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Marcel Pitcher

St. John's

Summary

Multi-talented Senior Executive knowledgeable about operations and personnel management. Successful at stepping into diverse positions and making immediate positive contributions and decision. Focused on optimizing operations while specializing in managing programs, developing and implementing new initiatives in an effort to drive operational excellence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

AVP - Supply Chain and Vendor Management

Aviva Canada
06.2022 - Current
  • Identify and implement strategic opportunities to optimize performance
  • Introduce technology to transform customer experience
  • Development of initiatives to increase efficiencies affecting internal and external stakeholders
  • Design, create, and implement operational processes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by streamlining processes and implementing new strategies.

Senior National Operational Leader

Aviva Canada
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Drive development and execution of products
  • Identify and address challenges with solution-oriented approach
  • Point of contact for our internal and external partners to ensure operational efficiency
  • Ensure effective communication and reporting on project status, risks, and opportunities.

District Manager /National Quality Appraiser

Crawford and Company Canada
03.2017 - 02.2021
  • Provide overall supervision and support for Vendor product and performance
  • Facilitate resolution of disputes and oversee quality reviews for participating programs
  • Collaborate with business leaders to prioritize key initiatives for program development.
  • Increased district sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and fostering strong relationships with key partners.

Operations Manager

Belfor
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Oversight of the operational systems, processes, and policies
  • Manage and increase effectiveness of supporting departments through effective communication
  • Responsible for short/long-term planning, driving initiatives to contribute to long-term operational excellence.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

Branch Manager/Adjuster

Crawford And Company Canada
St. John's
03.2010 - 02.2015
  • Manage operational expenses to guidelines and overall budget
  • Planning, adoption, support of ongoing technologies to provide exceptional customer experiences
  • Development and execution of key performance metrics
  • Oversight of branch operations.
  • Developed a high-performing team through targeted recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.

Large Loss Property Adjuster

Intact
St.John's, NL
02.2015 - 10.2016

Manage, Investigate and resolve Large and complex losses

Mentor, guide and provide technical advice to junior file handlers

Engage, manage consultants, external adjusters accountants, appraisers and engineers

VP- Membership Services

DKI Canada
2024.06 - Current

Responsible for overall strategic oversight of Programs, services, and supports provided to members.

Ensure a focus remains on program enhancement, innovation, training ands overall value creation

Identify training requirements based on gap analysis and corporate objectives.

Develop and manage training budget

Lead vendor partnnerships and overall governance

develop/maintain a risk mitigation plan to ensure long term supply remains adequate

drive innovation and identify/develop new suppliers and/or alternate sources. #

Develop and execute member development/onboarding

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Education

Criminal Law/Civil Law in Canada Diploma, Cabot College -

Cabot College
St. John's, NL

FCIP Designation -

Insurance institute of Canada

PMP program -

Project Manager Institute

01.2003

Skills

  • Inspiring Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Excellent Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Process Improvement
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer-Service Oriented
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organization
  • Crisis Management
  • Operations Management

Accomplishments

  • President of the Canadian Independent Adjuster’s Association for the Newfoundland Chapter (2010 – 2014)
  • National Service Excellence Award (2006,2007,2009)
  • Regional Service Excellence Award (2006 and 2007,2009)

Designations

  • 2010, Canadian Risk Management (CRM)
  • 2004, Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP)

References

Available Upon Request

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

VP- Membership Services

DKI Canada
2024.06 - Current

AVP - Supply Chain and Vendor Management

Aviva Canada
06.2022 - Current

Senior National Operational Leader

Aviva Canada
02.2021 - 06.2022

District Manager /National Quality Appraiser

Crawford and Company Canada
03.2017 - 02.2021

Operations Manager

Belfor
10.2016 - 03.2017

Large Loss Property Adjuster

Intact
02.2015 - 10.2016

Branch Manager/Adjuster

Crawford And Company Canada
03.2010 - 02.2015

Criminal Law/Civil Law in Canada Diploma, Cabot College -

Cabot College

FCIP Designation -

Insurance institute of Canada

PMP program -

Project Manager Institute

Marcel Pitcher