Human Resources Manager

DEBRA DE MARIA

*** * ********* ***** ***** 847-***-****

Bloomingdale, IL 60108 E-mail: ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

A seasoned Human Resources professional with excellent

interpersonal and communication skills, seeking the

opportunity to utilize my experience at a company which sees

Human Resources as a partner in the success of the

organization . A results-oriented, creative planner who

strives to meet the needs of the business and the employees.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008-2009 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (CONSULTANT)

COSMETIQUE, INC.

*Advised Senior Executives on cost saving opportunities in

Employee Benefits plan; recommendations were implemented,

resulting in a 15% reduction in costs to the company.

*Developed a solid relationship with management and staff

and served as a coach/mentor/advisor for employee relations

issues.

1999-2008 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

WEEKENDERS USA, INC.

Responsible for all human resources activities for the entire

company including employee relations, benefit program

development, compensation program updates, legal compliance,

policy administration, performance evaluations and talent

acquisition. Member of Senior Management Team.

*Reviewed and selected HRIS system for implementation for

the company.

*Developed and implemented company service award program.

*Trained and coached management team on Performance

Management.

*Introduced new benefit program offerings to keep company

competitive in the market for new talent.

*Negotiated with vendors to keep strong benefit options

which were also cost effective for both the company and

the employees.

*Worked with IT to develop and implement an Intranet site

for internal communications.

1999. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

MONTGOMERY WARDS

Responsible for all human resources activities including

associate relations, policy administration, performance

evaluations, and recruitment for corporate organizations.

Responsible for 14 field locations in nine states and an

associate population of 1,000.

*Developed a new orientation program for all new hires.

Regularly facilitated orientation and trained other

facilitators. Followed up with new hires and management

to develop better management accountability for new hires.

*Researched and developed an internship program for the

corporate office organizations.

*Committee chairperson for review of Alternative Work

Arrangements for the corporate associates.

*Proactive in developing relationships with

companies/institutions that could support the company

recruitment needs.

1996. NEW BUSINESS MANAGER

JR KATZ AND ASSOCIATES

Responsible for coordinating and completing all facets of the

underwriting process necessary to bring sales to closure.

*Gathered all documentation necessary to develop the case

and coordinate workflow between the staff members.

*Communicated frequently with clients and their

professional advisors.

*Successfully negotiated favorable underwriting decisions

with the carriers.

1995. REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE

THE EQUITABLE

Responsible for new clientele development and customer service in the

financial services industry with emphasis in the following

areas:

*Developed Employee Benefit programs for small businesses

in the areas of health, life, and disability insurance, as

well as qualified and non-qualified retirement programs.

*Developed long term financial strategies for families and

individuals through comprehensive fact finding programs.

1991. REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTERS

Responsible for all human resources activities including

training, recruitment, and associate relations for 210 child

care centers in 7 states (4,000 associates).

*Facilitated training seminars for Center Directors and

District Managers.

*Implemented long range recruitment plans for the Chicago

markets.

*Conducted Wage/Benefit surveys in four markets to upgrade

compensation for teachers.

1990. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

MARSHALL FIELDS

Responsible for the interpretation and administration of

company policies and procedures for 750 employees, including

employee relations disciplinary action, performance

evaluations, benefits administration and compensation

analysis.

*Developed and implemented seasonal hiring strategies to

increase staff by 700.

*Responsible for benefits orientation for new hires.

Increased participation in company 401k plan by 8% through

an employee awareness program.

*Prepared a plan for changes in the compensation structure

to reduce turnover and upgrade hiring opportunities.

*Coordinated temp staffing of 2500 for semi-annual

inventories. Negotiated rates with outside agencies to

provide staffing needs within budget.

BENEFITS MANAGER

MARSHALL FIELD'S (1990)

Responsible for the administration of company health and

welfare plans for population of 15,000 employees.

Coordinated annual re-enrollment and monitored COBRA

compliance.

*Handled finances of $1.0 million for health, dental, life,

and LTD premiums monthly.

*Negotiated with HMO reps for annual rates and monthly

billing terms.

*Acted as a liaison between employees/providers and claims

administrators.

EDUCATION

B.S. Elementary Education, University of Illinois, Urbana, Graduated

with Honors

Illinois Real Estate License, Securities Licenses, Series 6

and 63

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