Health Insurance Manager

Z a c h a r y J. A r a g o s a

*** ******* ******, ***********, ** 12308

Cell: 518-***-**** abph4h@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Master of Health Administration candidate with health insurance and health policy experience. Specific experience with

best practices of healthy engagement programs, employee assistance programs and employee health and wellness

programs. Strong and dynamic public speaker with confidence giving presentations to large groups. Well-developed

writing and research skills. Strong quantitative and statistical skills with fluency in Excel macros, Mini-Tab and SPSS.

EDUCATION

CORNELL UNIVERSITY SLOAN PROGRAM IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, Ithaca, NY

M.H.A., May 2013

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT GENESEO, Geneseo, NY

B.A., December 2010, GPA: 3.46, Major GPA: 3.72

Majors: Economics and Political Science

Invited to Graduate with Honors in Political Science

President s List: Spring 2009

Dean s List: Fall 2009, Fall 2010

New York State Order Sons of Italy Grand Lodge Scholarship 2010

EXPERIENCE

CAPITAL DISTRICT PHYSICIAN S HEALTH PLAN, Albany, NY January August 2011

Product Innovation Academic Intern

Immersed into the health insurance industry as a full-time intern working in the heart of CDPHP s marketing department

Presented to senior management on subjects ranging from health care reform to the competitive landscape of the health

and wellness industry to employee assistance programs

Participated in the redevelopment of CDPHP s member engagement program and facilitated the evaluation of new

vendors

Developed a deep understanding of the health insurance industry while performing research on high deductible health

plans, health savings accounts and employee assistance programs

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY, Albany, NY January August 2009

2009 Legislative Session Intern

Distinguished Intern Report Award for NYS

Served in the office of Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz

Participated in the development of legislation to regulate Designated Stroke Centers in New York State

Acted as temporary manager of the Assemblyman s Legislative Office in Albany

Coordinated meetings and met with lobbyists, legislative officials and constituents on a daily basis

Researched, indexed and submitted legislation while working in collaboration between Assemblyman Cymbrowitz,

Program and Counsel, Bill Drafting, Bill Indexing and other members

LEADERSHIP

PI SIGMA ALPHA, National Political Science Honors Society 2008 2010

President (2009)

Editor of student political science journal The Political Realm

Wrote grant proposals for funding political science events

FRIENDSHIP CHILDREN S CENTER, Rochester, NY 2008 2010

Math and Reading Tutor / Mentor

Volunteered weekly to help students from inner-city Rochester with school work

Responsibilities included planning after school educational activities and serving as a mentor and role model

Leadership activities have included: Graduate Teaching Assistant for Ph.D. Microeconomics for Policy and Management

(Cornell, Fall 2011), Teaching Assistant for American Political Science (Geneseo, Fall 2009)

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