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pga9b21e@westpost.net
Dynamic senior benefits professional possessing more than 20 years proven experi
ence in developing and leading business units/client relationships through manag
ement of start-ups, integration of "multi-domain" environments, strategic consol
idation/turnaround initiatives, and service differentiation seeks to drive profi
tability through superior service within a progressive organization.
SUMMARY:
Team Management Able to adapt to all emergent situations, directing resources
where required to meet goals. Maintain well organized teams, acquiring key talen
t and cross training all staff to be the most effective. Cultivate awareness and
self actualization of personnel building, increased investment in operations by
all staff.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
J.P. MORGAN RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, Kansas City, MO
2007 to Present
Accomplishments
Manage and monitor administrative practices/offerings, ensuring highest-level ex
ecution while controlling costs, resulting in 20% savings annually.
Act as subject matter expert for integration of all defined benefits administrat
ion business into defined contribution record-keeping business structure.
Developed total retirement services business segment, continuously developing pr
oduct and service offerings aligned with client needs across the total retiremen
t market.
Accomplishments
Acted as subject matter expert for design of pension, total rewards, open enroll
ment, and small plan administration systems.
Performed analysis and execution of changes/enhancements to administration softw
are and web-based applications.
Identified and implemented best practices and process improvements.
Accomplishments
Improved profitability of client accounts by a minimum of 5% per annum via chang
e management, special projects, and process streamlining initiatives.
Accomplishments
Acted as consulting liaison between benefit service representatives, servicing u
nit, and clients for ongoing administration.
Accomplishments
Reviewed and streamlined administrative practices, resolving calculation system
errors.
Accomplishments
Researched, designed, and implemented benefit plan changes, programs, and polici
es.
Developed and maintained systems for employee benefit budget, payment of premium
expenses, and and created numerous administrative applications: participant dat
abase, asset accounting, record-keeping, and annual reporting.
Developed all written communication of HR policies, procedures, and programs to
managers and employees.
EDUCATION:
Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois
Graduated 1988
Completed Graduate Level Paralegal Program, specializing in Employee Benefits
CERTIFICATION:
CEBS (Defined Benefits), Exam IV
1994
AFFILIATIONS:
WEB Chicago Chapter, Member
Forest Glen Community Association, Past Recording Secretary
Autism Society of Illinois, Volunteer
PEGGY GALLIVAN
pga9b21e@westpost.net
4913 W. Balmoral Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60630
(773) 551-9185
Realizing that this summary cannot fully communicate the benefits I can bring to
this position, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Should you ne
ed any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
aPeggy Gallivan
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