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Farmers InsuranceSenior Project Manager - Third Party Data Strategy
Nov. 2024 - Apr. 2025Los Angeles, California, United States• Developed and launched an enterprise-wide data strategy, enhancing AI/ML capabilities across multiple brands. • Expanded data capabilities fivefold while achieving a 20% reduction in costs. • Negotiated with leading AI and cloud vendors to secure advantageous terms, fostering innovation and scalability. • Provided strategic advice to C-suite executives on external data investments and risk management. Business Strategy – Operational Excellence – Change Management – Process Optimization – Project Management (PMO) – Program Management – Digital Transformation – Business Process Reengineering – Go‑to‑Market Strategy – Product Management – Product Development – Risk Management – Vendor Management – Stakeholder Engagement – Cross‑functional Leadership – Executive Advisory – Business Analysis – Operational Efficiency – Business Model Innovation – Financial Services Expertise – Insurance Products and Services – Technology Enablement – Regulatory Compliance – Policy Development – Operational Scalability – Agile / Scrum / Kanban – Six Sigma / Lean Process Improvement – Data Analysis / Insights – Financial Modeling – Cost Optimization – Change Readiness and Adoption – Business Architecture – Implementation Roadmaps – Business Case Development – RFP Development and Evaluation – Leadership Development – Client Relations – Trusted Advisor – Negotiation and Persuasion – Facilitation and Workshop Design – Communication and Presentation – Relationship Building – Executive Stakeholder Management – Team Development and Mentoring
Farmers InsuranceVendor Manager, Product Management
Sep. 2021 - Nov. 2024Los Angeles, California, United States• Managed a large vendor budget, achieving over $35M in annual savings through strategic renewals. • Developed an enterprise roadmap and vendor policies, overseeing 25+ initiatives across diverse business units. • Spearheaded a national data caching initiative that eliminated redundancies, resulting in $15M in annual savings. • Delivered quarterly performance reviews to C-suite leadership, enhancing transparency and strategic alignment.
Farmers InsuranceUnderwriting Manager, Product Management Vendor Strategy
Nov. 2020 - Sep. 2021Los Angeles, California, United States• Established a centralized vendor management function within product management, overseeing a large data and tech vendor budget. • Achieved $7M in savings within the first year through strategic vendor alignment. • Managed 10+ concurrent initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. • Developed strong negotiation and relationship management skills while working at Farmers Insurance.
Sir Candle LLCFounder & CEO
Jul. 2020 - Oct. 2024Los Angeles, California, United States• Founded and led Sir Candle, a luxury candle brand, overseeing all business operations. • Conducted market research to identify customer needs and competitive landscape, driving strategic decisions. • Developed and launched custom fragrances through collaboration with suppliers and fragrance designers. • Achieved annual revenue growth of up to $15k by establishing diverse distribution channels, including e-commerce and retail partnerships.
Farmers InsuranceUnderwriting Manager, Product & UW Management - Digital & Core Platforms
Oct. 2016 - Nov. 2020Woodland Hills, California• Spearheaded the digital transformation strategy at Farmers Insurance, recognized as a Top 3 company initiative. • Successfully launched over 10 digital and system products, enhancing the experience for 3 million customers and 40,000 agents. • Achieved a reduction digital app processing time by over 13 minutes, significantly boosting operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. • Delivered a remarkable ROI of 4:1 to 13:1 through innovative fraud reduction and data-driven underwriting strategies.
Farmers InsuranceSenior Product Management Analyst
Jun. 2015 - Oct. 2016Greater Los Angeles Area• Supported a $1.3B P&L by implementing effective pricing and fraud strategies. • Achieved $10M in loss savings through innovative risk management techniques. • Minimized customer disruption to less than 5% during significant pricing changes via targeted strategies. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
AllstateStaff Financial Analyst - Allstate Insurance
Mar. 2014 - May. 2015Northbrook, IL• Conducted in-depth financial analysis and created presentations to support senior executives in product strategy decisions. • Collaborated with the financial planning team to develop critical assumptions for accurate forecasting. • Prepared comprehensive analyses for quarterly earnings reports, enhancing transparency for shareholders.
AllstateFinancial Analyst
Dec. 2012 - Mar. 2014Northbrook, IL• Spearheaded the enhancement of expense reporting processes, providing actionable insights to leadership. • Consolidated an $800M annual budget across business units, streamlining review and revision processes. • Developed analytical frameworks to improve financial visibility and operational efficiency.
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