Over 12 years of experience in the human resources profession. Over 10 years in a management human resources role. I have managed and/or held the following roles: Human Resources Information Manager, Implementation Consultant, Project Manager, Retirement Plan Administrator, Recruiter, Compensation Manager and FEMA: Continuity of Operations Manager.

June 2009 – Present Confidential, Hollywood, Fl
Human Resources Information Manager – Manage the human resources information function for the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Upgraded the current system of Lawson HR/Payroll/Benefits from version 9.0 to 9.0.1 Upgraded the time and attendance system from the Lawson’s Time Accrual system to Lawson’s Absence Management. Reorganized the company’s position management structure to accurately administer compensation policies.FEMA Continuity of Operations Manager. 2 direct reports

December 2006 to October 2008 Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA
Human Resources Information Manager – Manage the human resources information function for a 20,000+ employee system located in all 50 states to include: Benefits, HR, and Payroll. Major accomplishment: Decreased payroll processing time by over 10 hours by automating manual processes, corrected the Benefits and Payroll system to accurately calculate employee benefit and tax deductions. Successfully upgraded system from Lawson 8.0.3 to Lawson 9.0. Implemented a processing policy to significantly reduce processing errors. 3 direct reports.

November 2005 to December 2006 Confidential, Nashville, TN
I.T. &S. Implementation Consultant – Working as a implementation consultant for HCA Healthcare based in Nashville. Converting an antiquated legacy system to Lawson HR Payroll. Successfully implemented the system for 4 facilities: Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen Texas, Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver Colorado, Tulane University Hospital in New Orleans Louisiana, and Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute, Ft. Pierce, Florida. 100% travel position.

July 2002 – November 2005 Confidential, Louisville, KY
Human Resources Information Manager – Planned and designed Lawson HR/Payroll system for 6 facilities in the Jewish Hospital system. Converted data from GEAC mainframe system to Lawson HR/Payroll system. Kronos Work Force Central Project Manager. Before the Lawson project could be installed, the legacy time and attendance system needed to be replaced. Converted data from the legacy time and attendance system to Kronos. Maintained the project plan for the implementation of Kronos. Ensured that tasked were completed on time and accurately. Designed all standard and ad-hoc reports for senior management. Manager for Sovera Document Imaging System. Ensure the accuracy of all employee records for all JHHS Facilities. Two direct reports.

Feb 2000 - July 2002 Confidential, Lexington, KY
Information Manager/Transaction Analyst - Compensation Manager: Complete salary surveys. Maintain wage and salary scales. Conduct periodic reviews of market data to ensure market competitiveness. Consult with department directors and senior management on proper salaries for new hires and/or promotions. Human Resources Information System Administrator: Provide standard and ad-hoc reports to senior management, directors and area managers. Maintain company position control system for budgetary management. Benefits Administration: Conduct monthly audit of health insurance invoices to ensure proper payments to insurance vendors. Assisted employees with 403B and defined benefit plan information and the filing of retirement claims. Ensured all plans were in compliance with regulating bodies. Specific Achievements – Set up and administered company wide position control system for budgetary management. No prior system existed for tracking positions. Automated all the benefit plans for accurate data keeping and reporting. Previous tracking was accomplished on 3 x 5 index cards. Automated terminations tracking system. Previously tracked on index cards. Worked with the Hay Consulting Group to revise company policy and administration of the hospital compensation plan resulting in a significant reduction in company job codes resulting in a marked saving in company wide compensation.

Oct 1999 - Feb 2000 Confidential, Versailles, KY
Human Resources Generalist– Managed company payroll (ADP Payroll System). Benefits Administration: Maintain all company benefit plans to include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 403B Plan Administration, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Flexible Spending. New Hire Processing – set up and processed all new hire information. Conducted employee criminal records check and verified background information. Ensured proper licensure of all licensed personnel. Routed information to the third party administrator and the proper vendor. Conducted employee orientation. Employee Relations – Provide assistance to managers, directors, and company officers on employee relation issues. Specific Achievements – Assisted hospital employees with transition to unemployment do to hospital closing by: ensuring portability of insurance, contacting state agencies to assist employees with unemployment compensation and securing affordable health insurance coverage. I personally was not paid for 2 months during this period but felt a strong sense of duty to the employees who were devastated by these events.

Sept 1992 – Oct 1999 Confidential, Norfolk, VA
Human Resources Assistant - Initially Hired as a Pharmacy Technician. Promoted to HR Assistant in May 1998. Developed and maintained department standard operation procedure manual. Drafted hospital wide job descriptions and developed an intranet system for posting job descriptions company wide. Created weekly advertisements for local newspapers and internal posting. Conducted annual salary surveys. Ensured completion of all HR forms on all new hires. Coordinated with the Occupational Health Department new employee pre-placement physicals. Conducted all criminal and background checks. Acted as the liaison between department directors and temporary agencies in the placement of temporary employees. Screened applications for vacant positions to ensure proper qualification prior to sending to area directors. Scheduled interviews with applicants and area directors. Ensured completions of introductory and annual evaluations. Human Resources representative on hospital employee committee.

1983 - 1991Confidential
Pharmacy Department Leading Petty Officer - Supervised 12 junior technicians. Maintained department schedules. Conducted staff evaluations. Chair member of the Custodian Audit Board. – Responsible for auditing hospital financial statements. U.S. Customs Inspector – responsible for the proper transport and importation of deceased service members and/or U.S. citizens from overseas locations. Patient Contact Representative – responsible for investigating patient complains and making recommendations for solutions to superiors. Conducted patient satisfaction surveys and followed up on survey findings. Emergency Medical Technician – stood duty in hospital emergency department. Responsible for keeping the ambulance adequately stocked and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order. Lived in Keflavik, Iceland for 2 and ½ years. Awarded Navy Achievement Medal, two Good Conduct Medals, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and a National Defense Medal for service during Desert Storm.

Major – Business Administration with Specialization in Health Service Management

• Awarded Bachelor of Arts Degree

Proficient in the following applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Lawson, Sovera, Kronos, GEAC, Ceridian, Cerner, Pyxis, IBM AS-400, and ADP HR/Payroll.