MARLA POCOST
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732-***-**** actcmm@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
An organized professional with experience in Executive Administration, Human Resources and Employee Relations. I have developed a strong generalist background developed through various industries. My focus is solution oriented with an eye toward details.
EXPERIENCE:
PUT IN ORDER, Freehold, NJ 01/20/2006-01/15/2016
(Professional Consulting/Organizing Company)
Administrative Assistant
Proactive Executive Assistant to business owners and staff.
• Work independently and with a team with minimum supervision.
• Multi-task, adapt to change in a high volume, fast paced work environment.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact with all levels of professionals.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist in other capacities when needed.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and diplomacy.
THE WIZ, Edison, NJ 07/01/1998-01/18/2006
(Retail Electronics Company)
Human Resources Supervisor
The WIZ was a retail electronics company owned by Cablevision with 42 locations.
• Created spreadsheets using Excel. Document merging, calculations, charts, etc.
• Recruited qualified internal and external candidates for corporate office and retail locations.
• Established new hire procedures for union and non-union employees.
• Managed five employees within the department.
• Proficient in computer payroll and human resources programs.
BARRY-WEHMILLER COMPANY, Clayton, MO 08/02/1993-06/08/1998
(Manufacturing Company)
Human Resources Information Systems Administrator 08/02/1997-06/08/1998
A manufacturing/engineering company with over 50 locations worldwide.
• Coordinated and programmed Human Resources and Benefits database.
• Developed and generated reports for end users, verifying accuracy for all data entry and ensuring consistent procedures were followed.
• Reduced recordkeeping by 45%.
• Managed and corrected 401(k) investment/pension plans for union and non-union facilities.
• Educated employees and management regarding mutual fund investments, asset allocation concepts, risk and reward profiles and investment terminology.
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121 Evergreen Court
Freehold, NJ 07728
BARRY-WEHMILLER COMPANY, Clayton, MO
(Manufacturing Company)
Benefits Administrator 12/02/1995-08/01/1997
• Coordinated and managed benefit programs for corporate offices and plants.
• Administrated welfare benefit programs, Section 125 elections, HMO, Cafeteria plans, life and disability benefit programs.
• Interpreted and communicated with to all employees and management on QDRO’s, early distribution and hardship withdrawals.
• Processed employee promotions, transfers and terminations.
• Monitored performance of vendors and service contracts.
Executive Assistant 08/02/1993-12/01/1995
• Provided secretarial and administrative support to the V.P. of Human Resources.
• Maintained and updated all spreadsheets and database for 12 corporate offices.
• Authored a reference manual for office use.
• Made extensive domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Worked on special projects with Senior Executives.
EDUCATION:
B.S. Business & Personnel Management Tarkio College, St. Louis, MO Graduated: Cum Laude
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Quicken, Internet, Access, ADP, Ceridian and PeopleSoft.