Katrina M. VOGEL
**********@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Mars IT Corp Wauwatosa, WI
Operations Manager February 2013- Present
Oversee and manage the daily administration of a multi-unit/multi-facility
business including, but not limited to, the company's; Human Resources,
Legal, Immigration, Payroll, Benefits, Accounting, Recruitment & Sales,
Team Meetings, Contracts, Employee Relations and all Employees in order for
the company to operate within the required legal specifications and to the
most economical advantage within our industry.
Elite Human Capital Brookfield, WI
Staffing Company January 2012-February 2013
Various short term positions in Human Resources and Legal
departments
Assist with the administration of the Human Resources function in
accordance with accepted human resources practices, federal and state laws.
Establish and maintain effective programs in employee relations,
recognition, morale building, training/development, worker safety,
compensation and benefits and overall organizational development. Support
the administrative functions of the Human Resources Department, answer
calls, maintain Human Resources files, prepares memos etc. Participate in
the development, implementation and evaluation of human resource policies,
procedures and programs. Evaluate changing legal and technical
developments. Assist the Director of Human Resources in the development and
administration of progressive personnel programs. Review employee
separation notices and related documentation conducting exit interviews as
appropriate. Performs research, prepares reports, and recommendations on a
variety of employee relation and organizational development issues. Assist
Director of Human Resources in the coordination of employee recognition and
service awards programs. Conduct New Staff Orientation. Assists with open
enrollment and assists employees with benefit programs. Assist with
tracking of employee electronic training. Enter information and maintain
the Human Resources Information System. Assist with the development of
salary program. Conducts salary surveys to determine appropriate
compensation, and respond to salary survey requests. Conducts needs
analysis studies and confers with managers and supervisors to determine
training needs. Select appropriate instructional procedures or methods such
as individual training, group instruction, self study, lectures,
demonstrations, simulation exercises, role play, and computer-based
training. Organize and develop training manuals, testing and evaluation
procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
Walmart Corporate Bentonville, Arkansas
Sr. Paralegal Employment Law, Contract Position August 8,
2011-Nov 8, 2011
Global Mobility, Employment Law & Immigration. Prepare case processing and
draft petitions, supporting documentation and applications. Confer with and
advise companies and clients concerning legal process and regulations. Work
with state and federal agencies in all phases of the legal process.
Experience preparing TN, H, L, K, F, J, E, B, PERM, non-immigrant Visas,
and the entire Green Card Process.
BAL Global, LLP Dallas, Texas
Paralegal, Contract Position April 4, 2011-July
2011
Prepare case processing and draft petitions, supporting documentation and
applications. Confer with and advise companies and clients concerning legal
process and regulations. Work with state and federal agencies in all phases
of the legal process. Experience preparing TN, H, L, K, F, J, E, B, PERM,
non-immigrant Visas, and the entire Green Card Process.
Wisdom Infotech Brookfield, WI
HR Mgr. Legal Services April 24, 2006-May 14, 2010
Assist with the administration of the Human Resources function in
accordance with accepted human resources practices, federal and state laws.
Establish and maintain effective programs in employee relations,
recognition, morale building, training/development, worker safety,
compensation and benefits and overall organizational development. Support
the administrative functions of the Human Resources Department, answer
calls, maintain Human Resources files, prepares memos etc. Participate in
the development, implementation and evaluation of human resource policies,
procedures and programs. Evaluate changing legal and technical
developments. Assist the Director of Human Resources in the development and
administration of progressive personnel programs. Review employee
separation notices and related documentation conducting exit interviews as
appropriate. Performs research, prepares reports, and recommendations on a
variety of employee relation and organizational development issues. Assist
Director of Human Resources in the coordination of employee recognition and
service awards programs. Conducts New Staff Orientation. Assists with open
enrollment and assists employees with benefit programs. Assist with
tracking of employee electronic training. Enter information and maintain
the Human Resources Information System. Assist with the development of
salary program. Conducts salary surveys to determine appropriate
compensation, and respond to salary survey requests. Conducts needs
analysis studies and confers with managers and supervisors to determine
training needs. Select appropriate instructional procedures or methods such
as individual training, group instruction, self study, lectures,
demonstrations, simulation exercises, role play, and computer-based
training. Organize and develop training manuals, testing and evaluation
procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials. Assist
the Director of Human Resources with special projects. Prepare all
Immigration petitions and documentation in adherence of Federal Law.
SEEK, Incorporated Milwaukee, WI
Human Resources November 18, 2004-April 20, 2006
Responsible for day to day administration of policies, implementation of
programs, performance reviews, training and development. Administer various
human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; maintain
employee handbook and policies and procedures manual. Administers
compensation program; monitors performance evaluation program and revises
as necessary. Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements;
advising management on needed actions. Conduct new-employee orientations.
Perform benefits administration to include claims resolution, change
reporting, and communicating benefit information to employees. Improve
employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; coaching and
counseling employees. Implement training and development, safety and
health, and employee relations initiatives. Maintain company organization
charts and HRIS system records. Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing,
and summarizing data and trends. Trained in employment law, compensation,
organization development, employee relations and safety.
New Health Services Milwaukee, WI
Human Resources Intern March 1, 2004 - May 15, 2004
Participate and conduct recruitment and interviews through agencies.
Conduct criminal background checks and personal/professional reference
checks. Lead new hire orientation sessions and OSHA training. Prepare new
hire paperwork for employment and payroll. File legal documents and assist
in project development and employee Newsletter.
Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP Milwaukee, WI
Immigration Paralegal July 17, 2000-July 19, 2001
Prepare case processing and draft petitions, supporting documentation and
applications. Confer with and advise companies and clients concerning legal
process and regulations. Work with state and federal agencies in all phases
of the legal process. Experience preparing TN, H, L, K, F, J, E, B, PERM,
non-immigrant Visas, and the entire Green Card Process.
Sidley & Austin Chicago, IL
Immigration Paralegal April 17, 2000-July 7, 2000
Prepare case processing and draft petitions, supporting documentation and
applications. Confer with and advise companies and clients concerning legal
process and regulations. Work with state and federal agencies in all phases
of the legal process. Experience preparing TN, H, L, K, F, J, E, B, PERM,
non-immigrant Visas, and the entire Green Card Process.
Sullivan Law Firm, S.C. Milwaukee, WI
Immigration Paralegal November 11, 1997-March 30, 2000
Prepare case processing and draft petitions, supporting documentation and
applications. Confer with and advise companies and clients concerning legal
process and regulations. Work with state and federal agencies in all phases
of the legal process. Establish the process and conduct training for new
employees. Experience preparing TN, H, L, K, F, J, E, B, PERM, non-
immigrant Visas, and the entire Green Card Process.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows, QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,
Outlook, Wordperfect. Worldox, CompareRite, Immigrant Professional,
INSZoom, CIMS Visabase, LawLogix, Fieldglass, Beeline, CRM System
Database & HRIS Peoplesoft.
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
Master of Human Resources & Labor Relations
Bachelor of Science