Manager Project

Karen L. Craig

***** ***** ***** ~ Brighton, Colorado 80602

303-***-**** ~ abhs0m@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications Profile

Accomplished business professional with solid and progressive experience in

all aspects of executive leadership, operations management, and human

resources. Astute business strategist with proven success in enhancing

operational efficiency, streamlining business processes, leading

organizations through critical transitions, and implementing cost control

initiatives. Regarded for the ability to expertly drive processes and

successfully motivate cross-functional teams. Additional strengths include:

( Organizational Restructuring & Integration ( Aggressive

Turnaround Management

( Continuous Improvement Management ( Financial & Budget

Management

( Accelerated Growth & Improvement ( Change Management &

Needs Assessment

( Human Resources & Talent Acquisition ( Budgeting & Cost

Containment

( Staff Supervision & Training ( Innovative Team

Leadership

( Project Management & Safety Management ( Expert

Contract Negotiator

Career Highlights

o Slashed payroll error rate from 35% to 2% each pay period for payroll

associated with 2,300 employees across multiple states with 10

different entities.

o Pioneered the implementation of PeopleSoft training program for 400

employees, which entailed scheduling training sessions, monitoring

progress, and supervising all implementation phases.

o Managed all aspects of a $1.6M construction project, which included

coordinating with the landlord, construction/project manager,

construction crew, and furniture vendors.

o Acknowledged with an Employee Recognition Award for stellar

performance.

Professional Experience

Wyatt-Edison Charter School, Denver, Colorado (2010-present)

School Operations Manager

Oversee operational performance at the school through managing finance,

administration, and general school operations in order to support site

achievement and financial success.

o Responsible for site level procurement of supplies, materials,

equipment, and inventory management.

o Responsible for site level budget monitoring;

o Coordinate with grants team for all grant applications and reporting.

o Manage AP and Payroll processes.

o Manage day-to-day activities of non-instructional (admin) staff.

NOODLES & COMPANY, Broomfield, Colorado (2008 - 2010)

Payroll and Benefits Manager

Maintained full responsibility for federal and state regulatory compliance

and tax amendments. Led efforts to administer the 401(k) and benefits plan.

o Managed all aspects of multi-state payroll for 4,500 employees.

o Spearheaded efforts to negotiate plans with payroll and benefits

vendors.

ALTA COLLEGES, INC., Denver, Colorado (1993 - 2007)

Regional Facilities Manager (2007)

Served as the primary liaison with senior management, employees, and

vendors regarding facility-related matters. Directed all aspects of

equipment and maintenance services, vendor selection, soliciting, and bid

preparation. Collaborated with the Director of Real Estate, Director of

Human Resources, and Chief Legal Officer in daily business activities.

Maintained accountability for detailed space planning and utilization

studies, which optimized floor plan and seating chart.

o Provided direction to the $426K construction project.

o Successfully negotiated HVAC preventative maintenance contracts for 5

locations, which produced significant cost savings.

o Coordinated all aspects of an internal move involving 200 employees

with no disruption of services.

Operations Manager / Westminster Location (2004 - 2007)

Managed all facets of daily operations across 3 locations with 500

personnel, which included human resources, purchasing, and accounting.

Designed and implemented the job description database. Achieved space

occupancy rate to within 10% unoccupied.

o Oversaw the $1.6M construction project, which encompassed the 3-phased

move.

o Served as the Social Event Chair responsible for organizing 4 internal

events per year and coordinating all event logistics.

o Contributed to talent acquisition initiatives, performed on-boarding

activities, and facilitated new hire orientations.

Senior Manager / Payroll & Benefits (1997 - 2004)

Executed federal and state regulatory compliance, tax filing, workers

compensation, unemployment, and insurance responsibilities. Utilized

financial expertise to administer the 401(k) and benefits plan. Managed

multi-state payroll for 2,300 employees. Participated in workers

compensation hearings as well as processed claims and audits.

o Achieved substantial cost savings by expertly negotiating plans with

payroll and benefits vendors.

o Created a training guide for payroll coordinators and authored a

benefits manual for employees.

Early career at Alta Colleges, Inc. includes Assistant Director / Financial

Aid (1993 - 1997).

Education

Master of Science in Management

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management

REGIS UNIVERSITY, Denver, CO

Technical Skills

Technical proficiency in MS Office Suite.

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