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Greater St. Louis

Assume talent acquisition responsibilities during staff shortages, maintaining an average of one hire per week. Collaborated with a co-worker to conduct bi-weekly new hire presentations at First Bank, covering all offered benefits. Serve as the primary point of contact for all benefit enrollments and issues.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:►Managed active open enrollment for 850 team members, ensuring smooth communication with team members and vendors.

O'Fallon, Missouri, United States

Operate pressure washing machinery to clean driveways, parking lots, siding, concrete, patios, decks, etc. Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed. Meet with perspective clients to review contracts and operation details, such as timelines and quotes. Manage financial records and ensure profitability by reviewing monthly sales goals and obtaining new clients. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:►Market the company across three counties in the St. Louis metro area.►Donate a portion of proceeds to the Semper Fi Fund to help assist disabled veterans and their families.

Greater St. Louis

Managed the daily activities of benefit plans, including 401(K), medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flex spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance programs, and COBRA. Monitored processes and procedures to manage benefit plans in an efficient and cost-effective manner based on established plan guidelines. Worked with a third-party administrator to regulate FMLA, LOA, USERRA, and Workers’ Compensation processes, including monitoring claims. Interpreted FMLA and ADA implications related to leaves of absence and disabilities. Coordinated distribution of benefit enrollment materials and determined eligibility. Processed benefit changes and responded to benefit inquiries from managers and team members on plan provisions, benefit enrollments, status changes, etc. Conducted new hire benefit orientation and onboarding. Reconciled benefit invoices and handled bi-weekly funding. Conducted compensation and benefit research and benchmarking and shared findings and recommendations with leadership. Troubleshooted and assisted team members with the HRIS system.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:►Assisted with open enrollment of about 2,000 team members globally in 2021.►Developed standard operating plans for team members in Workday.►Transferred all team member information from ADP to Workday database.►Updated and improved FMLA/STD processes and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations.

St Peters, Missouri, United States

Conducted interviews to obtain, clarify, and verify information about individual applicants' initial and continuing eligibility for retirement, survivor’s, disability, black lung, and health insurance benefits and supplemental security income payments, including state supplements. Examined evidence to evaluate its validity and acceptability in establishing entitlement to benefits. Assisted applicants in securing evidence and prepared special determinations to resolve evidentiary discrepancies. Protected the rights of individuals by assuring that claimants and/or personal representatives understood their legal rights and obligations. Authorized individuals for payment claims for benefits and eligibility for SSA programs and disallowed SSI claims.

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Developed, delivered, and evaluated education and training programs and recommended actions to correct deficiencies. Conducted, validated, and revised programs and instructions. Collected and analyzed job performance data and conducted occupational analysis surveys for over 15 career fields. Conducted, analyzed, and evaluated customer technical training needs to determine appropriate content, objectives, and design. Created objectives to meet academic, vocational, and technical standards and measure individual abilities. Provided training updates to leadership to ensure consistent improvement. Advised on application processes for GI Bill education benefits, medical benefits, and timelines for over 50 airmen.

Jonesboro, Arkansas Area

Assisted over 450 employees and dependents with benefits and eligibility. Educated employees on benefits, options, and plan premiums. Verified employment eligibility, salary determinations, and pay setting. Negotiated competitive salaries and hourly rates. Managed employee personal and professional references and relations and conducted background and driving record checks for over 25 new applicants bi-weekly. Advised on recruitment, screening, interviewing, and onboarding for personnel, students, and temporary employees. Coached supervisors on disciplinary action and performance management. Conducted internal investigations to resolve complaints and allegations, provided employee relations counseling, and recommended solutions to leadership. Served as main point of contact for projects and monitored progress.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:►Created engagement surveys and made follow-up calls to ensure optimal levels of employee satisfaction. ►Scheduled and conducted one-on-one and group interviews to fill recruiting positions, reducing average time to fill open positions from 120 days to 65 days.►Won unemployment cases through due diligence.

Twentynine-Palms

Developed, delivered, and evaluated education and training programs Managed, led, and ensured the safety of over 30 Marines at a time. Used teamwork to ensure that missions were accomplished in a timely manner. Participated in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. Assisted in developing department reports, decisions, and results in relation to established goals. Recommended new approaches, policies, and procedures to continually improve efficiency.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:►Identified additional team members and formed working groups to assign areas of responsibility and set milestones and deadlines. Prioritized daily schedules and made adjustments for short-notice priority requests.►Taught weaponry and general knowledge classes.►Deployed in support of Iraqi and Enduring Freedom campaigns. Supported 20,000 onsite and transient service members.►Conducted an expeditionary matting project that was completed 30 days ahead of schedule, leading to the entire team being recognized for superior performance.►Developed and implemented mentorship programs through face-to-face counseling. ►Awarded multiple achievement medals and letters of appreciation for exemplary deployment service.►Meritoriously promoted to Corporal (E-4).►Awarded Marine of the Quarter in 2010.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Emphasis In Managment

Associate'S Degree, Education And Training Management

Associate'S Degree, Art/Art Studies, General