Type Of Business:
Insurance company
Expertise:
Applications development; Project management; Business process management; Resources management team leadership; Process improvement; ITIL best practices; Vendor management
Major Product/SVS:
Insurance and financial services
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading on the beach; Crafting; Sewing; Crocheting; Interior decorating
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management, Cabrini College; Associate of Science in Data Processing, Delaware County Community College
Affiliations Awards:
Fellow, Academy for Healthcare Management; Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group; Network of Women in Computer Technology
Work History:
Consultant, Resource and Vendor Management, 21st Century Insurance (2011-2012); Consultant, 21st Century Insurance (2010-2011); Project Management Consultant, ACE Group (2010); Sr. Director, Project Management & Delivery, Independence Blue Cross (2009); Sr. Director, Front Office & Corporate Systems, Independence Blue Cross (1981-2009); Director, Finance Systems, Independence Blue Cross (1998-2000); Applications Development, Independence Blue Cross (1981-1988); Applications Developer, John Wanamaker (1979-1981)
Charity:
Volunteer, Local Nursing Homes
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the mentors she had throughout her career, watching people and modeling herself after those she feels have valuable skills, and keeping good relationships with business partners.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she wanted to figure out how to beat a computer game.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Gavarone is a former senior director, applications development, project management and delivery executive with Independence Blue Cross, where she worked for 28 years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Consulting as director of information technology, workforce and vendor management, IT Finance, and resource and talent management; Branding new organizations; Coaching; Mentoring; Working with project managers
Education Certifications:
Project Management Professional; Project Management Institute; ITIL V2 Foundations Certification; ITIL V2 Release & Control Practitioner Certification; Certificate, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton Executive Program; Certification in Project Management, Pennsylvania State University; Designation of Professional, Academy for Healthcare Management; Designation of Fellow, Academy for Healthcare Management
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Gavarone hopes to help the chief information officer with his vision for the organization, and be more accountable.