Melody Key, Cebs
About Melody Key, Cebs
Melody Key serves as the Northern California Practice Director for Employee Benefits at Woodruff Sawyer, bringing over 30 years of experience in the industry. She specializes in customized benefits solutions for mid-market clients and has held significant roles at Aetna, Willis, and Mercer.
Current Role at Woodruff Sawyer
Melody Key serves as the Northern California Practice Director for Employee Benefits at Woodruff Sawyer. She has held this position since 2014, contributing to the San Francisco Bay Area's employee benefits landscape for a decade. In her role, she focuses on strategic benefits planning to assist clients in recruiting and retaining talent. Melody employs a customer-centric approach, engaging in a quarterly service model to proactively manage all aspects of clients' benefits offerings.
Previous Experience at Aetna, Willis, and Mercer
Prior to her current role, Melody Key accumulated extensive experience in the employee benefits sector. She worked at Aetna as a Sales Manager from 1998 to 2001. Following that, she served as Principal at Mercer from 2001 to 2009, and then as Vice President at Willis from 2009 to 2014. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry and client needs.
Education and Professional Credentials
Melody Key holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from DePauw University, where she studied from 1978 to 1982. Additionally, she achieved the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation through the International Foundation and Wharton School. Her educational background supports her expertise in employee benefits and client advocacy.
Industry Expertise and Client Focus
With over 30 years of experience in employee benefits, Melody Key specializes in providing customized benefits solutions tailored to mid-market clients. She works with clients across various industries, including Technology, Life Science, Financial Services, Real Estate, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Private Equity, and Venture Capital. Her focus includes educating clients on benefit costs and navigating open enrollment challenges.
Comprehensive Benefits Management Approach
Melody Key emphasizes a comprehensive approach to benefits management. She provides insights on sharing benefit costs with employees and streamlining administrative processes. Her expertise extends to in-house areas such as Property & Casualty, Executive Liability, Cyber Liability, and Private Client Wealth Management, ensuring that clients receive well-rounded support in their benefits planning.