Wendy D. Carter
** ********** *****, ***. **-I
Hampton, VA 23666
May 22, 2010
Dear HR Department,
I am an HR Professional with over 5-6 years of experience in the areas of
Human Resources and Benefits Administration. I am enclosing my resume for
your consideration concerning the Human Resource Specialist-Benefits
position. My experience and education are based on a combination of superb
customer service skills, Team leadership, and hard work, which has enabled
me to obtain in-depth knowledge of the principles and foundation of Human
Resource Management.
A brief list of my accomplishments and skills include:
* Masters Degree in Human Resources Management
* Experience including both working as an HR Generalist and a Benefits
Administrator
* Knowledgeable of various benefits programs and the regulatory
requirements
* Excellent Presentation Skills
*Strong Communication Skills
*Excellent analytical/problem solving skills
*Experience using E-Verify
*Experience working with the retiree population
*Experience working with union employees
* Excellent Advising and Counseling skills
* I am a licensed life and health insurance agent
These and other accomplishments would make me an outstanding asset to your
organization. I would appreciate the opportunity of a personal interview
at your convenience to further discuss your needs and my abilities.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Wendy D. Carter
Enclosures
Wendy D. Carter
21 Sacramento Drive ( Hampton, VA 23666 ( 757-***-**** (
***************@*****.***
HR Skills
HR DEPARTMENT FIELD Staff Recruitment & Orientation &
OFFICE Retention On-Boarding
Employment Law Employee Relations Training &
FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC Alternative Dispute Development
Mediation & Advocacy Resolution (ADR) Performance
Benefits Administration Management
HRIS Technologies HR Program/Project Organizational
Management Development
HR Policies &
Procedures
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DynCorp International -Yorktown, VA
Provide HR Support for the field office
HR Generalist, 11-14-08 to Present
Key Results:
. Provide administrative support to hr functional areas; recruitment and
staffing, employee or labor relations, compensation, benefits, training
and/or equal opportunity/affirmative action.
. Oversee recruitment for personnel stateside and overseas including
processing requisition and posting positions.
. Work with corporate regarding recruitment efforts for exempt, non-exempt
personnel.
. Conduct new hire orientation for in-processing and out-processing and
update information into PeopleSoft.
. Updating personnel transactions in web based HR/Payroll HRIS system
(PeopleSoft).
. Administer the annual performance evaluation procedure and assist
Management with the employee merit process.
. Maintaining databases and spreadsheets regarding personnel, and prepare
monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
. Update annual (FSA) employment contracts for overseas personnel.
. Respond to unemployment claims.
. Respond to issues regarding domestic and ex-pat population.
. Administer the STD/LTD Disability and Leave Program.
. Strong working knowledge of PeopleSoft, MS Office, (Word, Excel).
. Administer international benefits for employees overseas.
. Contact carrier regarding benefit administration including worker's
compensation claims.
. Conduct annual open enrollment for all benefits for US and International
employees.
. Coordinate and schedule travel for new hires assigned to Muscat,
Thumrait, Bahrain, Seeb, Qatar, and Kuwait.
. Coordinate online training for Annual Open Enrollment of employee in US
and overseas.
. Address payroll issues and updated payroll information.
. Conducting employee benefit sessions to include New Hire Orientation
sessions and Annual Enrollment meetings.
. Complete weekly audit report and resolve all discrepancies.
. Administer Family Medical Leave and Short/Long Term Disability cases and
processed employment and worker's compensation claims.
Norfolk CSB -Norfolk, VA
Provide HR Support for the HR Headquarters
HR Generalist, 03-08 to 09-08
Key Results:
. Responsible for the human resources administration of 350 employees.
. Sourced resumes, scheduled interviews for hiring managers/ maintained
personnel transactions in (PeopleSoft).
. Maintaining databases and spreadsheets regarding personnel, and prepare
weekly and monthly audits.
. Assisted HR Manager with the administration of the Mid-Year and Annual
Performance Management reviews.
. Provided presentation for new hire orientation and provided education
sessions on annual open enrollment.
. Processed personnel status changes, promotions, merit increases,
terminations, personnel data changes.
. Ensured medical staff maintained required current licensures and
certifications.
. Administered Health and Wellness Benefits including ST/LT Disability,
COBRA, and Worker's Compensation.
. Cobra Administration, employee and dependent notification.
. Administer the STD/LTD Disability and Leave Program.
. Assisted employees with resolution of Medical, Dental, FSA, and
Disability claim and payment inquiries.
. Processed semi-monthly payroll exceptions including merit and salary
increases.
. Conducted exit interviews and provided feedback to HR Manager with
recommendations.
. Prepared comparison of compensation plans and participated in
compensation surveys.
. Worked Broker on RFP to add FSA Health/Dependent Care and Group Life
Insurance benefits.
. Coordinated and conducted open enrollment training sessions.
EDS/Rosengroup -Chesapeake, VA
Provide Benefits Administration as Third-Party Administrator (Call Center)
Sr. Benefits Administrator, 04-06 to 04-07
Key Results:
. Administered and maintained company benefits programs for retirement
plans for 60,000 employees.
