006 - December 2011
Iowa Communicatons Network January 2001 - April 2006
Denman & Company, LLP July 1993 - December 2000
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield 1990 - 1993
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1986 — 1989
BA, Accounting
Iowa State University 1977 — 1981
BS, Farm Operation
SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) October 2014 - Present
State of Iowa Insurance Division October 2013 - Present
Iowa Health Physicians and Clinics September 2010 - August 2012
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield September 2007 - April 2010
ENCOMPASS Health Management Systems June 1994 - August 2007
Mercy Medical Center September 1989 - January 1994
Washington Hospital Center May 1984 - April 1989
Skills
Healthcare, Hospitals, Program Management, Insurance, Data Analysis, Case Managment, Program Development, Policy, Team Building, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Medicare, Budgets, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Healthcare Management, Process Improvement
Education
Simpson College 1971 — 1973
BA, Biology
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Varsity Dance Team CoachUrbandale High SchoolMay 2009 - Present
YMCA October 2007 - May 2010
Education
University of Iowa 2003 — 2007
BA, Health Promotion
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield July 2007 - Present
EMC Insurance Companies March 1997 - July 2007
Skills
Strategic Planning, Leadership, Customer Service, Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Managed Care, Medicare, Vendor Management, Underwriting, Health Policy, Healthcare, Insurance, Benefits Administration, Process Improvement, Claims Management, Data Analysis, Property & Casualty..., Life Insurance, Provider Relations
Education
University of Iowa 1990 — 1994
BS, Health Promotion
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield November 1988 - June 2011
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield November 1988 - June 2011
Harold Pike Construction January 1987 - January 1988
Structural Consultants January 1986 - January 1987
Cost, Planning, & Management Int.'l (CPMI) January 1983 - January 1986
Allied Construction January 1977 - January 1983
Skills
Renovation, Space-planning, Construction, Vendor Management, Budgets, Project Planning, Project Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Facilities Management, Procurement, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Contract Management, MS Project, AutoCAD, Project Coordination, Architecture, Visio, Space planning
Education
Iowa State University 1972 — 1977
Bachelors Degree, Architecture
University of Iowa Health Alliance April 2015 - Present
University of Iowa Health Alliance December 2013 - Present
Mercy Clinics, Inc. October 2012 - December 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield June 2003 - October 2012
Skills
Process Improvement, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Business Process..., Team Building, Organizational Change, Metrics, Business Strategy, Problem Solving, Insurance, Performance Management, Risk Management, Organizational..., Healthcare, Innovation, Healthcare Information...
Education
Carroll College
Bacholor of Science in Nursing
Real Fitness, LLC April 2011 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield October 2003 - July 2011
Skills
ACSM Health Fitness..., ACE Certified Lifestyle..., ACE Certified Group...
Education
Iowa Wesleyan College 1998 — 2001
B.A., Exercise Science & Wellness
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield October 2005 - Present
Skills
New Business Development, Marketing, Cold Calling, Direct Marketing, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership
Education
Colorado Technical University 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Development
St. Cloud State University 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Applied Psycholgy
Telligen May 2013 - Present
General Dynamics IT July 2009 - May 2013
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield May 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Management, Program Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, SDLC, Program Development, Business Analysis, Software Project..., Agile Methodologies, Requirements Analysis
Education
Drake University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology