Craig Halls

Experience

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  Quad Graphics

  Jun 1997 - Apr 2000

  Athletic Trainer

  dutiesEvaluated, treated, and rehabilitated musculoskeletal disordersMember of corporate wellness, ergonomic and safety teams.Developed programs and trained individuals on exercise, weight loss, return to work, and job coaching.

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  Appleton Papers, Inc

  Apr 2000 - Apr 2004

  Wellness Site Manager

  MetricsCost avoidance of more than $205,000 by providing onsite rehabilitation.Decreased healthcare costs by 48% ($80,000 per year) for strains and sprains.Reduced low back injuries by an average of 77% annually.Decreased workers' compensation claims by an average of 44% annually.Reduced days away from work by an average of 24% annually.Job duties and responsibilitiesPerformed ergonomic evaluations and provided administrative and engineering suggestions to reduce workplace injuries.Provided onsite injury assessments and onsite physical rehabilitation.Analyzed body mechanics and provided job coaching to ensure each worker knew how to work safely and avoid unnecessary stress to their body.Provided educational programs, such as low back education, musculoskeletal disorder training, job specific ergonomic education and health promotion.Created, implemented and managed the Early Recognition, Early Intervention program.Halls Resume, Show less

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  The Industrial Athlete, Inc

  Jan 2002 - Jul 2017

  National Ergonomics Consultant and Interim Vice President of Operations

  I am going back to my roots in sports medicine, but now will apply those same sports medicine principles to help the workforce. Through injury prevention & injury management programs, our proprietary SMART System, and consulting programs, The Industrial Athlete helps employers control their work comp injuries and associated costs.

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  Aurora Health Care

  Oct 2004 - Dec 2016

  Occupational Health and Wellness Manager

  MetricsIncreased number of companies utilizing Total Health services by 125%.Increased department revenue by 100% in my first year and by 350% during my time at the company.Job duties and responsibilitiesMarket employee wellness programs/services, present proposals and negotiate contracts.Provide companies with assessment and analysis of wellness program effectiveness through return on investment and cost justification formulas.Manage and provide HR responsibilities (staff development, performance evaluations, resolution of concerns, discipline, staff morale, and hiring) for 21 employees.Responsible for developing and managing $750,000 budget.Created and implemented many new and innovative programs (downstream revenue tracking, onsite health coaches, established wellness partner, and more) that led to an increase in revenue and number of client companies. Show less

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  Argent, a division of West Bend Mutual Insurance

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2019

  Loss Control Consultant

  - Conducted onsite evaluations of exposures, hazards and hazard controls, and for both existing and prospective work comp accounts.- Used loss related information to develop service plans, recommendations and reports to reduce losses while developing/strengthening management/administrative controls or physical conditions.- Investigated risk exposures/accidents.- Analyzed risk experience and developing account loss reduction procedures.- Worked with identified loss drivers and working towards controlling and containing associated costs.- Met with prospective accounts to assist with quoting of new business, which includes analyzing loss related information/identifying loss drivers, development/delivery of recommendations to reduce losses, and prepare a written risk management report for underwriting.- Worked with agents to foster and develop relationships and to secure new business.Conducted training presentations to supervisory, managerial, and/or executive employees of business clients and to large groups or associations. Show less

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  QEO Insurance Group

  Sept 2019 - now

  Senior Loss Control Consultant

  - Schedule and conduct about 500 on-site meetings per year at the insured’s location.- Review previous loss analysis to understand what characteristics may be having a negative impact.- Identify the business’ risk exposures and offer recommendations to minimize both known and potential adverse hazards.- Discuss the importance of what to do when an accident occurs and the positive impact of immediate claim reporting.- Provide training on accident reporting, supplying pertinent safety materials, and sharing industry related experiences that are pertinent to the insured’s specific trade or commerce.- Submit reports to Underwriting that provides a loss prevention summary. The narrative will outline the shared dialogue and offer relevant safety contributions that supports the insured’s continued business success Show less