Brandi Cooper, Sphr, Ccp
About Brandi Cooper, Sphr, Ccp
Brandi Cooper is a Benefits Manager with extensive experience in employee benefits administration and compliance. She has worked in various roles within the human resources field and holds degrees in Mass Communication and HR Management.
Work at Forum Energy Technologies
Brandi Cooper serves as the Benefits Manager at Forum Energy Technologies, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and effective communication regarding group health and welfare benefits. Her work involves the design and implementation of benefits programs that meet the needs of employees while adhering to legal standards. Additionally, she administers the company's stock awards program, demonstrating her expertise in equity plans and compensation.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Forum Energy Technologies, Brandi Cooper held several key positions in human resources. She worked at ION Geophysical as a Compensation & Benefits Analyst from 2008 to 2014, where she focused on compensation strategies and benefits administration. Prior to that, she was a Benefits Specialist at Smith International for one year in 2007-2008. Her career began as a Human Resources Generalist at Dubuis Health System, where she worked from 2003 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Brandi Cooper holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication from Grambling State University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Houston Baptist University. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both communication and human resources, which are essential for her role in benefits management.
Technical Knowledge in Employee Benefits
Brandi Cooper possesses solid technical knowledge of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This expertise is crucial for managing employee benefits and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Her role involves overseeing vendor management as part of benefits administration, which includes maintaining effective partnerships and ensuring quality service delivery.
Internal Benefits Consulting Services
In her current position, Brandi Cooper provides internal benefits consulting services. She offers expert advice and guidance on various employee benefits matters, helping employees navigate their options and understand the benefits available to them. This aspect of her role enhances employee engagement and satisfaction with the benefits programs offered by Forum Energy Technologies.