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Northwest Anesthesia, P.A., is an integrated (MD/CRNA) medical practice dedicated to providing the highest quality anesthesia care for patients at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, with a focus on: Excellence in anesthesia care Service orientation, with a pledge to place patients first Maintain integrity in relationships with patients and other professionals Maintain sound business practice and corporate strength Highest ethical and professional… Show more Northwest Anesthesia, P.A., is an integrated (MD/CRNA) medical practice dedicated to providing the highest quality anesthesia care for patients at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, with a focus on: Excellence in anesthesia care Service orientation, with a pledge to place patients first Maintain integrity in relationships with patients and other professionals Maintain sound business practice and corporate strength Highest ethical and professional standardsI handle the payroll, benefits, and other HR-related functions. Show less

Managed all human resources functions for CS Solutions and served as office manager -handling all day-to-day activitiesPayroll & Benefits AdministrationManaged the entire process for payroll administration Administered all employee health and welfare benefit plans for the company Successfully implemented a dual health plan benefit to offer a high deductible health plan (HDHP) that included a health savings account option, which resulted in a reduction in company cost of 16%… Show more Managed all human resources functions for CS Solutions and served as office manager -handling all day-to-day activitiesPayroll & Benefits AdministrationManaged the entire process for payroll administration Administered all employee health and welfare benefit plans for the company Successfully implemented a dual health plan benefit to offer a high deductible health plan (HDHP) that included a health savings account option, which resulted in a reduction in company cost of 16% and generated 85% participation in the HDHP plan. Revised the benefits structure to lower premium rates by an additional 30% the following plan yearCoordinated commercial insurance services through a third-party agency to ensure adequate coverage with client requirements Employee RelationsDeveloped and implemented company policies and proceduresAnalyzed and researched complex employee relations concerns to effectively resolve issues by weighing risks, legal implications, and alternative situations to offer sound recommendationsDeveloped and presented new hire orientations to build a strong foundation for new employeesStaffingPartnered with the management team in the hiring process by performing applicant searches, interviews, reference checks, and analyzing screening results - providing recommendation to the management team to avoid legal issuesEffectively set up a new employment-screening vendor to automate the process, speed up the response time, and cut costs by 34% per screeningConducted exit interviews and provided analysis to senior management as a way to identify adverse opinions and use the information to create better business strategies for the companyImmigration & Employment LawAdministered immigration process for visa and green card processing for existing and potential employees Ensured the compliance with government regulations and employment law procedures - identified potential issues and developed plans to address situations Show less

Assisted with the implementation of human resources services, policies, and programs for Quebecor World, a world leading commercial printing organization - servicing the corporate and sales groups of approximately 500 employeesAreas of Responsibility and Key Accomplishments:Successfully administered annual benefits open enrollment ensuring adequate coverage for all employeesIdentified discrepancies and revised the Lawson reporting process to produce more accurate reports… Show more Assisted with the implementation of human resources services, policies, and programs for Quebecor World, a world leading commercial printing organization - servicing the corporate and sales groups of approximately 500 employeesAreas of Responsibility and Key Accomplishments:Successfully administered annual benefits open enrollment ensuring adequate coverage for all employeesIdentified discrepancies and revised the Lawson reporting process to produce more accurate reports that would comply with Federal regulationsAdministered the annual government reporting requirements for over 75 printing facilitiesInvestigated and resolved important employee issues - enrollment and claims status for benefits, FMLA, COBRA, disability plans, life insurance, and employee stock purchase plan Effectively researched and resolved payroll issues - provided data to payroll staff for processing Administered the annual performance review process Worked with employees and researched available resources regarding EAP issuesHandled confidential information with discretion and integrity at all times Served as the HR intranet site administrator, an inter-company information and discussion work siteCoordinated several employee motivational events and national HR & Safety seminarsWorked with outside vendors to implement a service recognition programServed as the IT site administrator - communicated and assisted with computer issues for the local corporate and sales offices Show less

Agriculture ServicesAssisted HR Administrator and HR Director with daily HR duties.

Ba Applied Science, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Society for Human Resource Management Twin Cities Human Resource Association Notary Public - MN High Distinction.

Professional Certification, Human Resources

HR Certification Test Preparation Course – 9/08 Principles of Employee Compensation – 4/09 Business Acumen for HR Professionals – 5/09