L ouann Hamacher
* ******** ***** ****, **** Coast, FL 32137
Home Phone: 386-***-****
Cell Phone: 386-***-****
**********@*********.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
Over the years, I have diligently worked to establish myself as a highly skilled and professional administrative
generalist. I have administered all aspects of the executive office functions, as well as the human resources
operation, in the manufacturing, government and retail industry. I am trustworthy and ethical, committed to superior
internal and external customer service. I am confident, poised and professional in my interactions with individuals at
all levels. My work demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy, as well as effective multi-tasking with efficient
time-management skills.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
APTronic AG/U.S. - Bad Sassendorf, Germany / Ormond Beach, FL; manufacturer of power supplies
(spin off of Delta Energy Systems, Inc.)
$ Administrative Consultant (providing U.S. administrative services) 2009 to 2011
Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse - Ormond Beach, FL; home improvement retail
$ Administrator / Human Resources Administrator/Manager - 2005 to 2009
Delta Energy Systems, Inc. - Palm Coast, FL (formerly ABB, Inc.); manufacturer of main frame power supplies
$ Executive Assistant - 1989 to 1995
$ Human Resources Administrator - 1995 to 2005
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
$ Provide executive-level administrative support to the President, Controller and Executive Management
by performing high-level secretarial functions, carrying out administrative activities and representing
Executive Management, and the company, to internal and external customers while applying the company’s
business ethics and goals.
$ Liaison between the Executive Office, employees and customers to ensure specific communications,
notices and announcements are consistent, accurate and clearly understood.
$ Coordinate travel and accommodations for all traveling employees, negotiate rates with hotels and
banquet rooms, review employee expense reports according to policy.
$ Coordinate operational support activities with management staff and monitor the status of their target
goals on a weekly basis, reporting results to Executive Management.
$ Create and maintain spreadsheets for various operation-related programs and procedures.
$ Proficient with Excel, Word and Internet searching. Experienced with PowerPoint, PeopleSoft, Genesis
Time & Attendance, ADP payroll/HR Management, SAP and other customized HR maintenance programs.
$ Exceptionally skilled at creating and processing appropriate correspondence, fitting to any situation.
$ Created and implemented internal monthly audits designed to ensure all documents and filing systems
comply with Corporate, Federal and State regulations. As a result, I consistently received ratings of 99 to
100 on unannounced corporate audits. This exercise was recognized by the corporate office and
established as an official procedure.
$ Strong and intuitive ability to remedy sensitive and adverse employee and customer situations with
the insight to safeguard the company of any legal risk.
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$ Frequent experience with legal business actions and documents, as well as contact with legal
representatives from various law firms on a variety of subject matters such as employment law,
employee benefits and corporate-related legal documents. I was selected to serve on a five-member team
to conduct a due diligence project for the company’s merger which resulted in experience and continuous
exposure to corporate legal activities over a five month period.
$ Administered new employee orientation sessions . Conducted initial screening and interview
schedules for candidates. Recom m ended and created “job shadow” program for potential new
hires to allow them to observe the tasks and responsibilities of the open position prior to potential
hire. Received award from Lowe’s for this program that resulted in significantly reducing turnover
by 21% in 2007.
$ Entry of all employee data into a Hum an Resources M aintenance System, coordinating
entry results with tim e records, payroll data, and working closely with Accounting Departm ent.
U tilized PeopleSoft, ADP and Genesis program s.
$ Responsible for the adm inistration of employee annual review process, ensuring Managers
adhere to deadlines; review em ployees’ current perform ance to past perform ance noting
im provem ents or deficiencies, and reporting ratings and results to Executive Managem ent in a
concise spreadsheet.
$ In-depth and broad experience with medical plans ( self-funded and fully-funded), working
closely with third party adm inistrator and m onitoring claim s processes. Educated em ployees on
health im provem ent program s and proper usage of the health plan. Review, reconcile and
authorize m onthly paym ents for all benefit plans.
$ Adm inistrator of company 401k plan, ensuring com pliance and conducting 5500 filings.
$ Responsible to e nsure employee position-related training programs are scheduled, passed
and practiced by em ployees. Consistently m aintained m inim um average of 98% to 99% training
com pletion for all em ployees.
$ Knowledge of Federal and State e mployment and labor laws .
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:
Adelphi Business Academ y, Garden City, NY. Two-year certification equivalent to Associates Degree in
Business Adm inistration.
Developm ental Psychology and Psychology of Adjustm ent; Daytona Beach Com m unity College (4.0).
Em ploym ent Law Certification and Florida Labor Laws, conducted by The Am erican Managem ent
Association (credited)
B enefits Com pliance Certification, conducted by Em ployee Benefits Institute of Am erica, on the following
topics (credited):
- 401k Adm inistration
- COBRA Adm inistration
- ERISA and HIPPA Com pliance for Health & W elfare Plans
Payroll regulations Certification conducted by ADP Payroll Managem ent W orkshop.
Psychology of Com pany Downsizing; How to Maintain Productivity - Drake Beam Morin, Career
T ransition S pecialist.