Brenda D. Kaleo

**** **** **. **, **********, DC 20020

240-***-****

acri2n@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE:

**/**-**/** ****** Service Coordinator - Talascend, LLC

Frederick, MD, 888-***-****

Performed a full range of administrative support tasks and a variety of functions including timekeeping, procurement, and human resources.

Knowledgeable in nuclear, power, engineering and telecoms placements.

Responsible for on-boarding / placements for 3 companies.

First point of contact for deployed contractors.

Managed all new hire pre employment processes including drug screens, references and background checks.

Processed terminations and update changes for all contractors.

Assisted recruiters with sourcing, parsing and formatting of resumes.

11/05-01/09 Human Resource Specialist - Morgan-Keller, Inc.

Frederick, MD, 301-***-****

First point of contact for 240 employees.

Administered orientation, scheduled and followed up on pre-employment testing, generated offer letters and computed payroll deductions for employee benefit programs.

Maintained HRIS system, and processed personnel actions on a weekly basis.

Generated COBRA and termination packets.

Prepared and generated child support, garnishment and tax lien communications to employees.

Tracked and managed workers compensation, unemployment claims, referral bonus program, and maintained safety, training and educational certifications. Scheduled DOT re-certifications.

Implemented new filing systems, including all personnel files, short/long term disability cases, workers compensation and I-9 files.

Created and implemented new performance appraisal process and grading scale.

Initiated training modules such as HIPAA, EEO, sexual harassment and performance management training.

Implemented the E-Verify system.

Assisted and participated in superintendent meetings

Planned, organized and attended job fairs and trade shows.

Organized and scheduled open enrollment, training classes and company functions.

Assisted accounting department with monthly financials, insurance certificates and various accounting functions.

Assisted Safety Director with safety training, travel arrangements and minor site inspections.

04/99-03/05 Human Resource Assistant - MAMSI /United Health Group

Frederick, MD, 301-***-****

Initial point of contact and payroll liaison for 1,500 employees. Assisted with resolving issues concerning employee pay, benefit and deductions.

Maintained Ceridian HRIS system. Entered all personnel action forms.

Assisted with new hire orientation.

Maintained company's organizational charts and employee phone directory.

Tracked and authorized payments for employee referral bonus program and tuition reimbursement.

Knowledgeable of all employee benefits.

Generated termination packets and COBRA.

Coordinated and administered pre-employment skill testing, background investigations, drug testing, and reference checks.

Assisted the recruiting team when needed.

Archived terminated personnel files and tracked all shipments to off-site carrier.

06/95-04/99 HR Administrative Assistant / Payroll Liaison - Respiratory Health Services

Towson, MD, 800-***-****

Processed payroll for approximately 50 therapists for Greater Baltimore Medical Center.

Liaison between managers, therapists and contractors.

Prepared contracts and supply agreements.

Verified invoices for payment. Assisted with A/P, A/R and job costing.

Maintained credentialing and benefit accruals for all therapists.

Prepared training manuals for new clients.

Answered phones, placement of classified ads, and ordered all office supplies and equipment.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma, Thomas Johnson High School - Frederick, MD

Frederick Community College - Frederick, MD – American Management Certificate in HR & Business Management

CERTIFICATIONS:

CPR/SFA certified, OSHA 10 and MSHA certified

SEMINARS ATTENDED:

The Take Charge Assistant, Interpersonal Skills for Executive Secretaries, Administrative Assistants Conference, Advanced Microsoft Applications, Human Resources and the Law, Understanding General Ledger Codes, Wage and Compensation Law in Maryland, HR & the Law, FMLA, Payroll Law and OSHA compliance

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to multi-task and to operate effectively in stressful situations.

Ability to adapt to changing internal and external customer needs.

Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal/external customers.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to organize and evaluate office production and procedures.

Ability to be flexible and able to process any duties as assigned as different business needs

Windows 98 – Windows 7, MS Power Point, Excel, Access and Advanced Word

Vendor Management Systems

ADP payroll, Publisher. Group Wise and Outlook e-mail systems

Bullhorn, Ceridian, PeopleSoft, ABRA HRIS applications.

QuickBooks, Star Builder and some Timberline accounting and job costing systems.

Crystal reports.

Typing speed 45-50 wpm.

SALARY REQUIREMENT: LOW TO MID 40’s.

References available upon request.

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