Laura Whitlock
About Laura Whitlock
Laura Whitlock is a Senior Carrier Partner Manager with over 15 years of experience in healthcare technology. She has a background in product consulting and project management, and she specializes in optimizing partner onboarding and training.
Current Role as Sr. Carrier Partner Manager
Laura Whitlock currently serves as a Sr. Carrier Partner Manager at Benefitfocus, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on optimizing partner onboarding and training, ensuring that partners understand their value propositions. She leads the design and delivery of insightful data reports and dashboards for partners, which aids in driving operational health and efficiencies within the organization. Her extensive experience in healthcare technology supports her efforts in enhancing partner relationships.
Previous Experience at Benefitfocus
Laura Whitlock worked at Benefitfocus from 2007 to 2014 as a Product Consultant. During her seven years in this role, she contributed to the development and implementation of healthcare technology solutions. Her tenure in Charleston, South Carolina, provided her with a strong foundation in the industry, which she has built upon in her subsequent positions.
Experience at Mercer
From 2015 to 2016, Laura Whitlock was employed at Mercer as a Project Manager. In this role, she managed various projects within the healthcare technology sector for one year in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Her responsibilities included overseeing project timelines and deliverables, which enhanced her project management skills.
Background in Sales and Marketing
Before her time at Benefitfocus, Laura Whitlock worked as a Sales and Marketing Representative at Newell Rubbermaid for 11 months in 2006-2007. This position in Charleston, South Carolina, provided her with valuable experience in sales strategies and marketing techniques, which she has applied throughout her career in healthcare technology.
Education and Skills
Laura Whitlock holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from Appalachian State University. She possesses over 15 years of experience in the healthcare technology space and is skilled in Agile software development. Her educational background and professional skills contribute to her effectiveness in her current role and throughout her career.