Heather Doerr

Heather Doerr

Benefits Account Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Public Health Educator| Agent of Change | Health and Social Justice Advocate

  • Education

    • University of Maryland Global Campus

      2016 - 2018
      Management Information Systems, General
    • Rowan University

      2021 -
      Public Health and Wellness
  • Experience

    • Alaska USA

      Oct 2005 - Dec 2007
      Benefits Account Manager

      Performed data entry and analysis of multiple clients’ health plan claims costs Assisted Account Executives with client, Third Party Administrator and insurance vendor correspondence, comparison of current policies with renewal quotes, preparation for client meetings, formatting and design of proposal packets for potential clients.Created intricate data worksheets, charts, pivot tables and graphs utilizing Microsoft Excel that improved the analysis of claims data for monthly and quarterly reports for clients’ health plan review presentations Administered billing for client consulting fees and maintained account recordsReconciled accounts receivables; increased department revenue through the development of the delinquent accounts recovery process improvementScheduled client and vendor meetings; arranged and setup Smart-board, projector and other needed equipment for meetings. Implemented and managed contracts between Alaska USA Insurance Brokers and insurance carriers Streamlined office procedures for filling system, daily tasks, new accounts and renewals for existing client’s policiesOrganized and managed the annual health fair hosted by our union clients throughout 5 cities in AlaskaAcquired Life and Health Insurance license Show less

    • Baptist Health Care

      Sept 2008 - May 2011
      Benefits Administrator Assistant

      Provided a comprehensive program of services to approximately 1K employees, including employment/classification, health benefits, worker’s compensation, COBRA, FMLA, long-term disability, staff development and personnel services. Guided Associates during annual enrollment with explanation of plan options and enrollment documents; provided strong customer service to employeesFine-tuned Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all new hire, change of status, and termination communication that ensured all regulatory and compliance issues were addressed and correct paperwork was processedImplemented COBRA administration to a TPA (Ceridian) that saved the company over 40 man-hours a month and alleviated the legal liabilityProcessed monthly insurance payments (claims and premiums) to insurance carriers; Developed ad hoc reports and pivot tables that improved data accuracy and resolved enrollment discrepancies Show less

    • AmeriHealth Caritas

      Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

      Developed client-specific and ad-hoc reports to identify trends, costs, and data discrepancies; Eliminated manual election processes and improved cycle time and functionality through collaboration with developers to restructure the benefits enrollment process; Developed and executed quality assurance, system integration and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans for enterprise implementation for up to 6300 users; Reduced premium and enrollment discrepancies by 80% through the implementation of new system audit procedures: Improved system data records, simplified enrollment processes, and guided the benefits department’s compliance with state/federal regulations. Show less

      • Benefits Business Analyst

        Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
      • Benefits Administrator

        Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
    • United States Air Force: HQUSAFE- AFAFRICA

      Jan 2015 - Aug 2018
      U.S. Air Force Key Spouse

      Pioneered Commander's program for 230 squadron members; Established and implemented processes to track communications with deployed service member spouses; Conducted proactive outreach, rapport development, and multifaceted communication efforts to facilitate meaningful two-way communication between leadership and community members; Facilitated educational workshops, one-on-one counseling, and relationship development with social supports; Planned and executed fundraising activities, including solicitation of community groups and businesses for donations;Served as a primary point of contact for emergency and crisis information for the organization and community members Show less

    • Conduent HR Services

      Aug 2018 - Feb 2021

      Provided technical analysis for Health and welfare plan enrollment; Consistently performed tasks under stringent deadlines; Identified discrepancies in SQL logic, which resulted in resolving erroneous reimbursements to participants; Developed transitional improvement procedures to automate manual processes. Conducted quality assurance validations for communications, reporting, requirements, and system configurations; Partnered with developers and team analysts to ensure Annual Enrollment requirements, Client Acceptance Testing, system-generated documents, project plans, and deadlines were met; Collaborated with teams to troubleshoot and resolve data issues with enrollment and benefit costs

      • Technical Support Analyst

        Feb 2020 - Feb 2021
      • Client Service Professional

        Aug 2018 - Feb 2020
    • Rowan University

      Feb 2021 - now
      Public Health Student

      Dedicated to educating and empowering communities to improve health outcome

    • Rutgers Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed

      May 2023 - Aug 2023
      Nutrition Educator

      Conducted nutrition education workshops, food demonstrations, and promotion of the Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables, Eat Smart, Be Active, Cooking Matters for Kids, Food Smarts for Adults and Kids, and the Eat Smart Live Strong curriculum throughout Burlington County communities. Created lesson plans, organized course materials, prepared recipes, and led physical activitiesI provided an enthusiastic and engaging environment that encouraged adapting evidence-based nutrition practices to adults, seniors, people with disabilities, and children (ages 4-15).Collection and reporting of demographic and pre-and post-survey. Show less

    • New Jersey YMCA State Alliance

      Jan 2024 - now
      Community and Equity Initiatives Intern
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

      National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc
      Apr 2024
    • The Surprising Power of Seeing People as People

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Youth Mental Health First Aid

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      Aug 2024
    • National Nutrition Certification Program

      Create Better Health Utah (SNAP-Ed)
      Jul 2024
    • Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      Aug 2025
    • Rowan University Blood Pressure Checker

      Rowan University
      Nov 2023
    • Emotional Intelligence as an Inclusivity Booster

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Boosting Your Time Management with AI Tools

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      Jun 2025
    • Mental Health First Aid

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      May 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Key Spouse

      Issued by United States Air Force on Apr 2016
      United States Air ForceAssociated with Heather Doerr
    • Food Distribution

      Issued by Cathedral Kitchen on Nov 2021
      Cathedral KitchenAssociated with Heather Doerr
    • Conference Assistant

      Issued by Arts & Science of Health Conference 2022 on Apr 2022
      Arts & Science of Health Conference 2022Associated with Heather Doerr
    • Juneteenth Event Volunteer

      Issued by RECREATION COUNCIL OF EVESHAM TOWNSHIP INC on Jun 2023
      RECREATION COUNCIL OF EVESHAM TOWNSHIP INCAssociated with Heather Doerr