Mary A Keysor, PhD

Experience

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  Elan Insurance Services

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2003

  President/Principal Owner

  Oversaw new business development, benefit program expansion and account administration for clients generating approximately $3 million in annual premium revenue.Practiced as an employee benefit consultant with a focus on group insurance benefit and retirement programs.

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  GBP Risk Solutions

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2009

  Employee Benefits and Human Resource Consultant

  Involved in employee benefit new business development, benefit program expansion, account administration and human resource compliance oversight for clients generating close to $13 million in annual premium revenue.Practiced as an employee benefit and human resources consultant with a focus on employee benefits and human resource systems and processes.Specialized in the field of human resource legislative compliance.

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  Elan Benefits

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2015

  Organizational Development Specialist

  Organizational Development Specialist providing training, education and consulting services on a project basis to business owners, leaders and managers in the areas of learning and engagement, human resource systems and processes, and organizational development.Learning solutions focus on effective communication skills, supervisory skills development, leadership skills, and organizational communication practices.Engagement solutions focus upon ways to create, support and enhance engagement and performance levels for maximum profitability and growth.Human resource system and process solutions involve job analysis, job descriptions, job evaluation processes, organizational policies and procedures, HR regulatory compliance, record-keeping and retention practices, performance and conflict management strategies.Organizational development solutions include training and development, change management strategies, infrastructure development, strategic planning, talent management and succession planning. Show less

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  FreedomSmokeUSA, Intl.

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2015

  Organizational Development Specialist

  Collaborate with the executive leadership team to develop, implement and manage workforce assessment, planning, growth and retention strategies. Formulate, implement and conduct training and development programs, applying principles of adult learning, for the purpose of improving performance, enhancing motivation, and supporting growth.Research and implement interviewing techniques, rating scales and psychological testing for the purpose of assessment, placement, training and career development. Collaborate with executive leadership team in developing effective recruitment and selection strategies, performance management systems and processes, as well as leadership training and development.Provide direction and guidance in areas of human resource risk management, personnel policies and practices, compliance and regulatory oversight, employee benefits and compensation. Direct risk management activities, including employee benefits and liability insurance programs. Show less

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  GBP Risk Solutions

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Chief Operations Officer

  GBP Risk Solutions, an Arizona grown insurance agency, specializes in proactive risk management and insurance consultation for commercial and private clients who require strategic advice and proven solutions. GBP is a member agency of AssuredPartners, a leading professional services company that offers solutions in the areas of risk management, insurance benefits and wealth management services. AssuredPartners has grown to approximately $250 million in annualized revenue and continues to be one of the fastest growing insurance brokerage firms in the United States with 58 offices in 13 states as well as a London office. Show less

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  AssuredPartners of Arizona

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  C.O.O.

  AssuredPartners of Arizona LLC, formerly GBP Risk Solutions, DMLovitt Insurance and HealthInsuranceAZ, specializes in proactive risk management consultation for commercial and private clients who seek strategic advice and proven solutions. We are local, responsive and dedicated to serving our clients on a personalized basis. As part of AssuredPartners, Inc., one of the fastest growing independent insurance agencies in the U.S., we bring the deep network resources and carrier relationships to our clients in the form of products and solutions second to none. Show less

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  AssuredPartners

  Jan 2021 - now

  AssuredPartners of Arizona LLC specializes in proactive risk management consultation for commercial and private clients who seek strategic advice and proven solutions. We are local, responsive and dedicated to serving our clients on a personalized basis. As part of AssuredPartners, Inc., one of the fastest growing independent insurance agencies in the U.S., we bring the deep network resources and carrier relationships to our clients in the form of products and solutions second to none.

  • West Region Nexus Director

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Agency President

    Jan 2021 - May 2024