Human Resources Insurance

Christine l Wells

Summary of Qualifications

Very detail oriented. Aptitude to grasp new concepts and ideas quickly. Assume responsibilities easily and

confidently. Strong organizational, communication, and problem solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks

and to take initiative. Solid background and experience in PC applications integration. Maintain strictest

confidentiality concerning all personnel matters. Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous projects

and meet or exceed deadlines. Human Resources activities and contributions recognized in “Managing to

Have Fun” by Matt Weinstein (1996).

Education

1995 – 1998 St Ambrose University Davenport IA

Master’s Degree in Business Administration

1991 – 1994 Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant IA

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration

1982 – 1984 Southeastern Community College West Burlington IA

Associate of Arts Degree in Computer Programming

Professional experience

2002 – 2011 Pomerantz Career Center, The University of Iowa Iowa City IA

Recruiting Coordinator

Schedule and coordinate all undergraduate on campus interviews

Liaison with ECS, MBA Career Services and various departments regarding OCIs and employer visits

Demonstrate the online system to underutilized departments

Familiarize recruiters to the policies and procedures regarding OCIs

Assist employers and students with Employment Expo questions and problems

Prepare and input employer information into Employment Expo

Set up schedules on Employment Expo

Prepare statistics regarding OCIs, students and employers

Advise employers regarding OCIs – schedules, timing of interviews, etc

Notify students and Career Center staff of changes and cancellations to schedules

Reserve and coordinate interview space in several buildings

Coordinate Accounting Week, Actuarial Science Week, and other special activities as needed

Work with Career Advisors assisting students by explaining Employment Expo and schedules

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Contact employers concerning recruiting season and Employment Expo changes

Supervise two work study students

2000 – 2002 Resource Spectrum Burlington IA

Recruiter

Work from home office for Resource Spectrum, a recruiting firm based in Dallas, TX

Search via internet and company databases for resumes with appropriate job skill matches

Screen submitted resumes for required skill criteria

Contact potential candidates via telephone and e mail

Discuss with candidates salary and travel requirements, and additional training/education requirements

Prepare candidate summaries for candidate submission to hiring company

Coach candidates on preparing effective resumes and updating current resume

Maintain legal records of candidate submissions and expenses

1998 – 2000 American Ordnance LLC Middletown IA

Proposal Coordinator

Designed financial reports requested by Corporate Headquarters and various other departments

Customized company required Metrics charts and graphs for readability and accuracy

Consistently improve reports and documents to reflect constant changes within the company

Process requests for proposal from internal and external customers by:

Requesting input from various departments for labor, material and equipment requirements

Interviewing all personnel involved in the process as to their expectations and requirements

Reviewing input for accuracy and completeness

Pricing input by assigning appropriate overheads, fees, and profit

Verifying information to comply with customer request

Preparing final proposal package to be sent to customer

Designed and implemented an Access database for Contracts and Procurement Division to track and

report proposals and contracts and all related information

Trained Contracts and Procurement Division personnel in the use of the database; input, queries,

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forms, macros, and reports

Assisted in rewriting and updating all departmental policies and procedures for the AP&P 8100

Redesigned, revised, and updated all departmental forms for daily use and inclusion in the AP&P 8100

Designed proposal package by linking Excel, Access and Word applications to improve accuracy and

significantly decrease proposal preparation time

Linked database to all forms and proposal package documents to eliminate errors

Customized Excel pricing sheets used by department personnel

1994 – 1998 Sheaffer Inc Ft Madison IA

Human Resources Benefits Specialist

Lead facilitator in company wide Communications training

Administered insurance programs (Basic and Supplemental Life, Health, Dental, AD & D, Disability,

and Dependent) for all personnel

Developed several database programs to calculate pensions for hourly, salaried and retired employees

Prepared annual and monthly pension reports for company and employees

Verified and processed vouchers for insurance payments to vendors and individuals

Provided assistance and guidance to employees regarding benefit compensation programs and plans

Assisted Director of Human Resources in researching, comparing, and reviewing new insurance

programs upon contract expiration

Maintained strict confidentiality regarding all personnel and office matters

1990 – 1994 Burlington Community School District Burlington IA

Human Resources Clerk

Designed and implemented complete database system for recordkeeping and reporting of 600+

personnel

Maintained strict confidentiality regarding all personnel and office matters

Researched and revised Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Plan to include

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quantitative and qualitative analyses, and current legal requirements

Implemented contract language concerning leave benefits, pay, and policies for seven bargaining

groups

Networked with community minority leaders for recruiting purposes

Updated and revised employment applications for compliance with AA/EEO standards

Created 100+ reports with capability for minor and major revisions when requested by district

administrators, Union members, building staff, and community organizations

Compiled instruction manual of computer files, and documented procedures for inputting data,

merges, and report customizations

Responded to all requests for information in an accurate and timely manner

Trained district personnel in use of word processor, database, and spreadsheet applications

1988 – 1990 Iowa Department of Human Services Mt Pleasant and Burlington IA

Clerk Typist III

Designed intricate spreadsheet for reporting purposes and presented material to district supervisors

that was subsequently used in offices state wide; effort recognized by State Director

Provided information and support to office personnel regarding clients and correspondence

Processed incoming computer communications and maintained office files and records

Followed departmental procedures for payroll, accounting, administrative reports and billings

1985 –1988 Southeastern Community College at Iowa State Penitentiary Ft Madison IA

Microcomputer Librarian

Organized and maintained student inmate records for statistical purposes

Provided consultation and instruction to staff and students in the use of hardware and software

Designed forms for use in student profile testing records

Planned, evaluated, and input all data for Software Evaluation Catalog for availability to other Adult

Education programs for nation wide distribution

Community activities

2002 – Present FluffyButts Rescue Resort Inc – Head FluffyButter Washington

IA

1975 2000 Burlington Human Rights Commission – Secretary/Commission Member Burlington IA

1998 2000 Paint A Thon – Volunteer Burlington IA

1997 2000 Burlington Industry Invitational Games (BIIG) – Participant/Photographer Burlington IA

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1989 1997 Burlington Police Department – DARE Bear/Volunteer Burlington IA

1986 1990 YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter – Volunteer Burlington IA

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