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Mary West

Mankato

Summary

Adept Business Analyst with a proven track record at Voya Financial, enhancing data quality and fostering team collaboration. Excelled in translating complex business needs into technical solutions and streamlining workflow processes, significantly boosting productivity. Skilled in data analysis and clear communication, consistently delivering high-quality documentation and training to support organizational goals.

Went to India in 2013 to train the new Associates at Cognizant.

Started my Insurance career in 2008 for Voya. Went through the buy out to Cognizant and returned to Voya in 2015, until transitioning to Resolution Life in 2022, which resulted in a layoff in 2024.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Analyst

Resolution Life
01.2022 - 08.2024

Business Analyst

Voya Financial
08.2015 - 01.2022
  • Conducted root cause analysis of data discrepancies, improving data quality and accuracy.
  • Translated business needs into technical specifications using JIRA, improving development accuracy and efficiency.
  • Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
  • Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
  • Optimized workflow processes to enhance overall productivity and achieve operational excellence.
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Supported software development projects by defining clear requirements and effectively communicating them to technical teams.

Executive Benefits/ Multi Life

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
11.2013 - 08.2015

Handle all applications for all employee owned group life insurance policies.


• Worked one on one with Businesses to add to or create a new group policy.

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining communication channels and improving response times.
  • Reviewed employee concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategies.
  • Established long-term client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Accounting Assistant

Voya Financial
08.2011 - 11.2013
  • Conducted root cause analysis of data discrepancies, improving data quality and accuracy.
  • Monthly / weekly reports on each system.
  • Conducted interviews with key users to gather requirements, enhancing system functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations through clear communication, increasing project buy-in and support.

Support Specialist

Voya Financial
06.2010 - 03.2013
  • Utilized LMS platforms for training delivery, enhancing knowledge retention and user performance.
  • Created training modules, increasing user proficiency in essential applications.
  • Mitigated downtime of critical systems by efficiently managing intricate tickets.

Case Manager

Voya Financial
04.2008 - 06.2010
  • Coordinated referrals for clients to ensure timely access to services.
  • Improved service outcomes with effective team collaboration.
  • Developed individualized care plans for improved client outcomes.
  • Engaged with clients to identify barriers to access for necessary services.
  • Participated in regular professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of case management.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.

Education

Sawyer High School
Sawyer, ND

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Requirements gathering
  • Team collaboration
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Project management
  • Workflow Analysis
  • Quality assurance
  • Risk assessment
  • Operations analysis
  • Product development
  • Technical writing
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Clear communication

Timeline

Business Analyst

Resolution Life
01.2022 - 08.2024

Business Analyst

Voya Financial
08.2015 - 01.2022

Executive Benefits/ Multi Life

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
11.2013 - 08.2015

Accounting Assistant

Voya Financial
08.2011 - 11.2013

Support Specialist

Voya Financial
06.2010 - 03.2013

Case Manager

Voya Financial
04.2008 - 06.2010

Sawyer High School
Mary West