USI Insurance Services

USI is a leading national insurance brokerage and consulting firm delivering customized employee benefit, property and casualty, personal risk, and retirement solutions throughout the United States.

Employee Benefits Consultant 

Lake Washington Human Resource Association

Board Member

MarCom Chair

Employee Benefits Planning Association (EBPA)

Western Pension & Benefits Council

Board Director at Large

LTC Solutions, Inc.

Vice President - Business Development

Business Development

University of Washington

Fundraiser

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Ryder Kimmes

LTC Solutions, Inc

Account Executive

• Collaborate closely with employee benefits brokers and benefits teams to facilitate seamless administration of benefit enrollments for employer groups.

• Create informative and visually engaging PowerPoint presentations to effectively showcase the various benefit options offered by the company to employees.

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of enrollment metrics to identify employee engagement levels and areas for improvement, enabling data-driven decision-making.

• Attained an impressive 95% success rate in managing enrollments, resulting in high levels of employee satisfaction.

• Develop and implement compelling sales materials, strategic presentations, and enrollment education resources for HR groups, leadership/management teams, and sales staff.

• Apply strong interpersonal and public speaking skills to deliver engaging presentations on Long-Term Care Insurance and enrollment benefits to diverse audiences of 200+ attendees at multiple conferences throughout the year.

• Drive organizational productivity by collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to design and implement streamlined processes that enhance efficiency company-wide.

Implementation Manager / Account Executive 

Implementation Manager

King & Prince Seafood

• Proactively maintained regular communication with suppliers and customers, providing timely updates on purchase orders, estimated time of arrivals (ETAs), and pricing for ingredients and packaging.

• Diligently examined documentation to ensure alignment between counts and purchase orders, promptly resolving any discrepancies that arose.

• Effectively managed the ordering and inventory processes, optimizing stock levels of raw materials across multiple warehouse locations using the QAD system.

• Demonstrated consistent attention to detail in accurately tracking and coordinating the return of pallets on a weekly basis, while overseeing the CHEP pallet program.

• Maintained a meticulous and up-to-date recordkeeping system for purchase orders, paperwork, and completed shipments.

• Collaborated closely with the Accounts Payable (AP) department to facilitate prompt and accurate payments to suppliers, ensuring smooth financial transactions.

Executive Assistant to Purchasing Manager (Contract)

SanMar

• Led and mentored a team of 9 Customs Compliance Coordinators, providing them with essential resources and training to successfully execute the daily documentation process.

• Fostered a strong partnership with the customs broker, ensuring compliance with SanMar's policies and procedures for shipments, including the declaration of customs information and resolution of discrepancies.

• Enforced strict recordkeeping requirements mandated by Customs & Border Patrol, maintaining meticulous documentation within the company's system.

• Actively supported team members in reviewing, developing, and implementing processes and procedures that enhanced company productivity, efficiency, and workflow.

• Recognized as a valuable contributor to the C-TPAT committee, playing a pivotal role in the annual update and improvement of the C-TPAT procedure manual and the review of portal questions.

Customs Compliance & Operations Supervisor

• Utilized an advanced electronic system to efficiently file and track the performance of US Customs Importer Security Filing (ISF), resulting in an impressive 99.8% on-time filing rate.

• Demonstrated strong leadership and oversight in ensuring the timely clearance of import shipments, effectively resolving any issues that arose to minimize disruptions.

• Generated comprehensive documentation for international import and export shipments, including accurate overage/shortage reports and Post Summary Corrections with US Customs.

• Proactively identified and addressed discrepancies in international supplier receiving processes, implementing effective solutions to optimize efficiency and accuracy.

Customs Compliance Lead

• Meticulously evaluated the accuracy of pre and post-entry documentation for the company's import shipments, promptly identifying and correcting any underlying errors to ensure compliance with US Customs regulations.

• Demonstrated a commitment to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of US Customs records by conducting thorough audits of documents and files, adhering to strict data protection protocols.

• Collaborated closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to effectively resolve documentation issues, fostering positive relationships and ensuring seamless import processes.

Customs Compliance Coordinator

JPMorgan Chase, Formerly WaMu

• Played a pivotal role in providing exceptional administrative support to 6 First Vice Presidents, effectively managing their calendars, expenses, travel arrangements, and special projects.

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills by strategically coordinating, planning, and overseeing meeting logistics, location moves, employee onboarding/offboarding, inventory control, employee newsletters, and special events across multiple locations.

Administrative Assistant

Toysmith

• Collaborated with the National Key Accounts Sales Manager in the development of strategic initiatives, presentations, and price quotes to drive sales and revenue on a weekly basis.

• Proactively managed client relations with more than 15 Key Accounts, fostering strong partnerships and encouraging repeat business and sales.

• Worked closely with the Key Account Product Development Coordinator to generate new and innovative ideas tailored to meet the needs of clients.

• Played a vital role in ensuring smooth product lifecycles, overseeing key operational aspects such as order management, carton markings, price labels, commercial invoices, packing slips, accurate billing, and order tracking.

Key Account Sales Support

Entercom Seattle Radio

Front Desk Receptionist

Promotions Assistant

Results-driven professional with a stellar record of success and more than 20 years of experience in optimizing operations, boosting productivity, and ensuring exceptional customer and employee satisfaction. Adept at organizing activities, operations, and projects in alignment with company objectives and initiatives. Skilled in coordinating and planning events that drive repeat business, attendance, and positive relationships.

Key strengths:

• Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive strategic, contingency, and project plans, resulting in streamlined processes and enhanced operational preparedness.

• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to resolving discrepancies, completing tasks, and ensuring seamless operations across all functions.

• Exceptional skill in prioritizing, coordinating, and managing multiple projects simultaneously to optimize productivity and achieve critical performance goals within fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

• Dynamic communication and interpersonal skills, fostering strong client relationships, motivating teams, and aligning daily operations with long-term client and company objectives.

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