My experience includes over 15 years of claims management in Worker's Compensation and knowledgeable in diverse areas of law. I am detail-oriented, highly organized, exceptional communication skills and a team player.

1. TAMMY R. KOHL
4173 Nipigon Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43207  H: (614) 497-2251  tkohl1@columbus.rr.com
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE
I am extremely organized and ambitious with 15+ years in the worker’s compensation and legal environments. I
am also a self-starter with outstanding phone etiquette, and able to work independently or as part of a team. My career
goal is to secure a challenging position with an outstanding employer offering stability, growth and opportunity for
advancement.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Detail-oriented  Legal research
 Highly organized  Worker’s Compensation
 Microsoft office proficient  Composition of legal documents
 Exceptional communication skills  Risk Management
 Medical terminology & Coding  Team player
WORK HISTORY FROM 1987 to PRESENT
MEDICAL CLAIMS EXAMINER AT HEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. Columbus, Ohio
 Process treatment requests from provider and advise injured worker, provider and employer of decision.
 Collaborate with providers to obtain updates regarding treatment plan and return-to-work status.
 Manage claims through well-developed action plans to resolve each claim in a timely manner.
 Frequently communicate with all appropriate parties involved with the claim.
 Staff cases with R.N. Team Manager to determine referrals to vocational rehab, physical therapy or exam.
MANAGER OF CARE P.T.INC. (Chiropractic Therapy) Columbus, Ohio
 Responsible for the administration of office policies, procedures, employee training and performance.
 Processed all billing on a monthly basis; prepared letters for collection accounts when necessary.
 Recorded procedure/ICD-9 codes in system for worker’s compensation, health insurance, Medicare claims.
 Assisted patients with billing issues such as treatments and the duration covered under their insurance.
FRAUD RESEARCH SPECIALISTAT GAP INC., DIRECT Grove City, Ohio
 Responsible for checking/monitoring fraud for each order before releasing to be shipped.
 Contacted the financial institutions to verify that the customer did place the online order.
 Processed online returns and/or corrections to customer’s order.
 Reviewed red flagged international orders for fraud.
 Educated customer regarding sales on merchandise, gift cards,future releases and upcoming benefits
KNISELY, WILHELM AND KNISELYLAWOFFICES Columbus, Ohio
 Organized files for hearings by obtaining evidence and prepared argument summary for attorney.
 Reviewed medical reports and diagnostic results to pursue additional allowances for client.
 Discussed concerns pertaining to temporary total, wage loss and permanent partial issues with client.
 Assisted attorney with negotiation of settlements for indemnity and medical claims.

2. CLAIMS EXAMINER TO LITIGATION SPECIALIST AT COMPMANAGEMENT, INC. Dublin, Ohio
 Reviewed medical for potential handicap claims and settlements to control client(s) reserve.
 Contacted employers regarding group rates and discussed claims affecting their experience period.
 Compiled information for hearing files and assigned tasks to the state fund claims dept.
 Processed and made decisions on all orders and complex claims.
 Reviewed files to determine if treatment was excessive to warrant a file review or exam.
 Managed claims through action plans and continued until the statute of limitations expired.
 Prepared a large volume of files on a weekly basis for upcoming worker’s compensation hearings
 Assisted the State Fund department with check lists for information necessary to argue at the various
hearing levels, as well as weekly meetings for questions or concerns and to advise of any changes or
updates within the BWC guidelines.
LAW FIRM OF JEFFERYG. WILLIAMS Lima, Ohio
 Provided support to three attorneys and private investigator.
 Prepared legal documents for civil, criminal, domestic, probate via transcription.
 Scheduled meetings, depositions and hearing dates.
 Assisted investigator with transcripts regarding interviews and depositions for cases.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
 High School Diploma and Certificate for completion of 2-year Business Administration
 Completion of courses in Time Management Customer Service and BWC guidelines
 Received Certificates for above average scores on exams for Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS
 Member of the FraternalOrder of Police Association, Lodge #5 from 2007 – present
 Notary Public from 1987 - present