Gabriel Quintana
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Cutler Bay, FL, 33189 ******@*****.***
Education Florida International University Miami - FL
Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, 4.0 GPA Aug 2011
Relevant Coursework: Labor Issues and Conflict Management, International HRM, Performance
Management, HRM Metrics, Rewards Systems Management (Total Rewards & Compensation),
Employment Law, Staffing Organizations (Recruitment and Selection), High Involvement HRM,
HR Strategy, Wellness Management, HR Knowledge Management, Critical Thinking (PHR
Preparation)
Miami Dade Community College Miami, FL
Human Resources Professional Development Certificate Nov 2008
University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Communications Major – Bachelor of Arts, 3.9 GPA Dec 2003
Arts & Sciences Minor – Theatre & Anthropology
Achievements and Awards:
• Magna Cum Laude
• Lead Scholars Program
• National Society Of Collegiate Scholars
• Dean’s List 10 Semesters
Experience ADP Total Source – PEO Miami, FL
Permanent (Jul 09 – Present)
Temp (Dec 08 – Jul 09)
Positions Held:
COBRA Benefits Processor (Feb 11-Present)
Resolutions Team Member - Tier II (May 10-Jan 11) (department closed-transfer to COBRA)
Employee Service Center Representative - Tier I (Dec 08-May 10) (Promoted to Tier II)
Cobra Benefits Processor
Provides resolution for COBRA participants in regards to eligibility and enrollment issues,
submits emergency enrollments as appropriate, posts payments, processes cobra conversions
and enrollments including COBRA open enrollments, assist with fulfillments of COBRA
notifications, and maintains check logs for accounting purposes.
Resolutions Team Member (department closed due to restructuring/outsourcing)
Provided resolution for escalated calls directly to Work Site Employees after
making and following through on service level agreements and commitments,
researching, and correcting issues that arose with data entry, 401K, payroll, and
benefits eligibility/enrollments (including medical, dental, vision, life, short term
disability, long term disability, health savings accounts, flexible spending
accounts, voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and COBRA)
Employee Service Center Representative (Call Center)
Provided world class customer service in the Employee Service Center using various
Human Resources Information Systems to answer an average of 40 calls a day dealing with a wide
range of questions regarding data entry, 401K, payroll, and benefits eligibility/enrollments
(including medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, health savings
accounts, flexible spending accounts, voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and COBRA).
Enrolled active employees in their benefits through the web. Implemented and administered laws
and regulations from the Department of Labor, the IRS, the federal government, and state
governments. Served as a plan administrator and liaison between employers and insurance carriers
and other ADP departments.
Compiled Accomplishments and Projects:
• Lead two IRS COBRA audits and one VEBA COBRA audit which resulted in saving the
company hundreds of thousands of dollars in subsidized business tax credits by organizing
and sending COBRA subsidy applications and supporting documentation to the IRS
• Participated in Cobra Task Force which completed internal audits of Cobra accounts for
accounting compliance due to Cobra Premium Subsidy law, mailed notification and
enrollment materials, and processed payment postings
• Certified all 200+ plans offered to employees in Massachusetts which allowed for credible
coverage letters to be provided to employees
• Served as Open Enrollment Administrator during Open
Enrollment season for over 200,000 active and inactive employees
enrolled in benefits. Lead the processing of web and manual enrollments,
researched and corrected enrollment discrepancies, audited employees’
files, and sent confirmation statements, which ensured a smooth transition
of information and eligibility to our carriers which resulted in the most
efficient open enrollment yet
• Performed backup function for a reports and metrics role in Divisional Benefits
Dept., which allowed an employee to take a 3 week vacation
• Administered EEO1 reporting with Shared Services department and provided
customer service electronically and telephonically for all ADP Total Source Clients to assist
in complying with EEO laws
• Served as Carrier Relations Auditor which consisted of auditing
carrier rates, express summaries, and detailed summaries. Mapped 2009-
2010 plans to the 2010-2011 plan year which helped to expedite the open
enrollment process
• Assisted with the administration, coordination, and compliance with the Medicare
and Medicaid SSN requirement law by serving as project lead
• Created detailed plan elections letters (proof of enrollment letters) for all 700+
plans to provide to employees
• Created 115 page templates document which consisted of pre-fabricated case notes
of all call types for new hire use to document calls accurately and thoroughly
• Created open enrollment deductible quick reference guide (job aide) for the 2010-
2011 plan year which assisted call center reps to better interpret the way deductibles work
with each of our 700+ plans
Awards:
• Achieved highest overall quality scores in the Employee Service Center during the
third quarter of 2009 by achieving consistent scores of 100% for virtually all calls which
were quality scored
• Recognized for service excellence in all positions worked
Flannigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill
Miami, FL
(Part-Time) (Dec 08 – May 10)
(Full-Time) (Jan 06 – Dec 08)
Server/Waiter
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Processed order taking and order entry with customer’s food orders, functioned as a cashier
and a
customer service representative
Affiliations: Human Resources Business Partner Training Program (April 11 – Present)
Toast Masters – (Public Speaking Club) – Sergeant at Arms (Sept 10 – Present)
SHARG (Southeast Hispanic Associate Resource Group) – Ambassador (Sept 10 – Present)
Languages: Fluent English and Conversational Spanish