Human Resources System

JANICE M. LA PORTE

Cell: 630-***-****

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W ell versed in maintaining regulatory compliance with a comprehensive record of success

providing employee benefits. Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a

team environment. Uses critical thinking and analytical reasoning in addition to communication

skills to resolve questions related to plan design and operation . A highly reliable self -starter

committed to becoming a strategic partn er in the success of an organization.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Generated revenue by providing client management, consultation and relationship

building while maintaining a consistent record of ‘no client complaints’

Resolved problems and determined course of action for benefits issues by effectively

using active listening skills

Expedited exceptional client communications by efficiently incorporating regulatory

changes

Maintained compliance in form by preparing individual plan documentation, employee

communications and government filings in accordance with IRS/DOL guidelines

Contributing writer of ASPPA study guide for industry certification

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

NON-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS RELATED WORK (2009 to Present)

DATAIR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS, INC., W estmont, IL

A provider of employee benefits software .

DOCUMENT SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER (1996 to 2009)

Provided compliance and system support for 600 clients (attorneys, actuaries,

accountants and third party administrators) of the multi plan retirement document system

(401(k), profit sharing, money purchase, defined benefit, cash balance and 403(b)).

W rote, reviewed and edited system employer and employee communications including

plan documents, amendments, summary plan descriptions, summary of material

modifications and administrative forms within IRS/DOL guidelines resulting in more than

100,000 qualified plans

Served as a subject matter expert on employee benefits consulting issues by articulating

detailed and complex concepts (compliance in form and operation, correction methods,

mergers, acquisitions and IRS/DOL inquiries and audits)

Identified, researched and responded to problems and inquiries by phone and in writing

regarding plan design and documentation, administration and government filings

Provided training at the employee level Monitored system for IRS/DOL compliance

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Monitored system for IRS/DOL compliance

Planned, developed and conducted seminars/webinars on current topics in employee

benefits including writing education materials

Conducted full day client training sessions in addition to writing education m aterials

HPL&S, INC., Elk Grove Village, IL

An employee benefits consulting firm.

LEGAL ASSISTANT (1994 to 1996)

Documentation of Section 125 plans and retirement plans

Employer consultation and research to ensure plan qualification

Drafted plan documents including amendments, summary of material modifications,

administrative forms and employee meeting materials within IRS/DOL guidelines

Prepared government filings

IRS/DOL audits

Supervised and trained staff member in the required plan amendment process

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

MARGOLIN, BRANDWEIN & ZEITLEN, Chicago, IL

Employee Benefits Paralegal - Law Firm

PENSION CONSULTANTS CO., INC., Chicago, IL

Third Party Administrator - Plan Administrator

ILLINOIS LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Chicago, IL

Home Office - Life Underwriter

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT :

Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing with Distinction in Marketing - Beta Gamma Sigma

University of Illinois at Chicago

LOMA I

CEBS 3 & 4

ASPPA RPF 1 & 2

Employment Law Fundamentals - Moraine Valley Community College

Current Coursework - Understanding the Human Resources Function - Moraine Valley

Community College

VOLUNTEER WORK:

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

CAREGIVER

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