. Answered inquiries of benefit provisions, eligibility, and enrolling in
or making changes to benefits.
. Assisted employees with resolution of Medical, Dental, FSA, and
Disability payment questions.
. Experience in a lead position involving frequent contact with customers
and taking escalated supervisor calls.
. Provided new hire orientation and education on employee benefits and
coordinated open enrollment.
. Resolved complex claim issues; handled escalated supervisor calls and
generated monthly reports.
. Acting evening supervisor for 5 customer service representatives.
. Managed feedback report, and enrollment statistics along with generating
monthly reports.
. Interfaced with payroll department to resolve issues regarding premium
payment, leave practice.
. Participated on appeals committee and prepared appeal determination
letters.
. Educated and guided new hires on online new hire/benefits enrollment Web
site.
Pearson Government Solutions - Chester, VA
Provide Benefits Administration as Third-Party Administrator
Medicare Call Center Supervisor, 10-05 to 04-06
Key Results:
. Responsible for training and coaching of new customer service reps and
supervised a team of 18 CSR.
. Knowledgeable of Medicare and Medicare benefit plans and worked with 3rd
party providers.
. Answered supervisor and overflow calls when needed.
. Coached and trained reps on handling difficult calls and new product
information.
. Responsible for interviewing and selecting call center staff and crossed
trained Customer Service staff.
. Responsible for the hiring, disciplinary action and termination of
employees.
. Answered enrollees Medicare questions and assisted in enrolling in the
Medicare Part-D Plans.
. Processed weekly employee's payroll, track attendance and generate daily
and monthly reports.
. A case management approach is used to handle the inquiries, which means
that each inquiry is handled from receipt to resolution of the inquiry.
Virginia Power -Richmond, VA
Provided HR Support to Headquarter (Call Center)
HR Representative, 09-04 to 10-05
Key Results:
. Administered benefits program for retiree's and 17,000 active employees
including union represented employees.
. Maintaining and updating personnel transactions in web based HR/Payroll.
. Assisted employees with resolution of Medical, Dental, FSA, and ST/LT
Disability inquiries/claim processing.
. Communicated HR/Benefit claim process to employees and assist in filing
claims.
. Advised HR field staff and Management regarding HR Federal and State
Laws.
. Educated and guided new hires on online new hire/benefits enrollment Web
site.
MCV Hospital -Richmond, VA
Provided Referral Support for Dr.'s Offices and MCV Hospital
Referral Coordinator, 08-03 to 06-04
Key Results:
. Processed referrals/ obtain authorizations for treatment coverage under
HMO insurance and Medicaid products.
. Contacted primary care physicians and/or specialty physicians to gather
data for appropriateness of referral.
. Completed necessary paper and enter referrals once approval has been
obtained.
. Knowledge of medical terminology, third party payer, authorization
guidelines and reimbursement policies.
. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skill w/attention
to detail and knowledgeable of CPT/ICD9 codes.
. Entered insurance data including referrals and insurance information.
VA Workers Compensation Commission -Richmond, VA
Provided Customer Service support for the commission (Call Center)
VWC Representative, 02-02 to 01-03
Key Results:
. Provided assistance to claimants regarding filing a VWC claim.
. Prepared correspondence and court orders and reviewed medical records.
. Communicated COLA adjustments to claimants on an annual basis.
. Explained benefits under the Act, such as TT, TP, PP, and appeal process.
. Processed mail and researched claims to prepare for court, extensive
knowledge of VWC Laws and Regulations.
. Answered inquiries of injured workers, employers, Insurance companies,
medical staff and attorneys.
United Way -Richmond, VA
Provided HR Support to the HR Manager (Contract Position)
HR Specialist, 08-01 to 02-02
Key Results:
. Responsible for day-to-day operation of HR Department and advised
employees on HR policies and procedures.
. Assisted with employee orientation, benefit administration and bill
reconciliation.
. Responsible for reviewing and selecting resumes to be viewed by hiring
manager.
. Prepared recruitment lists, jobs postings, scheduled interviews and
verified employment.
American Red Cross -Falls Church, VA - Call Center
Provided HR Support to Corporate Headquarter (Global Company)
Benefits Administrator, 05-00 to 06-01
Key Results:
. Responsible for H & W benefit administration, addressed payroll issues
and updated payroll.
. Answered inquiries of benefit provisions, eligibility, and enrolling in
or making changes to benefits.
. Significant experience with analysis of multi-state medical plans for
chapters located in multi-states.
. Assisted employees with resolution of medical, dental, FSA, and
disability payment questions or issues.
. Communicated HR/Benefit claim process to employees and assist in filing
claims.
. Coordinated annual open enrollment for the National Head Quarters.
. Conducted weekly new hire orientation for (25-30) employees.
. Administered benefits for employees both in the US and Internationally.
Computer Skills
COMPUTER SKILLS: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ACCESS, OUTLOOK, PEOPLE SOFT,
LOTUS NOTES, SAP, SONIC- RECRUITMENT DATA BASE, DELTEK COST POINT,
SHAREPOINT, TPS SOLUTIONS AND A TYPING SPEED OF 60 WPM.
Education
M.S. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - TROY STATE -2001
B.S. Counseling - ODU - 1988