Cathy Lindfors PHR, AINS

*** *. ***** ***** **. #1512

Chicago, IL 60601

ab0vuo@r.postjobfree.com

630-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

AvaQuest 02/13-Present

Specializes in staffing for Fortune 1000 companies with an extensive

national database of qualified professionals.

Staffing Specialist/Recruiter

. Full-cycle recruiting for all levels of staff

. Identify viable candidates by sourcing through all types of social

media, networking through personal contacts, internet research and

other strategies

. Provide candidates through sourcing, screening and interviewing

. Furnish reports and analysis as requested

Brokers' Risk 10/05-06/12

Managing General Underwriter, Reinsurance Intermediary and Surplus Lines

Broker

Human Resources Manager

. Implemented programs to enhance the development of all levels of

personnel within the organization

. Supervised the HR Assistant and four (4) administrative employees

. Developed policies and procedures as business dictated and ensured

employees adhered to the Company policies and procedures

. Recruited for all levels of professionals, executives and

administrative personnel

. Provided management with reports and analysis as requested

. Advised managers on conducting proper performance reviews and

disciplinary procedures

. Managed company projects as needed to make sure projects ran smoothly

and had the proper staffing allocation

. Responsible for negotiating all company benefits plans

. Responsible for proof reading all company marketing materials

Flying Food Group 12/00-07/05

Airline Catering and Meal Solutions

Corporate Human Resources Manager

. Primary contact for company HR Mangers from 10 Unit locations

throughout the United States

. Followed up and resolved issues with Unit HR Managers, Unit General

Managers, Unit employees and outside vendors

. Developed policies and procedures for the administration,

communication and compliance of all company benefit programs

. Responsible for developing and conducting training programs for all

locations

. Coordinated the safety efforts for all Units by review of claims,

analysis of claims and monthly safety committee conference calls

Hansen Technologies 01/95-10/00

Manufacturer - Industrial Refrigeration Components

Human Resources Manager

. Wrote the Management Policies and Procedure Manual, Employee Handbook

and Company Newsletter

. Advised Management on performance and disciplinary issues

. Ensured all policies, procedures and reporting were in compliance with

company objectives, state and federal laws

. Maintained positive employee relations with personnel at all levels

through strong communication

RTC Industries 06/91-12/94

Point of Purchase Display and Packaging Company

Benefits Specialist 07/94-12/94; Human Resources Administrator 03/93-

07/94; Human Resources Assistant 06/91-03/93.

. Communicated, approved billing and coordinated all company benefits

. Conducted final review of Group Health Plan booklet

. Implemented a 401(k) program for salaried employees

. Assisted in the development and communication of company policies

. Recruited for exempt and non-exempt employees

. Responsible for workers compensation claims and issues

. Editor of the company newsletter

. Took part in all disciplinary issues of Union employees

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Visio

iSeries (AS400)

HRIS

EDUCATION

Valparaiso University Bachelor of Science

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification

Associate in General Insurance (AINS)

VOLUNTEER WORK

Chinatown, Chicago - Assist in teaching English as a Second

Language (ESL) classes

Taproot Foundation - Pro Bono Human Resources work

Lincoln Park Zoo - Guest activities

5K/10K Races - Participant and Volunteer for guest activities

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