Bernadette Contreraz Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Greenwood Village, Co

CoBank stands strong as a $125 billion enterprise dedicated to the financial needs of rural communities. That means we help fund new ways to grow food, generate energy, access technology, and otherwise improve life in America. When you choose a career with us, you make a difference by standing for something that matters. A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. We also provide competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, company-funded retirement plan, matching 401(k), and professional development programs. CoBank is headquartered in Denver and has 13 offices nationwide – serve a unique customer base, we do it using a unique business model. CoBank is a cooperative, which means we’re owned by our customers, and they are involved in the bank’s governance and share in our profits. It’s a system that works.

Denver, Colorado, United States

I’m honored to sit on the Board for this amazing foundation. Colorado plays host to incredible Latina leaders. The Latinas First Foundation is a unique organization that not only recognizes what these Latina leaders have accomplished, but also builds a community for other women to thrive. LFF is focused on the cultural and historical contributions of Latinas to the state of Colorado and to herald in a new generation of professional Latinas who provide immense value to our community. Whether you have just began your journey, are an Unsung Heroine or a Trailblazer, the Latinas First Foundation celebrates and welcomes you.

North America

Providing full-life cycle recruitment to include:•Work with hiring managers to define hiring criteria; determine the position responsibilities, as well as the experience and abilities the ideal candidate will possess.•Design and recommend sourcing strategies that will produce the most qualified slate of candidates.•Developing and implementing a staffing strategy for Property & Casualty Specialist positions.Facilitate all phases of the recruitment process to include:•Source, screen and route resumes.•Interview schedules.•Conduct interviews.•Manage candidate expectations.•Recommend qualified candidates.•Lead candidate interview debrief sessions.•Present/Negotiate offers.Building Talent pipeline to include:•Research, validate and recommend new candidate sources.•Proactively align top talent with business needs.

•Developed and delivered all internal training programs. •Ensured programs provided the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to foster current internal best practices.•Identified training and development needs in conjunction with operational leaders. Gathered data, analyzed needs, and developed appropriate curriculum. Solicited feedback from participants and leaders, update programs as necessary.•Selected delivery methods including web-based training and PeopleSoft’s UPK module.•Scheduled training classes and events, scheduled facilities and ensured proper resources were available. •Tested and trained PeopleSoft upgrade and enhancements.•Coordinated schedule for internal and external presenters.•Prepared and organized Career Fairs.•Assisted in the interview and selection process of new employees.•Developed, updated and printed training information and manuals, including Web-based training modules, AV equipment, props for role play exercises etc…•Provided support for the HR/managerial Training department for special projects, as assigned.•Managed logistical considerations for dedicated training session programs and special projects.•Managed pre and post program materials, as well as the implantation and analysis of training evaluation tools.

As an independent business representative I located, developed and trained new associates to be financial advisors. A licensed representative capable of creating financial plans for clients and assist with all areas of financial services. I marketed products and services relating to business and personal needs.

As a Human Resources Coordinator •Assisted in the recruitment process for regular employees.•Posted positions internally and externally.•Monitored the internal applicant tracking system and trained managers on the system.•Monitored and tracked the hiring process, by ensuring completion of forms and data entry in the system.As a Workers’ Comp Administrator•Processed all aspects of claims.•Ensured timely reporting.•Generated letters and monitored status of claims for closure.•Worked as the liaison between the offices, medical providers and insurance company.As an Administrative Assistant•Provided support to the Central Zone Vice President/Regional Vice President and the Zone Offices.•Performed full administrative functions by setting up meetings•Made travel arrangements•Maintained calendars•Typed letters and memos.•Created business proposals, generated reports and worked on special projects as needed.

•Worked with team members to meet sales and enrollment goals.•Conducted telephone calls to prospective members and/or primary responsible parties.•Calls included outbound calling and answering inbound calls to educate prospective members and responsible parties on the Evercare benefits.•Facilitated enrollments by sending sales kits, setting appointments for Account Executives and accepting enrollment applications through mail/fax.•Managed my lead base status and documented activities on a daily basis.•Provided administrative support to the sales team by researching, qualifying and entering new leads.•Called nursing home partners to get updated member and responsible party information.•Completed enrollment forms by mail/fax for Account Executives and made follow up phone calls to prospective members/Responsible Parties.•Required to maintain my state license.As an Executive Assistant•Provided administrative support to the Executive Director, Health Services Director, Medical Director and Director of Network/Sales.•Performed a wide variety of administrative duties in a manner to ensure the proper functioning of the unit and enhance the productivity and effectiveness of assigned staff.•Assisted in the preparation of meetings, taking minutes, typing, transcribing and proofing meeting minutes.•Compiled data, generated reports and worked on special projects.•Scheduled meetings, conference calls and updated Lotus Notes calendar on a weekly basis.•Made travel arrangements, prepared travel expense reports, processed monthly expense reports.•Handled accounting issues/problems surrounding vendor inquiries.•Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget.•Responsible for all human resource issues working with PeopleSoft system for recruitment, new hire orientation, paperwork, payroll issues, job descriptions, and interpreting benefits and personnel issues to employees.

•Assisted to relieve the Laboratory Director, Associate Director, and Laboratory Manager of administrative and staff details for agency operations.•Interpreted and/or relayed policies and related instructions to all personnel.•Made appropriate suggestions and recommendations when necessary.•Supervised two Medical Transcriptionist's and an Agency Support Technician for work productivity and expected accomplishments of their positions.•Prepared, recorded and monitored all personnel actions for Laboratory personnel (i.e. resignations, new hires, requisitions, justifications, performance evaluations, etc.).•Prepared and submitted performance evaluations for positions I supervised.•Maintained records for purchasing, cost accounting and paid monthly bills.•Updated and maintained Laboratory manuals, (i.e. CSA Rule Book, DH Rules and Regulations, and Laboratory Manuals).•Made suggestions and recommendations when necessary.Administrative AssistantI performed full staff administrative functions, such as, personnel, purchasing, budget, preparing and processing contracts, etc. I assisted the General Counsel, 2-Assistant General Counsel and the Paralegal in administrative and staff details for department operations.•Prepared and organized the Denver Health Board Committee meetings.•Logged, prepared transmittals and monitored contracts for the agency.•Maintained records for purchasing, cost accounting, paid monthly bills and prepared the department budget.•Handled human resource issues for the department.•Acted as Lead to the Legal Secretary.