Daniel Heap, Ma, Cebs
About Daniel Heap, Ma, Cebs
Daniel Heap is a Senior Implementation Manager at The Standard, where he has worked since 2014. He specializes in managing complex implementations and developing strategies for clients to address implementation challenges.
Current Role at The Standard
Daniel Heap serves as the Senior Implementation Manager at The Standard, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he is responsible for managing complex implementations that include data feeds and online enrollment platforms. He leads the implementation of life, disability, and absence management programs for large national accounts. His work involves developing strategies for clients through a consultative process to address implementation issues. Additionally, he facilitates both internal team and external client meetings, utilizing in-person and conference call formats.
Previous Experience in Employee Benefits
Before joining The Standard, Daniel Heap accumulated extensive experience in the employee benefits sector. He worked at Willis as Principal in Client Services/Client Advocate within the Human Capital Practice for one year from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, he spent six years at Mercer as an Associate from 2006 to 2012. He also held a position as a Consultant at McGriff, Seibels & Williams for one year from 2013 to 2014. His roles involved consulting on employee benefits and managing client relationships.
Educational Background
Daniel Heap holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from California State University-Sacramento, where he studied from 2004 to 2006. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Psychology from the University of California, Davis, completing his studies there from 2001 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in employee benefits and implementation management.
Consulting Experience
Daniel Heap began his career in consulting as an intern at CPS HR Consulting, where he worked for ten months from 2005 to 2006. This early experience contributed to his understanding of the consulting process and client management. His subsequent roles in various organizations have further developed his expertise in implementing employee benefits solutions and managing client expectations.