Experience

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  American red cross

  Sept 2005 - Nov 2005

  Fraud investigation specialist
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  Via link

  Nov 2005 - Nov 2006

  Crisis counselor / information and referral specialist
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  Northeastern university

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

  Teaching assistant - statistics
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  The bulfinch group

  Jun 2008 - Jan 2016

  Management of strategic financial modeling and analyses of key client insurance accounts. Analyze competitive products, perform strategic business analyses and design financial tools for evaluation upon policy renewal. Interface directly with CEOs, CFOs and HR professionals of Fortune 500 and privately-held companies to develop optimal business strategies and cost effective employee benefits packages. Assist in financial, legal and HR due diligence for multiple client acquisitions and day to day activities including developing budget models, employee rollout process and plan termination projections for acquiring companies.Team leader on all ERISA compliance and Health Care Reform regulations.Manage $80M+ in cumulative employee benefit spend across 50 clients, including plan renewal modelling and acquiring new business while servicing existing clients.Effectively negotiate cost and contract terms with insurance providers during renewal period to deliver significant savings to clients and employees.Execute complex data analysis, audits, market research and incorporate employee best practice education to identify insurance inefficiencies resulting in client savings from 10 – 30%.Support sales and marketing teams by researching new business opportunities and implementing communication and marketing strategies, resulting in over $30M in increased sales. Analyse competitive products and market trends, perform claims analyses and design financial tools for monthly management review.Implement and audit best practices associated with client management and employee benefit plan ongoing administration.Manage the communication and implementation of benefit plans to employees and annual Open Enrollment for key clients. Show less

  • Group Benefits Consultant

    Sept 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Group Benefits Lead

    Jan 2012 - Sept 2015

  • Senior Benefits Analyst

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Benefits Analyst

    Jun 2008 - Jan 2010
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  Ovia health

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2015

  Director of benefits

  Work with company leaders to move product concepts and ideas to production, author new ideas and lead project plans for deliverables.

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  Mitre

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2021

  Managed $450M+ annual benefits spend, resulting in <5% increase year-over-year through contract renegotiation and efficient plan management, innovative benefits delivery mechanisms and the implementation of data analytics and visualization tools.Led the consolidation of self-funded health plans with an annual spend of over $100M, creating a streamlined benefit portfolio to drive innovation and support chronic disease and preventive care needs. Evaluated programs to address MITRE's healthcare trends and preferences, producing increased participation and program satisfaction.Optimized MITRE's $7B+ 403(b) and 401(a) plans through the rollout of a single recordkeeper and streamlined plan lineup to ensure alignment with fiduciary best practice.Managed the transition of MITRE's HCM from Peoplesoft to Workday, resulting in enhanced data capabilities across all HR programs and an increase in employee and manager self-service.Grew a highly effective and modernized team structure, ensuring continued evolution in MITRE's forecasting, compliance, data analytics and communications capabilities. Show less

  • Head of Benefits and Well-being

    Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Sr. Manager, Corporate Benefits & Well-Being Strategy

    Nov 2018 - Jun 2021

  • Benefits Manager

    Jan 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Lead Benefits Analyst

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
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  New england employee benefits council (neebc)

  Sept 2019 - now

  Board member
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  Moderna

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2023

  Accelerated HR's first AI product delivery to support tiers 1 & 2 Open Enrollment employee queries in under 3 months resulting in creating additional capacity for our operations team an improved and more personalized employee experience.Delivered a matrix-style tool to assess HR job and task-level opportunities to enhance with automation or AI. In under 1 month, I facilitated a data-gathering effort and held function-specific workshops to create a framework for HR leadership to prioritize technology investment.Grew cross-functional awareness and application of AI-based tools through communications, learnings and idea-thons, increasing the team's participation from 20% to 75% across all HR domains.Partnered across the organization to ensure company-wide alignment in investment and prioritization resulting in Board-level awareness of our strategy and roadmap. Show less Developed and championed Moderna's benefits and well-being philosophy by building programs that support the employee's whole self. Cultivated collaboration across key business stakeholders to ensure benefits and reward programs align with Moderna's culture, value and mindsets, resulting in 90%+ satisfaction organization-wide and 4.5/5 rating on Glassdoor, and 100% scoring on the annual Corporate and Disability Equality Indexes (CEI and DEI respectively).Utilizing a deep understanding of market trends, benchmarks and employee expectations, I launched benefit portfolios across 12 countries in under 18 months to support the rapid commercialization of the COVID-19 vaccine. Alongside this, I developed tools and communication vehicles that increased employee engagement and understanding of global benefit programs.Right-sized Moderna's benefit and mobility contracts and partnerships to support headcount growth from 1,200 to 5,800 in 24 months. Ensured continued market competitiveness and continued compliance with US and global regulatory requirements.Built and led a high-performing team capable of strategic thinking, program management and the development and implementation of process improvements, while maintaining overall benefit team size despite growing benefit complexity and headcount growth.Delivered market-competitive and employee-centric mobility programs to support Moderna's globalization, growing program from <100 relocations and placements to 400+ annually. Show less

  • Leader in HR and AI Innovation

    Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Sr. Director, Global Benefits

    Jun 2021 - Jun 2023
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  Sarin consulting

  Oct 2023 - now

  Business owner

  Strategic HR Benefits ConsultingSpecializing in strategic HR benefits consulting, I help organizations optimize their employee benefits programs to align with business goals, ensuring a competitive and attractive package.Tailored Benefits SolutionsMy client-centric approach involves collaborating closely with organizations to craft tailored benefits solutions that meet the unique needs of their workforce, fostering long-term success.HR Technology TransformationLeading technological transformations in HR, I provide guidance on and implement cutting-edge solutions to streamline operations and enhance overall HR efficiency.Inclusive Workplace StrategiesAdvocating for and implementing strategies to foster an inclusive workplace, I help organizations develop initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organizational culture.Innovative AI IntegrationHarnessing the power of artificial intelligence, I integrate innovative AI solutions into HR processes, enhancing recruitment, employee engagement, and overall performance management. Show less

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  Lantheus

  Dec 2023 - now

  Senior director, total rewards