Curriculum Vitae
Wale Yaya
I am a passionate educator, a relationship builder, an achiever, an enthusiast and a challenger. Extensive experience with Texas Nutrition and health programs. Experience in healthcare reimbursement operations.
Texas, USA | | www.linkedin.com/in/kayodeyaya
A dedicated professional with over ten years of experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives, delivering quality assurance training, and fostering community engagement. Highly skilled in team building and effective problem-solving. A compassionate educator and constructivist who excels in collaboration and leadership, with a strong track record of planning, organizing, and managing staff training programs. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment in decision-making.
Professional Experience
Health and Human Service Commission | TX
Texas Works | Present
Responsible for evaluating applicants and recipients of nutrition and medical programs for case analysis and eligibility determination.
Support in the analysis, evaluation, and business documentation of processes and activities to ensure data security, privacy, and process improvement.
Collaborate with teams to process work in accordance with state and federal regulations and established procedures.
Driscoll Children’s Hospital | Corpus Christi, TX
Senior QA Claims Analyst | September 2020
Responsible for conducting complex and technical research studies to investigate, resolve, and recover health plan claims with ability to conduct claim analysis, audits, corrections and resolve claim disputes to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement.
Collaborated with claims team and business partners to resolve escalations and complaints; developed staff training and procedural solutions for quality improvements and remediation
Brainstorm ideas, provide feedback, and coaching recommendations to staff members while attaining a quality average of 98% and receiving a 99.6% for financial claim resolutions and production performance goals during the 2023 first quarter.
Demonstrated ethical practices by adhering to health plan policies and procedures, maintaining strict compliance with data privacy and confidentiality standards. Brainstorm ideas, provide feedback, and coaching recommendations to staff members while attaining a quality average of 98% and receiving a 115% in production performance goals
Coordination of benefits for private health insurers and medical providers to determine payer of last resort.
Results Companies | Corpus Christi, TX
Training Coordinator | January 2018
Delivered comprehensive training on health insurance policies and procedures, overseeing staff development and preparing new hires for subsequent training phases.
Successfully trained and mentored over 150 new employees, equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to exceed quality standards.
Managed virtual and in-person training for new hires and incorporated adult learning principles adaptable for various learning styles, handling team building activities and providing support and mentorship to meet internal benchmarks
Maintained lowest attrition/turnover rate within the organization and developed resolute employees with strong management skills, teaching multiple systems to meet company goals and objectives
Core Competencies
Team Management and Leadership, Written and Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Curriculum training and Instruction, Staff Development, Coaching, Data Management and Interpretation, Confidentiality and Data privacy, Proficient in Software Tools & Systems, and Process Improvement and optimization.
Software & Tools
Canva: Design and create visuals, presentations, and marketing materials.
Canvas: Develop and manage online learning environments and content.
Adobe Suite: Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, captivate for graphic design and multimedia content.
Google Workspace: Advanced proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive for collaboration and document management.
SharePoint: Skilled in case management and utilizing relevant policies and procedures.
Education & Certifications
Master of Science (MS) in Instructional Design & Educational Technology
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX | Member Phi Theta Kappa
Coursework: Disciplinary Literacy, Bilingual Pedagogy, Instructional techniques for effective teaching, Design Strategies for Online Instruction and Learning Management Systems
Instructional Design Applications, Strategies for Technology Integration, Instructional Hypermedia
Pedagogical Implications of Bilingual studies
Bachelor of Science in Biology & Experiential Technology
Federal University of Technology Akure
Coursework: Systemic Biology, Organic Chemistry, Engineering drawing, Workshop Practice, Philosophy & Logic, General Physics, Environmental Biology, General Biochemistry, Storage Mycology, Principle of Economics, Agricultural Science, Genetics and Histology
National Association of Biology Students (Public Relations Officer, Treasurer)
Associate of Science in General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College Indiana
Coursework: Quantitative Reasoning, Fundamentals of Public Speaking, Healthcare Success Strategies, Creative Writing, Sports Conditioning, Sociology, Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology, Rhetoric and Discourse, Persuasive writing and Debates
Cum Laude, Student Ambassador, Phi Theta Kappa (Vice president), Tour guide and campus tourism
Coursework: Research Methodologies, Statistics, Scientific Management of Diseases
Licenses & certifications
Good Clinical Practice (ICH) | International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) (CITI)
Social and Behavioral Research | Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
Google Certified Educator | Google for Education
ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems & Compliance Auditor
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