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A real estate company that provides property management for market-rate and government-subsidized residential housing for 30+ properties in five states. Involved in the selection, implementation, and ongoing coordination and administration of employee benefits, i.e., health, dental, vision, 401k, FSA, etc. Human resources responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, orientation and training, employee relations, unemployment claims, workmen's comp claims, and personnel record maintenance. Responsible for all aspects of payroll for about 200 employees in five states on a biweekly basis, accounts payable for the corporate office, expense reports, expense allocations, issuing & filling of 1099s. In charge of all activities related to office administration, including but not limited to facilities management, office equipment and furniture acquisitions, computer equipment, and office supplies. Handled and negotiated contracts for phones, copiers, and various office equipment. Maintained vendor relations in a professional manner. Worked on special projects as requested by company owner.

DST Catalyst, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of DST Systems, Inc.) located in Chicago, IL. An international company that provides automated trading systems, proprietary research and consulting, and other information technology services to financial communities worldwide. Acted as Executive Assistant to the President of the company, duties include domestic and international travel arrangements, client-database management, and active involvement with the production of all presentations, proposals, and reports, i.e., design, formatting, printing, etc. Other administrative duties include the supervision of the office administrative staff and oversee all activities related to office administration, including but not limited to facilities management, office equipment and furniture acquisitions and maintenance, office supplies, vendor relations, travel and meeting arrangements, company events, and special projects as deem necessary. Additional human resources related responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, orientation and training, employee benefits, employee relations, personnel record maintenance, time-record keeping, payroll, and other essential HR functions.

Greater Chicago Area

An intergovernmental nonprofit organization affiliated with UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees). Acted as assistant and deputy (part-time) to senior operations coordinator at the Chicago field office. Represented an international organization and maintained a partnership relation with O'Hare Airport management in a professional manner. Responsible for coordinating migration arrangements and acted as escort to refugees and immigrants while in transit at Chicago. Office duties consisted of daily scheduling, recruiting and training employees, statistics, payroll, and petty cash.