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Jera Laci Taylor

Process Analyst | Catastrophe Insurance Specialist | Administrative Leader
20+ years of administrative experience — shifting into process-focused analytical roles

About

With over 20 years of progressive administrative experience spanning hands-on support to management, I specialize in streamlining operations, coordinating catastrophe claims response, and turning operational pain points into clear processes. I combine insurance industry knowledge with tools like Smartsheet and data visualization to improve transparency, reduce turnaround times, and support data-driven decisions.

Selected Projects

Claims Workflow Automation

Smartsheet • Process Design • Reporting

Implemented Smartsheet-based workflows and automated notifications that reduced claim turnaround time by ~18% and improved team visibility during catastrophe events.

Catastrophe Response Tracker

Excel • Data Visualization • Cross-team Coordination

Designed an Excel dashboard for catastrophe event tracking to centralize claim data, expedite communication between departments, and enhance executive visibility.

Core Skills & Tools

Process ImprovementSmartsheetExcel Power BIData VisualizationClaims Management Catastrophe ResponseReporting Automation Stakeholder CommunicationQuality Assurance

Contact

Email: jeralaci@gmail.com LinkedIn Profile