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Kathy M. Filion 116 Glen Brook Place Hightstown, NJ 08520 Home (609) 426-4930 Office (908) 547-6080 Cell (609) 851-1263 Profile A dynamic, proactive and people-driven professional with over twenty years of increasingly responsible HR generalist experience, including seven years managing a fast-paced HR function, who has the proven ability to provide critical support in the development and implementation of HR strategies that achieve business results and is equally adept at optimizing performance through organizational change. Possess excellent skills in problem solving, multi-tasking and communications and am a trusted company advocate who can effectively balance the needs of both individual and organization.
Areas of Expertise · Human Resources Generalist Affairs· Supervision and Recruitment · Benefits and Compensation Administration · Organizational Needs Assessment · Management Training and Development · Project Planning and Management · Wage and Salary Analysis / Employee Surveys · Educational Presentations and Seminars · Employee Grievance Proceedings · Cost Controls and Benefit Analysis · COBRA and 401(k) Administration · Employee Relations and Retention
Experience Covalence Specialty Materials Corp., Bedminster, NJ May 2006 to Present; Executive Assistant
Executive Administrative Assistant supporting the Vice President General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Vice President Operations and Chief Information Officer. Responsible for calendar maintenance, travel arrangements
Kelly Services, J & J Staffing, Princeton, NJ January to May 2006; Administrative Assistant Performed various administrative assistant positions on a temporary basis: UBS Financial (Administrative Assistant to Vice President Financial Investments); Princeton University (Administrative Assistant Human Resources and Wilson College); Rider University (Administrative Assistant to Vice President Finance and Treasurer); Covalence Specialty Materials Corp. (Executive Assistant to Vice President General Counsel and Secretary, President Business Development, Chief Information Officer and Vice President Operations); Educational Testing Services (Test Administrator for TOEFL test).
System Freight, Inc., Jamesburg, NJ 1998 to 2005; Human Resource Manager Managed all the daily operational aspects in the Benefits and Human Resource Department for 275 employees in six states. Directed and coordinated the administration of benefit programs including Health, Dental, 401(k), Workers' Compensation, Unemployment, Life Insurance, AD&D, COBRA and HIPPA compliance. Investigated benefit problems, implemented solutions and monitored results.
· Coordinated the process to revise and update the Employee Handbook. · Developed Compensation Overview pamphlet for 5 driver locations for employee resource/reference. · Developed and organized the transformation of the company Medical Benefits & Healthcare Plan from a fully insured plan to a self-funded plan. · Worked closely with insurance broker by critiquing proposals and establishing newly-restructured plan. · Reduced overall healthcare costs by 40% over 3 years. · Coordinated Driver Safety Programs including Hours of Service, accident adjudication, Driver discipline, and Driver Safety Bonus Program. · Developed advertisements for Driver recruitment. · Processed all DOT driver qualification documentation and background investigation checks. · Compiled, developed layout and published quarterly Company Newsletter. · Recovered over $500K in accident related insurance costs.
Lenox, Inc., Lawrenceville, NJ 1997 to 1998; Benefits Administrator (Temporary Assignment) Directed and coordinated the administration of Employee Benefits including Health,, Dental, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, Workers' Compensation and COBRA compliance. Investigated benefit problems, implemented solutions and monitored results. Processed employee enrollments/terminations.
Mikros Systems Corporation, Princeton, NJ 1990 to 1997; Administrative Services Managed all the daily operational aspects in the Benefits and Human Resource Department for 33 employees. Directed and coordinated the administration of benefit programs including Health, Dental, 401(k), Workers' Compensation, Unemployment, Life Insurance, AD&D, and COBRA compliance. Investigated benefit problems, implemented solutions and monitored results.
· Coordinated recruiting, screening, and placement of candidates to fulfill staffing requirements, both technical and /clerical, matching the right candidate to the right position. · Researched, developed and published Corporate Employee Handbook
Contract Management · Prepared successful multi-million dollar government bids for acceptance by DoD · Conducted random audits to insure contract compliance Developed and implemented post-audit corrective plans. · Strong multi-tasking skills with ability to reprioritize rapidly changing goals and objectives · Computer skills include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, WordPerfect, Lotus, and Internet research · Detail-oriented with strong project management completion, ensuring all assignments are completed accurately and on time · Analyzed proposed costs and prices and negotiated contract terms and conditions. · Evaluated all proposed terms and conditions. · Determined competitive ranges. · Communicated with vendor and contractor community daily. · Performed cost and price analysis and prepared delivery schedules. · Preparation of preliminary and final report/documents in accordance with Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs). · Maintenance of Government Property inventory and associated reporting.
Project Management · Successful project management driving projects from inception to on time and on budget completion.
Financial Management · Developed and prepared monthly and annual budgets. · Provided accurate accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. · Researched and resolved billing discrepancies. · Developed and maintained personnel budgets and schedules.
Administrative Management · Efficiently reorganized and maintained records management system. · Coordinated international and domestic travel, including all transportation, lodging and verification of expense reports. · Provided administrative support and front office management. · Organized and complied information, presenting in easy to understand format.
Secret Security Clearance Granted (Inactive July 1997)
Related Experience Typing 90-100 WPM, Steno/Speed Writing, Dictaphone, Telex, Facsimile, Calculator. College Courses Completed: Mercer County Community College: (GPA 4.0): Human Resource Management, Business Organization & Management; Principles of Accounting I & II and Principles of Management. Previously enrolled in Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) Program. Computer Proficiency: IBM PC, MacIntosh, SE, DecWriting/Digital Word Processor, Wang Office Systems, IBM/UNIX Operating System, WordStar, Multi-Mate, Microsoft WORD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point. Outlook), WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, Q-Pro, Harvard Graphics, PeopleSoft, HRIS, Calendar Creator, OrgPlus, Flow Chart, ProPricer (Proposal Pricing Software).
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