Human Resources Management

KRISTIE KINDER KESTNER

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Abingdon, VA 24210

***************@*******.*** 276-***-****

SUMMARY

Benefits and Compensation professional with over 12 years of comprehensive

human resources experience. Broad generalist background working with HR

business partners, with most recent focus on strategic design and delivery

of quality benefit programs in order to support and further corporate

goals. Proven leadership abilities, communication skills and creative

design/delivery solutions resulting in effective programs and plan

administration, with plan compliance a key priority.

Benefits Expertise in:

. Qualified/non-qualified defined contribution, defined benefit, and health

and welfare/cafeteria/wellness plans

. Executive benefit programs/perquisites, non-qualified deferred

compensation plans

. Relocation

. Merger/acquisition/divestiture plan integration

Compensation Expertise in:

. Executive compensation

. Compensation analysis

. Performance management

. Merit bonuses

. Job descriptions

. Year end reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KING PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., Bristol, TN 2001-

Present

An S&P 500 Index vertically integrated branded pharmaceutical company that

develops, manufactures and markets therapies and technologies primarily in

specialty driven markets including neuroscience, hospital, and acute care

medicines.

Sr. Benefits Specialist (2007-present)

Integral team member in designing and successfully implementing domestic

and Canadian benefit programs, and administering qualified and non-

qualified plans. Experience in transition/integration of benefit programs

during mergers/acquisitions/and spinoffs. Key contributor in transitioning

defined benefit plan to new third party administrator, including vendor

selection and plan knowledge transfer.

Assist with development, design and strategy of benefit plans including

self-insured and fully insured programs. Administer benefit programs,

including defined contribution plans including executive and director non-

qualified plans, defined benefit plan, health and welfare plans, and

retiree medical plans. Experience in transitioning DB and DC programs to

new vendors.

. Contributor to redesign of health and welfare programs resulting in

significant annual savings

. Deferred compensation plan administrator for employee and director plans.

Ensure 409A compliance by working with outside counsel and vendors.

. Implemented an 1165(e) retirement plan for Puerto Rico employees

. Team member on Merger and Acquisition activity, including due diligence,

benefit gap analysis, change in control benefit payment

analysis/issuance, benefit program spinoff including transition services

agreement responsibility

. Spearheaded vendor/carrier transition of Relocation plan. Implemented new

relocation policy repayment agreement to attract and retain top

performers in a highly competitive industry. Resulted in successful

program that increase offer acceptance by top candidates.

. Redesigned Retirement Medical Plan strategy and administration, including

Retiree Drug Subsidy administration

. Assisted in implementation of Canadian supplemental benefit plan and

retirement plans

. Introduced global benefit plan for expatriates

. Served as Benefits lead on project team responsible for design and

implementation of employee self service system. Resulted in enhanced

employee record management and centralized corporate-wide platform.

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Compensation Analyst (2005-2007)

Responsible for conducting executive and non-executive compensation reviews

and analysis to determine compensation, sign-on bonuses and executive long-

term and management incentive awards. Ensured compliance with policies and

practices. Performed analysis on current programs to maintain competitive

edge to attract and retain top talent and support business and market

needs. Administered management incentive bonus calculation and payment.

. Lead the implementation of non-management bonus program

. Provided consultation and support to executive management on LTIA

. Vital team member of Title Review Project. Completed RFP to identify

project vendor. Worked closely with vendor to modify and implement new

leveling program.

. Benchmarked compensation programs and industry practices relative to the

market. Analyzed data to determine competitive position and recommended

changes as needed.

Sr. HR Coordinator, Benefits and Compensation (2001 -2004)

Provided support of health and welfare plans, working closely with TPA's to

resolve issues

. Participated in contract negotiation of TPA and network contracts for

self-insured medical plan

. Maintained vendor relationships

. Implemented Wellness Program

. Assisted with recruiting efforts including conducting interviews, making

employment offers

. Conducted new hire orientations and blood drives

. Assisted in development and maintenance of Summary Plan Descriptions

DANA CORPORATION, Spicer Driveshaft Division, Atkins, VA

1998-2001

A Fortune 500 company specializing in the manufacturing and marketing of

systems, products and services for the vehicular and industrial markets.

Plant Accountant (2001)

Provided support to the Controller and supervised accounts payable.

. Analyzed weekly financials and provide reporting

. Responsible for accounts receivable collections

. Processed payroll

. Supervised accounts payable function

Human Resources Specialist (2001)

Served as plant lead for all aspects of the human resource function.

. Assisted in development and maintenance of employee handbook, job

descriptions, and employee evaluations

. Served as Co-Chair of Ergonomics Committee successfully implementing a

ergonomics program

. Monitored disciplinary procedures/actions

. Managed Workers Compensation program

. HRIS/Payroll administration

. Implemented new attendance system for automated time calculation

. Administered employee benefit programs

. Responsible for recruitment and on-boarding

. Maintained, evaluated and monitored Affirmative Action Programs/EEO

. Organized employee and company events

. Provided annual Harassment Training

UTILITY TRAILER MFG, Atkins, VA 1996-

1998

Privately held company designing and manufacturing dry van, flatbed,

reefer, and Tautliners trailers.

Accounting Assistant

Assisted Accounting team with support on processing invoices

. Prepared and posted invoices

. Responsible for payment of all freight accounts

. Prepared trailer release for corporate office

. Served on Standardization Process Improvement Team

. Oversight of purchase variances

. Closed purchase orders for month end financials

. Managed daily receiving report for JIT delivery and inventory report to

account for individual parts per job

. Assisted Quality with trailer finalization paperwork

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

MBA, King College, Bristol, TN

B.S., Business Management with Economic minor, Emory & Henry College,

Emory, VA

World at Work - Member

. Retirement Plans - Design and Management - 2008

. Base Pay Management - 2006

. Job Analysis, Documentation and Evaluation- 2006

SHRM - PHR Certification - December 2000

Dr. Demings Theory of Management - The Theory/The Tools - 1998

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Project, Outlook),

PeopleSoft, ADP, HRIS/Payroll, ReportSmith, Ceridian

ACTIVITIES/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Current

Tannersville Community Association

Past

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Smyth County Area Beautification Committee - Chamber of Commerce

Mountain Empire Human Resources Association - Member/Secretary

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