Benefits- Review benefit plans and ensure compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act- Evaluate associate and company needs and negotiate benefit plans offered- Manage open enrollment process and elections changes for qualifying events- Explain FMLA rights and notify eligible associatesRecruitment- Draft job descriptions and post opportunities on job boards- Screen candidates and coordinate interviews with hiring managers- Track and analyze time to fill and length of service to improve recruitment strategyEmployee Relations- Meet with executive team and discuss associate handbook revisions annually - Coordinate company sponsored events for associates- Design associate educational materials and post updated 'Right to Know' stations- Receive, approve/deny and track associate time off requests- Maintain organized and secure personnel paper and electronic filesSafety- Identify BWC, OSHA, FMCSA and DOT requirements and ensure compliance- Record First Report of Injury and Accident Reports and oversee Workers Compensation claims process- Oversee drug-free workplace procedures Training & Development- Create and deliver training in compliance with BWC, OSHA, FMCSA and DOT regulations- Provide training sessions for all employees on changes/updates to the associate handbook, benefits and company policies and procedures

Development & Implementation: - Designed short and long range goals for undergraduate professional development. - Created objectives and strategies related to training. - Developed and maintain relationships with recruiters, staff, faculty, alumni, and student club leaders. - Collected and analyzed learning outcome and placement data.- Managed the Lindner College of Business KBS Mentoring program.- Promoted office services and increased total number of coaching appointments for assigned majors.- Provided undergraduate interview and resume assistance, as well as career advising. - Developed Professional development training and seminars. - The delivery of career management workshops conducted by career center staff and outside experts. - Created and edited content of a career development guide for undergraduates and other supporting training materials. - Coordinated schedules, logistics, refreshments for on-campus recruiting programs. - Advertised and drove high participation on-campus recruiting events and professional development seminar opportunities.

- Increased associate participation in the Wellness program by 10% over one benefit year. - Completed the application process for the BWC Wellness Grant, managed the implementation of the wellness program and gathered and submitted the required quarterly data reports. - Chaired the Community Relations Committees, managed the committee budget and organized quarterly events. - Chaired the Safety Committee, led semi-annual meetings and addressed safety hazards and concerns. - Assisted in the termination process, and exercised care that reasons were well documented and not arbitrary or discriminatory.- Oversaw maintenance of accurate and complete associate records. Ensured that rules concerning confidentiality and retention are followed.- Assisted recruitment effort for all associates; led associate onboarding paperwork process, presented during new-associate orientations; monitored career pathing programs, associate relations counseling, and exit interviewing.- Recommended new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvement inefficiency of department and services performed.- Responded to associate questions pertaining to employment, benefits, wellness, payroll, job classification, education, and EAP assistance.- Assisted in the management of the benefits plan enrollment and renewal process. - Maintained company organization charts and associate directory.- Focused on results in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner when dealing with associates, vendors, team members, and others.- Fostered a collaborative, team-oriented attitude. Communicated effectively with others with clarity and transparency.- Used innovative critical and creative thinking to evaluate and solve work and associate issues.- Sought assistance in solving work problems through collaboration and information seeking.

- Reached out, screened, assessed and communicated with candidates for employment.- Coordinated interview schedules for hiring managers and applicants.- Organized and advertised for onsite career fairs. - Communicated with hiring managers about staffing projections.- Built relationships with educational organizations to broaden candidate pool.- Recorded and filed SOP training recorded- Organized company events and community development efforts. - Advertised each career opportunitiesto specific populations of candidates. - Member of the Associate Relations Committee.

- Presented company information to business owners and recommends insurance programs to enhance and compliment existing benefits.- Described supplemental insurance plans to employees of participating businesses.- Organized follow-up meeting and enrolls participating employees.- Ohio licensed in Life, Health and Accident Insurance.

- Posted and advertised open positions through the company website, Job Boards, local newspapers and social media sites.- Coordinated interviews, orientations, and communication to applicants.- Developed and administered the training program on Point of Sale, department systems and customer service procedures.- Assisted in creating and editing the Employee Handbook, New Hire Packets and company policies.- Managed company website content, search engine optimization and social media sites.

- Completed and edited AutoCAD drawings for high-end kitchen and bath design firm.- Researched products and specifications to determine what fixtures, cabinets, and furniture were most appropriate for each project.- Presented designs and selected products for clients.- Participated in and contributed to vendors’ training courses and used knowledge gained to educate clients on the product.