Valerie Kanitz

About Valerie Kanitz

With over 18 years of experience in the healthcare insurance industry, I am a seasoned leader who excels at managing teams, developing products, and delivering customer-centric solutions. I have a proven track record of driving revenue growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for strategic accounts and partnerships.Most recently, as the VP Account Management and Implementation at Benefytt Technologies, I developed trusted relationships with strategic partners and defined and executed solutions that delivered value to them and Medicare enrollees. I collaborated with the operations and digital team to strengthen the customer experience, quality, and compliance. Previously, as the Director of Risk Management and Product Director at Optum, I worked with business and corporate development leaders to execute on strategic objectives and support new business models and corporate relationships. I also led the product management for medical behavioral integration, creating innovative and integrated products and services that improved health outcomes and reduced costs.I am highly skilled in program and project management, presentation skills, operations expertise, and product development. I am also adept at problem solving, identifying opportunities, and overcoming challenges in complex and uncertain environments. I am passionate about creating a positive and collaborative work environment, where I mentor and develop team members, elicit and assimilate diverse perspectives, and communicate effectively and persuasively. I am motivated by the mission of delivering value to customers, partners, and stakeholders, and making a significant impact in the healthcare industry.

Experience

1. Portfolio Director

   RQI Partners, LLC

   Jan 2024 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

Education

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Manage Client Relationships
• P&L Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Project Planning
• Pmp
• Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Product Design