Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Experienced leader with demonstrated achievement in the strategic development and execution of initiatives that drive profitability and enhance operational capabilities. Widely considered a key strategic partner and regularly called upon by stakeholders to support in the creation, development, and implementation of critical initiatives. Proven capacity to recruit, mentor and manage team members and to provide leadership in dynamic, fast-paced environments. These opportunities to lead have culminated with the assumption of progressively wider areas of responsibility in diverse functional business areas and environments. Continually demonstrates a capacity for growth which is focused on fortifying, driving, and sustaining organizational and personal performance.
Providing leadership and direction to the contract administration, project management and risk management functions, within a matrix organizational structure, to maximize profitability while minimizing enterprise risk.
Provided leadership to develop and guide high performing teams for advancing and supporting strategic objectives across regions and product lines for the binding and endorsing of Property & Casualty policies. Led the Liquor Liability and Special Events Underwriting Assistant Teams in conjunction with regional teams in the delivery of service standards.
Led four (4) regional Underwriting Assistant teams comprised of two (2) managers and nineteen (19) Underwriting Assistants.
Provided strategic leadership to build and implement the operational framework to promote and support the entrepreneurial vision of company’s founders within a start-up environment.
Leveraged contract and project management skills to deliver projects efficiently and safely with maximum advantage for profit / margin optimization.
Negotiated contract terms and provided expert advise and guidance on contract interpretation, understanding of the key risks and obligations of contracting.