Owner of ladies online boutique, including my handmade jewelry andshoe designs, and ladies clothing in all sizes.Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activitieswithin the business.Identified key growth opportunities for the business by learning mycustomers and their preferences and likings.Capitalized on industry changes and designs for each season tomaximize company revenue.Attended fairs, craft shows, festivals and markets.Performed daily book keeping for accounting and inventoryMaintained inventory levels through ordering system.Processed orders and shipments daily.Drafted business plans, budgets and quarterly and semi-annual businessreviews.Developed a new customer base consisting of over 500 customersCreated a fan base of over 7,000 fans and customers on Facebook.

Manage the daily operations of the Noble Drilling Corporation benefitsteam of three benefit analysts and one benefit assistant, ensuring thatteam member responsibilities were defined and understood.Led key activities around administration of health and welfare benefits,401K, and pension plans.Resolved benefit issues, working extensively with payroll, IT, personnel,vendors, and consultants.Lead the creation and execution of the annual enrollment project plan,collaborating extensively with HRIS.Monitored ongoing benefit expenses relative to budget projections.Reviewed, approved and processed monthly vendor premiums includingstop loss insurance, administrative service fees, and PPO utilizationreview fees.Assisted with writing the Summary Plan Descriptions, filing Form 5500's,administering plans in compliance with ERISA and other governmentregulations, and maintained necessary benefit records and files.Managed the development of 401K and retirement/savings planseducational tools, managed vendor performance, ensured compliance bymeeting reporting and disclosure requirements, and managed internaland external audits.Analyzed monthly benefit plan financial reports, presented findings tomanagement, and recommended changes to policies and practices.Developed ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere. Motivated andworked as a team player on daily basis.Influential team member on the 18-month implementation of newWorkDay HR database.

Planned and executed the conversion to new Health and Welfareinsurance broker.Conducted analysis to address which led to a new health insurancecarrier.Planned annual open enrollment, Completed all company insurancerenewals including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and 401(k)Handled the banking setup for the bi-weekly wire transfers.Coordinated with internal auditors and record keepers to prepare annual5500's for all plans.Successfully led retirement projects which resulted in lower 401(k) fees,and more efficient online access with new record keeper. My leadershiproll in 401(k) plan change involved extensive daily communication withclients and vendor, resolving problems during transition between carriers,traveled to 25 US offices to education and promote the new 401(k) plan,ensured the all 401(k) regulations were met during transition, revised theSummary Plan Description for the 401(k) plan.Team lead for annual internal 401(k) audit for 5500 filings. Coordinator forthe Department of Labor 401(k) audit.Process terminations, including life conversions and COBRA/HIPAAinformation. In house COBRA Administrator.Administered monthly claims analysis of health and welfare plans.Prepared payroll funding for the 401(k) plan contributions and loanrepaymentsResolve claim issues with employees and carriers.Coordinated with payroll and benefit deductions.Created and maintained benefit packets for new employees.Created benefit filing system.Conducted compensation surveys. Prepared monthly review packets formanagers.Reviewed salary benchmarks for hiring salaries.Performed COLA analysis Process.Conducted compensation surveys and prepare monthly review packetswith salary benchmarks for supervisors.

Handled all benefit questions regarding claims and enrollment.Conducted weekly New Hire Orientations FMLA and Leave of AbsenceAdministrator.Chairman for Health and Wellness Fair held annually.Assisted in online enrollments for health and welfare plans. Assisted in401(k) enrollments. Administrator of Time and Attendance system forPaid Time Off purposes.Produced quarterly paid time off reports to all employees.Administrator for online website for enrollment purposes.Received award as Solutions Builder in September, 2005.Project Manager for implementation of a wellness/walking program forall employees.

Plan Administrator for all Health and Welfare Benefit Plans.Plan Administrator of Welfare plans, including Life, Accidental Death andDismemberment, Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability forInternational and Domestic employees.Administrator of Family & Medical Leave Act.Administered monthly and annual analysis on plan costsDaily Communications with third party administrators.Maintained all monthly, quarterly, and annual budget information for theall benefit plans.Established and maintained effective communication system withinternational and domestic rigs regarding benefits.Open Enrollment coordinator.Resolved outstanding claim/appeal issues with employees and third