Carrie Schonhoff
About Carrie Schonhoff
Carrie Schonhoff is the Assistant Vice President of Business Analysis at QBE Insurance, where she has worked since 2015. She has a background in journalism and English from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and has held various roles at QBE, contributing to the adoption of Agile methodologies and managing a team of business analysts.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Carrie Schonhoff has held the position of Assistant Vice President, Business Analysis at QBE Insurance since 2015. In this role, she oversees requirement and User Acceptance Testing documentation to ensure the development of effective business solutions. She represents North America BTO on the Center of Excellence for Global Agile Implementation and manages budgets exceeding $1 million within the North American Transformation Business Analysis Practice. Previously, she worked in various roles at QBE Insurance, including Executive Assistant, Quality Assurance Analyst, and Lead IT Quality Assurance Analyst.
Education and Expertise
Carrie Schonhoff earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and English from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where she studied from 1986 to 1991. Her educational background supports her expertise in business analysis and project management. She has developed skills in Agile methodologies and has influenced their adoption across multiple departments within QBE Insurance.
Background
Carrie Schonhoff began her career at QBE Insurance in 2004 as an Executive Assistant. She progressed through various roles, including Quality Assurance Analyst and Senior Quality Assurance Analyst, before becoming the Lead IT Quality Assurance Analyst in 2013. Her extensive experience at QBE Insurance spans nearly two decades, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the organization and its operational needs.
Achievements
Carrie Schonhoff has made significant contributions to QBE Insurance, including creating and presenting Agile methodology basics to multiple departments, which influenced the adoption of Agile/Scrum frameworks. She co-presented a webinar titled 'Roadmap to Success in an Agile Environment' to promote Agile methodologies. Additionally, she developed and led the North American Transformation Business Analysis Practice, managing a team of 20-30 business analysts and two managers across multiple remote locations.
Mentorship and Team Development
Carrie Schonhoff actively mentors and develops team members within her practice, fostering a culture of performance enhancement and career growth. Her leadership approach emphasizes the importance of team dynamics and individual development, contributing to the overall success of the North American Transformation Business Analysis Practice.