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Director of Risk Management
Strategic manager, Developed and created a resort wide program
Occupational Health & Safety Specialist
About Me
Industry: |
Legal Services |
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Occupation: |
Occupational Health & Safety Specialist |
Highlights: |
•The first successful managed care integration into workers’ compensation – hailed by the Nevada Legislature as cutting edge which drove major reforms in the workers’ compensation laws in the early to mid 1990’s •The first use of technology by using a Lotus based program called the Nevada Health Information System (NIMS), this decreased the time of a medical claim from 45 days to less than 21 days, and ultimately to 14 days •Repackaged workers’ compensation as a “benefit” and promoted the new program as part of the company benefit package •Provided simple questions and answers in a benefit package on work comp, that was given to employees when they reported an on the job injury •On the steering committee for the Nevada Self-Insurers Association which has celebrated its 25th year in 2006 •Formation of the Nevada Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) •On the steering committee for the Southern Nevada Compensation Association (SNCA) •Charter board member of the State of Nevada owned Jean Hanna Clark Rehab Facility •The first Mississippi client of Corvel’s TPA program, which has become one of Corvel’s most successful programs •Implemented the $afety Pay$ system in management training on risk management |
Ideal Companies: |
ARAMARK, GES, Las Vegas Metro Police |
Education level: |
Bachelor |
Will Relocate: |
Yes |
Location: |
California City, CA |
Major Responsibilities
Program development, Audit risk management programs, reduce claims and provide leadership
Work Experiences
11/2005 - 6/2007
Boyd Gaming
Director / VP
- In this position I excelled as a strategic manager of a self insured, self administered risk management program, which included team building a staff of 21 employees, budgeting, cost control, and customer service. This encompassed workers’ compensation, and general liability for 18 casinos, a travel agency and a captive. In addition, I completed background investigations of every employee hired and for every vendor that the company uses. I created a mission to insure that all background checks for employees were turned around with a recommendation within 72 hours of receipt. To complete a well rounded program I took the safety and OSHA program to a consistent level and streamlined the safety process. Further, the department handled corporate security, executive protection, first response and emergency operations. To meet this requirement I am ICS 200 certified.
8/2004 - 11/2005
Isle of Capri
Manager
- Relocated back to Nevada after Hurricane Katrina. Reviewed and managed all claims from $25,000 and above. I managed the captive program. I audited all company locations to ensure risk management program compliance. I provided training in risk management to both risk management personnel and location management. I built and developed a staff that reviewed and managed claims from $0.01 to $25,000. I provided expertise and guidance to eleven risk managers and their staff as an expert liaison. I developed team building training programs for property risk managers, and taught property management a highly successful program entitled “Risk Management for Supervisors and Above.”
7/2002 - 8/2004
Pearl River Resort
Director / VP
- Developed and created a resort wide program for two casino hotels with 1200 rooms, 198,000 square feet of casino space, 12 restaurants, 4 pools, a spa, 2 golf courses, a water park and beach club, 8 retail stores and a full service convention center. Ensured solid proven successful risk management practices. I managed our Insurance brokers to ensure cost reductions in premiums even though the industry has been in a hard market, the premium savings were 10-15 percent under the previous year. I managed the Worker’ Compensation Program including its vendors, the reserve levels and the budget. I managed a successful liability program where successful costs saving practices have been introduced that brought savings to the company and enhanced customer service to casino players. Conduct training and inspections to insure compliance with federal safety and OSHA laws. Proficiency in managing major operational budgets involving risk management, fleet operations and emergency management programs along with success management of special projects. I reduced the one million-dollar per year work comp program while increasing services by over 46 % in the first 18 months.
4/2000 - 7/2002
Ameristar
Manager
- Part of the human resources department, along with recruiting, processing, and employee relations functions, I redesigned and implemented updated safety training programs, and enhanced marine safety of the worlds first four diamond four star river boat. I developed a successful partnership with the United States Coast Guard and Iowa Gaming Control. I became an instructor at the community college on risk management as part of the casino management certification program. I provided successful negotiation of a number of complex claims, which resulted in a major cost savings for the company of two million dollars. Being a team player I became a member of the Manager on Duty program (MOD), which allowed me to obtain the skill sets of the casino gaming side of the business.
4/1998 - 6/2002
IPA, LLC / Southwest Risk Services
Manager
- I provided proven and valuable risk management services to our clients in the field. My clients were based across California, Nevada and Arizona which included 21 Cities/Towns in Arizona, 300 Non-Profit Organizations and 15 casino hotels in Nevada. I successfully spearheaded a massive Y2K program to protect our clients from losses resulting from Y2K. In addition I worked with clients in providing safety and OSHA programs, which aided our clients in successful compliance programs, allowing our clients to obtain VVP status with OSHA. I provided risk management statistical analysis and audits of current risk management programs; I also provided Workers’ Compensation loss control programs to help our clients reduce their total cost in workers’ compensation claims. I investigated general liability claims against our clients and aided in the successful negotiation of such claims.
4/1988 - 4/1998
Harrah's
Manager
- As a three-time chairman award finalist and property winner, my peers have recognized my skills as the best in my field. Through management and teamwork within the organization I reduced the total cost of all risk management programs from $2.5 million-dollars per year to under $250,000 per year. My experience in areas outside of the human resources department such as food and beverage, security, legal, finance and compliance made me a valuable team player within the organization. This has given me the insight to understand and build relationships within other departments within the organization.
4/1987 - 4/1988
