Jeffrey W. Reis
Plainview, NY 11803
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(c) 516-***-****
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Objective: To secure a position as a Human Resources Manager where I can combine my
experience and hands on knowledge to help run an efficient organization.
Experience: Health and Life, Direct, Inc. Feb. 2009 – Present
Sells Health and Life Insurance Nationwide, Resident License N.Y. State
Benefit Funds Rep. - Retail &Wholesale Chain Store Food Employees Union- 1986-2008
Human Resources Manager Mineola & Rego Park, NY
This is the Benefits Administration section of a union serving 20,000 members, retirees
and their families.
• Served as HR Manager from 1986 through 2004.
• Handles all aspects of Human Resources including governmental compliance.
• Directed the efforts of a staff of seventy administrative employees.
• Analyze retirement fund operation insuring accurate distribution of retirees’
pension benefits.
• Oversee medical, dental, and prescription claims’ processing operation for all
20,000 members.
• Represented Union administration in meetings with actuaries, attorneys,
accountants, investment advisors, and Fund consultants.
• Directed “Best Practices” policies and processes pertaining to staffing,
bookkeeping, mailroom and Information Technology.
• HIPPA officer, in charge of training and updating policies and procedures.
• Transitioned to key liaison position as Benefit Funds Representative from
2004-2008.
• Educated members onsite, (at their workplace) on how to best utilize programs
and benefits available to themselves and their families.
• Provided one-on-one support for union members on the most efficient use of
medical, dental, and retirement resources available.
Emergency Department Manager – St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Ctr. – 1985-1986
NYC, NY
St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Ctr. is a full scale in patient and ambulatory health care
facility. Our department is responsible for administration pertaining to Emergency
Department employees.
• Supervised clerical staff of thirty Local 1199 members/employees.
• Liaison between hospital departments, responsible for investigating conflicts,
resolving problems, and providing employee and member support.
• Established guidelines to insure accurate reporting and administration of benefits,
payroll processes, departmental budgeting and statistical data.
Office Manager National HMO Corporation 1983-
1985
NYC, NY
This Health Management Organization (HMO) administered benefits for 100,000
workers and their families.
• Initiated programs in ultrasound sonography, echocardiography, and Halter
monitoring.
• Supervised forty staff for this group medical/dental ambulatory care clinics
Education: Bachelor of Arts Management/Communication– degree granted by State University of
New York at Buffalo
Master in Business Administration (30 credit hours) – Adelphi University
Licensed to sell Health and Life Insurance and Medicare Supplemental Plans
Light command of Spanish language through education, experience, and refresher class.
Certificate in Labor Studies (2 Year program) – The Labor-Management Center, Inc.
Certificate – 10-hour OSHA Certification
New York State Notary Public
Personal and professional references available upon request.