KARI STANFORD

801-***-**** ~ aceycp@r.postjobfree.com

OVERVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS

Results-oriented leader with strong skills in Human Resource functions

including benefits administration, payroll processing, training and

recruitment, policy development, and compliance.

Extensive project management experience, spearheading the design,

coordination, and launch of employee discount and wellness programs,

health and wellness fairs, and community service projects.

Proven ability to effectively communicate with management, staff, and

external vendors.

OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Drove employee participation and interaction across social media pages

by conceptualizing and executing annual contests and employee

recognition incentives.

. Initiated procedures designed to maintain security and confidentiality

of employee Protected Health Information (PHI) with regard to HIPAA

laws Titles I and II and reviewed documentation to confirm policy

adherence.

. Aided the fulfillment of six investigator, one administrative, and

four internship positions with the redesign of department press

releases and handouts to attract law students and potential candidates

at job fairs.

. Increased staff productivity and motivation with the creation and

implementation of a "Rewards and Recognition" program.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, Pasadena, California 2013 - June 2014

Employee Benefits Plan Administrator - Employee Benefits Security

Administration

. Facilitated operations by assisting with program planning, review, and

analysis.

. Timekeeper for WebTA; bi-weekly time sheet audit.

. Collaborated with Office Administrator in the completion of budget-

related procurement functions including validating supply orders,

ensuring accuracy of procurement requests, and tracking supply

inventory.

. Evaluated investigative and budgetary activity to compile daily,

monthly, and quarterly management information reports.

. Maintained records within the Technical Assistance Information System

(TAIS) regarding reports of non-compliance with the Employee

Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

. Generated reports, develops outreach materials, and compiles

statistical data for investigators, auditors, and benefits advisors.

. Ensured achievement of team objectives by maintaining strong

relationships with regional office personnel.

. Streamlined reporting by updating control files to reflect status of

compliance reviews, nature of enforcement actions, required follow-up

action, and case disposition.

. Conducted research using government-based websites including Global

Search System (GSS), Public Access to Court Electronic Records

(PACER), and ERISA Data Systems (EDS).

. Gathered previous review / investigation reports and complaints for

submission to auditors and investigative specialists.

BCBGMAXAZRIA GROUP, INC., Vernon, California 2010 - 2013

Executive Assistant to Director of Technical Designer

. Maintained communications with overseas vendors to gather information

related to design details to generate accurate, comprehensive

technical packages.

. Orchestrated fit sessions, obtained measurements, and prepared samples

while ensuring adherence to company processes.

. Utilized Web PDM, digital photos, written comments, and telephone

conferencing to communicate technical direction to factories regarding

corrective actions required for samples to meet brand fit standards.

. Directed daily operations of office, maintaining employee schedules,

responding to inquiries, creating purchase orders, and verifying time

sheets.

. Generated and submitted travel and expense reports and reconciled

monthly corporate credit card statements.

. Reduced shipping costs 65% with the consolidation of overseas

deliveries.

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC., Los Angeles, California 2008 -

2010

Benefits Administrator

. Administered health insurance benefits, including medical, dental, and

investment firms, for over 300 clients and responded to employee

inquiries, contributed to underwriting processes, and conducted plan

comparisons.

. Directed the planning and execution of special projects such as

Employee Discount and Wellness programs.

. Incorporated contribution deductions and additional benefit

information into payroll system.

. Managed payroll processing, communicating with payroll team regarding

change reporting such as new hires, terminations, and special

payments.

. Enabled employee understanding of available benefits by delivering

client presentations to introduce new benefit plans for open

enrollment and designing plan summaries and materials for

distribution.

. Oversaw health insurance garnishment processing while ensuring

compliance with government regulations.

. Maximized employee benefits following the establishment of new health

laws such as ARRA Cobra premium reduction.

. Maintained company payroll system, inputting employer and employee

benefit contribution deductions.

. Collected and processed health benefit payments from employees on

Leave of Absence (LOA).

. Generated correspondence, reports, statistical analyses, and

spreadsheets for senior management.

. Grew clientele, obtaining business with three new companies consisting

of over 450 employees, through involvement in community events and

employment of social media recruitment strategies.

NBC UNIVERSAL, INC., Los Angeles, California 2008

Executive Assistant - SVP of Human Resources / Benefits Coordinator

. Directed recruitment initiatives, drafting job advertisements,

promoting openings across various online job boards, reviewing

applicant resumes, and coordinating interview scheduling.

. Managed daily benefit processing and tracked monthly invoice premium

payments to carriers.

. Collaborated with Employee Relations department in the coordination of

corporate training and employee development.

. Led planning and organization of companywide employee activities and

events sponsored by the HR department, including the annual Health and

Wellness Fair and various community service projects.

. Communicated with HR managers to identify staff training needs and

compiled materials for training courses and New Hire Orientations.

. Utilized Adobe Illustrator to create event promotional materials such

as e-mails, posters, and mailers.

. Coordinated travel arrangements and generated itineraries for business

travel.

ACADEMIC & TRAINING BACKGROUND

FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING, Los Angeles, California

Associate of Arts - Product Development, 2007

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Ogden, Utah

Bachelor of Science - Business Management, 2002

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, San Antonio, Texas

Wilford Hall Medical Center, 1996 - 1998

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