Melina (Marie Elena) Kambitsi

I am an accomplished charismatic healthcare and insurance executive with over 15 years of Managed Care and Insurance experience with a strong record of building teams and dynamic leadership driving efficiency and significant growth of multiple lines of businesses both provider and payor in the Commercial, Individual, Medicare and Medicaid. My most significant achievements have been consistently delivering significant business growth results and outstanding customer, employer, broker and provider satisfaction. In my most recent position I served as the Chief Strategy and Sales Officer of the largest provider owned Medicare Advantage plan in Wisconsin. In this capacity I also developed the plans to turn around the Commercial line of business to achieve a MLR of 84.9% within 12 months. In addition to sales growth plans, I worked with the rest of the Executive team to develop operational revenue enhancement strategies and quality improvement programs. My greatest strengths match those most essential to consistent growth and success: Expertise in developing profitable partnerships and strategic alliances; in depth knowledge and proficiency of payer, provider and employer of all sizes organizations and the strategic expertise and knowledge to bring these organizations together; strong market presence and pro active, strong relationship with CMS, State and Federal Organizations; proficiency in identifying untapped markets and business opportunities regionally and nationally; strong track record of bottom-line responsibility for product launch, pricing, marketing and promotional initiatives; a career-long history of consistently increasing productivity and reducing costs.