Gale L. Dalessandro
Experienced Human Resource Generalist
**** ******** **** **. ********, Ohio 43830 phone #740-***-****
****.******@*********.***
Human Resource Professional with multi-industry experience. Solid history
of developing and implementing HR strategies, as well as, managing,
maintaining, and evaluating policies and benefit plans that properly
reflect the Company's HR position. Demonstrated track record of performing
in fast-paced environments with commended, clear communication abilities
with employees at all levels.
ESTABLISHED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Compensation: Develop & Maintain Merit, Bonus, and Long Term Incentive
plans.
Benefits: Negotiate benefit contracts. Research, Evaluate, and Recommend
Benefit Plans.
Employee Relations: Administer and Train Managers how to discipline.
Performance Management: Create and Implement performance management
systems.
Position Descriptions: Develop Position descriptions.
Organizational Development: Design and Facilitate training sessions.
Recruiting and Retention: Recruit, Screen, and Identify talented, qualified
applicants.
Policy Development: Design and Introduce policies/procedures.
Technical: Expert level - MS Office products, PeopleSoft 8.3 & 8.9,
Internet, Call Center Software.
Management: Manage Projects. Direct Service Center Team.
PROFESSIONAL Experience
Human Resource Generalist II - 6/2006 to Present
HP ENTERPRISE SERVICES, formerly EHRO, an HP Company (Contract for
Cardinal Health)
Successfully managed Annual $25M Budget Merit Program including
administration, auditing, and all communication activities. Lead Service
Center Team annually in the development, implementation, and
administration of international compensation planning tool used for
Performance Review compiling, Merit planning, Management Bonus, and Long
Term Incentive for 25,000 to 30,000 employees.
. Subject Matter Expert for SOX compliance;
. Calculation and documentation of dividends, accruals, & special
circumstances (ie, accelerated vestings); and
. Relied upon for compensation analysis and solution implementation.
Human Resource Consultant - 10/2003 to 3/2006
JK Evans & Associates LLC (HR Consulting Firm serving Ohio)
Creator and facilitator of HR focused presentations to Muskingum County
Safety Council, Ohio County Park Districts, and varied businesses and
associations. Managed complex HR projects, such as compensation
programs, policy manuals, performance evaluation systems, and surveys all
while achieving integrity, accuracy, and timeliness.
. Provide HR management consulting to public, private, and non-profit
organizations;
. Called upon to offer guidance and appropriate policy administration
on employee relations, Drug/Alcohol-Free Workplace, labor laws, &
other issues.
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Human Resource Assistant - 7/2002 to 8/2003
Matesich Distributing Company (Beverage Distributor - Newark, Ohio)
Created and conducted orientation, training, and benefit introductions
for management team and staff. Successfully managed payroll and
reconciled self-funded health, dental, and vision plans for 80+ union and
non-union associates. Implemented legal filing system and testing
requirement documentation through application of OSHA and FMCRA knowledge
for Department of Transportation affected personnel.
. Flawlessly coordinated off-site annual service awards program; and
. Negotiated benefit plans with both the 3rd party administrators and
union officials.
Customer Service Life and Health Agent - 1998 to 7/2002
Rankin & Rankin Insurance (Respected Insurance Agency in Zanesville,
Ohio)
Achieved State of Ohio licensing requirements to analyze, sell, and
service Life, Disability, and Health Insurance plans to individuals and
to groups ranging in size from 10 to 5000. Successfully recommended cost-
saving options and/or enhanced benefits by proactive analysis of employer
group price and coverage issues.
. Called upon to provide detailed benefit explanations and
instructions, as well as, efficient service of medical, life, and
supplemental benefits; and
. Served as on-site benefit administrator for small and large
employer groups.
Payroll Assistant - 1995 to 1998
Wendy's Management Group (Wendy's Restaurant Franchisee in Southeast
Ohio and W.Va.)
. Processed and audited weekly payroll for over 1200 employees
including the handling of tax and reciprocal state considerations,
wage garnishments, and Report-Smith report writing.
Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene Univ Bachelors Business Administration - Magna Cum Laude
- 2006
Zane State College Business Management - Associates Level Studies
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AFFILIATIONS
. HIA (Health Insurance Associate) Designation, with certification in
Long Term Care
. Muskingum County Safety Council member and presenter since 2004
. Leadership Muskingum Advisory Board 2006 (Alumni - 2005)
. Mount Vernon Nazarene University Alumni Association
. Muskingum Valley HR Association President Elect 2006 & Diversity
Chair 2005