Steven Gama

Will Relocate

Qualifications Summary
Results oriented individual with a passion for success
Proven track record of risk management specifically in the areas of: loss reduction in workers compensation, liability and claims

  • Annual savings of $000,000 through expert leadership, strategy and performance management.
    Positive revenue surplus growth and budget management

    Professional Background and Accomplishments:

    Oxnard Union High School: 1996 - 2012
    Director of Risk Management and Safety

    Directly responsible for planning, developing, implementing, directing and evaluating all aspects of Risk and Safety management and prevention.

  • Consistently generated over $10M in surplus over the past 10 years. Including;
  • $4M in the management of the Medi-cal Reimbursement Program
  • $5M in Medi-cal Administration activities
  • Increase in contributions by 62% - $24M to $39M
  • Visionary leader accountable for developing, executing and measuring the impact of programs, reporting on added business value and improved performance

Drove all aspects of Safety Training for staff, students, quests, and volunteers including;

  • Leading multifunctional teams
  • Building collaborative partnerships by focusing on customer service, quality control and safety
  • Managing and developing hazardous waste programs, safety plans and proceedures in the workplace.
  • Directly accountable for all claim matters resulting in: Experience Modification of 68%, decreasing claims from 147 per year to 60.
  • Minimizing the costs of claims while being compassionate with claimants and reducing litigation significantly
  • Exclusively responsible for leading the development and execution of all insurance matters, serving as Board Representative, Chair and Member to the Medial committee, and the Chair to the Retiree Health Benefit Trust.

Claims Adjusting – Workers Compensation: 1988 - 1996 National Training Manager

  • Led all aspects of claims adjustment including investigating claims, collecting evidence, consulting with involved parties, preparing reports documenting overall findings, negotiating settlements and providing recommendations.

Technical Skills

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