1. TRUDY A. BURKE
646.659.3109 • tban7805@gmail.com
INSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Responsive, conscientiousrisk managerwith expertise in identifying, analyzing and mitigating risk related to
commercial real estate acquisition, development and management. Strong technical understanding of
insurance policies.Technologicallysavvy process/projectmanager;provenability to meet tight deadlines and
adapt to evolvingrequirements. Skilled manager of relationships with external partners and colleagues at all
levels across the organization; consistently follows through and goes above and beyond to achieve results.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
RiskAssessment BudgetForecasting Insurance Programs
Due Diligence Loss Analysis&Prevention ClaimsAdministration
Regulatory Compliance SafetyInitiatives Contract/DocumentReview
EXPERIENCE
BROOKFIELD OFFICEPROPERTIES, NewYork, NY 2010 – Present
A global office property company that owns, manages, and develops premier commercial assets.
Risk Analyst (2013 – Present)
Promotedto supportthe RiskManager withall aspectsof corporate insurance programs, includingcompilation
and analysisof underwritinginformationandcoverage placement; claims management; and loss forecasting.
Analyze trends, prepare presentations and communicate with senior executives to assist in loss
prevention/reduction and regulatory compliance. Identify exposures, recommend solutions and implement
approved programs. Review contracts, leases and loan documents to identify and consult on deficiencies.
Oversee insurance renewals and premium allocation processes, including annual budget forecasting for
corporate liabilityand property/casualty policies. Prepare insurance coverage summaries for the purpose of
mergers and acquisitions. Serve as primary contact for internal stakeholders on risk and insurance matters.
Collectedover$100MM in insurance claims funds for properties damaged as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
Workedwith brokers,insurersandlendersinthe placementof twoOCIPscoveringproperty development
sites valued at over $300MM; leveraged the firm’s reputation to obtain optimal coverage at lowest cost.
Consistently manage annual renewal process on time and with minimal disruption.
Advise,update and monitor property managers’ compliance with insurance procedures on slip and falls,
loss prevention, safety initiatives, business interruption and workers’ compensation claims.
Continuously update corporate safety and risk management manuals to ensure adherence to current
regulations and corporate objectives.
Risk Management& Legal Assistant(2010 – 2013)
Liaisedwithpropertymanagersand outside attorneystoreview andhandle personal injury claims. Scheduled
depositions and hearings. Worked with the general counsel on multi-million dollar closings.
NEW YORK ISLANDERS HOCKEY, Plainview,NY 2006 – 2010
A professional New York sports team with real estate holdings in some of Long Island’s premier locations.
Legal Assistant
Collaboratedwith thegeneral counsel and senior executives to draft, revise and proofread contracts, leases,
abstracts,licenseagreements,assignments,letters,memoranda, spreadsheets, organizational charts, minutes
anddeeds. Facilitatedclosings, including preparation of contracts, closing statements and closing documents.
Handledworkers’ compensationclaimsandtrackedandcoordinatedall billingissues,includingexpense reports.
Performed corporatehousekeeping,includingcompletionof legalforms,corporateformationsanddissolutions.
Assistedthe general counsel withincorporationandIPOof NeuLion,an online video technology company
providing access to international cable. Filed all necessary regulatory forms.
2. TRUDY BURKE 2
NEW YORK ISLANDERS HOCKEY, Continued
Partnered with property management on administration of the owner’s property portfolio; performed
research on relevant statues, regulations, rulings and precedents and managed real estate database.
Researched, selected and implemented WestLaw as the company’s legal research system.
Managed project to create compensation statements for all firm employees.
NYCSCHOOL CONSTRUCTIONAUTHORITY (via LegendLegal Staffing),NewYork,NY 2005 – 2006
The NYC School Construction Authority's mission is to design and construct public schools for children throughout NYC.
Real Estate Paralegal
Researchedproperties for acquisition and/or renovation using ACRIS. Assisted with commercial closings and
conductedpropertysurveyanalyses. Coordinatedpublichearingsanddraftedspeechesforeminentdomain cases.
O’REILLY MARSH & CORTESELLI, P.C., GardenCity, NY 2002 – 2004
All-purpose law firm specializing in real estate and commercial residential real estate and tax.
Legal Assistant
Assisted partner with mortgage refinances and purchases of multi-residential and commercial properties.
EDUCATION
Associate inRiskManagement(ARM),INSURANCEINSTITUTEOF AMERICA (telecourse),expected Sept.2015
Courseworkcompleted;ARM54, 55 and 56 examspending.
BA inPsychology,minorinEnglish, HARTWICKCOLLEGE,Oneonta,NY,May 2005
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
MicrosoftOffice Suite,Trackcerts,Adobe AcrobatReader,LicensedNotary,ACRIS,REManager