Tamela Reed

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Munster, IN *****

Mobile 773-***-****(cell)

aceji1@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Results-focused team player, with strong knowledge of School

Administration, Benefits, Compensation, 401k, Pension and International

Benefits.

. Accustomed to working in fast-paced environments with the ability to

think quickly and successfully managing difficult clients.

. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others, in

both supervisory or support staff roles.

. Knowledge of Federal and State Employment Law.

EDUCATION

Keller Business School of Management

Master of Business Administration Emphasis in Human Resource

June 2008

Chicago State University

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

December 2001

SKILLS/AREAS OF EXPERTISE

(Creativity & Idea Generation ( Decision Making ( Problem Solving (

Written Communication Skills (Time Management ( Multitasking ( Teamwork (

Project Management

COMPUTER SKILLS

( PeopleSoft (HRIS (Word (Excel (PowerPoint (Access (Lotus Notes

(Webcast/Webmeetings

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

David's Little Lambs Preschool Griffith, IN

Director 2008 - Present

. Serve on the Board of Directors as VP

. Manage all aspects of hiring.

. Create job descriptions for all employees.

. Benefits administration including Payroll, Medical, and Dental.

. Prepare necessary documentation for employee on-boarding, termination,

resignation and maintain employee files.

. Manage a staff of 11 direct reports.

. Handle accounting and financial reporting.

. Oversee school budget and monitors all aspects of spending

. Manage all non-profit sponsorships, including grant relationship.

. Serve as a liaison for supplemental programs.

. Coordinate in service trainings

. Ensure compliance of governing regulations

. Responsible for early childhood development, including but not limited

to organizing and implementing age appropriate Curriculum's and lesson

plans.

RR Donnelley Chicago, Illinois 2003 - 2008

A Fortune 250 print manufacturing company with over 60,000 employees

worldwide and annual sales of greater than $9 billion.

Human Resource Assistant - Corporate Compensation & Benefits

. Supported various benefit plans including medical/dental, disability,

life FSA, pension, 401(k), and COBRA by providing support and

consultation to RR Donnelley employees and retirees.

. Assisted employees with issue resolution on benefit plan eligibility

provisions, coverage levels, administrative and claim procedures for

benefits plans.

. Researched benefit issues through contact with vendors and other

subject matter experts in order to provide resolution.

. Worked closely with benefit vendors quarterly for benefits plan

participation enrollment.

. Ran Queries from PeopleSoft for benefits reporting.

. Researched and validated benefit verifications for court subpoena's.

. Prepared PowerPoint presentations for annual open enrollment,

quarterly vendor update meetings and department meetings.

. Organized meetings and coordinated travel for team of 15.

. Composed letters and memos from verbal direction and knowledge of

company policies and procedures.

. Provided support for the Sr. Vice President of Benefits &

Compensation, Director of Benefits and 20 members of the Benefits &

Compensation departments to ensure that departmental needs are met.

. Managed email communication to the Benefits & Compensation

departments. This included responding to Compensation and Benefits

questions submitted to a generic Corporate HR mailbox. Questions must

be answered correctly and in a timely matter.

Human Resources Assistant - Corporate Compensation ( 1999-2003

. Acted as primary source for all international assignees.

. Gathered benefits and pay information for expatriates.

. Assisted with orientation for international employees.

. Managed repatriation documents for international employees.

. Assisted in writing or revising job descriptions.

. Analyzed qualitative survey data for clients and develop reports.

. Prepared various reports for analysis and assisted in the

administration of various compensation programs.

. Performed data changes and resolved data issues. Responsible for data

entry to include problem resolution.

. Coordinated web conferencing, meetings, filing space, and supplies for

the department.

. Acted as the initial source of information for the customer, discern

their needs and provide the resources to meet those needs.

. Prepared expense reports and tracked department invoices for payment.

. Gathered and organized information for analysis.

Receptionist, Corporate Headquarters ( 1997-1999

Customer Service Representative, Facilities Corporate Services ( 1996-1997

Juvenile Detention Center, Chicago, IL ( September 2001

Probation Officer (internship)

. Performed professional fieldwork including the investigations and

caseload management of Juvenile delinquents.

. Partnered with law enforcement authorities, court officials and

community-based organizations.

. Performed placement and conducted compliant follow up of delinquent

clients.

. Performed placement surveillance with field contact of Juvenile

delinquent.

. Performed placement investigations, reviewed and analyzed case records

and case history reports of Juvenile delinquents; assisted in making

decision or recommendation relevant to placement.

. Prepared reports of completion of investigations.

. Conducted field visits to homes, schools and other locations.

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